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David Williams Obituary
David Williams, 34, was an engineer at the World Trade Center, and after a dozen years there he knew the stairwells and elevator shafts like the back of his hand. He was also a stand-up comedian whose stage name was Dogface and who found joy in making total strangers laugh. Facing the audience in a club, he would ask, "Where are the real people?" His favorite refrain was, "Real people do real things."
Six feet tall with a smooth shaved head, he found a certain balance between the job he did all day and the shows he got to put on at night, said his longtime friend, Dwayne Davis. He was a devoted father to his children, Lashonna, 14, and Bishme, 9. Lashonna called him her best friend and her fashion designer. He was engaged to their mother, Debra Johnson, who said his two careers were helping him toward his goal of buying a house. Away from the limelight, his smiles were genuine. "He was the happiest that I had ever seen him," Mr. Davis said.
On Sept. 11 he escorted a group of real people, all frightened office workers, from the flaming towers to safety two blocks away. Then he ran back, to help bring out more.
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Shonna
September 10, 2024
Hi Daddy,
I miss you. I try to find words that can express the emotions I feel but there are no words. I think about you every day and I will forever cherish the time we spent together. My heart is still broken after all these years but I survive off the memories. I love you soooo much and I will spend everyday I have making you proud. The tears will never stop, my heart will never heal but my love is forever daddy. Please don´t ever forget that. I love you.
CC Johnson
September 11, 2023
Can’t believe it’s been 22 years. This world is changing so much, but I love you and miss you Bishme. Continue to rest with every brother and sister we lost that day on 9/11God Bless all your love ones-especially your children.
Your Sister Friend Celeste
Michael Gardner
October 26, 2022
Wassup Bishme! I'm sitting here at work randomly thinking about you. I just asked my moms.. damn what is my cousin's fathers name that passed away 9/11 and how come it took me so long to personally write to you. I am so sorry for being caught into my own problems that it took me years to even write to you and pay my respects. But God knows I've never forgot that day or you. I haven't talked to Day-Day & Shonna in years and it hurts. David Williams... the few memories i have of you are nothing but positive man and all i want to say is I love you and thank you for being you. You were such an amazing and funny guy and a good father and good husband it just hurts me. The fam will see you soon Bishme. Till then farewell.
Jamel
September 10, 2022
Hi Bishme,
This is cousin Jamel, you are so missed. You were such a good person and a amazing father. I hope one day I can be as great as a father that you were. I remember you taking me, Shonna & Day-Day to skate key, I looked up to you so much. I love you cuz. Thank you for everything
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kaci kinnan
June 4, 2022
I took this picture today while paying my respects and I couldn´t get your name out of mind so I did a little research. What an amazing person you were so unselfishly going back in and helping others. I hope your family sees this lovely photo.
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September 1, 2021
Miss & love you forever
Celeste
June 23, 2020
When I saw this reminder in my email, I kept bypassing it, but it kept popping up. My mind questioned David Williams? Then I clicked on the link and saw my beautiful friend Bishme's smiling face. Thank you for the reminder. I think of you from time to time, because I no longer think about what happened to you and how you left us. I know God has taken another of His Angels-you have served your purpose here-in heroic ways and I am blessed to have had the experience of your great love and friendship for many years. You will be in my heart always. Love you Mr. David Williams aka Bishme. Your Sister friend forever, Celeste
"Real People Do Real Things"
M. L.
June 4, 2020
Man..its amazing how every year on June 4th, Im made to recognize what day it is! Like just now, my attention was drawn to the date and all I could do is smile and say Happy Birthday Sir. For years I always wondered how your children were doing and your fiancé! I pray your family smiles today with sweet memories of you! After all these years, I just came across the few articles saying that you made it out but went back in to save more! Man....Its unfortunate but a blessing to know you cared enough about the lives of others, to sacrifice your own! Which the world knows in its own way today, with all the riots and hospital staff dealing with covid19! Anyhoo, praying for peace for all those that are remembering you today! Happy Birthday!
T. Willis
November 4, 2019
It only took 18 years for me to finally write something on your wall. You are a special person and I pray for you and your family often.
The Kindred Family
December 14, 2018
We send our deepest sympathy to your family for such a great loss. There are no words that will ever remove the deep pain of losing someone loved but may our words show that even after all of this time others still do care. With each new day may God give the needed help and strength. David touched the lives of others and will always be remembered.
Lashonna
September 11, 2018
Hey Daddy, A hard day. A day I hate. But I stay strong because I know you're always with me. I miss you here on earth. 17 years later and it still hurts so deep. This pain is engraved in my heart and soul. I love you always to infinity. They can't break our souls. This bond is for life. Love, Shonna
Lashonna Williams
June 4, 2018
Happy Birthday Daddy. I love you 100 lifetimes over. My love for you will always run deep and eternal. I will forever have a broken heart but our bond will never be broken. While this is not such a good day for me I hope you're having the best day ever. I love you for life.
