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Leroy Hassell Obituary
The court disclosed his death in a brief statement Wednesday that didn't include cause of death or other details.
Hassell was appointed to the Supreme Court by then-Gov. Gerald L. Baliles in 1989. In 2003 he became the court's first black chief justice and the 24th overall. He held the post until the end of last month.
A Norfolk native, Hassell graduated from the University of Virginia and Harvard Law School, then returned to Richmond where he became a partner in the politically muscular McGuire Woods law firm.
When he joined the Supreme Court at age 34, he became only the second black justice on the court after John Charles Thomas.
Copyright © 2011 The Associated Press
152 Entries
November 7, 2016
From Debbie
mary kelley
February 22, 2011
Linda,
We were so very saddened to learn of Leroy's death. We remember your lovely family from the many years ago when you lived across the street.
God bless each of you - Mary and Lyn Kelley
clifford wiggins
February 21, 2011
Clifford B. Wiggins here expressing my sincere condolences to the Hassell family from my family . Words cannot say what we feel . GOD is in charge . We just try to have faith and hope for the best . You guys are in our prayers .
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Carmen and Dorothy Foster
February 19, 2011
To Linda and family,
You are in our thoughts and prayers as we share your sorrow. Leroy's legacy will remain strong as a shining beacon for future generations. May God's comfort and grace sustain you during this difficult trial, and may the care and love of family and friends surround you in the days ahead.
Tara Maddox
February 18, 2011
My sincere condolences to your family, though the Commonwealth has lost a valuable asset, you have lost a central figure in your family. My heart goes out to all of you and my prayers are with you. I consider myself extremely lucky to have been able to work at the Supreme Court while he was Chief Justice. He was an awesome man and will be extremely misses.
Anne Thompson
February 17, 2011
To the Hassell Family,
Please accept my sincere sympathies during this time of grief. Leroy and I were friends and classmates in Norview's Class of 1973. While I never had the opportunity to see him again, we e-mailed a bit after he became the Chief Justice, reminiscing and making promises to try and get together. Sadly, that didn't happen. He was a great man, and I was blessed to know him and count him as a friend.
very best wishes,
Anne Weekley Thompson
Sylvia Terry
February 16, 2011
To The Hassell Family,
May warm, loving memories of your husband and father sustain you during these difficult times. Chief Justice Hassell made many, many differences during his lifetime. I still recall his generous “yes” to my request to speak at the 30th anniversary celebration of the University of Virginia Office of African-American Affairs and the inspirational words he shared. As an undergraduate, Justice Hassell was instrumental in its creation. Each year African-American students and students-at-large enrolled at UVA are blessed by the OAAA’s presence and mission – a tribute to Justice Hassell’s wonderful legacy.
Sylvia V. Terry, Retired Associate Dean, Office of African-American Affairs, University of Virginia
John & Marilyn Redd
February 16, 2011
We sincerely send our condolences to the family. He was a remarkable man whose opinion was rendered from the word of GOD. His walk with God impacted the life of all Virginians and people who new him.
February 14, 2011
Eileen, I am sorry to hear about the passing of your brother. It's been a while since we talked. God's love to you and your family!
Sandra Fields Clark
Rocio Gibbs
February 14, 2011
To the Hassell Family,
Our prayers and love are with you at these hard times. It was an honored to have greeted at his funeral at FLM!
Alferd & Rocio Gibbs (Al & Rosie) members and greeters at FLM.
Winifred Jones
February 14, 2011
Wishing your family God's perfect peace in this trying time. I knew Leroy as a friend from Norfolk, I live in his neighborhood. I have been in Richmond for the past 31 years and would occasionally run into Leroy while out and about around the capital area. We would try to catch up with each others lives in 10 minutes while passing during lunch. I have quietly watched Leroy's success with much pride. I am sadden by his passing and I wish his family all of God's peace.
February 13, 2011
Linda, I was so sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time. Sincerely,
Phyllis Ellenbogen (Toastmasters)
Mr & Mrs Percy L. Stephens
February 13, 2011
To the Hassell Family...Love and Prayers are with you. We need more black men to be like Justice Hassell. Rest in Peace.
