![Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, November 29, 2016: Ross Barfoot founder of the Louis Smith Foundation in honor of his 15 year-old son Louis Smith, who took his own life in 2013 in the Tourist Club area of Abu Dhabi on November 29, 2016. Christopher Pike / The National
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Ross Barfoot founded the Louis Smith Foundation after his 15-year-old son Louis took his own life in 2013. Christopher Pike / The National
Ross Barfoot founded the Louis Smith Foundation after his 15-year-old son Louis took his own life in 2013. Christopher Pike / The National
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