Supreme Guevara
September 13, 2017
Bish, miss u my dude. It's been a really long time since u been gone and can't believe u are gone. Till we meet again.
Yummy
September 11, 2017
16 years later & it still feels like yesterday forever ago! I miss you tremendously. Until we see each other again SIP
tracey hardwick
September 13, 2016
Rest bishme my condolences to children and family love Tracey
September 12, 2015
Whip whip whip, just wanted to give you a shout out Bish!!! I don't think you really knew the impact you had on my life, wish I would have told you while you were still here physically. You will always be remembered by those who had love for you and by those who respected you!!!
Kenneth Lopez
September 11, 2015
A great dude indeed. You are missed. This is my third year working on the reconstructed site & as I do each year, will pay my respects. May God continue to watch over your family.
Henry supreme Guevara
September 12, 2014
Another year miss u homie!!! Rest in peace!! Till we meet again
David P. Williams
September 11, 2014
David, my name is also David Williams. I have honored you at another site for the last 6 years. I found this site and have read the others' entries. I want your family and friends to know that even though I didn't know you, I want to honor your memory. RIP
Lashonna Williams
May 17, 2014
Hey daddy,
I went to the 9/11 memorial museum and it just dawn on me that you are a part of history. I get so caught up in the fact that I lost you so senselessly that I forget how this will go down in history even after my death. I love you and miss you so much. It sucks I have to express myself to you this way but I miss you. I still feel the same emptiness Ive felt since I realized you are never coming back. I was listening to dance with my father by luther vandross and every word is true. That song sums up my feelings everyday. "If I could get another chance, another walk, another dance with him
I'd play a song that would never, ever end". Anyway sending you a million hugs and kisses! I love you always and forever!
Lashonna Williams
January 1, 2014
Hey daddy. Happy New Years. I love you and miss you so much. I think about you everyday and night. I actually saw you in my dream a few nights ago and it was so bittersweet. It's been a long time. Love you always and forever. Lashonna
ADRIANE
September 12, 2013
MISSING YOU BISHME, WHAT A FRIEND YOU WAS.... THINKING OF ALL THE TIMES I WOULD JUST STOP BY FOR LUNCH, LOVE YOU ALWAYS YOUR FRIEND ADRIANE... TIL WE MEET AGAIN IN THE LORDS KINGDOM!!!
Maggie Alvarez
September 11, 2013
Bob Guidice your teacher at Technical Career Institutes (TCI) and myself a staff member Maggie Alvarez will always have you in our thoughts and prayers. Happy Anniversary in Heaven.
Henry Guevara
September 10, 2013
What's up Bish? It's Supreme how u? I'm good just stoping by to show u love as I do every year. God rest your soul. Till we meet again.
Grand w.176st
August 12, 2013
God continue to bless his soul.May his family continue to be strong and hold on to the great memories.
September 30, 2012
Up late thinking about you family. You probably never knew the impact you had on my life. The push in the right direction that you gave me. I am forever grateful to have had the opportunity to know you. Peace Bishme until I write agin...
Celeste
September 11, 2012
I love and miss you Bishme...I have great memories that I am so thankful for...Our years of friendship are precious and you will remain in my heart always, my friend...
September 11, 2012
R.I.P. BISH, ALWAYS THINKING ABOUT YOU WE HAD SUM GOOD TIMES....
Jonathan Williams
September 27, 2011
hey big bro sorry it took so long for you to hear from me but not for one second have you been out of my heart and thoughts you wouldn't believe how far your little brother has come you have 2 handsome nephews (it runs in the family) and a niece that lights up the sky(I think she gets that from you) I can't go a day without something reminding me of you I just want you to that you were and still are my idol and if I can become half the man that you are I will be very proud!!! I LOVE YOU BIG BRO!!
Donna
September 12, 2011
10 years later and I still hear your laughter. In my memory and heart. I will continue to keep your family in my prayers and thoughts.
Karen C. Morgan
September 12, 2011
To my fellow ABM employee Hero, we the "ABM family" will always remember our co-workers and understand how you loved your buildings. A true hero to your tenants. God Bless.
Amanda Belknap
September 11, 2011
Today at the University of Delaware we lit candles for all of those who lost their lives this day 10 years ago. My candle was lit in honor of you, and my prayers go out to your family and friends. God bless.
Millie Smith
September 11, 2011
Here we are 10 years later remembering the courageous act you did this day with out thinking of yourself. You are a perfect example of your saying " Real People do Real Things"! You are truly missed by all and you will never ever be forgotten." In Loving Memory"
Ben Downing
September 11, 2011
here we are 10 years later and i can still remember myself as a brand new budding comedian asking you "can you help me get some stage time
i was intimidated because you had just ripped the stage apart and had the crowd in tears. instead of blowing me off like a lot of experienced comics would have you looked at me slapped me five and said
"sure thing my man let me talk to the host" and i got on stage shortly after. you were always there to help and i remember vividly driving around town from club to club with you and learning and just hanging out and conversating. well home i'm still at it and there is never a time that i ever forget you. and you are missed. there's a big mural with your face on it in the city and i pause every time i pass it, so you see your still on stage!
