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for Toykia Dow
Angie
October 12, 2023
Lynn, I am still missing you... still reminiscing of our times together... I wish you didn't have to go... I know NyEisha and Dishawn miss you so much too... all I can do is Celebrate your life Cuzzo, my favorite cuzzo.. I just always looked up to you. I hope you and my dad are up there chillaxing- and Nissy too... Continue to Rest In Peace Lynn, Love Always and Forever, Your Cousin Angie...
Nyeisha
February 16, 2022
I miss you mom
Angie Dow
October 14, 2008
Dearest Lynn,
It's been a year since you were taken away from us and the pain is still here. I miss you all the time and think of you so often. I wish you were still here and that we had more moments to share, but you aren't here. I saw NyEisha the other day; she is pretty like you were growing up. She looks just like you. I will make sure she will always be able to play with my girls and be just as close as we were growing up. When I see them playing I think of me, you and Nissy..... I miss you cousin and you will be forever loved and missed.
Dave LeQue
December 9, 2007
Lynn--I just heard the news unbelievable...I will forever miss you and my heart goes out to your family...I'm completely shocked if only you knew how many people loved and cared for you...I'll never forget you same goes for Kim...For now but not forever good bye my friend...Love and miss you Dave!!
valerie king
November 11, 2007
I'M SO SHOCKED TO HEAR ABOUT THE PASSING OF TOYKIA, I KNEW TOYKIA FOR 12 YEARS , EVERY SINCE I FIRST MET HER AT RAGE AND THE WATERWORKS. ALWAYS HAD A GREAT SMILE AND NEVER WENT,BY ME WITHOUT SAYING HELLO. GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY, THERE'S ANOTHER ANGEL IN HEAVEN NAME TOYKIA
Tyleana Baisden
November 9, 2007
Aunty I miss you so much I am just now relizing that your gone it hurts me so much to know that you are no longer here.. I pray that god has his loving arms around you and is keeping you in the safety of his love know that you are missed and you will always be remembered!! I love you with all my heart I ask that you watch over me as i continue on in this world we call home I am truely sorry that this happen to you I love you babe and i miss you deeply kisses to you tyleana
TAMI HERNANDEZ
October 26, 2007
Here it is Friday 10/26/07 and you left us on 10/12/07 and I'm just now signing your book, that's only because I couldn't bring myself to saying GOOD-BYE and then I thought about it this is not GOOD-BYE, it's SEE YOU LATER...Yeah that's right DOGG!! I'll see you later. I know that our LORD AND SAVIOR did not put us in each other's lives just so we wouldn't see each other again, so until that day. BE AT PEACE MY SISTA, MY FRIEND.
Angelique Dow
October 21, 2007
Dear Lynn,
Just thinking about you and all of our good times. Just thinking about how God had plans for you that were stolen by someone else breaks my heart. I miss you so much, I woke up this morning saying, "my girl is gone"! I will never run into you again. We'll never chill again. It just breaks my heart. But, I try to find some happiness in all this in our memories. You had my back so many times and I thank you for those times. I thank you for being the coolest cousin one could have. I thank you for being genuine. I thank you for all of our coversations. I thank you for your acceptance and love. I thank you for your smiles and encouragement. I thank you for your charismatic attitude and pleasant laughter. I just can't believe that you are gone. I remember our last words together and I thank you for those too. My dad is crushed as well, but he is in prayer. May God be with you. I love you,
Your Sister in Christ, Angie
LUCY-ANN GENTILE
October 21, 2007
DEAR FAMILY IN CHRIST.
GOD WALKED IN HIS GARDEN WITH GREAT INTEREST,HE MADE A DECISION TO GIVE OUR DEAR TOYKIA,A CALL.
FAMILY AND FRIENDS MAY YESTERDAY MEMORIES HELP YOU ACCEPTING THIS PAIN.
PEACE AND LOVE AND JESUS BLESS EACH ONE.
A CANDLE WILL BE LIT FOR TOYKIA.
Sonia Middleton
October 20, 2007
To My Family:
I will miss Lynn, she was always fun to be around, she always had a smile on her face, and well she never held back what she had to say, she kept it real, and shared her happiness with everyone. I will miss Lynn, and my prayers are with all of you.
Nicole Graham
October 20, 2007
Words cannot express how grateful we are for the time we had together, although much too short. Friends like you are hard to come and we were blessed with your presence and friendship. You are now with Cass and that brings us some comfort. You both hold a place in our hearts that will never be replaced. Love you both so much, Tami and Shay Shay "The Dog Pound"
Jennifer Day
October 20, 2007
Lynn, Your ability to brighten an entire room with your smile is what I will remember most about you. We will now look above and see the light of your smile. You will be greatly missed by many!
