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G
April 29, 2025
12 years ago on 4/28 the world lost a wonderful man...not a day goes by that I don´t think about you and miss your smile and laughter....Rest Well my sweet Dez-always loved and never forgotten...
G
April 26, 2024
It´s hard to believe it´s been 11 years since you left us. Not a day goes by though that I don´t think about you and miss you. You are truly loved and never forgotten.
Esha
April 26, 2024
I swear it doesn´t seem like it´s been 11 years but it has and I still miss you like it was yesterday. The fun we use to have and the talks I miss. You are truly missed Dez
E
April 26, 2023
So much has changed in the world in 10 years...but missing you and loving you hasn´t changed...Rest well my sweet Dez...
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G
April 26, 2023
10 years....it´s still so hard to believe you´re gone ..I still miss your smile and laughter...never forgotten and always loved...G
Taffi
April 26, 2023
Wow, it's been 10 years Dez but the time has not erased the memory of you friend. Continue to watch over us all we know you are around and we will see you again. Long Live Dez! JCSU
G
May 2, 2014
Tomorrow is the date you were laid to rest one year ago...but you will always be loved and cherished Dez...I will never forget you and I will always love you.
G
April 28, 2014
Always remember you my sweet Dez....love always....
G
April 28, 2014
One year ago today you began your new journey in heaven my sweet Dez ...it's so hard to believe it's been one year without your smile, your laughter....it still hurts when I look at pictures of you and my tears still flow..but I know that you are resting with God and the angels and know how much everyone loves and misses you, so that gives me peace. Thank you for being in my life and leaving your mark on my heart. I will always love you and will never forget you ??
April 10, 2014
Happy Birthday Dez...you will never be forgotten....rest well with the angels love
G
April 10, 2014
Happy Birthday my sweet Dez....I wasn't sure how I would feel when this day arrived, because I can't see you in person anymore-but I know that you would want happy thoughts and memories of you, so I hold on to that. I will always love you and will never forget you...
G
March 27, 2014
One year...without your smile...your laughter...there are no words to really describe how much it stil hurts that you're gone Dez. You made such an impact in my heart...there 's an emptiness that will never be filled. I miss you so much Dez...
Leggz
March 26, 2014
Lately I've found myself just daydreaming about all the times we have shared and crying knowing that you're never coming back. That one year mark is right around the corner and it still seems like yesterday when you left this earth. I miss you sooooooo much Dez. XOXOXO
G
March 23, 2014
In the midst of everything in my life. I always think of you and how I will never forget you....and will always love you Dez....
G
March 12, 2014
Spring is almost here, and you're resting in heaven my sweet Dez...I miss you so much...I will always love you...
G
February 25, 2014
I still remember when I received the news...it still hurts to know I can't see you up close or talk to you....I will never be the same without you my sweet Dez....I will always love you...
G
February 23, 2014
I think about you all the time, your smile, your laugh, your spirit...I.miss you so much Dez...i will always love you and never forget you
G
February 9, 2014
I miss you so much my sweet Dez...my tears still flow when I think about you and how much you touched my heart and spirit...I will always love you and will never forget you....
January 29, 2014
Snow fall..peaceful coming down..making me think of you my sweet Dez...I know you're resting in heaven looking down on everyone that misses and loves you so much....I will never forget you and always love you...
G
January 24, 2014
Thinking about you on this sunny day...it still hurts so much you're not here Dez....I miss you so much....I'll always love you...
G
January 14, 2014
Missing you so much Dez....I will always love you...
G
December 31, 2013
Tonight at midnight begins a new year....I remember the pic you sent me celebrating the beginning of 2013-you were so happy..and now 2014 is coming and you're not here. I miss you so much Dez and will never forget u...
G
December 25, 2013
Christmas is here, and I woke up realizing that you're not here..the tears still flow and I will never forget you...always love u Dez...