Karen Peterson
September 8, 2011
Bish: Just wanted you to know that I was thinking of you, Biff & your family. I can still see your smiling face on St. Nick standing outside the fish joint in July of 2001. You looked real happy, during our "catch up" talk. You were proud of your children, happy with your job & still telling jokes. You came a long way from the tiny venues in the village, w/Biff acting out & laughing loud, those were some good times. I know one thing, your best friend's love for you still runs deep. I think we should have all been as lucky to have the friendship you & he had. Well, I'll be visiting the Natl. Memorial in a few weeks and I'll tell whoever's in ear shot how selfless you were that day ten years ago. A true hero.
-Karen
Henry Supreme Guevara
September 7, 2011
Almost another year and we still miss you! God bless you and see you one day.
BEV MOHLER
September 6, 2011
YOUR OUR HERO MAY GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY
Lashonna Williams
May 4, 2011
I love you daddy and I miss you so much!
supreme guevara
December 21, 2010
stopping by to show you some love it almost xmas enjoy yours up in heaven
September 12, 2010
Only God knows. I miss you nephew. I love you. Prince
Millie
September 11, 2009
The years went by so fast. Seems like only yesterday, you will never be forgotten. Rest in Peace, you are truly missed!
Cherikee
September 11, 2009
I remember when we were on the Gator trip and you were the LIFE of the Bus. A friend of mine said you passed away on that day and I could not believe it. You were an ANGEL here on earth and you are GODS ANGEL now. We will all MISS YOU so much.
SUPREME
September 11, 2009
BISH WHATS GOOD? MAN THE YEARS DONT MAKE IT NO BETTER STILL MISS MY PEOPLES HOW ARE U IM STILL HERE HAD TO STOP BY AND SAY HELLO I DONT SEE NO ONE AROUND NO MORE IT SEEMS LIKE EVERYONE JUST BOUNCED.TRUST IN THIS AS LONG AS I LIVE ILL ALWAYS COME BY TO SAY HELLO I MISS U AND TILL WE MEET AGAIN U WILL ALL WAYS BE IN MY HEART!
Doug Abraham
June 4, 2009
Happy Birthday!!!
D Wilson
May 6, 2009
Rest in pace my brother,rest in pace.
SUPREME
December 6, 2008
JUST STOPPIN BY TO SAT HELLO MY FRIEND I KNOW WHERE U ARE IS A GOOD PLACE BUT I WISH U WERE STILL HERE MAKING ME LAUGH
SUPREME
September 11, 2008
Whats good Bish i wanted to go to see u today but i couldn't make it sorry so im here writing a few lines its been a min since i stopped by to say hello. TODAY I SIT HEAR REMEMBERING U AND THE GREAT THINGS U DID TO HELP OTHERS YOUR THE PRIME REASON I TRY NOT TO FORGET TO TELL THE ONES U LOVE ...I LOVE U CAUSE U NEVER KNOW WHEN U WILL SEE THEM AGAIN ! I LOVE YOU AND MISS U TILL I SEE U AGAIN .....SUPREME PS MY LITTLE GIRL SAID HELLO
daddy heres me and my lil girl!
Lashonna Williams
July 11, 2008
Hey daddy Its shonna..Im just thinking about you and how much I miss you so much. My heart feels like it have a giant whole in it that never going to be filled. Daddy I just wish I can hug, kiss, talk anything but as long as its with you. Looking at pictures hurt soooo much words cant explain. I sit here and wish that I can just wake up from this everylasting nightmare and have my daddy back. I miss you daddy and this seems to be the only place I feel I can talk to you. Daddy how are you doing> whats up? are you getting any funnier? I truly miss you daddy and writing this hurt me so much because I wish you were here. If i can turn back the hands of time I would of held you longer and tighter and never let you go. Its been almost 7 years and It seems like yesterday you was here making me laugh, I always think back to the times we went to virginia, the time you bought tons of firecrackers for the forth of july. Daddy Im going to end this but I LOVE YOU AND CANT WAIT UNTIL I SEE YOU AGAIN!
David Williams
June 19, 2008
I did not know David or anyone else that died that awful day. I happened upon this site to discover that he and I share the same name and felt compelled to add something. From reading the other entries its easy to see that he was loved very much and missed just as much. I wonder if I could have been as brave as he was that day. I hope the end was quick for him. Godspeed David Williams from another David Williams that will think of you from now on whenever that tragic and senseless atrocity is mentioned.
alexis norton
October 21, 2007
alexis norton from tampa florida u look like u have such a great pesona i kno that u r truly missed by ur friends and family.
