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Sonya Alvarez
June 20, 2011
I met David a very long time ago and have seen him from time to time. He meant alot to me. May our Lord be with his family at this time. R.I.P. You will be so missed.
Vivian Henson
June 16, 2011
Marcus,Joshua and Travis my heart and love are with you. I know your pain is extreme as I know how much you love your Father and how much your Father loves all three of you. If you should ever need anything or just someone to talk to remember....I am here for you! You may always call me or come to my house or Second Blessings. Your Father was loved by so many and will never be forgotten.
SECOND BLESSINGS
June 16, 2011
David was a wonderful man, so kind and thoughtful to everyone. David, Marcus, Joshua and Travis built our dressing rooms in Second Blessings. They just walked in one day and said, "We hear ya need some dressing rooms built. Well, we are here to build them!"
Every year at Christmas David always came and asked what he could do to help us get food and gifts to our less fortunate. Every single year he has volunteered to drive Santa Claus in the fire truck to deliver food and gifts.
He was so loving,caring,thoughtful, kind and not a lazy bone in his body.
He will be missed my many and especially ALL OF US AT....
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kevin brashear
June 15, 2011
So sorry for your loss..David and I went to school together since 1st grade ,He was a sweet and kind person..RIP David !!
Gordon Melton
June 15, 2011
I am a Volunteer Firefighter for the Paducah Volunteer Fire Dept. in Paducah Texas. I am from Huntington. Mine and the rest of my Brothers on the Paducah Fire Dept. send our Prayers for all the family. May God Bless all of you.
Gordon Melton
JOAN HOPSON
June 15, 2011
Wanda and family: I am so sorry to learn of David's death. I worked with him at Woodland Heights and he was such a fine person to be around. God Bless You and give you added strength during this very difficult time. Sincerely, Joan Norris Hopson
Gail Mullins-Quasebarth
June 15, 2011
I went to Lufkin High School with David. I have not seen him since then but I do remember how kind he was. I am deeply sorry for your family's loss.
southnac
June 15, 2011
To the Goins Family, You will be in our prayers, Sorry for the loss. From ..South Nacogdoches Fire Department....
Dee Mendoza
June 15, 2011
Our family is going to miss you. We love you. It's not going to be the same when we get together at mom's. We will be missing you there.Just remember we all Love you. Love always Dee
joe&sharon halsell
June 15, 2011
to:the goins family
david was a good and true friend of our family, and a brother fire fighter, he will be greatly missed untill we see him again in heaven.
we have never known a better man than david. my condolences to all his loved ones. we love you all, if you need us were here. joe and sharon halsell and family
June 15, 2011
Wanda and Family,
We are so sorry to hear about Davids passing. You will all be in our thoughts and prayers. If there is anything we can do, just let us know.
Dois, Scott and Hughlen Rayburn
Brian and Lavonda Thigpen
June 15, 2011
I remember meeting David a few months ago when he came by the Texas Forest Service Helping Hands office. We talked for awhile and it was a joy to have met him. We know he is with our Lord and Savior. It is our prayer that the peace that passes all understanding that only God can give will encompass and keep you all during these trying times!
~ Jim Dunn
Texas Forest Service
Lufkin, Texas
Jeff Ballew
June 15, 2011
Our prayers are with the Goins family and the Huntington VFD family. May the peace which comes from the memories of love shared, comfort you now and in the days ahead.
Edgecliff Village FD
Susie Selman
June 15, 2011
Our prayers are with Marcus,Joshua, Travis and all the Goins Family. David was a good man, who will be dearly missed.
Bobby Ryan
June 15, 2011
I know you're all in a time of sorrow and that you miss him very much, and will continue to do so in the days ahead. But know this: It's only for a little while! There is no time span in Heaven and even though it seems like an eternity to us here, for David it will only be as the blink of an eye before we're with him again.
Doyle & Cheryl Jacks
June 15, 2011
You have the deepest regrets of our intire family.
