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Bruce Allen Chambers

Bruce Chambers Obituary

CHAMBERS Bruce Allen Chambers, 43, of Atlantic Beach, Fl. passed away on September 30, 2001. Our beloved was born January 9, 1958 and is survived by his parents, John & Diane Chambers; wife, Rentia Chambers; daughters, April & Crystal Chambers; sons, John, Christopher and Allen Chambers; two grandchildren, Beth & Cody; grandmother, Sylvia Chambers; and sisters, Donna, Julie, and Jamie. Memorial services will be held 2:00 PM Wednesday, Oct. 3rd in the Chapel of HARDAGE-GIDDENS FUNERAL HOME, 729 S. Edgewood Ave. Please sign the Guestbook at Jacksonville.com

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Published by Florida Times-Union on Oct. 2, 2001.

Memories and Condolences
for Bruce Chambers

Sponsored by your loving sons, John and Christopher Chambers.

104 Entries

April Chambers Dove

September 29, 2016

Daddy,
I love u and miss u dearly!!!! Ur my angel. Keep watching over us!! And u r going to be a great granddaddy of a sweet little girl in February. Skyla Clare Padgett is her name! I remember how much u loved to smell the babies and lay and take naps with them. What I would give for u to do that with her! I love u daddy!!!!
Ur daughter, April

January 24, 2016

Love and miss you every single day still....

January 24, 2016

Crystal Chambers

March 10, 2011

Daddy there is not a day that goes by that you are not on my mind. I miss you and momma more than ever could have thought possible. It has left me to wonder what it would have been like.....I Love You

april chambers

June 21, 2009

happy fathers day you are always in my heart and thought about all the time. i miss you daddy!!!! love ya april

October 5, 2007

I just wanted to say you are always in my heart and on my mind, which I'm sure you know that! It was so weird to write in here the first time a long time ago, but it's nice to see all the thoughtful memories. I can't believe how many years it has been, yet so many things about you seem like just yesterday. So much of your physical history you were a part of and made happen here has changed into something else; it's weird, but I guess its what is suppose to happen in life. That's what you did in our lives, you helped us all change and grow. You definitely were never standing in one place too long...never standing still to let the world pass you by! You were always a step ahead or conspiring a plan on how to get there anyway.
Well, I do miss you like crazy. Your family is always in my thoughts and prayers. Love you, Bruce!

michele servais

September 30, 2006

just thinking about ya!!! so wish we could go get some milk and donuts right now. miss you terribly. always in my thouhts.

april chambers

July 12, 2006

i miss you dearly and wish you could be here at times like these to protect me. i love you always

May 5, 2006

I miss you more than words can say and I never stop thinking about you. You are in my heart and part of my soul. You taught me so many things about myself and life. I thank you for who you taught me to be and for the great man I had the pleasure of knowing. God bless your family and thank God for you, Bruce.

John Chambers

October 24, 2005

My Precious Son:

There is never a day that passes without your image in my mind. There is never a day that ends, that I do not pray that our Lord will keep and comfort you until we are together again.

I was only 19, when the Lord sent you to me. We grew up together and experienced so mnay fun things in our life. Our family was always playing together and having fun.

We spent weekends on the beach, we went to every carnival and the circus. We raced motorcycles together. We worked on school projects together. You were my martial arts student for years. You took the Bronze Medal in the Judo Jr. Olympics. We played sports together. You were my little league hero. God how I miss those times.

As adults, we still laughed and joked about anything and everything.

Your grandmother passed away this week, and I know you are celebrating in Heaven with her arrival.

Look for me, for I will be there too!

Love you with all my heart.

Dad

October 10, 2005

somewhere i have never travelled, gladly beyond

any experience,your eyes have their silence:

in your most frail gesture are things which enclose me,

or which i cannot touch because they are too near

your slightest look will easily unclose me

though i have closed myself as fingers,

you open always petal by petal myself as Spring opens

(touching skilfully,mysteriously)her first rose

or if your wish be to close me, i and

my life will shut very beautifully ,suddenly,

as when the heart of this flower imagines

the snow carefully everywhere descending;

nothing which we are to perceive in this world equals

the power of your intense fragility:whose texture

compels me with the color of its countries,

rendering death and forever with each breathing

(i do not know what it is about you that closes

and opens;only something in me understands

the voice of your eyes is deeper than all roses)

nobody,not even the rain,has such small hands

October 10, 2005

e.e. cummings - i carry your heart with me

i carry your heart with me(i carry it in

my heart)i am never without it(anywhere

i go you go,my dear; and whatever is done

by only me is your doing,my darling)

i fear

no fate(for you are my fate,my sweet)i want

no world(for beautiful you are my world,my true)

and it's you are whatever a moon has always meant

and whatever a sun will always sing is you

here is the deepest secret nobody knows

(here is the root of the root and the bud of the bud

and the sky of the sky of a tree called life;which grows

higher than the soul can hope or mind can hide)

and this is the wonder that's keeping the stars apart

i carry your heart(i carry it in my heart)

Diane Chambers

September 30, 2003

It's been two years today since we lost you. I could not let this day go by without saying how much I miss you. I think of you every day and I will never understand why we lost you.

Julie, Melissa and I went to the beach Sunday and talked about our special memories of you. We miss your big hugs and laughter. You are so special to all of us.

Thanks to the people who knew and loved you for writing these letters. I found great comfort in reading them.

I love you and miss you so much!!

You will be in my heart forever,

Mom

Michele

September 30, 2003

You are in my thoughts every single day. Especially today.

Maggie

May 17, 2003

Hey Bruce, I couldn't let May go by without saying Hello and Thanks. What a lot has happened in the six years since we met, some of it great and wonderful, and some of it horrible beyond words. Thank you for your love and friendship -- and the start you gave me with my little club has changed my life, in very positive ways. The growth has been amazing and we are now getting national attention, pretty awesome. I am no longer shy and unable to stand up for myself, and the word "victim" no longer applies to me. Being able to be my own boss has been the best thing that has ever happened to me. Thank you, thank you, and thank you! I just wish you could be here to share in the fun, I miss you every day.

Maggie

DONNA LANGLEY

March 4, 2003

I MISS YOU, AND THERE IS NOT A DAY THAT GOES BY THAT I DON'T TALK TO YOU. WE ARE SO MUCH ALIKE, AND WHEN YOU LEFT ME, I LOST THE BEST PART OF ME. I CARRY YOU IN MY HEART AND MIND ALL THE TIME. YOU WILL ALWAYS BE THE POWER BEHIND ALOT OF MY DECISIONS. YOUR ADVICE AND COMFORT YOU GAVE WAS THE GUIDENCE I DEPENDED ON. I KNOW WHAT YOUR ANSWERS TO MY QUESTIONS ARE AND HOW YOU WOULD HANDLE THEM .I KNOW THIS BECAUSE OF THE BOND YOU AND I HAVE THAT KNOW ONE ESLE HAS. BETWEEN A BROTHER AND SISTER.BETWEEN TWO PEOPLE THAT WERE SO MUCH ALIKE. I LOVE YOU THE MOST!!!! DONNA

Crystal Chambers

March 3, 2003

Dad,

As time goes by things seem to get a little easier but never does it fade. It has taken me awhile to write in this guest book. I guess not knowing what to really say. I think about you every day. I wish that we could go back in time and change things but we can't. I know that you love me but for awhile I was mad and hurt, blaming you for leaving me but everything happens for a reason. You have tought me alot about who I am and what I want to be. You are my heart and I love you.

