Dallin (Dae Dae) Michael Respress

Dallin Respress passed away on January 29,2024 at the age of 24.

Dallin (Dae Dae) was born on December 18, 1999, to the parents of Eloise Simmonds and Michael Respress in the Boogie Down Bronx, New York.

From the time he was a baby he was loved. He made friends everywhere he went whether it was in school or family trips we went on, he always had someone to play with or talk to. He was a type of person that no matter who you were he would talk to you. Anytime you needed help, he was there to help you. He loved his brother Kairi, along with his cousins. Dallin was an avid sports fan and loved music. He loved the Green Bay Packers. He played basketball from the time he was a young kid until his teenage years. He also played soccer in high school. For music he played the flute and drums in school which he loved. His next instrument was guitar. Dallin loved all types of music from rap to rock. Dallin’s biggest love was his video games. He would spend hours playing on his game system with his friends. He was a serious gamer. He had the headphones, chair, and microphone LOL. At one point he even thought about doing it professionally. In his adult life he was beginning to travel to different places and loved trying different things.

He will be missed by everyone who knew him. To know Dallin was to love him. He was a great brother, great friend, and a wonderful son. He had a wonderful spirit and heart that will be truly missed by all that knew him. Dallin has left lasting memories in so many lives. He may not be here in the flesh but his impact on the people he loved and who loved him will live on forever.

Dallin is survived by his mom Eloise, dad Mike, brother Kairi; cousins Josiah, Mandy, Lathan, Legacy, Jerusalem, Sirius; Aunts Jennifer, Alecia, and Shakia; grandparents Sandra Respress, Bernice Simmonds, James Simmonds.

Family will receive friends on Friday, February 16, 2024, from 11:00 am to 11:45 pm at Colonial Funeral Home of Leesburg, 201 Edwards Ferry Rd., NE., Leesburg, VA  20176 where a Celebration of Life will begin at 11:45 pm.