Patricia Farmer
October 19, 2007
family, you are in our prays in your time of need. may God bless you all
from: Pat, Vasia, Tara & Doo
Yvonne Moore
October 19, 2007
On behalf of the Moore family, please accept our deepest condolences and know that the Dow and Vice family is in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Dawn Coleman
October 19, 2007
May God grant the family strength, unity, and peace during this very diffult time of sorrow and loss.
With Sympathy,
Gayle Udofa
October 19, 2007
I met Lynn and her children several years ago. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family. God Bless you All.
Terrance (TJ) Jetter
October 19, 2007
Toki, I can't believe you are gone, you were my closest family and no one but you can understand and relate to what we went through. Just looking back with you and laughing at things that really should have made us cry, was one of the things that kept us together. Your wild & crazy spirit was what I envied about you most, and I always wished I could be more like you. I hope that some of your spirit remains with me and I will carry it with pride. You will be missed and will never be forgotten. You were the glue that bonded all of us together. On Earth you earned your stripes as a soldier. Now you have earned your wings as an angel. Fly high and never look back. Love always, your brother, TJ
Aiesha Turman
October 19, 2007
You will be missed and the kids are in our thoughts and prayers. May you rest in peace.
Mika McDougald
October 18, 2007
Words with incomplete sentences
Rest upon the tongues of many
Salty tears remain in the bed of
Our eyes with hopes of one day
Drying up
Contemplative reasons of "what if"
Play aloud in my head
The voice of silent screams cry out
Waiting for a response but you're
Not there....
Peace and Blessings
Letrice
October 18, 2007
Lynn:
I've known you for most of my life. You are a beautiful person inside and out. Always happy, cheerful, just so full of energy. I am deeply saddened that you walked this path at such an early age. We all know that God has his plans, and that he does everything for a reason. Reasons that are beyond our control, & reasons that we may not never understand. But trust me, he has something he needs you to do. To the Vice, Dow, & Danzy family please stay strong. Time does heal all wounds. Lynn may you rest in peace. You will truly be missed. Florence I'm thinking of you always.
Love you all,
Letrice, Jay, Quav, India, Chiara and Rayvon
carol mcqueen
October 18, 2007
lynn you where avery good friend and i will miss you
Eisha Dow
October 18, 2007
God Bless you Lynn.you will be missed a lot! you are one of my best cousins.Rest in peace although I'm left with just memories there very good ones..
BARBARA SHARPE-ONEAL
October 18, 2007
TO THE DOW FAMILY:
MAY GOD KEEP HIS ARMS AROUND YOU DURING THIS TIME OF SORROW. KNOW THAT YOU ARE NOT ALONE.
WITH DEEPEST SYMPATHY
Gayle Nelson
October 18, 2007
In My Pocket
I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.
My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.
They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.
Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.
But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.
marcia terry
October 18, 2007
Lynn, how are you? i miss you so much you will always be in my heart and soul. will we are like family but was so close as friends. i will love you with every breath and will never forget my closest friend. we hold alot in spirit and love we will alway be friends no matter what. you kids will alway be love by me and i will always be thier for them and your family. hope our lord and savior keep you close to his heart because you will always be in mine. there will never be another like you. we have share lots of laughs and joy. And in my heart we still will share all of them forever in this life and any other we will be in together.
Deborah Bethea-Mackey
October 18, 2007
God Bless You in the time of your Sorrow We all are Gods Flowers he picks and chooses who he wants and needs in his Bouquet.
JERRY MITCHELL
October 18, 2007
dear Lynn,
may you always walk in god's light and may you shine some upon us mere mortals down here. we will miss you very much, but we take solace in knowing that you are in a better place, til we meet again, GOD BLESS.
tjudith johnson
October 18, 2007
your family from rochester send their condolences. lynn will always be in our hearts. sincerely, tjudith & mary ann
T.Msrie Coleman
October 18, 2007
Lynn
I onlymet you once but i have had the privilege of knowing both of your beautiful children and your faithful guardian,Florence. My prayers will be for all three of them.
Chris tomlinson
October 18, 2007
To family,
I am friend, i loved lynn like a sister i will be there for you as she would know i will , may you rest in peace my friend i am at a loss for words, i promise to help anyway i can in your honor, me
Alice Hill
October 18, 2007
My Prayes go out to her Familiy, May you rest in Peace. You will forever be remebered in my Heart..
With All My Love Alice..
