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sharon dickerson
December 3, 2010
I just thought of my friend the other day.Last yr this time my buddy was taking me out for my birthday. I never got that date because he was needed elsewhere.In my heart i will always have the many dates before his passing. I loved him for the brief time our lives crossed . He is truly missed. Love to the family from mine.Happy holidays. Jd my friend
jamiel day
December 22, 2009
i love you daddy u will alway been on my mind all da time ....i know now you are RESTING IN PEACE and you r looking down on me and guiding me through .... but i loveu soooo much
love always your #1 daughter ..jamiel da baby girl
Anthony Neblett
December 16, 2009
To the Day family,
May God Bless you in this time of sorrow...I STILL LOVE YOU ALL! 30 + yrs. I have known your family and have felt like apart of it...you all were my uncles and aunts.R.I.P. JD!
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Claria Ellis(E)
December 11, 2009
Jd was such a kind person to whoever he came in contact with he will be missed. My prayers are with you all.
Loretta Jackson and family
December 10, 2009
To the Day Family I want you to know that I share with you the lost of your brother JD. Though the road may seem dark right now, know that there are friends that love you and you are in our thoughts and prayers at this time. The world, however beautiful was never meant to be the place we call our home for eternity. We cannot judge what happens, though tears and questions start, we only see what's visible, God sees into the heart. Hold to God's unchanging hands and he will give you the strength.
JACK & LINDA VALENTINE
December 10, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
diane lilly
December 10, 2009
To the Day Family:
My deepest Sympathy goes out to all of you. JD was a good kind person, I remember jd from jackson ward my mother beatrice lilly use to vist you all everyday he will truly be miss.
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VIRGIE, DENISE,DJ LONEY
December 10, 2009
TO THE DAY FAMILY:
OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY GOES OUT TO ALL OF YOU
AT THIS TIME OF BEREAVEMENT.MAY YOU FIND JOY IN THE SWEET MEMORY OF (J.D).
LOOK TO GOD FOR HIS GRACE & MERCY.
PRAYERS TO THE FAMILY.
Lisa & Brenda Minor& watson
December 10, 2009
to the day family my paryers are with u all. jd was a good person to me and my family and he will be missed. rest in peace.
December 9, 2009
To the Day Family,
Please accept my deepest Sympathy on the passing of J.D.,he was always smiling and askng about the family. I will miss his kindness and that golden smile. May God be with you all!
Brenda G. Talbert
EMMERSON WILLIAMS
December 9, 2009
TO THE DAY FAMILY CONDOLENCES FOR YOUR LOST.J.D. KEPT ME LAUGHING AT A TIME I DIDN'T THINK WAS POSSIBLE. EMMERSON AND CORLISS.
Nathaniel & Patricia Thorpe
December 9, 2009
Day Family
We pray that GOD will give you peace beyond all understanding, during this stressful time. Remember that your love ones is resting with his Savior and we all have to make that journey one day.
Keep your head up, put GOD first and remember GOD love You.
December 9, 2009
may the lord be with you . You were a sweet man. There never was a person you could not make smile you will loved and missed.
Love keymia tompkins
Gregory Ward
December 9, 2009
The Family of James Madison Day Jr. & the Entire Day Famliy, You have my Deepest Sympathy during this time of bereavement. We were ALL just together this past July & enjoyed the fellowship of the Family gathering so much. Please know that my prayers are with ALL of you, and I will remember that Big Smile James had on his face the last time I saw him. Much LOVE to you ALL, Your Cousin, Gregory O. Ward
December 9, 2009
may the lord be with you . You were a sweet man. There never was a person you could not make smile you will loved and missed.
Love keymia tompkins
Boe & Lynn Johnson
December 9, 2009
Joe & Madora,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during your time of grief. May you find comfort in your memories.
December 9, 2009
To The Day Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. J.D. was like one of my children. He always called me on my Birthday and anytime when he just wanted to talk. I had just spoke with him 3 weeks ago which I am glad that I did. He always had a smile for everyone.
God Bless All of You.
Gloria Shupe
December 9, 2009
Heart felt sympathy to the family of a childhood freind that welcomed me to the neiborhood . I will always cherish the now what seems short words and conversations we shared with one another J D . I look forward to you welcoming me to my eternal neiborhood . Rest in Peace and may God bless you and keep you . Michael T. Morgan & family , Ronnie ,Annette and Mary .
Dawn Davis
December 9, 2009
To the Day family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. we rejoice that J.D. is no longer suffering, even though when you would see him he was always smiling and making you laugh. No matter what he was going through he always asked about our mom. He will always be loved and missed. remember " To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord" I see him now making all the saints laugh. Love each of you. Dawn and the Wimbish family
LaVerne Washington
December 9, 2009
Gregory Day, Sr. and Family,
My deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family and my prayers are with you during your time of bereavement. Just hold on to the many good times you had together and remember -- "There is no sorrow on earth that heaven cannot heal.