J. Madison Kyles
February 12, 2011
To the Hassell Family
Our prayers are with you all. May the kind and lovely memories keep you during this difficult time. All who knew Justice Hassell personally was aware of his great love for family. His kind words and warm smile to all will be missed.
florence banks
February 12, 2011
may he rest in peace
Tajullah Sky Lark
February 12, 2011
Going pro se a an African American woman a few years ago in the Supreme Court, I was more overjoyed to be in the presence of history (Honorable Chief Justice Hassell) then I was for being one of the few to have their cases heard at the Supreme court level.
I was so moved and impressed by his brilliance and energy as I watch him in action as he looked me right in the eye seemingly just as surprised and impressed to see in his courtroom. I have had the pleasure of the rare opportunity to do oral argument in front of Chief Justice Hassell and I felt honored regardless of the out come of my case! I will never forget this experience which I have archived in my family history album for my children to share this part of African American History with their children and their children's children. I am grateful for his life! He has been a great inspiration!
May God Bless you all, and may he rest in peace.
Darleen MCCall
February 12, 2011
Fe.12,2011
To Linda and the Hassell family,
I am an educator and came to know Judge Hassel when he worked for RPS, and was sad to see him leave.Inspite of sickness he continuedto be strong in the power of His Might.I am rejoicing with you and your family. Although, Judge Hassell has ended his praise and celebration to God among men. He continues to rejoice with the Lord and the sains in heaven. Isiah:38
February 12, 2011
To Stephanie & family,
My thoughts & prayers are with you all through these trying times.
Much sympathy,
Marcia Sluder
Stewart Roberson
February 12, 2011
Like so many others, I am touched by Leroy's example in life and, particularly, with how we were able to remain connected along our lives' jouneys. We met initially in our first year at UVA and lived next door to one another in our dorm. As an 18 year old, he was a gentleman, a scholar, and a genuine friend. The rest of his life speaks for itself. It was an honor to know him as a remarkable leader and to work alongside him as he sought ways to make a deep,sincere difference in all of the communities he led and served. His spirit and example will live with us all forever.
Kevin A. Brown, Petersburg City Treasurer
Kevin Brown
February 12, 2011
May God Bless the Hassell family during this time of bereavement. We have been Blessed to have your loved one as a trailblazer and a pioneer in the African-American community. He lived a life that has led to a legacy!
Gene& Ann Morman
February 12, 2011
To The Hassell Family,I did not know Judge Hassell personally put to hear all the things people said about him were just amazing.He was a Great Man and God groomed him for his GREATNESS.Continue to live his legacy.Be encouraged his work on earth is done and he is rejoicing in Heaven.Trust God for he will see you through this and you will see him again.
Anncarol Johnson
February 12, 2011
My deepest sympathy to the family of "The Late Honorable Leroy Hassell"
February 12, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Dena Hembrick Chouquette
February 12, 2011
To: Linda Hassell and family. I met Leroy in 1974 at UVA. It was an honor to watch him excel in his career. Chief Justice Hassell was indeed a great man. Peace is what God brings to His people. Jesus said: “Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you” (John 14:27). Even in the worst of times, we have inner tranquillity because our God is in control. May God comfort and heal you and your family, in Jesus Name.
Philip Freeman
February 11, 2011
To the family of the Honorable Chief Justice Leroy R. Hassell Sr,
Please except my sincerest condolences and expression of grief to an outstanding jurist. I never had the oppotunity to know your husband but appreciate his success in life, his mission to raise the quality of life for others, his supreme legal knowledge and experience, and his commitment to social justice for everyone regardless of ethnicity, health condition or disability, or social/economic status.
I happen to be the same age (55) as Leroy was and although not a member of the judiciary I followed a similar path in life in many respects: college, Law School, successful legal career as a high level state offical in the Attorney General's Office, beautiful wife with three lovely children, Past school board president in Camden, NJ and of the Walt Whitman Center for the Arts, and a host of other positions committed to public service. I'm extremely proud just to read about Justice Hassell's life and legacy and always remember in your time of sorrow and grief the old African proverb:
"Every time you say his name, a man never dies". And every time you think of him, his spirit remains alive"!