A single lifetime is to short and words are all to few,

To tell you all the reasons why I love like I do.

But more and more I realize that your love will always be,the dearest and most precious thing in all the world to me.

Loving you always,

Crystal Chambers

Diane Chambers

January 9, 2003

I think of you today as I do every day. I remember so well 45 years ago when you were born and how proud your father and I were to have a son.

I could not let this day go by without reminiscing about other birthdays, especially the surprise 40th birthday at Club 5. I will never forget how overjoyed and amazed you were to see family and friends who had traveled to be with you.

The family loves and greatly misses you. Our hearts ache that we can not be with you.

Happy Birthday!!!

Love,

Mom

Maggie

December 27, 2002

Dear Friend, Holidays are hard, will always remember Christmas Day and New Year's Eve memories, you brought so much fun to my life. You have an amazing family, and everyone misses you so. Thinking of you.

Maggie

CHAMBERS

December 20, 2002

Perhaps they are not stars in the sky, but rather openings where our loved ones shine down to let us know they are happy. We miss you and love you.

Merry Christmas,

Mom, Julie, Candice

CANDICE PENLAND

November 1, 2002

I MISS YOU!!!!!

Chambers Family

September 24, 2002

We write this with heavy heart. September 30 will be the first anniversary of Bruce's death. We could not let this date go by without thanking everyone who wrote of love, admiration and special memories. These letters were of great comfort to our family.

We remain heartbroken and bewildered by the unexpected death. Bruce never left an opportunity to tell all of us, "I love you". And one last time through his death, we've been guided by him to show our love to family and friends each and every day. For we never know what tomorrow will bring. He did not grow to be old, but lived to be wise. We try to keep busy and find small happiness in everyday things and reach out and embrace each other.

Bruce will long be remembered for his talented, charming, generous and loving ways. He will forever live in our hearts.

Love,

The Chambers Family

Maggie

August 26, 2002

My Dearest Friend, things have really been hard since May, can't believe all that has happened in the five short years since we met. Of course you know I think of you daily, and I still can't drive thru Riverside without crying. How did you keep such a positive attitude while running Club 5 with all the adversity and problems? I can still hear you laughing when you told me that every problem only brought you more business and stronger support from your friends. You have no idea how often I play those words and the sound of your laughter over and over in my head and it gives me strength and courage. I know September will be very hard for your family, I think of them often and hope they are well. You are missed by so many. I am so glad we were friends. Peace.

Julie Penland

August 6, 2002

My adoring brother,

It's summer, the time of year I would visit you. Thoughts of our days at the beach, nights at Club 5, long family talks and childhood days are my memories now. Your absence is felt every day. Our holidays and special events are so sad without you. I felt how proud your were as we watched Johnny graduate from high school. Time passes and I want so much to hear you laugh, see your smile and feel your hugs. I miss your more than words can say!

I love you,

Julie

Stephanie Davis

July 15, 2002

Bruce, it's been a long time since I wrote in this guestbook. I've think about you a lot when I'm going out to a club. There isn't a club here in town anymore or ever that could hold a candle to Club 5's flame while under your watchful eye. It's really strange to go out and not go to Club 5. I haven't been there in months, nothing there to really go to. I wanted to apologize to you a long time ago when you still were here, but I didn't and I regret it terribly. It's not a really an apology because of something I did, but more of an apology for not knowing as well as Michele or Jeremy. Jerm still holds you close to his heart and there are days when we'll talk about those wonderful times at Club 5. Jerm and I aren't together anymore, but we remain close friends as we always will. I remember a fight I had with him one night and I was so very upset with him. You happened to walk up on me and asked what was wrong as you always did to the people you cared about, I told you and you laughed at me. That made me even more mad, but then you looked at me and promised me that Jeremy loved me more than I would every truly know. I thought you were crazy and I still do, but you were right. Granted we aren't together, we will always love one another and maybe one day that love you told me about will really shine and so will our relationship. As always, Bruce, you touched my heart that day, and some days, you still do. I love and miss you greatly and I hope that the day we meet again I'll have the honor of knowing you the way everyone else does. Hugs and kisses to you!

Michele Servais

June 28, 2002

Just wanted to say hi. Been thinking about you a lot more than normal lately. Not really sure why. Got a visit from Charlie today. We spoke of you. He said how he always admired you. It is so nice to hear things like that. To know that there are so many people who think so highly of you. Makes me thank God that i had the best teacher in the world.

APRIL CHAMBERS

June 25, 2002

DADDY I WANTED TO WISH YOU A HAPPY FATHERS DAY. I MISS YOU SO MUCH EVERY DAY AND I LOVE YOU MORE THAN WORDS CAN SAY. HAPPY FATHERS DAY TO THE BEST DADDY IN THE WORLD. I CAN'T WAIT TO SEE YOU AGAIN SOME DAY.THE KIDS SEND THEIR LOVE TOO. I LOVE YOU.

Maggie

April 17, 2002

Ah Jeeze, Bruce, I miss you. Today is 3rd anniversary of day when I injured my eye; when my life was altered permanently. I am so sad, so many losses. I think of you every day when I turn on my computer and pull up my website. I sure could use your advice; you made it look so easy! Miss hearing you say "What's up with that?" and laughing. So sad you are gone, I still can't believe it.

Maggie

Mom & Julie Chambers

April 2, 2002

Don't grieve for me, for now I'm free, I'm folling the path God laid for me. I took his hand when I heard him call, I turned my back and left it all.

I could not stay another day, to laugh, to love, to work or play. Tasks left undone must stay that way, I found that place at the close of the day.

If my parting has left a void, then fill it with remembered joy. A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss, ah yes these things I, too, will miss.

Be not burdened with time of sorrow, I wish you the sunshine of tommorrow. My life's been full, I savored much, good friends, good times, a loved one's touch.

Perhaps my time seemed all too brief, don't lengthen it now with undue grief. Lift up your heart and share with me, God wanted me now, he set me free.

Happy Easter Bruce, we love you and miss you so much!!

Mom & Julie

Sandra Perez

March 31, 2002

To all of our Family and Friends

HAPPY EASTER! We miss you dearly Bruce, especially not sending the boys off to you for Spring Break!

But you were with us in our hearts as always.Happy Easter Grandma Chambers and all our aunts and cousins in Georgia. We love you,John and Christopher.

Maggie

February 26, 2002

Bruce, thanks so much for Saturday night, you were lovingly remembered.

I truly felt your Spirit must have been there because it was the best night ever. The couples who attended are still raving, and those who went elsewhere are kicking themselves for missing out. You would have loved the elation and the adrenaline rush. I miss you.