December 9, 2009
Gregory Day, Sr. and Family,
My deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family and my prayers are with you during your time of bereavement. Just hold on to the many good times you had together and remember -- "There is no sorrow on earth that heaven cannot heal.
LaVerne Washington
Clark Springs Elementary
Joyce Shelton-Jones
December 9, 2009
JD..You truly will be missed.
To the day family...My thoughts and prayers are with you always. Storms will move, crisis shall pass. When you are troubled, release those thoughts and seek refuge from the spirit within.
December 9, 2009
"Rest in Peace JD" May god continue to bless the family. Arlean Lena Shelton"
December 9, 2009
TO ALL OF THE DAY FAMILY
MAY GOD BLESS & BE WITH EACH OF YOU IN YOUR TIME OF SORROW. I WILL MISS SMILEY AS I MISS MOM , POP...
THE PORCH WAS THE PLACE TO BE LAUGHING SOMETIMES TO YOU CRY...TEARS OF JOY
BECKY
December 9, 2009
To the Day family, I feel your pain too. JD was like a brother too me i will miss his cracking on the corner.PS Monica Dennis DayBoy Francine and Family stay strong love you dearly Jonathan Carter.
Violet G. Miller
December 9, 2009
Greg, Helen, Joe and the entire Day family; my thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May precious memories sustain you now and in the days ahead.
December 9, 2009
TO THE DAY FAMILY,
MY LOVE & PRAYERS TO ALL OF YOU THAT I HAVE HAD A WONDERFULL TIME FROM THE 60'S HANGING WITH THE BLUE SOXES, THE LAUGHS WE HAD FROM MOTHER TO FATHER SISTERS & BROTHERS YOU WILL BE MISSED & YOU WERE LOVED DEEPLY....
BECKY
Robert Stroble
December 9, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, in your time of sorrow. May the Lord be with you now and always.
Robrt& Rosa Stroble
Mr and Mrs. Ricardo Hayes
December 9, 2009
Joe, Madora and Family,
Our deepest sympathy on your lost. We will keep you and your family in our prayers.
December 9, 2009
To the Day Family: My prayers are with you and may God's love give you peace as he has given JD. He fought a good fight, but the memories you shared as a family will remain in your hearts forever. As I reflect back on the school days with JD - he always gave you something to SMILE about and that's how he will be remembered.
Love Enga Pannell Archer
June Mack
December 8, 2009
You all are in my thoughts and prayers-June Venson Mack.
MELVINA RICHARDS-MOBLEY
December 8, 2009
TO THE MAN THAT I ALWAYS LOVE !!!!RIP J.D
brenda watson
December 8, 2009
To the Day family our thoughts and prayer are with you. i come to know him over the last 5 years and hes been like a dad to me and me an my family will miss him as well. rest in peace my friend....
December 8, 2009
jd
i will miss you very much,we had a lot of good times ,lots of talks and most of all lots of laughs .but my heart is full of pain even though i know you are in a better place .i wish you were here ,until we see each other again I LOVE AND MISS YOU DEARLY REST IN PEACE BROTHER.
marqueta miles
December 8, 2009
To the Day Family our thoughts and prayers are with you.This is not a easy thing but know that god will take you through.Be there for one another continue to be the close family that i know and love...Marqueta Miles and Family.Rest in Peace my friend...
December 8, 2009
To the Day family my deepest sympathy goes out to you in your time I mourning.I've known JD for almost 18yrs and through those years I have grown to love and think of him as a uncle.JD you will be forever missed.Ill miss your up beat attitude and joking ways(no more riding down the highway with windows down and locked in the winter).Jamiel keep your head just like he always told you.Find comfort in knowing that his spirit and love will always continue to be around you and in your heart.I love you JD and I will truly miss you,
From kristina and the Hill family
TEEN DOBSON
December 8, 2009
TO DAY FAMILY I WERE SORRY TO HERE ABOUT YOUR LOST OF YOUR BROTHER JD MAY GOD BE WITH YOUR FAMILY TEEN DOBSON(WILLIAMS)AND FAMILY
Lakia F.
December 8, 2009
To the family of JD.. Your family will be in my prayers.
Wilnette Bynum-Holmes
December 8, 2009
JD! Can never be forgotten because of his smile and the way he always seemed to keep everyone's spirits up when he was around. JD was like a brother to us. We grew up together and he stayed in contact with us throught the many years. To the rest of our brothers and sisters in the Day family, we, the Bynum Family want to express our deepest sympathy. Love Always!!!
Wilnette Bynum-Holmes
Tracey Fortune
December 8, 2009
To the family of JD, you all will be in my prayers. They say time will heal all wounds. This is the time for the family to pull together and comfort each other. Jameil anytime you want to talk I will be there for you.