Melissa Cooper
June 15, 2011
To the Goins family,
Your family is in my thought and prayers at this time, David has always been one of the nicest person I have ever known.
Mickey and Les Adkins
June 14, 2011
Dear Ms. Wanda...
We are so sorry to hear about the tragic loss of your son. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Tracy A. "T.A." Lane
June 14, 2011
Your family is in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Tracy A. "T.A." Lane, Chaplain
East Texas Fireman's & Fire Marshal's Association
Monica Jackson
June 14, 2011
Mrs. Goins and family,
You may not remember me, but my husband, Earl, was David's captain in the early '90's at Lufkin Fire Department. Just want you all to know how deeply sorry I am for your loss. David was always so sweet when I was around him visiting Earl at the fire station and you all are in my thoughts and prayers. May God bless & comfort all of you.
With love & deepest condolences,
Monica Jackson
Jay and Cathy Hutson
June 14, 2011
Jay use to be with Huntington VFD from the time he was 16 years old till about 1999. Jay knew David and knows he will be missed. From one fire fighter to another Thank you and may God Be with the family and department.
Bear Creek VFD.
teresa penick bentley
June 14, 2011
to theresa im so sorry your brothers loss you are in my prayers.
tammy burch
June 14, 2011
I didnt know David but I do know his sons Marcus and he was always talking about his dad and my prayer go out to the family and to marcus and his brothers
Tammie & Justin McDonald
June 14, 2011
Marcus and Family,
We are so very sorry for your loss. You all are in our prayers. May God bring you strength and peace.
Gail McClendon
June 14, 2011
To The Goins Family:
From our pain of loss, we often ask; Why? Proverbs 2:6 "For the Lord giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding". With sincere condolence.
Kathe Crew
June 14, 2011
What a tremendous loss we're all sharing right now.
I met David years ago while doing clinicals. He and LeeFran taught me so much. David spoke often of his children - it was obvious he loved them beyond measure and never grew tired of talking about them!
David was a great "street medic" and loved teaching lowly students like I was at the time. He was incredibly patient and so compassionate.
We will all miss you, David. You were one of a kind, and those who knew you are very blessed for the experience.
Caryn Dupree
June 14, 2011
Mrs. Goins and Family,
I met David when I worked at Woodland Heights. He was the most down to earth person you would ever meet, and would do anything to help someone in need. He will be missed. Praying for you and your family during this difficult time.
Melinda & Paul Daniel
June 14, 2011
We are so sorry for your loss. David was a very nice person and will be missed.
June 14, 2011
Wanda, although I never knew or met David,
I am so sorry for your loss and I pray that God will comfort you. You know He is in Heaven up there with God and his Heavenly Hosts.
Coy & Marcia Read
Nacogdoches, Tx
Nadine Scarborough
June 14, 2011
I am sorry for your loss. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
Wayne Durham
June 14, 2011
I first met David when I became the charge nurse on the Telemetry Unit at Woodland Heights Medical Center. David was invaluable to me and the overall running of the unit. Not only did he carefully and competently watch the heart monitor displays and alert us to any pending problems, he answered our phone and our patient call system and made sure the needs of the patients were addressed promptly. When I arrived for a shift and saw David, I breathed a sigh of relief knowing that we were ALL in good hands with him at the desk. I will keep you in my prayers as you mourn his passing.
Wayne Durham, RN
Bonnie Harper Ora VFD & EMS
June 14, 2011
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998
June 14, 2011
I am so sorry for your loss. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Michele Hollingsworth Smith
LeeFran Skelton
June 14, 2011
My prayers for all of David's family and friends. I had the opportunity to work with David for a few years and witness the compassion and love he had for his family, friends, and community. He can watch over everybody at the same time now...Something he is smiling about!
Martin Haak
June 14, 2011
Words cannot stop the pain but know this he will be missed by all. We wonder why but we don't have the answers, I am so sorry Wanda for your loss yet again try to hold your head up and ask Jehovah for help in times of your sorrow.
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