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DARREN WILLIAMS
January 16, 2024
HELLO "BIG HEAD" STILL DONT
BELIEVE OR KNOW WHAT TO
SAY.....WAS A BETTER PERSON
BECAUSE OF YOU AND THANKS
FOR THE LESSONS! I CAN TRULY
SAY THAT I NEVER LOVED NO
ONE LIKE I LOVED YOU AND
THAT WILL ALWAYS BE NO
MATTER WHAT! JUST WISH
SITUATION WAS DIFFERENT...
THANKS FOR ALLOWING ME
THAT MOMENT IN YOUR LIFE
AND WILL NEVER FORGET ALL
THE GREAT TIMES WE SHARED
TOGETHER...WITH ALL MY
HEART "LOVE YOU"!
P.S. MUCH RESPECT TO YOUR
HUSBAND AND FAMILY...WILL
FC1(SW/AW) LAMB USN Retired
September 11, 2021
September 11, 2021
Rest In Peace, Shipmate
FC1(SW/AW) Lamb
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Jaimie P
September 17, 2018
DeWayne Williams
September 13, 2016
Continue to Rest in Peace My beautiful Sister!
Sarah Marie Campbell-formerly Sumpter
September 11, 2016
Dearest Tara,
I sit here on today, the 15th Anniversary that God took you home to be with him, thinking of your gentle spirit. The days of our childhood at '151', are long gone. However, you remain in our thoughts and in our hearts. We also pray for your Mom Doris's continued strength in the Lord. Rest in perfect peace!!!
Floyd Hayman
May 10, 2015
Tara, I was thinking about you today, and decided to do a search on you. I found that you went home. I know I'm years late, but I'm thankful that I did we met in A school and shared many laughs.
DeWayne Williams
September 11, 2014
Rest in peace my beautiful sister!
S J. Friscia III
September 8, 2014
In Memory
With Honor & Respect.
Chris Clarke
September 12, 2012
I will always....remember that BEAMING smile of yours......
Darnell White
September 12, 2011
I remember the days at Fort Hamilton H.S when we used to have so much fun with the crew. Tommy,Mike,Sean Shelly,Kim,Becky,Dre. etc. The train and bus ride to and from school was so much fun.Everyday was exciting. You were our favorite girl. You were the coolest. We all have lots of memories that we will always keep in our hearts. We love and miss you Tara. May god bless your soul and rest in peace. Love (Darnell)
Jimmie Lamb
September 11, 2011
Aye mates, for many years
this shipmate stood the watch...
While some of us lay about at night,
this shipmate stood the watch...
While others of us were attending schools and,
yes, even on leave or liberty,
this shipmate stood the watch...
As our families watched the storm clouds of war
brewing on the horizons of history,
she stood the watch...
Often she would look ashore and see her family
needed her guidance, but she knew she must stay because,
she had the watch...
For many years she stood the watch so that we
and our fellow countrymen could sleep soundly
in safety knowing that this sailor would
stand the watch.
Today we are here to say...
"The watch stands relieved..."
Relieved by those you have led, guided, and trained...
Shipmate
"You stand relieved...
We have the watch."
This is for you Tara, as your recruiter and friend I Miss You Always.
LAMB
De Wayne Willams
September 11, 2011
This lovely young woman lost her life 10 years ago today. May she rest in peace. Let her death be not in vain. Let us hope that we have learned from the tragic occassion that was the end of her life and the lives of so many others on September 11, 2001. May her family be comforted with the fact that she is now with God.
Reggie Gardner
May 1, 2011
Tara,some of your friends did not know you departed life on September 11,2001. I found out today and felt like a lost a family member. We were classmates in Navy RM "A" School and you were such an outgoing woman. This news also came on the day Osama Bin Landen has been killed. God truly works in mysterious ways. May your family take some comfort knowing that just has been served. RIP Tara!!!
James Williams
May 1, 2011
Wow!!! Im shocked to hear about Tara. We were in "A" School in San Diego CA. I will never forget that crew. Words cannot describe my feelings right now. May GOD bless the MCCloud-Gray family. GOD truly has a angel. RIP MCCLOUD!!!!!