Love,
Tracey
Betty Bryant
December 8, 2009
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 1998-2009
December 8, 2009
To the Day family. I want to send my condolences for the passing of your love one. JD was like family to me and my family. He will be missed greatly by all.Rest in Peace my friend. Sharon Dickerson and family (Richmond,Va). The neighbor across the street from Jd's.
December 8, 2009
To the day family , i would like give my condolences. I,ve got to know jd for a year and he was a true friend. My family has grown to love him as a part of our little family. He will be truly missed by me. My friend .Rest in Peace.Sharon Dickerson and family. The neighbor that lived across from him. I will miss you jd. (Richmond,Va)
December 8, 2009
To the day family , i would like give my condolences. I,ve got to know jd for a year and he was a true friend. My family has grown to love him as a part of our little family. He will be truly missed by me. My friend .Rest in Peace.Sharon Dickerson and family. The neighbor that lived across from him. I will miss u jd. (Richmond,Va)
Marisha McCollum
December 8, 2009
To Gregory & Family,
May God be with you in your time of sorrow.
Marisha
Anita Pouncy
December 8, 2009
To the of Day Family,
My heart is sadden to hear the lost of your brother and cousin. I had to opportunity to know "JD" and know that he loved and cared for his family very much. He will be greatly missed. My prayers are with you during this time of bereavement.
Rothmel Fortune Sr.
December 8, 2009
My friend, you are truly an inspiration to life itself because you never allowed yourself to be taken out of the game of life without a fight and a smile. You will always be loved as the person that you were and remembered as the man that never met someone that he never got along with. Everyone who knew you will have nothing but praises for you. Now you are sharing your new life w/your mom, Daddy Melvin, Mr. Handyman Logan and our lovely sister Linda. Jamiel, you will always have your dad with you, protecting and guiding you, so though he may not physically be here, trust me, his presence now will be more than you will ever be able to imagine. Finally, rest my friend as you so deservingly deserve. To the Day family, my heart goes out to you and I know w/the love from family and friends, it will be alright.
KATHLEEN SUMLER
December 8, 2009
To the Day family, you are in our prayers. Stay strong and know that he is not alone..GOD BLESS
Shawanda Harris
December 8, 2009
Words can't explain the way i feel right now...JD you have always made me smile and my family loves you and will miss you. my blessings goes out to the family of JD....
December 8, 2009
Day Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this most difficult time. JD will be greatly missed. Love you all
Mickie
JEROME FLEMING
December 8, 2009
To the Day family .... I am sorry for your loss ..... BUT ALWAYS REMEBER THE GOOD TIMES
Gabriel Washington
December 8, 2009
Condolences to the Day Family. Jamiel, be strong and know that your father is resting in paradise with our Lord and Savior; free of the suffering he endured here on earth. God bless!!!
Wesley and Rice Family
December 8, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
December 8, 2009
To The Day Family; I would like to send out condolences to you and your family in your time of grief. Yinetta Snead and family (Richmond, VA)
Karen Patillo
December 8, 2009
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Malinda Stokes
December 8, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
jamiel day
December 8, 2009
i love you daddy witll my heart and i know your r watching over me and i will have you in my heart and prayer and my mind all the time . so i know you r in a better place now soo i love you daddy !!!!!
Elinor (Cile) Dark
December 8, 2009
To The Day Family
May you find peace at this time of your love one. The Dark family will continue to keep the family in prayer.
DELORIS ( LOLA ) BROWN
December 8, 2009
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 1998-2009
Sonya Pitchford
December 8, 2009
To the Day Family- I was very sorry to hear that "JD" had passed on. We all know that "JD" isn't suffering any more because he has moved onto a better place where there is no more suffering. "JD" is at peace now. May god continue to bless the family. Please except our condolences...
Love,
Sonya, Tanieka, and Frank Jr.
Highland Springs, VA
Charles Perrigon
December 8, 2009
May you rest in peace as we await the time we will meet again.
Darryl Glover
December 8, 2009
Joe,
We are sorry to hear about the loss of your brother. Our prayers are with you and your family.
CYNTHIA BETHEA & YOUR SECOND AVE. FAMILY
December 8, 2009
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
December 7, 2009
To The Day Family,
After the clouds,the sunshine,after the winter the spring,after the shower the rainbow for life is a changeable thing.
After the light the morning bidding all darkness cease,after life cares and sorrows the comfort and sweetness of peace.
May the pain of every living being,be completely cleared away May I be the doctor and the medicine; And may I be the nurse for all sick being in the world.
Until everyone is healed.....
May the frightened cease to be afraid and those bound be freed....
To be absent from the body is to be in the presence with the Lord.
2Corinthians5:8
God Bless All of You
Linda(bulldog),Kaye,Tiff and Trey
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