Curtis Dunckle
October 18, 2007
My prayers and thoughts go out to family and friends,may God continue to bless you and keep you in his care.RIP Lynn.
laquonda toshia cullens
October 18, 2007
lynn i was shocked to read of your passing. i am so sorry you passed away so tragically. you are now an angel in heaven. my prayers are with you and your family. you will be missed
Julie Ameedio
October 18, 2007
To the Family of Toykia Lynn Dow-
Although I never knew Lynn just reading about her made me realize what a special person she was and that she touched the hearts of many people. Please know that her entire family is in my prayers.
Sabrena Helms
October 18, 2007
I didn't quite know Lynn but I just wanted to express my sympathy to all her friends and family. As for the children stick together and hold on to God's unchanging hand, for we know he makes no mistakes. Weeping endure for a night but JOY comes in the morning. God Bless!
Jo Ann Romero
October 18, 2007
Lynn your smile was as big as your heart I will always remember you.
Asia Perrin
October 18, 2007
Hey Lynn,
You will surely be missed. I miss you already and I will always think of you and I will pray for the kids.
Judy French
October 18, 2007
My condolences and prayers go out to the family. I remember Lynn as a child growing up on Osborne St. I can still picture her bright smile. Rest in Peace Lynn.
Valerie VanBergen
October 17, 2007
I am so deeply saddened to hear of your of your departure. I will always charish the good ole days hanging here and hanging there. Dapz My Sista! May you rest peacefully!
Regina Pearson
October 17, 2007
You will greatly be missed. It was a blessing getting to know u. You will forever be in my thoughts
DIANE POOLE
October 17, 2007
I MET LYNN IN MY WEAKEST MOMENT IN LIFE AND SHE BECAME MY STRENGTH... I NEVER IMAGINED THAT THE MAGNITUDE OF YOUR LOVE WOULD PIERCE MY ONCE COLD HEART AND CREATE A WARMTH THAT CONTINUES TO BURN TODAY. HOW? HOW CAN I GO ON KNOWING I WON'T SEE YOUR BEAUTIFUL SMILE AGAIN, HEAR YOUR LAUGHTER OR SHARE YOUR PAIN. TELL YOUR GOD THAT I THANK HIM FOR THE LOVE HE ALLOWED YOU TO EXEMPLIFY NOT ONLY TO ME BUT MY CHILDREN AS WELL. THROUGH THIS PAIN I AM ABLE TO BE GRATEFUL TO HAVE SHARED THE PRECIOUS MOMENTS WE SHARED. I WILL MISS YOU BUT HAVE COMFORT IN KNOWING WE WILL MEET AGAIN AND I WILL BE JUST AS HAPPY AS WHEN YOU FIRST CAME INTO MY LIFE.
REST PEACEFULLY...LOVE YOU, DIANE POOLE
Nailah "NY" Washington
October 17, 2007
HEY LYNN,
Im sittin here tryin wit everythin I have not to break, But its soooo hard......I feel cheated,robbed,naked almost.....Given my "short" history on this earth,I can honestly say,I have never and will never find anything close to you.....Your smile, your strength, and your loyality is something I cant describe so I wont try, anyone who was blessed enough to connect wit u will agree. All I can do at this point is tell you to rest in peace, watch over us and know, no matter how long you are gone in the physical....U WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!!!!!! I Love U and Miss U Already
sonya mackey
October 17, 2007
Lynn,
You will forever be missed. We all love you!
May you Rest In Peace
love always, your lil cousins Sonya, Tiona, Tasha, and Bubba
kelly teegarden
October 17, 2007
just wanted to express my condolences to all friends and family
MARIE BENNETT
October 17, 2007
I NEVER KNEW LYNN PERSONALY BUT I AM GOOD FRIENDS WITH HER COUSIN ANNETTE DANZY WHO SPOKE SO FONDLY OF LYNN AND HER TWO CHILDREN..I WAS SADDEN TO HEAR OF HER PASSING AND WANT TO LET HER FAMILY AND FRIENDS AS WELL AS HER TWO CHILDREN KNOW I HAVE YOU IN MY DEEPEST THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS AND WANT TO SEND MY CONDOLENCES. THE LORD ONLY EXCEPTS HIS PRECIOUS ANGELS INTO HEAVEN AND LYNN IS SURE TO BE THERE WATCHING OVER HER TWO PRECIOUS ANGELS BELOW MAY SHE REST IN PEACE.