Dr. Eric Vaughn Blacknall III
September 14, 2007
Dear Bishme, I always think it is so weird to be writing to a person that has passed on to glory. But because your calling will live forever in the American psyche I feel comfortable sharing my private thoughts publicly. Your passing has revealed to me how important it is to remember those left to mourn. There is so much sadness in life after death, so much left unsaid; I am so grateful that we talked regularly on the phone. That we actually knew eachother. I just wish we could have shared with the world our developing concept of true brotherhood. I miss what could have been, and long for the days before 9/11. However, I have to admit I have no regrets, for I truly believe everything is in God's time and God's will. Rest in Peace. And I promise to change the world. Blue Phi, You Know!
BISH MY DUDE THIS IS MY LITTLE ONE HER NAME IS ALICIA SHE SAYS HELLO!
HENRY "SUPREME" GUEVARA
September 12, 2007
MY HEART GOES OUT TO YOUR FAMILY. IM SO HURT TO KNOW U ARE NOT AROUND
YOU WHERE ONE OF MY STRONG DUDES I REMEMBER THE TIME WE USED TO GO OUT TO DO SHOWS YOU ME BIFF ROB JOHNNY WE HAD A BALL I KNOW I DID CAUSE U WOULD GO ON STAGE AND SINCE WE ALL WENT TOGETHER YOU WOULD JOKE ON ME AND AT THE END OF THE I WOULD ASK WHY ME AND U SAID CAUSE WE HERE TOGETHER.I LEARNED IN LIFE U COME ACROSS PEOPLE THAT TOUCH U AND U WERE ONE OF THOSE POEPLE THAT TOUCHED MY LIFE FOREVER
I GOT OUT THE HOOD AND IM LIVING IN NJ I GOT A LITTLE NOW I WISH U COULD HAVE MEET HER I ALWAYS THINK OF THE OLD DAYS WE ALL HUNG OUT I WISH I COULD HAVE TURNED BACK THE HANDS OF TIME JUST TO RELIVE THOSE DAY JUST TO CHILL AND HAVE A FEW LAUGHS BUT I CANT WELL LET ME CUT THIS SHORT CAUSE THE TEARS ARE GETTING THE BEST OF ME TILL WE MEET AGAIN MY DEAR FRIND I KNOW U ARE IN GOOD COMPANY WATCH OVER ME AND ALL UR LOVED ONES ONCE AGAIN I MISS U MY DUDE!
YOUR REL DUDE...SUPREME
Vivian Prince
September 11, 2007
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.
Lashonna Williams
September 11, 2007
RIP DADDY...I LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU SO MUCH. I WISH YOU WERE HERE TO ENJOY AND EXPERIENCE THIS NEW CHAPTER IN MY LIFE BUT I WILL NEVER!!! FORGET YOU. YOUR MY HERO AND THE REASON WHY I CONTINUE TO GO ON.
XOXOXO....YOUR LIL GIRL LASHONNA...DADDY I LOVE YOU AND I CANT AIT UNTIL I SEE YOU AGAIN!
P Tabbernor
April 19, 2007
In memory....
LISA WILLIAMS
February 7, 2007
HI BISH
It's your sis Lisa finally writing you,even though I talk to you every day. I know your looking down on me and the kid's. I miss you so much it hurt's every year it does'nt get any better . You an Tim birthday is a day apart I alway's look at your picture an say happy B'day Bish,all I can see is that smile. So just keep smiling down on me because it will help me go on with my day. Save a space for me but not to soon, tell the family your with I miss them too. Love you and I will keep doing real things.
[WATCH OVER US DOGFACE]
Blowing you kisses
LOVE Lisa,Tim,andTye
Millie Smith
September 11, 2006
Its been 5yrs since you been gone. You will always be remembered and never forgotten. I have a story to share with you. One day while visiting a close friend almost a year after this tragic day, I was sitting in his living room on the right side of his couch. He looked at me and said," My man use to come over and sit in that same seat, he passed away on Sept 11 at the World Trade". So,I said "sorry to hear that, I know somebody who pass away too". So he says" I have a picture of him on my dresser". I follow him to see the picture and he says" this my man, when I look at the picture I was so in shock that it was your picture(you, Zumar and another guy). I was like oh my god!I know him! thats Dogface! Who would ever known me and you grew up with Zumar. My cousin Kendu and him are bestfriends. This is what we call a small world. You will always be in our hearts!
omar estevez
September 11, 2006
As a member of Local 94, I know how it feels to be unappreciated,but when there is a problem we are always there 24/7/365. May the spirit of David live in his children and family. Rest in Peace Brother. Always O.Estevez- 500 pearl street.
