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for Austin Armitstead
Aquilla Yagoda
March 9, 2009
Dear Bianca & family,
My tears joins yours as you say goodbye to Austin's earthly life. With each new sunrise, memories will surface that have long been forgotten.
So many wonderful memories have come to my mind of the ministry shared with Austin at Community UMC. He knew how to involve people without them realizing they were volunteering. I enjoyed each project that Austin assigned. I cherish those moments when a budding project became a reality.
My heart was at the Memorial Service at CUMC and I regret that I could not make the service to officially say goodbye but I was at my Mother's memorial service. As we celebrated her life, I offered my own memories of Austin and a pray of thanksgiving for his life was offered by the minister of the local UMC. I'm glad Mother & Austin have finally met.
I cherish our time spent with you & Austin and I always remember you in my prayers. I found comfort in these verses and I trust you will also, 1 Thess 4:13-18
God Bless!
Jon Yagoda
March 7, 2009
It was a pleasure having Austin as our pastor and friend. He was truly a chosen servant of God. May the words he lived by, help ease your sorrow.
Mary Scullion
March 7, 2009
I am sorry for your loss. Any day I met Austin was a ray of sunshine. Austin always had a story or his camera for taking pictures, of which I have a few. God has blessed both of you and the neighborhood will miss him. All my prayers are with you.
patricia (scullion) mc elduff
March 7, 2009
I'm so sorry for your loss..It was an honor and a blessing to have known Austin..Bowling on Monday night, Mets games with St. Joan's,and just always being a pleasure to talk to...He always found time to go visit my Dad when he was dying (1978) and being moral support for my Mom....We all have another angel watching over us....God Bless his family
Karl McTaggart
March 4, 2009
Dear Bianca and Family
Please accept my condolences on your loss. Prior to my moving to Richmond, VA, I was a member and usher at Community Methodist Church, and my grandparents, Karl and Freddie May Cook, lived next door to you and Austin. I know that our lives were blessed having you as neighbors, and having Austin as our pastor for those many years.
You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Ronald Tompkins
March 3, 2009
It was truly an honor to follow Rev. Armitstead at the pulpit of Community Church.
Maureen LeLay
March 3, 2009
You are missed dearly. My prayers are offered for you, your wonderful wife and family. True man of God and now God is lucky to have you back. A wonderful person, Reverend and a pretty good bowler too. Thank you for all your guidance and kindness.
Inday Day
March 2, 2009
Austin Armitstead was a long-time friend who made the world a better place.
Nicole (2 Corinthians 1:3,4)
February 27, 2009
Armistead family,
I send my condolences. May you turn to God during this painful time to gain true comfort.
Sherwin Chue
February 26, 2009
Thank you for your many years of friendship and leadership.
Bishop Forrest Stith
February 25, 2009
Bianchi and children
Austin was very special to us. Thank
you for sharing him with the rest of the world.
He was dedicated creative, serious,
and fun.
He introduced me to the Hall of Fame, the Mets and the wonderful
ministry of multiethnicity. He was
a great man
Know of our love and prayers.
Bisihop Forrest And Mrs. Josephine
Stith
Wendy Boor
February 24, 2009
I am very saddened to hear of the passing of th Dr. Armistead. My family and I will miss his loving and accepting presence.
Fred and Wilma Loayza
February 24, 2009
WE ARE SO SORRY ABOUT YOUR LOSS, REV. ARMISTEAD WE WILL REMEMBER YOU ALWAYS WITH THAT BEATIFUL SMILE AND YOUR FAMOUS CAMERA, YOU MADE EVERYONE FEEL LIKE A STAR.
FOREVER IN OUR HEART YOU WILL BE.
Shirley Potz-Nielsen Henderson
February 24, 2009
I shall always treasure the happy memories of our family visits to your home in New York and the fun times when we all gathered at Mom's on Long Island. My love to your family.
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