Maggie

DIANE CHAMBERS

February 14, 2002

A LETTER FROM HEAVEN

TO MY DEAREST FAMILY, SOME THINGS I'D LIKE TO SAY. BUT FIRST OF ALL, TO LET YOU KNOW THAT I ARRIVED OK.

I'M WRITING THIS FROM HEAVEN HERE I DWELL WITH GOD ABOVE & THERE'S NO MORE TEARS OF SADNESS JUST ETERNAL LOVE. PLEASE DO NOT BE UNHAPPY JUST BECAUSE I'M OUT OF SIGHT, REMEMBER THAT I AM WITH YOU EVERY MORNING, NOON & NIGHT. THAT DAY I HAD TO LEAVE YOU WHEN MY LIFE ON EARTH WAS THROUGH, GOD PICKED ME UP & HUGGED ME & SAID "I WELCOME YOU." "I NEED YOU HERE BADLY, YOU 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 & FOREMOST ON THE LIST, WAS TO WATCH & CARE FOR YOU.WHEN YOU LIE IN BED AT NIGHT THE DAY'S CHORES PUT TO FLIGHT, GOD & I ARE CLOSEST TO YOU IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT. WHEN YOU THINK OF MY LIFE ON EARTH & ALL THOSE LOVING YEARS, BECAUSE YOU ARE ONLY HUMAN, THEY ARE BOUND TO BRING 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 WHAT GOD HAS PLANNED, IF I WERE TO TELL YOU, YOU WOULDN'T UNDERSTAND. BUT ONE THING IS FOR CERTAIN, THOUGH MY LIFE ON EARTH IS OVER, I'M CLOSER TO YOU NOW, THAN I EVER WAS BEFORE. THERE ARE MANY ROCKY ROADS AHEAD OF YOU & MANY HILLS TO CLIMB. BUT TOGETHER WE CAN DO IT BY TAKING ONE DAY AT A TIME. WHEN YOU'RE WALKING DOWN THE STREET & I AM ON YOUR MIND, I'M WALKING IN YOUR FOOTSTEPS ONLY HALF A STEP BEHIND. AND WHEN IT'S TIME FOR YOU TO GO FROM THE BODY TO BE FREE, REMEMBER YOU'RE NOT GOING ......

YOU'RE COMING HERE TO ME.

HAPPY VALENTINES DAY, LOVE MOM

Maggie

February 7, 2002

Amen, Jessica. Bruce was a "pivotal person" in a lot of lives. If he wasn't with the person he loved, he sincerely learned to love the people he was with, and they all felt "special," and they were. I think that was a true gift Bruce had.

I have done a lot of self reflection since Sept. 30, as I have struggled to make sense of the tragedy; it was important that I learn from this experience. And everytime I read a post here, I cry, but end up feeling better.

Every time I see "Seinfeld" I always think of you, Bruce... You always made me laugh.

Maggie

Jessica Luera

February 4, 2002

Bruce,

Well, I know it's taken me quite a while to look at your "book" here. But I knew that it would be really hard...ya know....and Lord knows everything is hard enough as it is! I saw Donna and Mark over the New Year. I was able to get them a couple of tickets to the game and we got to spend some time together. It's nice to be able to sit and talk with her because she is so much like you. It's funny because when they came into town they came to my house first...and since you have tought me so well....I was all prepared for them. I had gone to the store and bought a bottle of Crown and Coke, I had their Gator Bowl tickets, etc... Anyway, of course we sat their trying to think of only the best of times, and one of the funniest times we thought of is when you got your new teeth. I remember picking you up from the dentist the day you got your new BIG teeth and we both remember how proud you were of those things. From then on in every picture you sure did show those pearly whites.

Bruce, there is one thing that remained a constant in your life and is proven by the testimonies of just about every single person that has signed this guest book and by by almost every person that still wishes me their condolenses today. That constant that remains is that every person you came in contact with, whether it be for just a brief moment or for some even a life time, you made each and every individuaL feel like the most important person in the world. What an amazing gift you have given to a countless amount fo people. I believe that because of the love that you have given unselfishly to so many that each person has learned to care in some way a little more, whether it be about others or maybe it needed to be about themselves.

I Love You and will always hold you in my heart and in my prayers.

God Bless You and Your Family.

Love,

Jessica

Sonny and Diane Rodriguez

January 31, 2002

Bruce - we only met you once when we were in town visiting our niece and god-daughter Jessica. You showed us show a wonderful time, treated us like royalty and made us feel so special - as we have learned you seem to do with everyone you come into contact with. No wonder Jess was so crazy about you. Our condolences to your family and loved ones. We know this is terribly hard on them. But we also believe your special presence will be very strong around those you love and those who love you. Rest with the angels and know you are missed so very much.

Shannon Reid

January 30, 2002

Hey uncle Bruce it's me Shannon I just wanted to let you know I got my driver's permit. I owe all the thanks in the world to you because if you were not there with me when I took my test I would have failed and I just wanted to say thank you.

I love you and miss you always and forever.

love,

shannon

Michele Servais

January 29, 2002

HI! Just wanted to let you know that this past Saturday I had a great night at the club. One of those nights where we would have taken a moment. Stood back. Looked at each other. And then got teary eyed. It was one of those nights that every drop of sweat paid off. You would have been so proud. I owe it all to you.! The only thing that could have made it beter, is if you were there.

I miss you terribly and think of you at least a million times a day.

I love you!!

Jessica

January 25, 2002

I miss you

JULIE & CANDICE PENLAND

January 16, 2002

I SEE THE COUNTLESS CHRISTMAS TREES

AROUND THE WORLD BELOW. WITH TINY LIGHTS LIKE HEAVENS STARS RFLECTING IN THE SNOW.THE SIGHT IS SO SPECTACULAR, PLEASE WIPE AWAY THAT TEAR. FOR I'M SPENDING CHRISTMAS WITH JESUS THIS YEAR.

I HEAR THE MANY CHRISTMAS SONGS THAT PEOPLE HOLD SO DEAR. BUT THE SOUNDS OF MUSIC CAN'T COMPARE WITH THE CHOIR UP HEAR. I HAVE NO WORDS TO TELL YOU THE JOY THEIR VOICES BRING FOR IT IS BEYOND DESCRIPTION TO HEAR THE ANGELS SING.I KNOW HOW MUCH YOU MISS ME TRUST IN GOD AND HAVE NO FEAR. FOR I'M SPENDING CHRISTMAS WITH JESUS THIS YEAR.

I CANT TELL YOU OF THE SPLENDOR OR PEACE HERE IN THIS PLACE. CAN YOU IMAGINE CHRISTMAS WITH OUR SAVIOR FACE TO FACE? I'LL ASK HIM TO LIGHT YOUR SPRIT AS I TELL HIM OF YOUR LOVE. SO PRAY FOR ONE ANOTHER AS YOU LIFT YOUR EYES ABOVE. SO PLEASE LET YOUR HEARTS BE JOYFUL AND LET YOUR SPRITS SING. FOT I'M SPENDING CHRISTMAS IN HEAVEN AND I'M WALKING WITH THE KING.

MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY BIRTHDAY

WE LOVE AND MISS YOU SO MUCH!

JULIE & CANDY CANE

Maggie

January 10, 2002

Hi Bruce, can't think of Christmas or New Year's Eve without thinking of you and past fun times. And now your Birthday... Still can't believe you are gone... 4 AM has lost all of it's charm and magic.

I was thinking of you at Midnight on New Year's, knowing you would be so busy making the rounds checking on your family and loved ones. I like to think you peeked in for a moment and had fun seeing how things were going with me. Without you I would have been alone by myself, but instead I was surrounded by 200+ friends on the dance floor as we hugged and kissed our way into the year 2002! Thank you for always having the time for our friendship, and after my eye injury/surgeries, for giving my life a new energy and direction.

I feel so very sorry for your children and your parents. How they must miss you! We all miss you, Puddin'....

Maggie

Renita Chambers

January 9, 2002

"All men gave the stars," "but they are not the same things for different people. For some, who are travelers, the stars are guides. For others they are no more than little lights in the sky. For others, who are scholars, they are problems. For the businessman they were wealth. But all these stars are silent. You--You alone--will have the stars as no one else has them--

In one of the stars you shall be living. In one of them you shall be laughing, when we look at the sky at night...You--only you-- will have stars that can laugh...

The Little Prince.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BRUCE--WE LOVE AND MISS YOU, SEE YOU IN THE STARS..

RENITA AND ALLEN

Michele Servais

January 9, 2002

Just wanted to say Happy Birthday. We are all thinking about you today, and every day.

Diane Chambers

January 9, 2002

Bruce it is your birthday today, you are 44 years old. We all want to say:

Happy Birthday to you

Happy Birthday to Bruce

Happy Birthday to you.

We all love you and want you to know.

This is from your family to you.

We all love you very much.

Mom

Michele Servais

December 29, 2001

Hi! You know, it is going to be NYE in like two days and I cannot believe that I will not be at Club Five decorating and preparing and celebrating the new year with you! I never imagined being somewhere besides there with you and everyone on every NYE party. I keep remembering and laughing about the Millineum party where we had Laura Hall be our human disco ball and come down from the ceiling at midnight. The crazy yet amazing things you thought of always make me smile.

It sure has been a rough month and i have a feeling that the next year will be just as difficult. Everyone keeps telling me that I will stop crying and start smiling one day. And that it just happens.

I miss you and love you..

Diane Chambers

December 25, 2001

Bruce

Merry Christmas honey.Have been thinking about you all week. It is Christmas Eve and we all are going to Mellissa's house this year.It ia a sad one because we miss you so much and it does not seem right. Everything is different now it is hard on everyone especialy at this time.You are missed so much wish I could go back and do things different. I think about it all the time maybe if I had this would not have happen to you. I know I can't go back if I could I would.Ilove you

Everyone says Merry Christmas to you and sends their love to you also.We will talk to you again very soon.

love to you son,

your mom

mom

December 15, 2001

Bruce, This is mom. I was thinking about you and I wanted to let you know how much I love you and miss you. I've been thinking about you a lot and I wanted you to know. I talked to you around Thanksgiving and now it's time for Christmas. It does not seem like Christmas without you. I wish you were here but I know you are in a great place now and you are in peace. It still does not seem right. I think all the time that you are in Jacksonville beach and I want to call you. So now I am writing you instead. Everyone sends their love and says hello from them. Honey, I love you and I will talk to you again real soon. I love you so much and I miss you terribly. Love, mom

I love you, Son.

Diane Chambers

December 14, 2001

John Chambers

November 23, 2001

Bruce:

You are my precious and only son, for which I thank God every day. I Love and miss you so much.

A true friend gave me the following

poem that brought me great comfort:

THE LEGACY

WHEN MY LIFE ON EARTH ENDS, GIVE WHAT IS LEFT OF ME TO MY CHILDREN.

IF YOU NEED TO CRY, CRY FOR YOUR BROTHERS WALKING BESIDE YOU.

PUT YOUR ARMS AROUND SOMEONE AND GIVE THEM WHAT YOU NEED TO GIVE ME.

I WANT TO LEAVE YOU WITH SOMETHING,

SOMETHING BETTER THAN WORDS OR SOUNDS.

LOOK FOR ME IN THE PEOPLE I HAVE KNOWN, TOUCHED AND LOVED.

IF YOU CANNOT LIVE WITHOUT ME, THEN LET ME LIVE ON IN YOUR EYES, YOUR MIND AND YOUR ACTS OF KINDNESS.

YOU CAN LOVE ME MOST BY LETTING HANDS TOUCH HANDS AND LETTING GO OF

CHILDREN THAT NEED TO BE FREE.

LOVE DOES NOT DIE, PEOPLE DO.

SO WHEN ALL THAT IS LEFT OF ME IS LOVE,...GIVE IT AWAY.

April Chambers

November 21, 2001

In Loving Memory of:

Bruce Allen Chambers

January 9,1958 - september 30,2001

He Only took My Hand

Last night while I was trying to sleep.My son's voice I did hear, I opened my eyes and looked around.But didn't appear.He said,'"Mom you've got to listen,you've got to understand.God didn't take me away from you,Mom.He only took my hand.When I called out in pain that night,the instant that I died,He reached down and took my hand,and pulled me to his side.He pulled me up and saved me from the misery and pain.My body was hurt so badly inside,I could never be the same.My search is really over now,I've found happiness within all the answers to my empty dreams,and all that might have been.Ilove you all and miss you so,and I'll always be nearby.My body's gone forever,but my spirit will never die!!

And so,you must all go on.Now live one day at a time.Just understand.

God didn't take me from you,He only took my hand

DIANE CHAMBERS

November 21, 2001

HI BRUCE,

THIS IS MOM!

MICHELE HAD A TRIBUTE TO YOU NOV.16

SHE HAD PROMOTORS,PERFORMERS, FRIENDS & FAMILY THERE.I FELT YOU THERE WITH US.YOU ARE MISSED AND LOVED BY SO MENY PEOPLE.

ITS THANKSGIVING AND YOU ARE NOT WITH ME. I WANT SO MUCH FOR YOU TO BE AT OUR DINNER TABLE.MY HOLIDAYS WILL NEVER BE THE SAME WITHOUT YOU.I THINK ABOUT YOU ALL THE TIME AND PRAY THAT YOU WILL BE NEAR US TODAY AND KNOW HOW MUCH WE MISS YOU.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING

LOVE ALWAYS, MOM

Eve Palmer

November 8, 2001

Bruce,

What can I say? We definitely had are ups and downs but above it all you always were looking out for me. Sometimes I even thought of you as that father I never had. You were always so proud of me and what I was doing and wanted to show and tell the world! No matter what I wanted at the club even though I know sometimes I was a pain in the ass, it didn't matter you would make sure I got it! You we're the absolute best at what you did and no one will ever be able to replace you! I want to thank you for being the host of some of the best times of my life! Michele will make you proud, I promise. She had the best teacher!!