De Wayne Williams
September 11, 2010
Miss Tara McCloud-Gray is forever young and beautiful! She belongs to the ages now. She will never be forgotten. May she rest in peace!
shanell kelly
January 31, 2008
Tara,
whenever I hear BROOKLYN i instantly think of you. We had a lot of fun in Norfolk,Va at bullard hall! It took me to 2008 to log on here because i didnt want to except the fact that you have left us. I'm thankful for your friendship and you were one of a kind. Just want to let you know that you are being missed and will never be forgotten!!! I love ya girl.
Kelly
De Wayne Williams
September 11, 2007
This lovely young woman is forever loved and forever remembered.
P Tabbernor
December 26, 2006
In remembrance....
Kristine
November 17, 2006
As I 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.
Ilia aka lily
September 10, 2006
To Tara's husband - I am writing to tell you that I have you in my deepest thoughts. I am so sorry for lost but remember you always have a friend and a shoulder to cry on. Take care of yourself.
HANNA MIDDLETON
August 22, 2006
TARA,
IT HAS BEEN FIVE YEARS SINCE YOU RECIEVED YOUR WINGS OF MERCY. EVEN THOUGH I FIND WATER FILLING MY EYES WRITING THIS, I CANT HELP BUT TO SMILE THINKING ABOUT THE MEMORIES WE SHARED ABOARD THE MAHAN (BERTHING 4).EVERYTIME I OPEN MY COMMISSIONING BOOK OR VIEW THE FEW PHOTOS I HAVE OF YOU, A SMILE WILL CROSS MY LIPS AND A PRAYER WILL FILL MY HEART REMEMBERING YOUR LIFE AND THE MOMENTS WE SHARED ONBOARD THE MAHAN. (YOU WILL BE MISSED!!!!)
De Wayne Williams
September 11, 2005
Tara McCloud Gray is forever beautiful and young. She lives in our hearts. Her life was tragically ended on September 11, 2001. We must look at her lovely photo and remember the lovely young woman she was and the life she lived. We must also never forget how she died.
May 23, 2005
Beloved Tara,
You came into my life in an unimaginable way. You helped me thru a many nights. You are my true guardian angel. I thank God for bringing such strength into my life. I love you. I think about you everyday. And pray that you continue to be in my life. May the lord Bless your family and loved ones for they have truly truly been robbed of such a special gift. I think about the time I was in the house and I was staring at your picture and I could have sworn you were crying with me. I know you saw my pain. thank you for always listening.
De Wayne Williams
September 11, 2004
Peace be unto you Young Lady. May God rest your soul. After three years it still so moving to look at your lovely face and smile. I know you are smiling down from heaven. I know you are with God.
De Wayne Williams
September 11, 2003
Miss Tara McCloud Gray is with God. Her youth and beauty are eternal.
Sarah Gatling
September 11, 2003
To Doris and Tara's husband. Knowing Tara as a young child growning up in Brooklyn. She became a beautiful young lady. May God bless you and your family. May it comfort you to know that we are praying for you and your love ones. We do not know the reason for all things, but God knows and cares. May it comfort you to let you know we care. John and Sarah Gatling
ARLENE MERCER
September 11, 2003
DEDICATED TO TARA MCCLOUD/GRAY THERE ARE SO ... MANY ANGELS IN HEAVEN THOSE THAT LEFT SO MANY LOVEONES BEHIND WITHOUT SAYING THERE LAST FAREWELLS OR GOODBYES WHERE CRYS WHERE YELLED OUT BUT IT WAS TO LATE WHERE YOUR LOVEONES WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER YOU IN THERE HEARTS AND FOR ME AND MANY MORE WE KNOW HEAVEN IS FULL OF ANGELS AND THAT YOU ARE SO YOUNG AND SO BEAUTIFUL AND FOR YOUR LOVE ONES,BE STRONG .HEAVEN ONLY HAVE THE BEST REST IN PEACE IN THE HANDS OF THE MASTER/REMEMBERING THE LOST OF LOVEONES EACH AND EVERYDAY GOD BLESS AMERICA OUR HOME SWEET HOME.THE BATTLE IS NOT OUR,S ITS THE LORD REST OUR HEAVENLY ANGELS REST IN PEACE HUMBLEY SUBMTED WITH LOVE OF OUR NATION UNTILE WE ALL MEET AGAIN IN THAT GREAT BIG SKY WE CALL HEAVEN/FAREWELL TARA MCCLOUD GRAY.