G
December 24, 2013
Today is Christmas Eve, and I'm remembering our last talk, you cracked a joke and we both laughed. I miss the sound of your voice so much..I know you're looking over all of us but it still hurts that you're not here...I will always love you Dez..
Leggz
December 19, 2013
The holidays are definitely not the same just knowing you are not here. I miss you so much still and it hurts so bad. I find myself just crying at the drop of a dime when I think of the times we shared. Til we meet again. <3
December 18, 2013
Christmas is next week, and you're not here..it's not going to ever be the same without you,,,I will always love and miss you...
G
December 7, 2013
Not a day goes by without thoughts of you my sweet Dez..I miss you so much..I will never forget you and will always love you...
G
November 28, 2013
Woke up this Thanksgiving morning thinking about you..I miss you so much Dez...I know you're resting with the angels but I wish you were still here...I will always love you....
jalisa woodard
November 27, 2013
hi dezzy pooh thanksgiving is here. and im wishing you were here. but you are, your'e looking over me....muah. missing you more and more everyday. love you
November 21, 2013
Thanksgiving is approaching..and you're not here...I miss you so much Dez...l will never forget you..
G
November 2, 2013
Fall is here..and the leaves have turned their colors..and I miss you even more as the day you began your new journey in heaven... I will always love you Dez....
G
October 5, 2013
Another month passes...I miss you so much Dez...I will always love you...
September 18, 2013
Listening to song that makes me think of you my sweet Dez...I miss you so much..
S
September 5, 2013
I miss you so much Dez...you were so special to me and touched my heart in a way that I will always cherish. When I look at pictures of you, it helps to remember the special man you will always be to me. The tears still flow, but I know that you're resting in peace, so that helps me. I will always love you and know we'll meet again
Esha
September 4, 2013
I can't believe it's already been 4 months since you left this earth but not my heart. I just sit back and think of all the good times we shared and yes we had a lot. I miss you so much but like I said we will see each other again. Always thinking of you.
September 4, 2013
Today is another day without you...I'm thankful for love that I will always have for you and the joy you brought to my life and to everyone that knew you. My sweet Dez....I will always remember and love you...
JALISA WOODARD
September 3, 2013
HMMM DEZZY POOH I STILL CANT BELIEVE YOU ARE GONE. IM MISSING YOU EVERYDAY, NEVER STOPPED THINKING ABOUT YOU ONE DAY. THE TIMES WE LAUGHED, KICKED IT. IM MISSING YOU LIKE CRAZY. LOSING YOU MAKES ME FEEL LIKE IVE LOST A CHILD. I LOVE YOU SOOO MUCH IT HURTS TO BREATH.
September 3, 2013
IM MISSING YOU MORE AND MORE EVERYDAY,CANT STOP THINKING ABOUT YOU. I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER YOU AND THE GOOD TIMES WE HAVE SHARED. I LOVE YOU SO MUCH.....
August 31, 2013
My heart still aches that I can't see you anymore....I miss you so much Dez.....i will always love u...
August 18, 2013
Another month passes without you...it still hurts to not be able to talk to you, see your smile, hear your laugh...
August 17, 2013
Missing you more and more as time passes by.... Reading our last text thread brings tears to my eyes because I know if I text you won't be responding
August 12, 2013
I miss you so much Dez....I will always love you....
Fred Chambers
August 5, 2013
I will always miss you.
August 3, 2013
Love you always.....
July 28, 2013
I feel an emptiness that I know will never be filled because you're gone...I go on, because I have to, but the pain I still feel I know will always remain...I will always love you...thank you for being in my life..,
July 28, 2013
It's extremely hard to come to terms that you aren't here anymore. My memories of you will be cherish with you forever.
July 28, 2013
Just thinking of you and missing you..I will always love you....
July 21, 2013
I miss you so much Dez....your smile..laugh...spirit.. Losing you has felt like I've lost a piece of my heart..I'll always love and miss you..
July 6, 2013
In the still of the night..alone with my thoughts I always think of you Dez...how much I miss you and will never forget you. Rest with the angels my love...
