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Del-Rose Cheatham Obituary
The family of Del-Rose Cheatham was anticipating another great party in celebration of her 49th birthday on Sept. 14. Her last big bash, in the family home in the Poconos with 55 friends and family members, was to celebrate her 2000 graduation from Queens College after years of night school, during which she worked two jobs.
She had already been working as an accounting manager at Cantor Fitzgerald, on the 101st floor of 1 World Trade Center, but the diploma was "her dream," said her brother, Chris Forbes. He was the youngest of five children in Montego Bay, Jamaica, and Del-Rose was the oldest, "and she was a mother to me; she raised all of us," Mr. Forbes said. His sister was a Jehovah's Witness, and loved to do field work, strolling up and down the street and talking to people about God. Now God is very much on the family's mind. "All we can do is accept," said Dunstan Forbes, her father.
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Danielle Pollar-Silva
October 15, 2021
I was fortunate enough to meet Del-Rose when I was a teenager. She worked with my mother at Proctor and Gamble in Brooklyn and I often would go out there. I made her office sign when she graduated college! She was Always so nice to me, encouraging me to stay in school. She was a bright light in this dim world and I am grateful to have known her. She’d be happy to know I have 3 classes left until I complete my Masters! Thank you for always encouraging me!
Love Danielle Pollar-Silva
Del Newberry
October 14, 2021
Such a sad day when so many innocent people lost their lives, and right before Del_Rose's birthday bash. How very sad. We pause today in remembrance of her and pray for peace for her family. Much love from Texas.
Kerry Williams
September 14, 2021
I Love you and Miss you Auntie Delrose
Cindy Roe
September 13, 2021
Remembering Del-Rose on the 20th anniversary of 9/11...
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Del Newberry
September 24, 2020
Praying today for Del-Rose's friends and family. We will never forget. Much love from Texas
Kerry Williams
September 20, 2018
It still feels like it was yesterday... I miss her so much and wish she was here with me..
St James High School alumni association
CLINTON WALLACE SR
September 19, 2018
On behalf of her former school in Montego Bay JAMAICA Senior School now the St James High School alumni association, condolences to the family and friends,if any friends or family member wishes to contact me please feel free to do so my email address is [email protected],I will inform the past Student about this contract
CLINTON HERBERT WALLACE SR
September 19, 2018
She was a former student and my classmate at Senior School now rename the St James High School
Montego Bay JAMAICA
Always have annual tribute to her
LISA Marie
March 8, 2016
I saw your name on the memorial when I visited and wanted to know who the person was behind the name, I am glad I got a glimpse into who you were- not just another name. Rest in Peace and may God comfort your family until you are with them again.
Belkis Moreno
September 13, 2014
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
September 12, 2014
I had the privilege of carrying her name on my vest yesterday to the memorial in DC with 500,000 of my biker brothers. God Bless.
Douglas Cheatham
September 11, 2013
God bless you and your family
hugh forbes jr
September 11, 2013
miss you cuz,i remeber the broolyn days, they were the best.
September 11, 2013
its, been a long time cuz, your still in my heart, miss you, and the broolyn days.
Roxanne Sagala
September 12, 2012
I still think of you and miss your bright smile and warm laughter.
Petula Balladin
September 11, 2012
Just want to say you are missed an will never be forgotten love Takai and Malakai Williams!!!
mellisa mckenzie
September 11, 2012
I miss u aunty Delrose,,
Kerry Williams
September 12, 2011
Hi Auntie Delrose.
I cant belive it's been 10 years since you left us and went to Haven. I miss you so much. You are the missing puzzle from our family. Mommy misses you, Uncle Chris, Uncle Carlton, Uncle Cleveland, Auntie Pam. We all miss and love you. I missig rubbing your back!!
NICOLE CHEATHAM
September 11, 2011
Aunt Del you are truly missed. I know you are in heaven sharing your infectious and loving spirit with all those you come across.
Tamara Williams
September 11, 2011
It's been 10 years ago today and I miss you soooooo much. We may not have been related by blood, but you were the best Aunt anyone could ask for!! I love you and miss you, you will always be in my heart!!
