Freddie Solomon

There is not one day that God has given us, that we do not think of you. We miss you in our home; however we continue to hold you in our hearts. One day we shall be reunited again with each other and most of all our Lord and Saviour. Thank you God for allowing Freddie Solomon, Jr., to be apart of our journey. What a Life Time Legacy you gave our family. We Love you and yes "There is still work to be Done" God Rest Your Soul,

Your Brother and Sister

I had the opportunity to work with this wonderful role model for our inner city youth while working with Hillsborough County 4-H. He would stop by our office to tell us where we needed to organize new clubs for "his kids." He taught the young people that they could be whatever they wanted to be as long as they were willing to work hard. He had high standards for all of them and they loved him for it. Freddie, often would drop by the office with a check to send kids from the inner city to 4-H Camp. Many of these kids had never been out of Tampa. Freddie had a heart of goal and never wanted recogniton for the things that he did for others. I feel sure God looked down at all the wonderful opportunities he had made possibe for the kids and said "Well done good and faithful servant, it is time for you to come home." I will always remember Freddie and hearing him say as he would leave our office, "Stay Sweet." I am so sad that my friend has left us on earth and will look forward to some day seeing him in Heaven. My heart goes out to his wife, Dee, who he always refered to as his girlfriend when he gave donations. I know her heart is heavy and can only hope as she reads what people are saying about her husband will in some small way ease the pain a little. My prayers are with her.

Rest in peace Freddie Solomon.

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Raw talent wise, the greatest football player South Carolina has ever produced, and a humble servant of his people. I will be speaking at Frank Small's foru year anniversary memorial service which will take place right after Freddie's today in Sumter,SC. The two were best buddies at Sumter High and at the University of Tampa, and continued to play football together there. They had nicknames for each other...Freddie's nickname was "Smoke" and Frank's nickname was "Dick".

I met Freddie at University of Tampa, when a few of my homeboys from Tarpon Springs(spongers) joined him in 1972 as a Spartan. I used to skip school to see Freddie practice I was 15y/o at the time He told me in that very soft spoken voice of his. That I could come to the games& see him play, if I went to school made good grades he would pay for my ticket. At this time he was the MAN of TU. He had the effect of getting you to do what was right and doing your Best at it, &With a smile. He always followed the rules and want you to do the same.It was not just about football with him. He would say you need to have an education something you can always fall back on cause, you can't play football all your life. Granted I am female.I just loved the way he so sweetly played the game, He was Fabulous Freddie,Fast Freddie, Honest Freddie,& Smiling Freddie.He was all he could be, and that's all he wanted from the next person.His game said it all, but when Freddie spoke everyone listen. He was soft spoken but his word came over loud, clear, and meaningful. He always smiled and you would to if you ever had contact with him. At this time of loss, May you all know, His Compassion, His Grace, and His Love.May the love of God surround his Family during this time of sorrow. You're in my thoughts and prayers.He is the Greatest and will always be, cause he touch so many lives in his crossing, Thus his passing for ever living on.

Freddie thanks for the great friend ship. thanks for all your help in the parks and rec dept. I will never forget you. you are a great person. God bless your family. MIke Kruger Tampa Fla

Thanks for the memories Freddie..we sure go back a long way. Sorry your journey could not have been longer..Go Spartans!

Freddie you were a friend since 1972. Although I hadn't seen you much in recent years you were often in my thoughts and prayers. My prayers are with your family now. You were truly a beautiful human being. Thanks for all you brought to this community . I will never forget you. Fred Matthews