May God continue to bless you in every way and rejoice in celebrating the life of such an honorable man that will truly be remembered.
Sincerely,
Philip E. Freeman, Sr.
Assistant Director
Office of the Attorney General
NJ Division on Civil Rights
Trenton, NJ
Van and Renee Cottom
February 11, 2011
Linda & Family,
It was a pleasure to know and share conversation and a few laughs with Leroy.May his continued love and devotion to your family serve as a source of strength in the days ahead. God bless you always.
jeanette mallory
February 11, 2011
Linda and family,
May God keep you all in his loving care.The days ahead will be hard,but know that the pain of losing your love one will ease and memories will bring comfort. God bless,Jeanette Winston Mallory
Joyce Bryant
February 11, 2011
Dear Cynthia,
You all have lost an incredible leader, husband, father, brother and friend. For all of us, hearing of your brother‘s passing brings a sense of unbelievable personal loss. His life will be forever celebrated as you remember his vibrancy and journey through life. The world has sent up a myriad of prayers for support and encouragement; now just remember to lean on the gift of God’s Word when you wonder if you will ever find your joy again. Life brings new promise with every sunrise.
Joyce, Patricia, Sharon, Delbert Bryant and the entire Rountree Family
Ruth A. Harrison
February 11, 2011
To Linda Hassell and family, may the Lord Jesus Christ bless and keep you in His Love.
DIANE BROWN
February 11, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Waltena Downs Pride
February 11, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with Linda and the entire Hassell family. May God grant you comfort and peace during this time and in the days ahead.
Lezeria'Bunny' Marsh
February 11, 2011
Gone To Soon.....
Angela Coleman
February 11, 2011
My sincere condolences to the Hassell family. God will be your strength during this difficult time!
Angela K. Coleman, Portsmouth, VA
Glennys Fleming
February 11, 2011
"Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted." (Matthew 5:4)
To Linda and the Family of the Late Honorable Hassell: Linda, I have asked God to comfort each of you; to heal your heartache, heal your sorrow; and to help each family member to rest in the strong and loving arms of the One who loves you most.
"The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective." (James 5:16) Leroy was a righteous leader for the State of Virginia. God rest his soul.
With deepest sympathy,
February 11, 2011
I want to send my deepest condonlences to the family.
Anna Bolling-Epps
February 11, 2011
You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Justice Hassell is mourned by his Uva Classmates - 1977. We share your loss, and we send our love.
Cassie Scott
February 11, 2011
May God comfort you at this time. Chief judge Hassell was one of a kind.
Lindaray Jackson
February 11, 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
Faith Reese ( SCV)
February 11, 2011
My sincere condolences to the family of Chief Justice Hassell. May the family find comfort in Christ at this time of bereavement.
February 11, 2011
My sincere condolences to the family. What a great american he was and will be deeply missed. Bernard Wray-Formerly with the City of Richmond
Felicia Wilson
February 11, 2011
My deepest condolences to the family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. God Bless.
February 11, 2011
To The Family:
I condole with you...this is a great loss for all.
God bless you a thousand times and comfort you, for only He can.
Justice Leah Ward Sears (ret.)
Georgia Supreme Court
February 11, 2011
What an amazing man with such a blessed life, full of hard work and accomplishments. I know his family must be very proud. Rest in peace.
Allen Brockman
February 11, 2011
My Teacher, Chief Justice Hassell.
