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Darius Grayhall Obituary
Darius Hedeon Connor Grayhall put up a terrific fight against aplastic anemia/MDS before succumbing to sepsis and pneumonia on August 11, 2017 at Lovelace Hospital in Albuquerque. He was diagnosed at the age of 15 and, despite multiple setbacks and failures to get needed treatment, he always remained positive and determined to keep going. He attended college in pursuit of the digital arts, which he shared much of on Deviant Art. In the future, he was hoping to study genetics.
He loved animals, foxes most of all, and enjoyed reading, gaming and watching anime. He hoped to travel to Japan, someday. He was a big fan of role-playing and was part of a few communities online. There, he made many close friends with whom he shared mutual support through life's hard times.
He will be sorely missed by all those who knew him.
He is survived by his brother, Orenda Grayhall, his half-siblings, Tesla and Jared Gray, his mother, Kimberly S Hall, and his grandfather, Douglas Hall.
For those who believe it's possible, he promises to be back. Keep your eyes open for his unique self.
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Memories and Condolences
for Darius Grayhall
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May 5, 2023
I think of you still very often. There isn't a day where I don't think of the conversations we could have had and never will... I miss you.
Kim Hall
December 24, 2020
I dreamed about you last night. You had come back and we were trying to figure out how to keep you here. You are deeply missed, Darius.
Jeffrey
December 13, 2020
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Kimberly Hall
August 11, 2019
I think of you everyday. You're in conversations, our thoughts, and our hearts. Missing you so much. I love you.
Jone Anders
June 8, 2019
Hey Darius...sorry that I took so long to write something in here. But...that's how I tend to handle issues like this...sadly enough. I wanna let you know, I refuse to let you be forgotten. Your more to me then just some guy I knew online, to this day I mourn you. But I manage to live.
Lots of things happened over the year and half...I made new friends, one really great one. He goes by James. I managed to find a group chat I won't just be silent in...roleplaying itself had hit a spot where I only really do it in small cases with people I know. Merely using DA to chat.
I haven't handled loosing you the best, but...That's what being human, human on the inside is like, right? If your a vulpix up there, do a me a favour, and learn some really sick fire tricks alright?
June 4, 2019
I'll light a candle for you in your honor.
June 4, 2019
Miss you, Darius. I wish you were still here with us.
Mom
September 18, 2017
Missing you, Darius.
BenTheVaporeon
September 9, 2017
i know i am late here, i never really got to know you, even though i wanted to
i hope there really is a way for people to meet again...
September 3, 2017
i love you darius
don't get lost in heaven
Darius at The One - 2017
August 21, 2017
r
August 18, 2017
Mere words seem to fail at times such as this one. Nevertheless, you have our sincere sympathies, Kim and Oren. We wish you strength and peace.
Charlene Bunnell & Tim Detwiler
Don Florence
August 17, 2017
You will be missed, Darius. My sympathies to Kim, Oren, and Doug.
2015 San Japan Make-a-Wish trip
Kimberly Hall
August 17, 2017
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Jay York
August 17, 2017
Although we didn't get to talk as much as we would've liked, you have my deepest prayers, and I'm glad I was able to know you.
All of us will miss you, Darius. Thank you for all the good times.
Ace (Yoshifull)
August 17, 2017
We didn't really know each other. We didn't even talk that much. But when we did, I learned every time something new, not just about you, but also about life.
You changed my sight of the world, Darius. I wish you to be happy now, wherever you are, because after so many hardships I can't imagine, you deserved it.
Ziara Davila
August 17, 2017
It is extremely painful to hear of someone passing,more so when it is an individual who had so much potential and had such a positive impact on the lives of many.
While I may have never known you personally,Darius,I have witnessed the effects of your positive and outgoing spirit in those who knew you.Perhaps one day,by some grace,I could be granted the privilege of knowing you.
Carlos Martinez Jr.
August 17, 2017
I am more than grateful to have called you my friend. You were always there when we had a problem and you were always in your silly, happy attitude even when things got difficult. I really hope you're doing well up there in your next adventure. Hopefully one day we will see each other again. Thank you for being an amazing friend.
Felix B.
August 16, 2017
Yes, I know Darius, you are looking at me typing this from the other side... And you don't want me to miss you... You want me to turn the page and shrug off the loss so i can go on with life without sheding another tear.
But i will... I will miss you Darius.
We will meet again friend, in this other world were illness and sickness are nothing more than words.
-Your friend, 'Hypra'
Jay Delgado
August 16, 2017
To know that such a young man who had such a bright future die so early...It's heartbreaking. I may not have had known you. But may your soul rest in peace with the angels. Hopefully, i'll be able to meet you someday. Your spirit will continue to burn within all your friends. Thank you for all the support.