I love ya Bruce!

Until we meet again,

Eve

Chumley & Missy

November 6, 2001

Bruce, we miss you very much. You were there when we met, got engaged, and when we were married.

You would always go out of your way to make us feel special. What we soon realized, is you have a way of making everyone feel that way. All along the one who is special is you.

We can't wait to meet again

Chumley & Missy

Joanie Chambers

November 6, 2001

Dear Bruce,

I have only known you for the

nine years that I have been married to your dad. We have always lived such a distance away from each other

that I never really had the chance

to get to know you that well and for that I am truly sorry. I do know that whenever we were together

you always made me feel welcomed and

part of the family.

I remember back in 1994 when

your dad was in the hospital, you and Renita came to see him. Allen was only a few months old. You were

holding him when you came into the room and you walked over to me and

put him in my arms. That made me

feel so good.

The times we visited your club

were so great. Your dad loved being a judge at the fights. You

always made sure we were treated like VIP's. One time in particular

we were in the VIP section and you sent us champagne and strawberries and cheese and crackers. We really felt special. You sure had a way of making people feel that way. I'll

always remember your warmth and your smile.

Your time on earth was too short, but while you were here you

were so fortunate to have a family

and so many friends who loved you so

much.

Bruce, this is only a temporary

setback because I know we'll see each other again some day and we can make up for lost time. SYIH

I love you!

Joanie Chambers

Inverness, Florida

candice penland

November 4, 2001

To my Dearest Uncle

I Will never forget comming to Club 5 and you walking to the door and huging my neck and walking me in then telling the bartener to give me anything I wanted.You always made sure all of use had what we needed

I always talked about when you saw me you made me feel I was the only one.And you alway had a smile on your face that I will never forget.

(I still see it in my head like it was yesterday) When I have a moment to stop and think and yes I cry but I know your with GOD. I was driving and I looked around and saw the leaves falling and all I could think was how peaseful I can't put it into words But I know you had somthing to do with it. I LOVE YOU!! CANDYCANE

Michele Servais

October 31, 2001

I don't even know where to begin and I could probably type for days. I do know that Bruce, you made me who I am today. My life definately changed the moment I met you. You and I are so much alike it was funny to us. I can see us standing there telling each other what we were thinking and feeling at a single moment and laughing about it because it was what the other was thinking. There are so many great memories and moments that I will keep in my heart and in my mind for the rest of time. You were my mentor, my teacher, my boss, my best friend, my pretty much everything.
I'll never forget how you made me feel so special everyday that we spent together. You gave me opportunties that no one else every has and made me believe in myself like I never thought I could.
You gave so much to everyone around you. I just wish there were more people in the world like you.
Without you here with me, I am so scared. So scared of what the future holds. Who am I going to call on and know that I will be getting the best advice from?
All I know is that everything I do from here on out will be a reflection of you. You will be a part of every step I take in my life. I have to remember that every step is the right step because you are still here with me to help me. I miss you more than anything in this world and I cannot wait until we see each other again!

I love you!
"Your best friend in the whole world!"
Michele
"Freak Girl"

melissa swanson

October 31, 2001

As the weeks have passed, I haven't been able to find a way to say goodbye. So many memories come to mind. The first, you taking up for me when Donna wiped my face after wiping my butt as a baby! ha ha .I think you might have hit her. But mostly, the impact you had on me as a male influence. Everyone knows I haven't had great "fatherly" guidence. You managed to make it to so many huge events in my life...My graduation, wedding #1, wedding #2 (in my video),and all through my babybook I see you at every birthday. You were so much more like my brother than my ucle. Grandma and grandaddy raised me like I was one of their own. I grew up with you, my mom, Donna and Jamie. When I was about 12, You and Sandy had me come spend the summer with you in Clearwater. I never got to tell you, that was the most fun and most memorable summer of my life. God, I could go on and on.But, for me the most memorable was my solo trip to Ponte Vedra. We were so goofy in that bar. I taught you a little about partying that weekend. I, too, felt like the most beautiful woman in the world on your arm. You had a neighbor who had a little girl named Savannah. That stuck in my head. And when I was pregnant, I thought of that name for my little girl. My husband said it was a little too "romantic" and I tried to talk myself out of it. No one knows this but, YOU said you loved the name. And so that was the deciding factor. I talked David into naming our daughter "Savannah" because of you. I never got to tell you that either.

As a little girl, I watched you hold all the babies. I remember you setting April up on the couch and putting a TV guide in her hands, she must have been 3 months old. We laughed and laughed.You loved the babies. I secretly wished one day I would grow up and marry a gorgeous, sentimental man who loved babies like you. I waited for the day when you would hold "my" baby and do the same. It only happened once. And for that I can't forgive myself. I can't seem to find a way to say goodbye, because I am constantly overloaded with memories. So I won't do it. I'll keep you with me in my heart and keep remembering these things. Every day, on the beach or walking through my house. I know your looking over each one of us. And when a memory hits me, I know you are with me at that moment, and it's your way of telling me you're there close to me.

So it's not "Goodbye", but "see you again each and every day".

I love you so much.

Mo-Mo (And don't forget you were the ONLY one I still let call me that).

Sandra Perez

October 31, 2001

To My Dearest Bruce,

You were my first love and My Best friend. Thank you for the most wonderful gift of my life, our two children Christopher and John. You are their hero! You were always there for us and for that I am truly grateful. As we continue thru life without you, your memories will live with us forever. I know you will always watch over them and be in their hearts. We miss you and love you dearly.

Christopher, John and Sandy

SHANNON REID

October 29, 2001

To my dearest and cutest uncle.It's hard to believe that your are gone.Not a day passes that I don't think about you.You were one of the greatest uncles I ever had and will always be the best uncle in my heart. I remember like it was yesterday when you picked my up to go to Donna's we ate at the Varsity and had a great time together.You have touched so many lifes you told everyone that you loved them and you did. Every time I came down to Florida I had a great time I felt so safe around you. Now that you are gone I go to walk on the beach when ever I can and I can feel you right beside me. Bruce I will always love you and I will never go without a day loving you. Thanks to everyone that has wrote in this book.Take care Renita and Allen I love you.

WE LOVE YOU BRUCE ALLEN CHAMBERS

YOUR NIECE,

SHANNON REID

Jenny Duncan

October 26, 2001

Hi Bruce. I'm sorry I didn't get a chance to say goodbye to you. You are missed every day by those who love you. You gave me my first chance to play in the clubs in January of 2000, and I will never forget you for that. You helped me through a very tough time (you know what I am talking about) and I never would have gotten through that without you. You were always there when I needed you for any reason, and these are the things that make true friends. I have amazing pictures of you, at Club 5, laughing and smiling, and these are the memories I will hold with me forever. You and Michele have changed my life, and Michele and I will continue on with you close to our hearts. We'll fly with you.

From your favorite "girl" DJ, Jade.

I love you, Jen.

Julie Penland

October 26, 2001

Dearest Brother,

My life will never be the same without you!!You are one of the few men in our lives we looked up to.

