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Brenda Lee Marquez McCool
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Brenda McCool Obituary
Marquez McCool was at the club with her 21-year-old son, who survived. Her oldest daughter remembered her: "She was always really cool, but really a mom at the end of the day – the sweetest lovingest person in the world."
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Today you would´ve been 57 years of love 57 years of smiles 57 years of hugs I miss you so much mom as I get older every time I look in the mirror I see your face and it makes me miss you even more because I´m starting to finally look like you I just wann
Khalisha Pressley
February 21, 2024
Happy 57th birthday mom I miss you so much grandkids miss you. We wish we could hug you today and celebrate you and come over to your house and take you out to dinner and dance and sing with you all night long until we fall asleep under you and your bed like we always used to you taught me everything, but how to live without you. Love Your oldest Daughter ❣
Greg
February 7, 2021
I'm watching a documentary about this as I comment. I googled this tragic event and found the names of those that lost their life's that horrific night. My heart goes out to this womans family and friends and to all the victims. My deepest sympathy
Julie Flemming
June 13, 2018
When my Mom died what sometimes would help would be to go and do the same things she used to do and that continued to keep her alive through me then, now and forever. I know how proud of her you must be and you know nothing can take that away. When you are sad please know how much you are loved. I know it's hard because it sometimes hits you all of a sudden and never the same really for anyone. One thing is for sure to have done what she did she loved you and was a good example to hold up to not only you but the world.
We wish you the best and think of you every year after hearing your story.
Julie Flemming
June 11, 2017
Thinking of all you tomarrow. This year in memory of Brenda in PFLAG with a human rights letter writing campaign to our Prime Minister I wrote 10 letters by hand as my project this year. I was and now continued to be inspired by the life and times of your mother.
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sean w.
May 1, 2017
My love and prayers to you Brenda. A beautiful woman and mother. Rest peacefully in heaven and guide us from above.
Julie Flemming
July 27, 2016
At the pride parade this year we attended for the first time because Brenda supported her children so we did too. We brought 3 flags, rainbow, American and Canadian.
Jackie Smith
June 28, 2016
May you rest in peace.
Mark and Bob McCormick-Fletcher
June 25, 2016
Our deepest condolences for the loss of your brave and loving mother. May she rest in peace and guide us from above. We will keep all of you in our daily prayers.
Tenita Reid
June 24, 2016
This act of evil is so heartbreaking. I am so sorry this happened to your beautiful family and to you. May you rest in peace in paradise. In loving memory.........
Patty delia
June 24, 2016
God Bless her. Gone but not forgotton. Wishing her family strength to hold together during this difficult time. She lives on through you all. Make her proud.
Tommy, who is deaf
June 23, 2016
She's an AMAZING and a greatest mother's LOVE that fill in your heart. She will always be an HERO who protected you, Isaiah and she lost her life. She will NEVER, NEVER, NEVER FORGOTTEN. She wants each of you to continue your journey in life and enjoy each day. Life is short. I'm glad she found Jesus Christ in her life by baptism. So was I. She will be deeply missed and is watching down over you and she will always be with all of you. God bless you and your family in His comforts and healing.
In Christ Jesus' name. AMEN.
Tiffany Romero
June 22, 2016
Bless all of her children and family during this time. Stay strong and always remember a loving mother will always protect and love her children no matter what age. Make her proud the rest of your life, and remember she is not far from you in body and soul. God bless.
June 22, 2016
I am so sorry for your loss. My heart is broken for your family. As a mother, I would do the same thing she did for you. Know that protecting you was the most important thing in the world to her.
Tiffany Romero
June 21, 2016
Bless all of her children and family during this time. Stay strong and always remember a loving mother will always protect and love her children no matter what age. Make her proud the rest of your life, and remember she is not far from you in body and soul. God bless.
I also have a gay son who I love very much.
Patty Lancaster
June 21, 2016
I hope this message brings you and your family some comfort, even though I don't know any of you. What tremendous love she had for her son to give her life to shield him from harm. She would want you to continue on with your life, Isaiah, and be all that you can be in this life, as she is watching over you still. God Bless you and your entire family who are in deep pain and I pray for blessings on you all.
Steven Owens
June 21, 2016
Lighting this Candle so it's light will forever shine on forever and ever...and to bring comfort to those when the night seems dark...love all of you...God Bless..
Steven Owens
June 21, 2016
I am so sorry for your loss. You mom was a hero..I know you all are hurting. Just know her beautiful light will forever shine down from heaven upon all of you. You are in all my thoughts and prayers. Love you all...Praying for God's comfort..
Elizabeth Williams
June 21, 2016
No greater love can be found than a Mother, who laid down her life for her son to protect him. That is what Jesus Christ did for us. God loves us. Rest in peace dear Brenda.
Kristina Wilson
June 21, 2016
Just reading about this lovely lady, she's perfect to a T. All that she has over come in her life is just amazing and all taken away in mintues. My heart goes out to her friends and family. Keep celebrating her life everyday because she will always be with you. God will watch over you all and so will she.
Yvonne Williams
June 21, 2016
My heart is heavy after seeing her son just give out his heart about his Mama and seeing the pics of the releasing of the white balloons. I know it's a tough season and I am praying for each one of you. I don't know the family or your Mama but just reading your Mom was one of a kind. You now have your Mama with you always. Praying for healing and peaceful hearts. LOVE will PREVAIL!!!!