Debra Johnson
September 10, 2006
Dear David aka Bishme,
My heart still hurts knowing that you are not here with the kids and me. Five years later, I still cry. People tell me, I have to move on moving on to me is being with you holding you tight in my arms and never let go. I love you and will continue to love you until we meet again. I missed you so much words cannot explain it.
Love always wifey Debbie
Lashonna Williams
September 10, 2006
Dear Daddy, Today is Sept 10 and I just wish it was 5 years ago in 2001 instead of 2006. Well anyway Im writing to you because I miss you so much daddy, these are the years i need you the most. Well anyway how have you been, i hope good.dag daddy its been 5 years and i just cant stop crying almost everyday. alright no more sad stuff anyway im in my third second semester in college (its pretty tough)but im majoring in business adm.- accounting. Yes you are the reason why i love math and at first i wanted to be a math teacher but oh no... lol so now i want to be a CPA. ( and thats where all the moneys at)anyway dad mom is done with dinner, i will be with you tomorrow and aye daddy "real people do, do real things" I love you always!
August 20, 2006
Think of you often
Dr. Eric Blacknall
June 6, 2006
Dear Bishme,
Just the other day I had tears rolling down my face for no apparent reason. Then I realized it was your birthday, I was crying because I missed you. Sometimes I get so angry that we didn't get a chance to spend a lot of time together. We would have been such great friends by now, especially considering where we were headed before your call to glory. Olabisi gave you two beautiful nieces, Brooke and Chloe, you know I'm going to need a shotgun :0) They will know of their Uncle Bish! I love you.
Millie Smith
September 11, 2005
Four years has gone by and you are truly missed by all but never forgotten. This is the day we will never forget how you was a hero to all.
Kim Monins
May 9, 2005
I made a quilt block honouring David for the United In Memory 9/11 Victims Memorial Quilt. I think of him & his family often.
I'sha Schultz
March 20, 2005
Hey my name is I'sha and im one of Bishme friends. I just came on this site to give my surport. Bishme is very nice and a good kid he is also a very good friend. The crew which is all of our friends will always be there for him no matter what. Bishme is very strong and always keeps his head up and thats why i always keep a eye on him cause i know hes hurt but he wont let anyone know. If had to pick words to describe him i would say: Strong because he wont let you know he is hurt no matter what,Good friend because he will always have your back no matter what, and last but not least Goofy becuase Bishme will have you laughin for days he have all of us crackin up (lol). Well thats all i have to say and that i know your wacthing down on your family and i guess i can say that they are ok in my eyes. Sincerly I'sha (but people call me Ice)
MILLIE SMITH
September 11, 2004
YOUR THIRD ANNIVERSARY IN HEAVEN. NOBODY COULD EVER FORGET. YOU ARE MISS. YOU WILL ALWAYS BE IN OUR HEARTS.
Lashonna Williams
October 29, 2003
Hi daddy
I decided to visit this site again, because I miss you so much. For some reason I have been crying alot daddy! I just wish you were here with me mommy and day-day. you know im going to be 16 in 3 more weeks and I just wish you were here to see what a beautiful young lady I grew up to be. well daddy I LOVE YOU and I MISS YOU. maybe one day we will meet again in heaven.
MILLIE SMITH
September 11, 2003
THIS IS YOUR SECOND ANNIVERSARY AWAY FROM US AND I WANT YOU TO KNOW THAT THIS DAY WE WILL NEVER FORGET AND YOU ARE MISSED BY ALL BUT NOT FORGOTTEN. YOU HAD US LAUGHING WHEN YOU WERE HERE AND THE COMEDY WORLD IS REALLY NOT THE SAME WITHOUT YOU. YOUR KIDS MISS YOU DEARLY AND SO DO YOUR LITTLE MAN JIGGA EVERYTIME HE'S ON STAGE HE HOLLA AT YOU.
YOU WILL ALWAYS BE IN OUR HEARTS.
Priscilla Reese
September 11, 2003
My Deepest and most sincere condolenses too the Williams Family.I met David during one of his stand-up comedy shows some years back, and was place on his mailing list for up coming events, and when the invitation was given I would gather my friends too go. On 9/11 I was on the telephone with my girlfriend who worked there, and asked her if a movie was being made, because the first building from my office window view was on fire. When she told me No!, I said get out of there. That was the last time I spoke too her. On 9/11 everyone came together and grieved as one. Your mother came too me to prepare the program for your memorial. When Mount Carmel Baptist Church came together as a family to honor you, I was there early and your sister Yvonne was there arranging your picture and flowers. As I took a moment along her side. I remember saying too Yvonne, that I've been going too your shows over the years and never thought that they were sister & brother. My family and the Williams are long time friends, my cousins and the williams siblings grew up togehter, and all these years hanging out, I never met David. He was never on the block. So naturally I never put one and one together. How small this world is I thought. May he rest in peace and always know that he left a lasting impression on those he touch through laughter. "Real people do real things." And to his family, just hold on to your faith and memories. God called him for a reason.