July 4, 2013
4th of July...not the same without you...I miss you so much Dez....I will always love you...
G
June 28, 2013
3 months ago today...it's still hard to believe you're not here...I will always remember and love you Dez....
June 15, 2013
Missing you....
June 6, 2013
Everyday I think about you...not a day goes by without thoughts of you..what a special person you were and will always be to me Dez...I miss you so much and will always love you...
Leggz
June 4, 2013
There has not been a day that hasn't gone by when you haven't crossed my mind. I still can't believe you are gone from this place so soon. I miss you so much but we will see each other again.
June 4, 2013
Every time you cross my mind I see a Mustang and I can't help but smile...I still can't believe that you're gone
June 3, 2013
My love for you will always remain...I think of your smile and how you made me and everyone that knew you feel...I will never forget you and I will always love you..
Nadirah Moses
June 2, 2013
words can't express my pain , we love each other unconditionally , you were my angel than and now , I will love you forever ,, RIP my love
May 10, 2013
Dez, you were such a wonderful and special man, a kind loving spirit...you are resting with God now, but you will always be loved...
D. B
May 9, 2013
I would like to express my condolences to the Strothers family for their loss. May you find comfort in the words found at Psalm 23.
Wanda
May 7, 2013
Our deepest sympathies to the Smothers family. May memories of Desmond bring you all comfort. During this difficult time remember, "God is for us a refuge and strength," Psalms 46
EJ
May 7, 2013
To the Strothers Family, my deepest sympathy at the loss of your son and brother Dez...he was a very special man who will always be remembered and loved. May God continue to bless and strengthen all of you
William Johnson
May 7, 2013
To my twin brother(s) Dez C and Lamarko. Dez your time on earth was cut short, but your spirit lives on. I was unable to make the homegoing. My love was there as I reflected here in Atlanta. All my JCSU family I love you all continue to embrace the Strothers family for me. I'll continue keeping all of you in my prayers as I regularly do.
Shamara Gorman
May 6, 2013
Des...so many memories fill my head from 1999 when you all came from Cleveland to LHS & changed Langley High c/o '99 to my Charlotte visits. Every year on my bday from now til I join you I will toast 1 up in remembrance of you my friend.
Amber Washington
May 6, 2013
My prayers out to the Strothers family. May God be with you during this time of sorrow.
Taffi Guinyard
May 6, 2013
Rest on my friend...JCSU
Fred Chambers
May 6, 2013
We will always miss you Desmond! 06!
Joye Smith
May 5, 2013
My deepest condolences to the Strothers family during your time of sorrow. My prayers are with you all.
Crystal Holt-Eubanks
May 5, 2013
I had the great opportunity to meet you only one time but you left a lasting impression. So sweet and funny, you and Lamar (LoKo) were inseparable. He has you as his personal Angel now. May you Rest In Paradise.
May 5, 2013
My sincere condolences to the Strothers family and friends. I hope that your happy memories of Dez can help you find peace during this time of grief and sadness. I will miss him and his warm and charming smile on ‘Steeler Sundays'.
“To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die.' - Thomas Campbell
With deepest sympathy,
Alethea
Shekita Brown
May 4, 2013
You will always be missed and thought of. You touched my heart in a special way and will remain. I know you are smiling down and your spirit will continue to shine. My prayers will continue for your mother and the Strothers family. With much love
G
May 4, 2013
Love continues....across space and time....it always remains...the love I have for you .Although you're resting in heaven with God -I will never forget you. Thank you for being in my life
latoya dawkins
May 3, 2013
My prayers go out to the Strouthers may the peace of god comfort you during this difficult time
Dez was always a joy to be around in whatever setting. To lamarko aka Marko polo continue to trust in the lord and he will keep you. Lean on especially during the not so good days ... there was hardly ever a time I'd see you without dez. My prayers are with you...