Cameron T. Smith
August 16, 2017
I didn't know you very well - we had talked a few times before this had happened. What I had heard about you as a person, however, inspired me. I never really got the chance to know you very well, but if I had a second chance, I'd be a closer friend to you. You sounded like such a wonderful individual.
With you as my witness in Heaven, I promise. I promise to live my life to the fullest, to work hard, to push through and do more with myself than I ever thought possible.
I hope you find your way in Heaven. And wait for all of us. I'll meet you one day, Darius.
Reggie(Regulus58)
August 16, 2017
It was sad to see you go but you were an awesome dood.
Clarise Vaughan
August 16, 2017
Your light was brighter than a room would ever shine. You were a hope, an inspiration, to many people. I want you to know that despite the fine you may be gone, your smile and your happiness will live on with your friends and your family; you taught us how to live freely without the hint of doubt and fear. To feel like it's okay that, no matter what happens in life, keep moving forward. You will forever remain in our hearts and will stay sealed in the gates of heaven as one of the strongest young men who ever set foot on this planet. Don't get lost in heaven, for your wings have not been clipped. Never will they be, Darius. I love you so much.
August 16, 2017
I was blessed to have met you Darius. My deepest condolences to your family and friends. I'll miss seeing you here at UNM however I know that you are no longer suffering and have no more pain.
Your friend in Radiation,
Shanna..
August 16, 2017
My deepest sympathy goes out to your family. I will truly miss his smile everyday, and him trying to get me to watch (Angel Beats) some anime that he thought i would like,though he would laugh at me because, i would tell him, Darius i didn't have time to watch it, maybe tonight or this weekend i would say. His smile and kind eyes will always be remembered.
Cynthia L
Johnny Lee
August 16, 2017
Hi Darius,
I know we have not talked much and I truly wish I could have hung out with you more. I want to let you know that you have an incredible, caring heart and that you will always be remembered for your optimism and your radiance that inspires us to stay strong and happy with our friends.
Darius, we will miss you and we hope to join you soon.
I'm happy that you are able to put a smile on my friend's and my boyfriend's face.
Rest with eternal happiness.
Jonathan Keimig
August 16, 2017
Words can only go so far describing what a person meant to you. I doubt I could ever say enough to honor your memory. You were a close friend, one of the few that kept me going through a few rough patches, and I'm stronger today because of you. No matter what was going on with you, you made time to talk with me, with your friends. You were the most optimistic person I knew, and your positivity definitely rubbed off on me a bit. I have to thank you for everything, for the good memories, for pushing me on my writing, for pulling me out of a few dark places. I wish we would have had more time together, to resolve some of the things we had going on, but I'll always cherish the time we did have. I'm going to write more for you in the future, the stuff we did is going to continue on. I know somewhere, somehow, you'll be looking over my shoulder, and the shoulders of everyone who cares about you.
I hope you have a peaceful rest. I'll see you again someday.
Bryce Ryan
August 15, 2017
It was too soon to part like this. My best wishes to your new adventure...
Jim Cox
August 15, 2017
I wish i could have met you. Keep an eye on your mom and protect her if you can.
Felix and Zhanna Lazarev
August 15, 2017
Our sincerest condolences...
Justin Pearce
August 15, 2017
Darius... It's hard to see you go. Your cheerful additude in the face of despair inspired me, as well as your friends. We will all miss you. Godspeed.
Anna Lazarev
August 15, 2017
Darius... You were one of my closest and dearest friends.
You've taught me a lot in the years that we knew each other, and your optimism when facing any situation is simply inspiring. You were by far the strongest person I knew, even in your condition, no matter what was wrong, you managed to keep a smile, and managed to have an upbeat personality.
Words cannot describe how much as a friend you meant to me. You've given me so many nice memories, you've helped improve my writing. I will cherish these memories for as long as I live.
Rest well, Darius...
I'd like to imagine you're a golden Vulpix, having an adventure of your own right now, in a different world.
Goofy Darius.
August 15, 2017
Noah Ramirez
August 15, 2017
My friend, you may have fought such a harsh battle and have fallen but to our hearts, you are still in our memory and such, we do not forget a single thing that you gave to us, whether it's in real life, or from online friends. We will all miss you, and most of all, thank you for giving us such good times. Farewell...
Kimberly Hall
August 15, 2017
I love you and miss you.
-mom
Joseph Segura
August 15, 2017
I am so sorry for your loss. I am the outreach person for The Compassionate Friends. We are a local group of parents who have lost a child or children. We know the grief, we have walked the path. If the parent(s) and/or grandparent(s) of the deceased would like to attend our bi-Monthly meetings, join our Facebook pages or receive
The Compassionate Friends monthly newsletter or receive contact phone numbers please contact me.
Once again I am so sorry for your loss.
Joseph Segura
[email protected]
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