Michelle George
September 10, 2003
Hi I didn't know you personally but I was fortunate enough to enjoy your comic side. The comedy world is truly missing you.
Gina Dennis
November 29, 2002
You are Missed
By, Gina Dennis
Bishme you are missed, believe me it's true, by Shonna and Da-da and my cousin that you called poo! You made sure that you took care of them with all of your heart, I truly thought that nothing could keep yall apart. With Shonna on one arm and Da-da on the other, I had so much respect for you like you was a brother. Bishme, you are missed, you had an impact on my son. You took him to the movies and he had lots of fun. Now how can I not miss a man like that when my own son's father just turned his back. Bishme you are missed by everyone you see. You are missed by them, you are missed by me!
Lashonna Williams
September 28, 2002
Do You Miss Me?
Hello Daddy!
I just wanted to say,
I love you and miss you
And wish you had stayed
You were one of my bestfriends,
A friend pure as gold
My most favorite best friend
If the whole truth be told.
Do you miss me?
Can you feel the pain in my heart?
I'd like to believe
We're not really apart.
I'm playing my music,
It always brings me to tears
If only we'd been together
For a couple more years
I love how you listened
How we'd sing you and I.
As you now sing with angels,
Do you see how I cry?
Know that I miss you,
And I need you still
Even if you're in heaven,
Know that I always will.
So keep over me daddy
My very best friend,
And know that I'll always love you forever.
Your baby girl Lashonnna
Debra Johnson
September 28, 2002
My Deepest Bishme, there is not a day that I don't think about you. This pain that the kids and I are going through feel as if this happen yesterday. I know you looking down at me and saying to yourself "Debra" just take good care of my kids. Your daughter Lashonna cries most of the time wishing her daddy was still here with her. Your son Bishme tries to hide his feeling. You know you always told him to be the man of the house and I think that is what he is trying to do. The crew always keep in touch with us Shamel, Marly, Zumar, Jigga, Biff and Rob those guys LOVE you so much. I will always keep you in my heart and most of all I will always love you.
Debbie!
Yolanda Morales
September 25, 2002
My Deppest and most sincere condolenses too the Williams Family. I met him a few years ago while workig on the 44th floor. He was a very sweet man who always had a smile in his face . May he rest in peace and always know that someone will always be thinking of him. And to his family especially his children, just hold on to your faith and memories of him. GOD called him for a reason.
Kiesha Astwood
September 16, 2002
Hey Bish,
You were one of the most funniest, wittiest and most inteligent guys I knew, but your bravery stands out as your biggest attribute and it didn't just shine that fateful day that is just how you lived your life. Marly and I still reminisce over the days when we all used to hang out in the Bronx, just snapping on each other. You are sorely missed.
I want to send a special prayer out to your family, especially your Mother, Fiancee and your two children, may god look over them and bless them.
Kiesha
Latay James
September 11, 2002
To Dogface,
I know you got everyone laughing up there. You will be truly missed. Knowing what you did on that day 1 year ago today for those you helped its true when you say "Real people do real things".
With love and blessing,
Latay
MILLIE SMITH
September 11, 2002
TODAY IS YOUR FIRST ANNIVERSARY IN HEAVEN.
ANNIVERSARY IS SUPPOSE TO BE A DAY OF HAPPINESS BUT ON THIS DAY IS A DAY OF SADNESS AND REMEMBERANCE.
WE WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER YOU ON THIS DAY NOT BECAUSE IT WAS A BAD DAY BUT THE DAY THAT GOD CALLEDYOU HOME.
YOU WILL TRULY BE MISSED BY ALL.
MAY YOU REST IN PEACE
DeNora Johnson
July 8, 2002
6 years old when you entered my life...17 long years of you as my big brother. The big brother who was there for me...who made me laugh and and now has made me cry.
As we all continue to live our lives without you here...we know that your spirit will live with us for eternity. We love you always.
DeNora
MILLIE SMITH
June 4, 2002
WITH THE PASSING OF TIME, MAY YOUR SPIRIT BE WITH YOUR CHILDREN, MOTHER , SIBLINGS, FIANCEE AND FRIENDS FOR YOU ARE A HERO IN OUR HEARTS. HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!
MILLIE
&
JIGGA
Vanessa Sims
June 4, 2002
STATUE
A SYMBOL OF LOVE, A PILLAR OF STRENGTH, A CHARACTER OF RESPECT, A TOWER OF EMPOWERMENT YOU TOUCHED THE LIVES OF ALL WHO KNEW YOU. SO, LIKE A STATUE, YOUR MEMORY STANDS TALL, YOUR BRAVERY CHISELED IN STONE AND YOUR LOVE ENGRAVED IN OUR HEARTS FOREVER.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
LOVE ALWAYS VANESSA AND KIDS
DARIA MITCHELL
June 4, 2002
HAPPY BIRTHDAY BISHME. WE ALL MISS YOU SO MUCH.