You never knew how much the girls in this family craved your attention,afection and how much we treasured you.I was always so proud when I went places with you, because you made feel beatiful,

special & loved.

Some of my favorite memories are when we watched Saturday Night Fever, we practiced dancing together & we were geat.The next weekend you were in a poly suit & we danced for hours until the ladies in the club found out you were my brother.Then you watched cocktail & before I knew it you were bartending and later spinning records.You managed & owned several clubs.I will never forget the smile on your face when the club was packed & the energy high.

You loved the night life, but I was allways amazed that you would come home after a long night & watch cartoons with the kids.You loved the kids.Your nieces & nephews would get mad because we would party at Club 5 & they would be left home.They will never forget when you would take them to the club during the day,give them glow lights & turn on the music & we would all dance.They talk about how cool you are.Then later you would be in the kitchen,talking,laughing & cooking with the girls.We have so meny memories.

The last time I saw you we were driving to Club 5, you were expecting a full house with texno music to the max!!I laughed so hard because we were listing to Barry White in the car.Most of the family came to visit & you rented several rooms on the beach.We went to the beach & talked for hours.I find comfort in the words we shared & you saying how much you loved us.

My heart is broken but I know when I least expect it, something.......

A special song, A familiar scent,

A day at the beach, will bring your memory to mind.In that moment,I know that a link remains & my love & special memories go on forever.

Love, Julie

Grandma Chambers

October 23, 2001

My Dear Bruce,

I will never forget the last time I saw you. It was last Thanksgiving. You came to my house to eat dinner. Your wife and son had gone to visit her mamma and daddy and you couldn't go because of your job. You didn't realize how lonesome you were until Thanksgiving day. You called your mamma and started crying and she called me and asked me to tell your daddy to call you. When I saw you that day you were so handsome. I've never seen you look so good looking. You were always a pretty boy and that day I wanted to love you and hold you hard, and I did. You loved my rice and gravy and you always said it was the best. I remember when you were 18 months old, your daddy and uncle Robert were putting a new windshield in your daddy's car. You said "daddy I help you". When they got through they heard glass breaking and saw you had crawled up on the running board to help. Your daddy laughed and said "he said he wanted to help and he did". Your mamma took losing you real hard and I had to help her. Bruce, I know you were saved and I told her and your daddy that you were not hurting anymore and you are with God. Bruce, I love you more than you know. A lady that rode to work with you said that everyday, when you came by my house you would say "my grandma lives there and I have to go see her". But your time was short and finally time was too short. You never came back. I miss you so much. I wish you were here with me so I could tell you how loving and handsome you were to me. It was my 90th birthday and when it came time for you to talk about me you were crying. They tried to take the microphone away but you said "no, I want to tell her how much I love her". I am 93 years old now and I know I will see you again soon. Bruce, I love you very much.

Grandma Chambers

Jamie Reid

October 23, 2001

My brother

Just wanted to say how much I miss you and love you. There was four of us and you were the only boy.But Bruce you told me I was your favorite and I found out that Donna and Julie was your favorite too.(ha ha). I think of you everyday and there is a piece of my heart missing that reminds me that you are gone. I know you are in a better place but I wish you were here with us.So when I have my bad days. I remember what a friend gave to me so I hope this helps others get through their bad times.

IN THE VALLEYS I GROW

Sometimes life seems hard to bear, Full of sorrow, trouble and woe

It's then I have to remember

That it's in the valleys I grow.

If I always stayed on the mountain top And never experienced pain, I would never appreciate God's love And would be living in vain.

I have so much to learn And my growth is very slow, Sometimes I need the mountain tops,But it's in the valleys I grow.

I do not always understand why things happen as they do, but I am very sure of one thing.My lord will see me through.

My little valleys are nothing when I picture Christ on the cross he went through the valley of death; His victory was Santan's loss.

Forgive me Lord, for complaining when I'm feeling so very low. Just give me a gentle reminder that it's in the valleys I grow.

Continue to strengthen me, Lord and use my life each day to share your love with others and help them find their way.

Thank you for the valleys, Lord for this one thing I know the mountain tops are glorious but it's in the valleys I grow.

I love you Bruce.

thanks Jane Eggleston for these words

Nancy Hodges

October 20, 2001

Dear Bruce,

I wish that I would have had the chance to say goodbye before I moved. Seeing you each day brought a smile to my face. Some days I would be feeling so bad and it was your good spirits that brought me back up. I never had the opportunity to say thank you, so I thank you now. God bless your family, for I know they will miss you very much. You are in my prayers, as well as your family. May the Lord take you under his care and cherish you as I did.

Maurice & Amy Matovich

October 17, 2001

Dear Bruce,

Damn we miss you and it doesn't seem like an hour has passed that we haven't thought about you. We really enjoyed seeing more of you over the recent months. Time brings a range of emotions and some perspective I suppose,from denial, to shock,anger,revenge,grief,loss, to frustration that someone who so knew how to live life and treat those around him kindly is gone too early. Now when I think of you I try to turn the sadness into something else, to what I think you would have wanted for us,a lesson maybe,to try and to be more like those great positive attributes you had that allowed you to fully luv life and all it has to offer.Thanks,you are missed but not forgotten.

To Renita, Allen, Bruce's parents and the entire family,we wish you courage and strength.

Love,Maurice & Amy

Linda Harrack

October 17, 2001

My dear sweet Bruce - You've had a special place in my heart for as long as I've known you and I don't think you ever knew that. I too can't believe you're gone. When I think of you, I first think of us being kids together and growing up through all those crazy years. I remember how much Mama loved you and how, deep down inside, you were like a little brother to me, Jimmy and Nancy. I remember the plaid bell bottoms you had on in the picture I took of you that day when you were a teen-ager, and a few years later, you teaching me how to do the "bump" before we went out that night. We thought we were so grown up, and we were just kids.

At Grandma's birthday party I saw that you had grown into a handsome young man with a beautiful, tender heart. Those tears for your family that day were tears of love that just overflowed out of a heart of love for all of us. Every time I see those pictures I see the love in your face and eyes, and that's what I'll hold on to until I see you again.

Your whole family loves you so much Bruce, they always have and always will. I know that makes you happy. The tributes to your life given that day were wonderful. It touched me how much of a friend you were to so many people and how you seemed to openly love each friend you made in this life. It also touched me how much you loved your children and how you treated them as people and not just children. What a tribute and legacy to your life. You taught me something about life. Your Uncle Bob said you were a "gift from God to us for 42 years" and he was right.

I always thought we'd all just somehow make it through this life and everything would turn out O.K. That we would meet again...from time to time, and in the meantime, we'd just know that we loved each other....whether days or months went by...we'd just know. Having to say goodbye to you for now, I realize that was not enough. I want you back, to tell you all the things I just thought you knew, and to let you know how much you were loved. But I know you are in paradise now...with mama, your grandma and grandpa and all the ones you've said goodbye to. I'll see you soon Bruce, and we'll have all the time we need to love each other, and to be wrapped in the love that only comes from heaven. I love you and miss you.