I am a 2001 graduate of the U of R Law School. In the fall semester of 1999 and the spring semester of 2000, your husband, father, or other relation—the Chief Justice—taught me trial procedure and appellate procedure. I will always remember him as the bright spot of my education. I have never had a more dedicated teacher. I can remember his very words about how to take a law exam: “Show them what you know, never show them what you don’t know.” It was sage advice. I also can remember that he said he taught, in addition to his day job at the Court, because he liked to teach. Then he quipped, “the money is nice, too.” He had a wonderful sense of humor. I really appreciate his advice, because I teach also, in the Community College, part time. I see him every day as I talk to my classes. I remember his words. I remember his concern for me as a student. He genuinely wanted to know what I wanted to do in life. This man, that had oodles of court cases occupying his keen mind. He wanted to help me find a job. He asked me for my resume so he could send it around to his acquaintances. I regret that it’s been a long time since I have talked to him. You see, I never had the heart to tell him that I didn’t pursue a career in law. He knows that, now, but I don’t think it would have lessened his concern for me by a single iota. Regardless of what I do now, I recognize Chief Justice Hassell as one of those once-in-a-lifetime teachers that I was extremely fortunate to have. There is a movie out, called Five People You Meet in Heaven. It is based on a book by Mitch Albom. I know, now, that he is one of my Five people. He will teach me when I enter the next life. He is my guardian angel.
February 11, 2011
To the Honorable Chief Justice Leroy Hassell Family,
We extend our condolences to your family at this difficult time. May you find comfort in the memories you have and God continue to bless you.
Daryl and Cheryl Smith Washington DC
Norview Senior High School
Class of 1974 and 1975
February 11, 2011
Extending sincere condolences to you. I deeply appreciate the life he lived. He helped the many "solo" and small firm attorneys compete in getting justice for ordinary folk by providing online access to legal research and management tools through special CLE for us. We have loss a warrior.With heart felt prayers for you and your family. Arelia Langhorne of Lynchburg
Reggie Johnson
February 11, 2011
My prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. I'm my church musician and we sing a song "Be Not Dismayed whatever by tide, God WILL take care of you. God bless you and yours. Reggie Johnson (Castalia, NC)
February 11, 2011
May God bless you and hold you close in this very difficult time.Time and Love will always see you through .
Chuck Perkins&Family
February 11, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you
during this time of sorrow.
With deepest sympathy.
The Ampey Family, Sharon,Ma.
Vanessa Tee-Coles
February 11, 2011
To Family
As we think of our loved ones who have died in the faith, we look beyond to the day when the graves will be opened and we will meet them again. We can be sure that because Jesus lives we too shall live. We may shed tears today in memory of Leroy Hassell Sr. who has died. But as we recall Christ’s death and resurrection, our faith and hope are renewed. Let’s remember! We sorrow not as others do, whose hopes fade like the flowers; there is a hope that’s born God, and such a hope is ours. In life and in death, Christ is our hope.
Anthony Armistead
February 11, 2011
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
February 11, 2011
To Mrs. Linda Hassell:
May God give you and your family peace that passes all understanding.
The joy of the Lord is your strength.
My Deepest sympathy to you.
A sister in the Lord from your church family.
Kim Pomier
Janet James
February 11, 2011
You are in our Prayers. Justice Hassell has Blessed so many of us and his presence will not be forgotten. A True Man of God. May the Lord strengthen and encourage and keep his entire family.
(Frederick A. and Janet James, Richmond, VA)
February 11, 2011
To the entire "Hassell" family in your time of deep and personal sorrow, sincere condolences. May GOD "by the greatness of His might, for He is strong in power" extend His right hand of righteousness to each of you as you cope with the passing of your dear loved one. M.S. Houston,Texas
Judy Bowser Smith
February 11, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Cynthia Graham-Aaron
February 11, 2011
Blessed are those who morn, for they will be comforted. The Commonwealth of
Virginia has lost a drum major for justice. Earth has no sorrow that heaven
cannot heal.
Reed Family
February 11, 2011
Sorry for your family loss. May knowing others care give you a measure of comfort. May the God of all tender mercies who comforts us in all our pain and sorrow give you all the needed strenght to endure. 2Corth.4:7
February 11, 2011
Heart-felt.
February 11, 2011
My prayers are with the family and friends of this young man.
HARRIET DANIEL
February 11, 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
Sharon Hill
February 10, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
February 10, 2011
May God Bless and Keep You and Yours.
N.C.McIntee
Jackson,TN
Margaret
February 10, 2011
My deepest sympathy to The Honorable Leroy Hassell family.