ARLENE MERCER
September 11, 2003
WHERE MY HEART GO OUT TOO YOU AND MANY MORE TARA I WILL NEVER FORGET9/11/2001 WHERE THE NATION CRYED OF SADNESS SEEING SO MANY LOVEONES,GONE SO SOON IN A FLASH OF AN EYE I CRYED AND THE U.S.A WONDERING WHY HOW COULD SOMEONE DO SOMETHING SO TERRIBLE AND WICKED AND CRUEL ,BUT THERE IS A GOD WHO SEE,S IT ALL AND WILL THAT PERSON BE READY IN A BLINK OF AN EYE.
Sonia Sanchez
October 1, 2002
To the family of Tara McCloud-Gray,
I am very sorry about your loss. I will keep your family in my prayers. God Bless
Rhonda Laumen
September 20, 2002
Dear McCloud-Gray family;
Local high school students in Houston have made bright orange wrist bands for us to wear in honor of the victims of 9/11. My wrist band displays "Tara McCloud-Gray 30". I wear it proudly and will tell about Tara and pray for her with all who ask about my bright orange wrist band. Know that strangers across the world share in your pain. God bless and comfort you.
Rhonda
Wilda Parker
September 13, 2002
Even though we have never met, you hold a special place in our hearts. May God bless you and keep you. You will be miss by all.
Cindy Powell-Podszus
September 11, 2002
I did not know Tara, but she has touched my life and I will remember her always. On Sept. 11, 2002, I will have the honor of wearing a heart with her name on it while singing Mozart's Requiem in Olympia, WA. I will sing especially for her. When we lost Tara, we lost a beautiful and very precious treasure. My deepest sympathy and love to her family and friends. May God bless you and be with you now and always.
Ruby Gates
August 27, 2002
FREE
> >
> >
> > FREE like a river
> > Flowing freely through Infinity.
> > FREE to be sure of
> > What I am and who I need not be.
> > FREE from all worries,
> > For worries prey on
> > Oneself's troubled mind.
> >
> > Freer than the clock's hands,
> > Ticking away the times.
> > Freer than the meaning
> > Of FREE than Man defines.
> >
> > Life running through me,
> > Until I feel my Father GOD has call.
> > Me having nothing,
> > But possessing riches more than all.
> >
> > I am FREE,
> > To be no where.
> > But in every place I need to be.
> >
> > Freer than a Sunbeam,
> > Shining through my Soul.
> > FREE from feeling heat,
> > Or knowing bitter cold.
> >
> > FREE from conceiving the beginning,
> > For that's the Infinite start.
> > I'm gone, but still living,
> > Life goes on without a beating heart.
> >
> > FREE like a vision,
> > That the mind of only you can see.
> >
> > Freer than a raindrop,
> > Falling from the sky.
> > Freer than the smile,
> > In a Baby's sleeping eyes.
> >
> > I'm FREE like a river,
> > Flowing freely through Infinity.
> > I'm FREE to be sure of,
> > What I am and who I need not be.
> >
> > I'm much freer like the meaning of
> > The word FREE that crazy Man defines.
> >
> > FREE like a vision,
> > That the mind of only you,
> > Are ever gonna see.
> > FREE like a river,
> > My Life goes on and on,
> > Through Infinity.
De Wayne Williams
June 27, 2002
Miss Tara McCloud Gray spent several years of her short life serving her country in the U.S. Navy. The time that has passed since the horrible tragedy on September 11, has not dimmed her beauty or her spirit. Her spirit is eternal. I know she is with God in heaven. This lovely young woman had so much life left ahead of her. God is trying to tell us something. What it is I don't know. The horrible events that took this lovely young woman's life and so many like her must never be allowed to happen again. I did not know her personally but since September 11, I have read so much about her life I now feel as if I lost a close friend on that day. May Tara McCloud-Gray rest in eternal peace.