Danielle Pollar
July 24, 2011
Dear Delrose,
I only met you a few times but you were a great friend to my mother. The few times we did meet you were extremely encouraging with your words and wisdom for my lifes path and I appreciate that more than you know. I think of you often and only can wonder what important part you played in my future. Something about the proud ness of finishing college and creating that banner for you was inspirational and you will always be in my heart. Rest in memory.
Belkis Moreno
July 23, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Jasmine Benyard
May 2, 2011
May 1st 2011...They got him.....I will always love you
Faith T
May 1, 2011
Aunt Delrose, today, there is some closure.
Love,
Faith
Roxanne Sagala
September 11, 2010
Delrose, you were a neighbor, a friend, and an inspiration. You are not forgotten, not for a minute and not for a lifetime.
Shirley Pollar
September 11, 2010
You called me your sister, and I will always cherrish that you felt that way about me. We got along so well and became close during the time that we worked together at Propper. I was so happy for you when you finally finished college and after I moved to Maryland found the job of your dreams. I think of you often and always on that tragic date. I still see your smiling face and remember how devoted you were to your family. Even though I left and moved out of state, we talked every now and then. My daughters and I hear your name read and cry every year. I tell anyone who cares to listen how wonderful you were. I know Bob misses you terribly. You both were so close. I will never forget you. Rest in Piece. Love You Always.
Airman Vaughn
September 11, 2009
Del-Rose, today is the 8th anniversary of 9/11. Im an airman on Lackland Air Force Base in Texas. This morning we had a memorial run for those who suffered through this tragic day. We were all given a special individual to run in remembrance of; and I was given your name. I couldn't be more priveleged to participate in this event. You will continue to be thought of, rest in peace.
Des
September 11, 2009
Thank you for being such a wonderful friend. Thank you for your kind words. I thank god for giving me the opportunity to have known you. Rest in peace my friend.
M England
September 11, 2008
Hi Delrose... This is Michelle England I finally found something that I can say hello to u... I hope you didn't suffer thru this tragedy... You were a very sweet person you will forever be in our hearts.. You are truly missed... Mommy and Daddy said hi... Keep watch over us...
Doug Abraham
September 14, 2007
Happy Birthday!!!
Jacqueline lumsden
April 24, 2007
I took an accouting class at Queens College, with Delrose, we studied together many times over the phone. She was a sweet soul, she loved her family very much.
Kristine
October 19, 2006
As I cross-stitched your name on the memorial that I am doing for all of the victims, I prayed for you and your family. Please know that your death was not in vain. We will always remember. God Bless.
P Tabbernor
September 9, 2006
In remembrance....
Jasmine & Emma Benyard
December 19, 2004
My Grandmother (Emma Benyard and me Jasmine Benyard knew Del-Rose. She attended our Jehovah's Witness congregation in Flushing, Queens N.Y. She was a loving, generous, kind person that always went out of her way for us. We will miss her dearly! I will never forget her...
Anthony Anderson
October 14, 2002
To the Family of Del-Rose(forbes)Cheatham
You do not know me, nor did I ever have the pleasure of meeting Del-Rose on this earth. But, from what I have been reading about her I would have loved to have met her. I'm sure we could have learned alot from each other. I work for the phone company here in Phoenix Arizona and was introduced to Del-Rose by virtue of a motorcycle parade honoring all the heroes of 9-11-01 on the one year aniversary, here in AZ. The thought was to have one motorcycle representing each person that gave thier life on
9-11-01, over 3000 motorcycles parading through Phoenix, AZ. Well the event drew over 7270 motorcycles with 343 fellow Fire Fighter brothers and sisters honoring our fallen plus alot of us that just wanted to show our support. The event was so big it closed down 20 miles of Interstate 10 and alot of streets... We were each handed a white braclet with the name of a person that was lost printed on it. I had the distinct honor of drawing Del-Rose (forbes) Cheatham braclet and wearing it throughout the day. I can not begin to tell you the thoughts and emotions that went through my mind that day. Everybody was so touched and just showing each other who we were riding for as if someone handed them gold rolex watch's... I know we are 2000 miles away but we are all brothers and sisters who have pride in what we do and who we are associated with... And, as far as I am concearned the Everyone that gave their lives that day are HEROS!
Del-Rose I am proud of you, You had no idea what the Lord had in store for you that day but you went to work to give your all. That's why it was an honor wearing your braclet as we paraded through the people lined streets of Phoenix. When we rode by people they all screamed and cheered for our group, it was such an honor knowing that they were not cheering for us but for who we represented...