MARIE BENNETT AND FAMILY
Shavasia Lanier
October 17, 2007
To the family of Lynn and the Generation she left behind,
I cannot believe that God has taken away so suddenly one of his great creations. I just seen her less than a month ago-smiling as usual. She looked so much at peace with herself and life. You never know when you will see someone and you no longer see a person in the flesh. Her spirit, grace and memories will forever embark on those who knew you. May your family and beautiful children overcome this unexpected tragedy. Your memory lives on forever. May your soul rest in peace. God be with you and your family.
Respectfully Submitted,
Shavasia (Pat's Daughter)
AMARA THOMAS
October 17, 2007
LYNN I REALLY STILL CANT BELIEVE IT...I DONT THINK I WILL COME TO TERMS WITH IT. I TALKED TO YOU THAT DAY AND THAT WAS THE LAST. YOU WERE ONE OF THE BEST PEOPLE THAT HAVE EVER COME INTO MY MOTHERS AND MY LIFE. I LOVE YOU WITH ALL MY HEART AND I HOPE THAT YOU CAN SAVE ME A SPOT IN HEAVEN. THANKS FOR EVERYTHING...THE KIDS ARE GOOD I TALK TO KOOL-AID ALMOST EVERYNIGHT, HE'S GONNA COME BY MY HOUSE TO SIT WITH ME FOR A LITTLE WHILE TODAY I THINK, SO HE IS IN GOOD HANDS. THANKS FOR BEING THERE "MAMA", YOU KNOW WHY YOU GOT THAT TITLE. LOVE YOU AND SEE YOU SOON!
LOVE ALWAYS,
YA (STEP)DAUGHTER, AMARA
SIMONE BAZELAIS
October 17, 2007
LYNN, MAY YOU REST IN PEACE.
"I MISS YOUR SMILE ALREADY"
KNOWING I'LL NEVER RUN INTO YOU,AND JUST CHILL,SMOKE,LAUGH,FLIRT,BUILD&BOND AGAIN BRINGS ME TO TEARS"
MY HEART GOES OUT TO ALL FAMILY, AND FRIENDS (DOGG POUND!),BE STRONG, AND KNOW THAT DEATH IS NOT ONLY AN END, BUT ALSO A BEGINNING, AND THE SPIRIT NEVER DIES.
ENJOY THE AFTER LIFE!!!
PEACE & LOVE LYNN!!
I'LL MISS YOU.....OXOXOXO
CYNTHIA PHILLIPS
October 17, 2007
I WOULD ALWAYS SEE LYNN AT THE WATERWORKS ON THE WEEKENDS AND WHEN EVER I SAW LYNN SHE ALWAYS GREETED ME WITH A HELLO AND A BIG SMILE. UR PRESENCE WILL DIFFENTLY BE MISS BY ALL.. MAY GOD BLESS HER CHILDREN AND FAMILY....MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL......STAY STRONG AND KEEP UR HEADS UP BECAUSE GOD ALWAYS KNOWS BEST.
Angelique Dow
October 17, 2007
Dear Lynn,
I can't believe that this has happened. I can't believe that you were ripped away so suddenly and I'll never see you again. All I can say is that I have a whole lot of memories of me and you and I will treasure them always and forever. You are my favorite cousin and I will miss you always. I always looked up to you. I hope you are at peace now. I am praying for your children that they will rise above this tragedy and stay strong. Your memory will be kept alive.
JOHN 16- "In a little while you will see me no more, and then after a little while you will see me." 17 Some of his disciples said to one another, "What does he mean by saying, 'In a little while you will see me no more, and then after a little while you will see me,' and 'Because I am going to the Father'?" 18 They kept asking, "What does he mean by 'a little while'? We don't understand what he is saying." 19 Jesus saw that they wanted to ask him about this, so he said to them, "Are you asking one another what I meant when I said, 'In a little while you will see me no more, and then after a little while you will see me'? 20 I tell you the truth, you will weep and mourn while the world rejoices. You will grieve, but your grief will turn to joy. 21 A woman giving birth to a child has pain because her time has come; but when her baby is born she forgets the anguish because of her joy that a child is born into the world. 22 So with you: Now is your time of grief, but I will see you again and you will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy.-
I love you always.... Your cousin Angie
Sholanda Everett
October 17, 2007
My deepest regards go out to Lynn's children, family, and all affected by this unfortunate loss. Lynn was the happiest person I've ever met and she will be truly missed. At all times, she had a huge smile on her face and I know she still shines on us from above. She meant so much to my extended family and my children that I'm just glad I was able to have the pleasure of her gracing my life with her existence. Big Lynn, we love you and will have a cocktail forever in your honor!
Victoria Johnston
October 17, 2007
Lynn you will be missed
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