FRANKIE MCCLOUD
May 12, 2002
I MISS BEING A BIG BROTHER TO MY SISTER WHO ALWAYS LOOKED UP TO ME FOR BEING THE PERSON AND MARINE I WAS BUT MY LIFE HAS BEEN CHANGED BY CURRENT EVENTS AND I NEVER GOT TO SAY WHAT I NEED TO SAY..PLEASE FORGIVE ME FOR NOT BEING THERE WHEN YOU REALLY NEEDED ME..LOVE FRANKIE,NEVER WILL BE ABLE TO REPAY YOU DORIS FOR YOUR LOVE..PEACE SEMPER FI
Sarah Marie Campbell
April 29, 2002
Dearest Tara,
It is a blessing to have known you. We both grew up in '151' and I will cherish the memories of you. Your mom can be proud of how she raised you. God is still in control...May God comfort & bless your family and watch over your soul.
Prayerfully,
Your friend & former neighbor
Ticia McCloud
April 21, 2002
Tara I am sorry I never was able to meet you, but I know from what I see in this book and have heard that you were loved by many. May God Bless you and our family. I know you were special because your mom is a special person. Love you.
angelita mccloud
April 5, 2002
tara i am missing you so much and. we have just become very close. i wish i had more time. but God is taking care of you now. and i will always remeber the good times. remember the time you fell out the chair and you cross your legs and well i am still a lady. i smile miss you and will alway love you vickie
Madelin Garcia (Roman)
March 11, 2002
I met you in Fort Hamilton while we were both Co-op students...I became pregnant while in High School - I was scared but you told me not to worry that everything would be okay - My son Shameek is now 13 years old and a beautiful young man - thank you so much for believing in me and being a friend when i needed one.
It hurt me very much when i came across your picture in the newspaper, even though we didnt keep in touch - you were there when i needed you. May god bless your soul and may you rest in peace!
Your friend always:
Madelin Garcia (Roman)
Class of '88!
March 4, 2002
DEAR GOD SHINE YOUR LIGHT ON THIS WONDERFUL YOUNG WOMAN...TARA MCCLOUD-GRAY AND MAY HER SOUL REST IN PEACE WITH GOD AND HIS ANGELS..GOD BLESS HER FAMILY AND FRIENDS..GOD BLESS AMERICA AND NEW YORK ..STAY CLOSE AND NEVER FORGET 9/11/01..MAY GOD AND HIS ANGELS GREET YOU AT THE GATES OF HEAVEN..AMEN
Barbara McCloud-Walker
February 7, 2002
Tara, I think about you everyday, and why your life ended the way it did. Everyone so sad and hurt by your leaving us. We love you and think about you everyday. If I had to go back a few years, I wished we could have kept in touch more. Although sad when I think about you, I also smile when I think about you. Your sense of humor, your laugh, and pretty face will always be with us. You are missed!!! Your cousin!
priscilla (cookie) mccloud
February 4, 2002
Tara so glad to have been part of your life.always will have you in my heart.miss you.
cookie
Joseph Baxter
February 4, 2002
For a Friend and Shipmate,
Tara, God Bless and keep you. You are not forgotten.
We will avenge you.
Joe Baxter, MAC(SW), USN
Former Chief Master-at-Arms
USS MAHAN (DDG 72)
Barbara Woodruff
February 2, 2002
Tara, not many days go by without you in my thoughts and heart. I will
always remember you and what a great
job your Mother did raising you, and
how proud she has always been of you. I was always happy to see you
and your smile when you came to visit.Rest in the Lord's arms.
Doris McCloud-Braxton
February 2, 2002
My Darling Daughter, I miss you so much. I know that you are with My sisters and they will watch over you until I see you again. I Love you.
Edward Plummer II
February 2, 2002
Rest in peace forever with the rest of the ANGELS! You are sure enough missed!
Andrea Rogers
January 30, 2002
I was so lucky to have had you in my life. I will luv you 4ever.
Your cousin, sister and friend
Neicy
Tim Little
January 28, 2002
Tara not a day goes by with out you in my thoughts, you are sadly missed.
Love Always
Tim
January 17, 2002
Peace be with you young lady. May God rest your soul. I don't understand why you had to leave this world the way you did but God has the answer. God is trying to tell us something. What it is I don't know. But all I can say is I am truly sorry for what happened to you. May rest your soul.
Teresa Jahn
December 22, 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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