Mary Ivory
June 21, 2016
My heart goes out to the 11 children and family. May she rest in peace. God bless you children.
Jessica Santana-Bueno
June 20, 2016
We going to miss you Brenda but we know your watching over your kids and protect them like you did till the end. Till we Dance again. We love you fam!!! Rest in paradise
Rachel Farcas
June 20, 2016
Sorry for your loss.... Prayers for you and your family
Katie Gasron
June 20, 2016
May you R.I.P fly with the angels an look over yours. Lord please be with the family in there time of need. May GoD be with us all
Celia Naranjo
June 20, 2016
RIPARADISE MS. BRENDA, MAY GOD HEAL AND BE WITH UR FAMILY AT THIS DIFFICULT TIME. GOD BLESS UR FAMILY...
Cecilia Avila
June 20, 2016
RIP, Your children will hold memories of you in their hearts forever.
June 20, 2016
RIP
June 20, 2016
A kind and loving mother, to the end. Rest in peace, Brenda, in the arms of the Angels.
God bless and keep her family safe.
Mary Zanca
June 20, 2016
I don't know you but after reading what you did and have done for your children....may i say you are a hero! We should all learn from you ...you were an amazing person who was taken before her time! May you reat in peace knowing that your children are all there because of you!
You deserve applause....we should all be like you and accept and rejoice in our children. Rest in peace....it is sad you ar no longer here....you still had so much to contribute to this world
Kathleen Young
June 20, 2016
Rest in peace Brenda
Tiffany Walker
June 20, 2016
Rest In Heaven Ms. Brenda
Cherie Alberto
June 19, 2016
A mom that protects her child is a very special mother and to her son don't feel guilty it was her maternal instincts to protect you. She loved you and cared so much about you to tell you to run .keep your memories of your special mom close to your heart and your dreams of her closer .God bless you and your family .and don't ever let anyone judge you love is love I support everyone .I'm so sorry for the pain you are going through.
June 19, 2016
Sending sincere condolences to the entire family. I truly respect the fact of her love for her son. I'm sure she would have done it for any of them. She watching over her children from heaven. Her love will always be with them because she will forever live in their hearts. May God grant you all peace.
Brandon Wolf
June 18, 2016
An amazing woman and mother. I am so sorry for your loss and heartache.
June 18, 2016
Sorry for your loss my prayers are with you and your family may she rest in peace.Let the rainbow shine bright.❤Alicia Farias.Miami Florida
Sonia Velazquez
June 18, 2016
Rest in paradise definitely a hero in my eyes!
Esther Morales
June 17, 2016
Sorry for your loss my prayers are with you and your family may she rest in heaven with the angel .let the rainbow shine bright .
Maria Maldonado
June 17, 2016
Sorry for your loss may she rest in peace
Grady Stephens
June 17, 2016
R.I.H beautiful lady
Continue to smile that beautiful smile
Cathy Polasky
June 17, 2016
Rest In Peace Dear Lady.
Dorothy Hammett
June 17, 2016
R.I.P Sweet Angel . Praying for your family that they will find comfort in him. Gone but not for gotten.
June 17, 2016
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
M Votta
June 17, 2016
R.I.P Praying for your family..
Je'Anne Angel
June 17, 2016
May God Bless and comfort her family and friends during this difficult time. May she rest in Heavenly Peace.
Adelin Rodriguez
June 17, 2016
My condolences to the family in this hard moment
Denise
June 17, 2016
Rest in Peace.
June 16, 2016
To the McCool family,
My deepest condolences to your family for the loss of Brenda. She was a true hero and my heart and prayers are with you.
Kimberly M
Winston Salem, NC
Rich Martin Jr
June 16, 2016
Prayers, strength and heartfelt caring thoughts to your family and friends. God Bless you guardian angel in heaven. RIP in paradise
MAY THE FAMILY FIND COMFORT IN ONE OTHER AT THE TIME OF SUCH A BIG LOSS OF THERE LOVELY MOTHER
A M
June 16, 2016
MAY YOU REST IN PEACE
A M
June 16, 2016
Mark White
June 16, 2016
Rest in peace you lovely angel
Melony Todd
June 15, 2016
You were a true friend! Spreading your wings with the other Angels..
Winter Park
June 15, 2016
Prayers and Strength to the family. You will not be forgotten. OrlandoStrong
June 15, 2016
I am so sorry about your mother's passing.
Debby
June 15, 2016
Rest in peace.
June 14, 2016
A friend from Pennsylvania
Tiffany Bishop
June 14, 2016
The world has lost a beautiful Angel...no words can express how truly sorry I am for your loss...she left this world protecting what she loved the most, her child, her son...for him, understand, this was not your fault and she would never want you to blame yourself in any way...God Bless each and every one of you and please know, you are NOT alone...sending you many prayers of comfort
Anne F
June 14, 2016
For your family. We suffer with you. We feel your pain. We want to help fight the hate. Peace be with you all.
Scott Chamberland
June 14, 2016
Please accept my Deepest Sympathies
janice womack
June 14, 2016
May your legacy live on forever. Spread your wings Beautiful Angel.
R.I.H. Brenda
janice womack
June 14, 2016
DS
June 14, 2016
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
June 14, 2016
I'm sorry for your loss.may our heavenly father comfort you. Isaiah:61:1
Andy Johnson
June 14, 2016
Saddened and mourning-God Bless
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