BISHME WILLIAMS
June 4, 2002
TO MY DADDY,
THE LONELY SHOE IS MISSING THE OTHER SHOE THERE IS A INBALANCE WITHOUT YOU. WHEN YOU LEAD I FOLLOW BUT FOR NOW I'M JUST STANDING STILL WITH KNOW SENSE OF DIRECTION I CAN'T WALK WITHOUT YOU.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY DADDY, LOVE ALWAYS YOUR LITTLE MAN.
LASHONNA WILLIAMS
June 4, 2002
DADDY'S LITTLE GIRL,
I'M MY DADDY'S LITTLE GIRL. MY DADDY TOLD ME HE BORROWED A LITTLE PIECE OF SUN, WAITED UNTIL IT COOLED, THEN MADE ME JUST THE WAY HE WANTED ME...LOOKING LIKE HIM...THAT SUN HE BORROWED IS WHY MY FACE LIGHTS UP, SO BRIGHT WHEN I SMILE, AND WHY ALL OF ME IS SO SUNSHINY. HAPPY BIRTHDAY DADDY. I LOVE YOU ALWAYS.
YOUR LITTLE GIRL LASHONNA
DEBRA JOHNSON
June 4, 2002
TO MY SWEETHEART,
TODAY IS A SPECIAL DAY FOR YOU. TODAY IS JUNE 4TH IT IS YOUR BIRTHDAY. YOU WOULD HAVE TURNED 35 TODAY IF THOSE SICK ANIMALS DID NOT DO THIS TO YOU. YOU DON'T UNDERSTAND HOW MANY PEOPLE MISSED YOU DEARLY STARTING FROM YOUR CHILDREN, YOUR MOTHER, YOUR SIBLINGS, YOUR CO-WORKERS, YOUR FRIENDS AND ESPECIALLY ME. AS I LAY MYSELF DOWN TO SLEEP I AM NOT UNDERSTANDING WHY THE LORD HAD TO TAKE AWAY ALL THOSE GOOD PEOPLE AT THE WTC WHOM WAS GOING TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THIS WORLD.
BRAVE, BROTHER, BRILLIANT
INSPIRING, INTELLIGENT,
SPECIAL, SUPER, SMART, SEXY
HERO, HANDSOME, HUSBAND, HEROIC
MARVELOUS, MAGNIFICANT, MENTOR
ENERGETIC, ENTERTAINER, EVERLASTING IN OUR HEARTS.
YOUR SPIRIT WILL ALWAYS LIVE ON THROUGH YOUR CHILDREN. I WILL TAKE GO CARE OF THEM BECAUSE I KNOW THAT IS WHAT YOU WANT. YOU WILL ALWAYS BE NUMBER ONE TO ME AND THE KIDS.
May 24, 2002
MAY THE SOUL OF THIS HERO DAVID WILLIAMS OF NEW YORK AND THE SOULS OF ALL THE FAITHFULLY DEPARTED THROUGH THE MERCY OF GOD REST IN PEACE AMEN...
DEBORAH WILLIAMS
May 14, 2002
MY DEAREST SON,I MISS YOU SO MUCH
THERE ARE SO MANY THINGS I WANT TO SAY TO YOU.I AM SO PROUD OF YOUR
LEGACY SO PROUD THAT YOU ARE MY SON
I KNOW THAT GOD CALLED YOU HOME ON
SEPT 11 IT WAS JUST TO SOON. I TRY
NOT TO CRY BECAUSE I KNOW YOU WANT
ME TO BE STRONG.BUT IT'S SO HARD. I
WANT YOU TO KNOW THAT I'LL ALWAYS
BE HERE FOR LASHONNA AND BISHME AND
YOU'LL ALWAYS BE THEIR HERO.YOU WILL
ALWAYS REMAIN IN OUR HEARTS BECAUSE
WE KNOW THAT YOU ARE WITH US IN SPIRIT.I KNOW MY SON THAT SOME DAY I WILL SEE YOU. GOD JUST HAS OTHER
PLANS FOR YOU NOW. I DON'T WANT YOU TO WORRY ABOUT ANYTHING I'M GOING TO BE ALRIGHT GOD SAID HE WOULD ALWAYS BE MY COMFORTER. SO MAY SON REST IN PEACE.I LOVE YOU.