I would like to give the braclet that i recieved to Del-Rose's family so they know that she has a brother in AZ that will remember her and the day that she was introduced to me forever...
May God look over all of Del-Rose's family and friends as it sounds like God now has one outstanding ANGEL up there...
If anyone knows how I may get this braclet to her family please e-mail me...
Sincerly,
Anthony Anderson, Phoenix, AZ.
E-Mail: [email protected]
Anthony Anderson
October 14th, 2002
Meletia(Minnie) & Heather Coombs
September 12, 2002
I too have known Delrose almost all my life. In Jamaica as a little girl remembering my mother's friend calling for Minnie. Her voice was so sweet and gentle as if she was still just a little girl herself. Oh Delrose, you are and will always be loved and missed. My children ages 14, 11 and 7 have never met Delrose, but they know her. They know her because she calls often and ask for Minnie. She speaks to them so they actually know her just not in person.
Delrose I know you are in a better place and I know we'll all meet again.
My condolences to Delrose's family.
Marie Coombs
September 12, 2002
I can't remember a time in my life when I did not know Del-Rose. Some of my earliest memories (I was two or three years old) include her visits to my home in Duhaney Park, Kingston and then to our home in Kingston 10 (that's how I remember it now, can't remember if there's another name for the area at the moment).
Del-Rose was one of my mother's best friends and she was like an aunty to me. One of the things I'll always remember fondly about her is that she was the first (and maybe the only) person who called my mother by the name of "Minnie".
I loved her visits and I love her. Although I'm thirty-three years old now and I had not seen her in many years, my mom would pass along news of her every now and then and she was still part of my life, living on from those earliest memories. And she always will be.
We love you, Del-Rose. My family misses you and you will live on in our hearts. Our hearts are with your family!
LINDEL & JENNIFER GORDON
September 12, 2002
Del-Rose, you will be greatly missed. To know you is to love you. Words cannot explain our feeling of loss. We have tried many times to understand but the Almighty knows that you are in a better place and will help to make it an even better place. Bob and the rest of the family our love abides with you all and D..... you will not be forgotten!!!!!
Roberta Gardner
May 21, 2002
My sincere sympathies to the immediate family & friends of Del-Rose Forbes. Shortly after the tragedy I heard from relatives (or someone in Flankers) that my husband's uncle lost a niece at the WYC, but only recently was able to find her on a web - search and read the wonderful things about her, her achievements and her love. She was the niece of my husband's uncle by marriage -- we called him "Grudgeful" and "the Mayor of Flankers". May peace. love and memory be with you always. In sorrow & remembrance.
Bean Caruso
April 5, 2002
Del-Rose was a wonderful, warm person who I will never forget. I hope to see her again in the new system, when the whole world will be at peace.
Teresa Jahn
January 6, 2002
May Del-Rose's determination, life and love live on in those who love her. May you find peace in warm memories of times shared with her. We are very sorry for your loss of Del-Rose. Our hearts cry with you.
America Cries
We see your sorrow-
and our hearts cry....
We can not erase your pain
but you do not have to face the anguish alone-for we-
-the American people-
are beside you.
We so desperately want to have the touch that brings you comfort,
the strength that gives you courage,
and the words to lighten your spirits.
And when we are left speechless
may the silence of our nation weave love into your hearts
to ease your sorrow.
May you find healing through our nation's strength as we-
-the American people-
face this difficult time together. Our hearts are with you. Teresa Jahn
Dixon, IL
December 21, 2001
MAY GOD BLESS DEL-ROSE(FORBES)
CHEATHAM AND MAY SHE REST IN PEACE.
GOD BLESS HER FAMILY AND FRIENDS.
GOD BLESS AMERICA AND NEW YORK AND
MAY WE NEVER FORGET 9/11/01
Musser Hall @Ursinus College
December 5, 2001
We just wanted to give our sympathies and let you know that you are not alone during this time of tragedy. May God be with you, and we wish you a Merry Christmas! You will never be forgotten!!
Malcolm & Meshelle Weekes
November 19, 2001
Those that knew her loved her. Those that loved her knew the basis of her faith. Hopefully we will all come to see her again if we make it the teh earthy paradise, because I'm sure she will be there waiting to greet us.
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