Jeannett Brown
February 10, 2011
Take comfort in knowing that you are not forgot in your time of sorrow, our prayer and love go out to your family.
Barbara
February 10, 2011
My deepest sympathy to The Honorable Leroy Hassell family.My prayers are with each one of you at this time.
Christy Stone
February 10, 2011
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Donna Ward
February 10, 2011
Remember
Remember me when I am gone away,
Gone far away into the silent land;
When you can no more hold me by the hand,
Nor I half turn to go yet turning stay.
Remember me when no more day by day
You tell me of our future that you plann'd:
Only remember me; you understand
It will be late to counsel then or pray.
Yet if you should forget me for a while
And afterwards remember, do not grieve:
For if the darkness and corruption leave
A vestige of the thoughts that once I had,
Better by far you should forget and smile
Than that you should remember and be sad.
By Christina Rossetti
The Poetry Foundation
Terry Canty
February 10, 2011
I sincerely send my condolesence to the family, I am not a relative or did he know me, I just appreciate him for being a justice to all african americans in more ways than one, he should be a true black history contribution. God bless his family
February 10, 2011
To the Hassell Family and Friends,
Deeply sorry for the loss of such a gifted person such as Mr.Hassell. In this difficult time please find some comfort from the many wonderful memories he must have shared through the years. I know he will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Psalms 34:18-"God is near to those broken at heart..."
You can feel that Death can leave a heartache that nothing can heal, just know that Love can leave a memory that no one can steal.
The Grant Family
February 10, 2011
With deepest sympathy, may you find comfort in Jesus’ word at John 5: 28-29.
Sarah & Dianne Butler
Landover, Maryland
February 10, 2011
To the Family of Leroy Hassell Sr. you willbe greatly missed at the bank your smile and chats we had. My deepest sympathy to the family.
Monica Davis-Richmond
Bro Henry Warren
February 10, 2011
Rest in peace thy good and Faithful Servant.
Matthew 5:38
Again you have heard that it it was said to the people long ago,
Do not break your oath,but keep the oaths you have made to the LORD.
To the family, KEEP the FAITH
Our prayers and thougths are with you always. May the work I've done speak for me. I never met you in the natrual,but I feel your SPIRIT.
Bro Henry Warren & Family
Second Baptist Church
Asbury Park,NJ
Cheryl Miles Robinson
February 10, 2011
To the Hassell family:
My husband and I were deeply saddened to hear of Leroy's death. What an extraordinary life and honorable legacy. As you adjust to life without your loved one, our prayer is that God will sustain you and provide for your every need. May you find comfort in your memories and daily strength in God's grace.
February 10, 2011
Sincere sympathy to the family of the Honorable Leroy Hassell,Sr.
William R. Palmer
Atlanta,Ga
Joe Ellison
February 10, 2011
To my brother, The Honorable Leroy Hassell you have just been promoted from a black robe to a white robe in glory to be with our lord and king Jesus Christ. Our deepest love and prayers to Sister Linda and family. Psalm 23. God Bless, Pastor & Mrs. Joe Ellison, Jr.
Viesta Washington
February 10, 2011
My deepest sympathy to the Hassell family. God bless each of you. He is now at peace with the Lord. His accomplishments will always be remembered. GONE TOO SOON
Olivia James-Cherry
February 10, 2011
What a great loss in the passing of my dear friend (and former co-worker), the late Ruth Hassell's, son, Leroy. I followed his progress through the years via of his mother as well as reading of his accomplishments. Chief Justic Hassell vested my adopted niece, Judge Bonnie Jones, (her mother & I were friends at infancy (since our parents were very good friends back then). May God strengthen and bless the family today and each day to come.
Crystal Martin
February 10, 2011
My sincere condolences to the family of Honorable Leroy Hassell....my prayers are with you all.
Crystal K. Martin (Martinsville, Virginia)
Rev. Cynthia Gayles Franklin
February 10, 2011
Linda and family,
Was sadden to hear that Leroy had passed. Will keep you and the family in my prayers
Phyllis Armistead
February 10, 2011
Wishing the family God's peace and blessing at this difficult time.