Your cousin.....Linda

Nancy Goodman

October 16, 2001

My sweet Bruce - I still cannot believe you are gone. I have thought of you so many times over the years, but not as much as over the last 3. After Grandma Chambers birthday party, I was so touched and so in awe of the way you had turned out - I just couldn't guite grasp that the little boy I had grown up with had turned into such a beautiful young man. Bruce, I remember when we were kids running around like lunatics at Grandma's house - but I also remember when the age gap widened and you were all of a sudden my little cousin that came to Aunt Betty's to visit with us. I felt so protective of you - but at the same time I felt like you deserved to be one of the big kids. It touched me so much that you remembered that, too, when I saw you after all those years. The thing that tugs my heart the most is that you cried when you saw me....you will never know how much that meant to me...that I meant as much to you as you did to me. Bruce Allen Chambers - I love you with all my heart - and so did Aunt Betty. You held her heart strings always...and I know that right now, you are sitting there with her, and your grandparents...and probably numerous friends that you've lost over the years...and you are all there with God. What a blessing. We'll all see you again one day. In the meantime, save us a spot in Heaven....my love.

Your cousin.....Nancy

DIANE CHAMBERS

October 16, 2001

In memory of my beloved son Bruce:

I was blessed to have you for 43 unforgettable years. I miss you so much and Iam suffering and hurting without you.. even though I know you are in a place that is safe and no one will ever hurt you. I always felt you would be with me forever.I took a walk on the beach the day of your memorial,I was crying and talking to you. I felt a warm hand on my shoulder,I was so comforted and I knew you were with me. Your touch said to me Iam alright mom!I will never forget that moment.You gave me strenght I never knew I had and assured me I would see you again. Bruce I love you more than words can say! You are in my heart forever!

I would like to thank everyone who attented the memorial. Bruce had so meny people who loved him.I always taught Bruce to never stay angry, forgive people and love them and that was the kind of person he was. He had so much love for his family and friends. We will miss him dearly and our lives will never be the same without him.

Your loving mother

April Chambers

October 16, 2001

Bruce was my daddy. I was the oldest out of five kids. I gave him the only two grandchildren he had. My daddy was a very special man to me and I always looked up to him. I can say that I was proud to be Bruce Allen Chambers daughter. Daddy you may not be with me in person but I can feel some much of you around me. It has been very hard to deal with the loss but , I know I will be with my daddy again some day. I will love you and miss you every day and will always enstill to my children Beth and Cody the great memories of my daddy, and what a wonderful person he was. I say my daddy always took the blows but he always did it his way. I will always love you and would give anything for you to come back, but I know you are in a much greater place now and I can not wait to be with you again.

I LOVE YOU DADDY!!

love your daughter

April

Tammy Ash

October 8, 2001

My dear Chambers family, Besides my sweet Timmy, I love no family more than yours. You have let me into your hearts for so many years. I know how tight this family is and how your hearts are breaking. Diane, if I could bring Bruce back, I would take his place for you. Bruce knew what real love was because Renita, Diane, Donna, Julie, Jamie, Melissa, his children and all his friends showed him. Some people live their whole lives and never know love like the love this family has for each other.

Bruce will always be with you and you with him. Now it's time to take care of each other because that's what Bruce would be doing.

I love each of you,

Tammy

RENITA AND ALLEN CHAMBERS

October 8, 2001

BRUCE,

YOU GAVE SO MUCH OF YOURSELF TO EVERYONE THAT YOU LOVED. THANK YOU FOR GIVING ALLEN AND I SO MUCH MORE. LIFE WITHOUT YOU WILL NEVER BE THE SAME. WE LOVE YOU AND WILL ALWAYS MISS YOU. WE WILL FOREVER CARRY YOU IN OUR HEARTS.

TO EVERYONE WHO HAS EXPRESSED THEIR THOUGHTS, CONCERNS, LOVE AND SUPPORT, PLEASE KNOW THAT WE ARE OVERWHELMED WITH YOUR RESPONSE, I AM ETERNALLY GRATEFUL FOR THE TRUE FRIENDSHIP YOU HAVE ALL SHOWN. WORDS COULD NEVER EXPRESS OUR GREIF BUT TO KNOW THAT SO MANY OF YOU LOVED HIM MEANS MORE THAN I CAN SAY.

THANK YOU. RENITA CHAMBERS

I LOVE YOU DADDY, I MISS YOU. ALLEN

Melissa Swanson

October 8, 2001

On behalf of my familiy and myself, I thank all of Bruce's friends, aquaintances, and co-workers for their many prayers and condolences. It is very comforting to read thoughts from others that loved him. Bruce touched all of our lives in such monumental ways. And I am thankful to have had him in my life. In a world of such chaos, he taught us all to say "I love you" and made every person feel special.I hope that each person walks away with the lessons he taught and a smile in their heart. He had no regrets, he lived his life to the fullest and was always happy. I love you Bruce. I'll see you in the sun on the beach and every day in my heart.

(Mo-Mo)

Melissa

John Chambers

October 8, 2001

Bruce Chambers is my son. If he is

somehow able to read the wonderful messages in this guest book, I know that the has a glowing smile on his face.

Bruce loved the business that he was in, and he loved the people who

worked with him, as well as those that found much fun as guests in his

club.

Bruce would give you the shirt off his back, and was so full of love and life, that he touched everybody

that came into contact with him.

I will never recover from the loss of my son, especially in such a senseless tragic manner.

Those responsable will be caught,

tried and convicted. I will never rest a moment, until justice has

been served.

To all of his frieds, and to all who attended his funeral, I say thank you and God Bless You.

I thank God that I was allowed to

have him for forty-three years of his life.

He was always the same, from my baby

to his last day. A precious son who

brought me great joy.

John E. Chambers

jeremy stanford

October 7, 2001

there is so much to say but not enough room to say it. i went to club 5 regularly and if i was messed up or sober bruce was there to either help me out orto just keep the merriment going. his passing is a great loss to the city of jacksonville's nightlife. there willnot be another like himrest in peace bruce we will all miss you dearly.

ronnie moore

October 6, 2001

to bruce's family. i'm very sorry on your loss. but i'm sure bruce is looking down with a smile, and would want,you all to go on with your lives, without any sorrow,or pitty. he see's all the love and concern that the people who knew him are saying right now. so may god bless you and his entire family. you will be missed, as a friend and neighbor. ronnie

Juli Norberg

October 5, 2001

Bruce Chambers touched our lives in so many ways, not only was he one of my husbands dearest friends he welcomed us into his large family and loved all of us & told us often. His sense of style and electric personality made him lovable and this is evident in his wonderful children. We truly have sufferred a great loss however, I know that Bruce is looking down and watching over us now. I am truly blessed to have known Bruce and his wonderful family. Renita we love you!

Rose Lunsford

October 5, 2001

Renita,

I am so sorry to hear about your husband. I did not find out until today. In this hour you are going to need strenght and guidance. Consult God. He wants you to come to him so he can heal you. God loves you and the kids. Trust him to be the God he has always been. Turn to God. Tell little "Allen" hi, from Rose and Damon.

