David Lamont Yates

David I apologize for making an entry so late but I still have trouble accepting that I can not call you anymore. I miss you deeply and miss our monthly telephone conversations. We both have encouraged each other down through the years. I have always been happy that God allowed us to be first cousins and walk this earth together. Please know that you are missed and loved very much. I must stop now before I start crying again.

Minister Dwayne Nobles & Family

To Shirley and family,
I just wanted to send to you my deepest and sincere condolences in the loss of your brother. David was and will always be (as we say it) "Good People". He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. There is not much I can say that will give you the peace that will ease your pain. But, I do know that what you need can be found in God. Look to Him for your strength and comfort.
God bless and much love
Rhonda Franklin-Ferguson

To Melissa, Ariel, D.L.,Shaquanna and L.D.
My Deepest Sympathy goes out to all of you. David was a great father and a good man. Remember all the good times you had with him and it will up lift your spirits, take one day at a time. Melissa your poem was really touching, may God continue to watch over all of you.

Love Lora, Kasiem, QuaNeisha, Latoyia and Kamaira

You were my brother, you were my friend even during the trying times. Your niece Atiya and I will miss you so much. Melissa, Ariel, Shorty, DL, and LD your father was a good man. I know you guys will be alright with time. Just alway remember the good times that you had with him. Hazel you are my heart and if you need me you know how to reach me. I will always love this family as my own.

I would like to send my deepest sympathy to the whole yates family. My GOD bless all of you during this sad times. I can not tell you that I know how you are feeling but I do know what it is like to loose a loved one. I'm sure his going to be missed.

rest in peace my brother,sorry i wasnot able to sat peace in person

May God bless and keep you all during your time of bereavement. The loss of a loved one is never easy, stay strong and love each other.

To Melissa and Children;

I send my deepest sympathy for the sudden lost of the father of your (Adult) children...I too understand the pain of loosing a father...
I know you will hold there hands and walk them through this just as David would have wanted you to.

Melissa, your poem to David was upliftening and straight from the heart...May God Continue to Bless you and your Family...

Sabrina and Amanique