Phyllis Scott Armistead, On the behalf of the Coronado/Norview family.
Dante DeAnus Washington
February 10, 2011
We are sorr for your loss Fumundasha
Your Uncle LeRoy will be missed by all who knew him
Dennis Bussey
February 10, 2011
For Linda and your family I offer most sincere condolences.
Dennis Bussey, member of Linda's Richmond Toastmaster club
Renee Horton
February 10, 2011
My sincere condolences to the family of the Honorable Leroy Hassell, thank you for sharing him with us, his love and service will be remembered. God Bless You and Keep You in your time of need.
Peter Habenicht
February 10, 2011
A colleague, advisor, and friend. More important, Leroy was authentic; an ethical man who loved his family and took action to protect the weak. Our deepest sympathy to Linda and the children.
s. brunson
February 10, 2011
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Edvena Foreman & Melvena Gregg
February 10, 2011
To Cynthia, Joseph, Donnell, Franklin and all of the Hassell family: We are truly saddened by the passing of Chief Justice Hassell. He was a true example of a statesman, respected for his honesty and unbiased concern for those he served. We thank God for him and all of his accomplishments. We will always remember "Leroy" growing up with all of us in Shiloh. The Bible says, "Blessed are they that mourn, for they shall be comforted." May the peace and love of Christ be with all of you, now and forever. - James and Edvena Foreman, Bruce and Melvena Gregg
Floyd Herdrich
February 10, 2011
I laud the efforts and accomplishments of Judge Hassell for the marginalized and underprivileged citizens of the Commonwealth.
Cheryl Key-Thorne
February 10, 2011
May you find comfort during this difficult time.
Deborah Brown
February 10, 2011
To the Hassell family.My prayers are with you. I will truly miss my friend Leroy.At Norview I knew he was destined for greatness. Well done good and faithful servant Supreme Court Justice Leroy Hassell.
I'll see you in heaven.
Deborah "Debbie" Brown
Patricia Hughes-Brown
February 10, 2011
I have followed Leroy from time to time and was happy for him and his family. May God give you strength and peace at this time.
Christopher Barnwell Jr.
February 10, 2011
Didn't know anything about this Giant amongst Giants. Read about his passing in The Charleston Post and Courier here in Charleston South Carolina. God had place him in our lives and has now taken him to Glory. Justice Hassel is truly a drum major for justice. Virginia has lost a pillar and a statesman.
P. Mills
February 10, 2011
I admire what Justice Hassell did for mental health advancement in Virginia.
Charlotte Lambert Wilson
February 10, 2011
I grew up around the corner from the Hassell family. Leroy and I were friends growing up,were members of the same church and high school. Leroy always knew what his life calling was and he directed all of his school activities towards preparing himself for public service such as joining the debate team when in the early 1970s the debate team was not popular. May his wife and children as well as his three brothers and two sisters receive comfort from our Lord.
February 10, 2011
My thougths and prayers are with the Hassell Family in their time of grief.
Please take comfort in knowng that, 'God can give us "power beyond what is normal,"so we can keep going from one day to the next.
(2 Cor. 4:7)
I hope this will bring the family a measure of comfort.
C. Wilson
Charles R, & Fannie R. Hunt
February 10, 2011
Cynthia, and the entire family of Justice Leroy Hassell, State of Virginia, no words can really help to ease the pain you bear. Just know you are very close in our thoughts and prayers. What a 'magnificant', and BLESSED contribution he made to this nation, and the world!!!Some say he went too soon. Abraham Lincoln said: And in the end, it's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in years.
He always returned to Shiloh with his beautiful family! We're better because of him! God Bless and keep all, in his care.
I
Carrollyn Cox
February 10, 2011
Mr. Justice Hassell, the man, was a kind and giving individual. He graciously answered my request to speak to the children of the Legal Studies Academy and gave his time to them, staying beyond the time originally allotted to share his experiences and wisdom with them. Carrollyn C. Cox, Esq.
Richard&Debbie Agnello
February 10, 2011
Dear Hassell Family, we have never met; however, my wife and I are very sorry for your loss.
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