"Maid In America"

Rose

Abigail-Jade Reyes

October 5, 2001

Although I was not as close to Bruce as the rest of his employees, I strongly admired his leadership and choice of management. I was fortunate to have the opportunity to meet two of his well-mannered sons and hope that they grow up to become the exemplary man that their father was and raised them to be. I am not sure if he ever realized how much I appreciated his generosity by allowing my fiance (now ex) in the VIP section during Fight Night when he was in town. Eventhough many may not have agreed with his lifestyle, he had the most wonderful and forgiving heart; which is what's important to the Lord. Bruce was the best boss I have ever encountered and shall never be forgotten. God bless and you will always be in my prayers...

Shawn Anastasia

October 5, 2001

Although I only met Bruce a handful of times, he left a lasting impression. I remember him as a man who smiled a lot and made sure that those around him were taken care of. He was more than generous to my brother and myself, and I am genuinely thankful that I had a chance to meet him. I am saddened at his sudden departure and my thoughts/prayers are with his family and friends.

Thomas Anastasia

October 4, 2001

Bruce,

While I had only known you for a year now, it has been a year that was enriched by an individual who saw the world in his own light. You had a vision that you wanted to share with the rest of the world, and in doing that you managed to touch the hearts of all those around you.

I was equally touched by the caring relationship you had with the most important woman in my life. I swear sometimes you and Michele were like bread and butter.

I will hold so many great memories in my heart. When you used to grab me by the neck and plant a big kiss on my cheek and say "I love ya," and as stated by others, at first this made me feel akward. But once I finally realized that this was the way you expressed yourself, I also realized thats what made you special. I can only hope that this has rubbed off on other people. I want you to know that you have openend my eyes and I want to tell everyone that I love them when I say goodbye. We never know what lies around each corner, but we know that you loved us because you took the time to tell us.

I'm greatful for the opportunity to have been a friend and you have made an impression that will never fade.

I love you Bruce.

Kevin Morris

October 3, 2001

Bruce was visionary as evidence by his successes at Club 5; he was also a good neighbor when he lived in the Riverside Carriage House apartment. He always had a kind word for my basset hound.

I share in the shock of his death and offer my sincere condolences to his family and friends.

Kevin

Carol Wiggins

October 3, 2001

Bruce, Thanks for the memories and all the great times. Jacksonville will be forever changed without you. You will be deeply missed.

Barbara Johnston

October 3, 2001

I am so deeply saddened at Bruce's tragic passing. As Rick Norberg's mom, I was blessed to spend many happy hours with him on some very joyous occasions. He was always so warm and loving and a joy to be around. I feel so blessed to have known and I will miss him very much. My heart goes out to all those who loved him.

Crystal Slaine

October 3, 2001

since the very first day i met bruce chambers my life has changed. he was fun to be with, very energetic and the best at throwing partys. we will all miss bruce with all of our hearts. our prayers go to all of his family and friends. may you rest in peace.

Crystal Slaine

October 3, 2001

We will miss you dearly. Love you always

Maggie Barrington

October 3, 2001

It is hard to believe someone with such a vibrant personality can just be gone so quickly and in such an ugly manner. I am thinking of all his friends, family and employees I have met over the years and know they are all stunned and saddened. I knew Bruce before Club 5, when he was a "Cabana Boy" at the Beach. When we met he unknowingly altered the course of my life by opening doors and windows I did not know existed. He was always funny, rushed and very charming, always larger than life. At a very low point in my life, it was Bruce's idea to put together my nightclub concept, The Underground. For the first time in my life I truly enjoy what I am doing, a feeling that is priceless, and I will always be grateful and remember him fondly. I know that without his "Showmanship" Jacksonville will be less exciting. I'll really miss you, Pudding.

Maggie

Stephanie Davis

October 3, 2001

I may not always agreed with Bruce, but I will always have respect for him as a human trying to make it in the world. He made mistakes, as we all do, but if you ever needed anything at all, you could always call the King of Jacksonville Nightlife, Bruce Chambers. I will miss you...

Jackie (Smith) Gill

October 2, 2001

Bruce was a very gentle and kind person who would give you his last dollar if you really needed it. He had a real knack to make you laugh when you were down and always listened to what you had to say. I will be deeply missed. My thoughts and prayers are with the family during their time of grief.

Airika Keene

October 2, 2001

I never had a chance to express to you how greatful I was that you were there to take care of me when I needed you. I never had a chance to tell you "thank you" for what you did for me. I hope you know I appreciated it Bruce. I will miss you. It's not going to be the same without you around.

"You look beautiful baby,

you always do."

Bless Your Soul

Shad and Heather Burroughs

October 2, 2001

Thanks for the memories, the friends and opportunities that noone else in the world would have us. Noone did more to champion tolerance and acceptance. We remember you most for standing up for what you believed in regardless of the cost. Thanks for the time we worked for and with you. We miss you

Mike Gurthie

October 2, 2001

Thanks Bruce for always looking out for me and my friends when ever we came to the club. May you rest in peace.

Dana Bridges

October 2, 2001

Bruce was a great guy and a good friend to many people.He always knew how to bring a smile to your face.And he always looked out and took care of us in the club,you will be greatly missed.(WE LOVE YOU BRUCE). And you will forever remain in our hearts.Thank you for all the good times you brought to all of us.To all his family and friends may god hold you in his arms and comfort you at this trying time.GOD BLESS YOU ALL

Kel

October 2, 2001

I've been going to club 5 from the beginning. Way back when. I've seen it go through every owner it had. Me and Bruce clashed now and again when we met up but we were always cordial about it. I didn't know him as long as most. But for what it's worth, he was alright. Still feel jipped on the bar tending gig but hey... Cheers to ya. My thoughts go out to his family and friends. Trish, you were there from the VERY beginning. Your the best he had. You'll always be his ace.

JORDAN OBLIVION STUDIOS

October 2, 2001

TO THE FAMILY & FRIENDS OF BRUCE:

MAY YOU BE COMFORTED IN YOUR TIME OF GRIEF AND KNOW THERE IS A PLACE FAR BETTER THAN THIS....AND WHEN YOU THINK OF BRUCE REMEMBER THE VISION AND ATTITUDE HE POSSESED.. AND THRU GOOD TIMES & STRIFE..HE ALWAYS REMAINED DEDICATED TO GIVE THIS CITY SOME OF THE BEST AND MOST INOVATIVE ENTERTAINMENT POSSIBLE.

FOR THE MANY THAT WERE CLOSE TO BRUCE,THE EMBRACE & THE I LOVE YA' FAR OUTWEIGHED THE BAD....THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES

JORDAN

OBLIVION

daie desaussure

October 2, 2001

Well i didn't know bruce that well but i wanted to just share how wonderful i thought club 5 was. It became a real home away from home, always a great time. I wish his family and freinds all the love and you are in my prayers

ROBERT MONIGOLD

October 2, 2001

im not one for words and everyone knows it,so im going to keep it short.Bruce was always good to us that worked for him even when it got tuff for all of us.He was a good person.

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