MOTHER
Celeste
May 3, 2002
My dearest Bishme. May your soul rest peacefully with the angels. I miss you, and you know the comedy circut and trips will NEVER be the same without you, but more importantly, neither will your family and friends. We were like family-bonding in 18 years of friendship and like most families, we argued & fought, but our friendship always prevailed-no matter what. Everytime I see a picture...or hear the comedians give thanks to you and prayer to your family...I still cannot believe that you are gone and I sometimes cry, as I am now, writing this to you. May god bless your Children, Fiancee', mother, and the rest of your family. I hope YOU find solace in the fact that you have honorable, loving friends who will always make sure that they're ok, so don't you worry-just rest peacefully Bish, until we all see each other again someday...Love always, Celeste
DARIA MITCHELL
May 2, 2002
MY CONDOLENCES GO OUT TO THE WILLIAMS FAMILY. 15+ YEARS OF KNOWING BISHME HE WILL TRULY, TRULY BE MISSED. THERE ARE SO MANY THINGS I WOULD LIKE TO SAY TO YOU, BUT I WILL JUST SAY THANK YOU FOR ALL THE LAUGHTER YOU HAVE BROUGHT TO ME FOR THE PAST 17 YRS I LOVE YOU FOR IT.
SHAMEL SAUNDERS
May 2, 2002
FRIENDS[NAH]BROTHERS ALTHOUGH NOT BIOLOGICAL I CONSIDERED US TO BE JUST THAT.WE GREW UP TOGETHER AT LEAST A 24 YEAR BOND.WE WATCHED EACH OTHERS TRIUMPHS AS WELL AS SHORTCOMINGS.WE WENT FROM NOT HAVING A CLUE TO BECOMING LOVING FATHERS/HUSBANDS ETC.I KNEW WITHOUT A SHADOW OF DOUBT THAT IN TIME OF NEED WE WOULD BE THERE FOR EACH OTHER.OUR CIRCLE OF FRIENDS/BROTHERS IS NOW MISSING A PHYSICAL PIECE.BUT MENTALLY YOU'RE WITH US DAILY. THE PAIN IS CONSTANT.I PROMISE THAT I'LL BE THERE FOR YOUR FAMILY LIKE YOU WOULD'VE BEEN FOR MINE IF IT WAS THE OTHER WAY AROUND.I LOVE YOU MY BROTHER/FRIEND.ALL PRAISES DUE.....THE SAUNDERS FAMILY
MILLIE SMITH
April 28, 2002
I SEND MY CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY OF DAVID WILLIAMS. I AM THE WIFE TO HIS COMEDIAN FRIEND JIGGA, WHO HE WAS VERY CLOSE TOO. TO HIS CHILDREN WHOM I'VE MET AND THEIR MOTHER LASHONNA, BISHME, AND DEBBIE MY HEART GOES OUT TO YOUR. SORRY I HAD TO MEET YOU IN THIS CIRCUMSTANCE. DOGFACE, WHOM I KNEW HIM AS WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBER AND AS LONG AS JIGGA BE A COMEDIAN DOGFACE WILL ALWAYS LIVE ON IN HIM. DON'T THINK AS HIM AS BEING GONE, THINK AS HIM AS BEING AWAY. I GOT TO SEE HIM PERFORM AT A COMEDY SHOW AND HE WAS FUNNY AND MADE EVERYBODY LAUGH AND WHY DID WE LAUGH BECAUSE WE ARE"REAL PEOPLE". MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR CHILDREN. MAY HE REST IN PEACE AND HE WILL ALWAYS BE REMEBER FOR HELPING " REAL PEOPLE" AS JIGGA ALWAYS SAY " THAT'S MY DOG"
Bishme Williams
April 28, 2002
To My Daddy "David Williams"
I miss you so much. I love you always. Life is not the same for us anymore. Me and Shonna cry all the time missing everything about you. Mommy cries to. She wish life could be normal again for the four of us. We will always love you. We will always remember the time we share together and most of all you will always be our number one dad.
Love always your children Bishme and Lashonna Williams.
My love will always be with you.
Love Debbie!
Donna
March 10, 2002
My thoughts and prayers go out to David's family. I hope that his son and daughter find solace in the fact that their father was an awesome man and continues to live through in them.
Be Blessed
GLADYS BASS
January 12, 2002
TO THE FAMILY OF DAVID WILLIAMS, I AM DEEPLY SORROWED BY THE TRAGEDY THAT HAS AFFECTED YOU. I SEND MY CONDOLENCES TO YOU. ALTHOUGH, I DID NOT KNOW DAVID VERY WELL, I REMEMBER HIM AS "DOGFACE", THE COMEDIAN THAT ALWAYS MADE EVERYONE AT THE COMEDY SHOW LAUGH. IF THERE IS ANYTHING I CAN DO TO HELP YOU. PLEASE CALL 1-917-385-6571 MAY GOD KEEP YOU IN HIS BLESSINGS
December 12, 2001
MAY GOD BLESS DAVID WILLIAMS AND MAY
HE REST IN PEACE.GOD BLESS HIS
FAMILY AND FRIENDS.GOD BLESS AMERICA
AND MAY WE NEVER FORGET 9/11/01
Teresa Jahn
December 2, 2001
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
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