Roberta Price
May 3, 2013
There are no words that I can say
to take the pain away
I wish I could've stopped
the hands of time
and begged God to let you stay
The smiles the laughs and times
that were shared
will always be held in our heart
while we are still here
onto Paradise you have flown
to join the angels
with a new start
Yes we know that God
is the only ONE
who doesn't make a mistake
not understanding why
the ones we love
He has chosen to take
Now with heavy hearts
and tear stained faces
we pray for each other to make it through
and with the help of God
to continue our own path
so we may one day
be reunited with you
May you Relax In Paradise Dez
I'm going to miss you
Cassandra Goodwyn
May 3, 2013
Words seem inadequate to express the sadness we felt when we learned about your loss. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers and will be comforted by the Holy Spirit.
Rose M. Smith
May 3, 2013
May God be with you and your family during this time. Allow the sweet memories to comfort your hearts each day. *Smithites 4ever
May 3, 2013
Rest Easy Dez...To Lamar and the Strothers family, I am in constant prayer for you all. I know that the upcoming days, weeks, and years will be hard to get through without Dez physically here. But know that Dez and the memories will always and forever be in everyones heart. Im praying for peace and comfort, as I know God will provide! Lamar, Your JCSU family will always be here for you...lean on us, we got you!
Antina-JCSU
S G
May 3, 2013
You will stay in my heart forever Dez....I will always cherish and love you...
Lemar James
May 3, 2013
My prayers are with the Strother family! JCSU Fam
Khy Tucker
May 3, 2013
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Lisha
May 3, 2013
There are no words that can take away the sadness Im feeling. I know you are resting in heaven and watching over us. I will truly miss you Dezzy!
Jessica Jordan Parker
May 3, 2013
My deepest condolences to the entire Strother family, friends and loved ones of Des. He will truly be greatly missed. I thank God for the day that I met him, for his warm smiles and laughs, for the many rides he gave me and for the overall friendship. I pray for God's peace, love and comfort to everyone who is saddened by this loss. Lamar, Des lives in you always and you and your family will remain in my thoughts and prayers. God bless you all!
Jessica J. Parker
# JCSU c/o 2005
Jacqueline Elston
May 3, 2013
To The Strothers family,
I am sending my heartfelt sympathy to the family and friends of Demond.
Demond had such an ora about himself. He was soft spoken, respectful and always had a smile on his face, even when our football team would lose. He will be truly missed.
May the Prince of Peace and Creator of this world strengthen the family and loved ones during this difficult time.
Respectfully,
Lenny G
May 3, 2013
Your words will speak to me for a lifetime. Will miss you dearly!
G Fox
May 2, 2013
Gone but never forgotten. God has angel with him. #JCSUFamily
fe
May 2, 2013
Words can not express how much you will be miss. You touched my life in so many different ways and I thank you Dezzy. Much love until we meet again my friend.
Marcie Ansari
May 2, 2013
May you rest in God's arms, your family is in my prayers. You will be missed.
May 2, 2013
Lamar, My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your entire family during this very difficult time of deep loss. May God comfort and bring you peace. Your former TL, Nancy W.
Latavia Horton
May 2, 2013
Dez you will be greatly missed. You were a loving and funny person. Full of life. I know God has a special place for you in heaven. Much Love :)
Steve
May 2, 2013
Dez. You will truly be missed. My prayers are with all of your family and close friends. We will certainly be thinking of you each day and especially during all of the steeler games here in Charlotte! May God Bless you and your family!!
Steve
Ryan Jor El
May 2, 2013
We had the same b day, celebrated together many times and it's unreal that you're gone my dude but you are in a better place now. Althought we may not understand it, it was the will of God.
Rest in peace bro!
W
May 2, 2013
There are no words to really describe the incredible pain I feel at your passing...but God is taking care of you now.....the happy memories will remain always for having know you...love always Dez....
May 2, 2013
I Love You So Much DES.. I send all my love to you and all of the Strothers Family.
*B*
vernessa richard
May 2, 2013
So young too soon but GOD has a better job for you. Rest in peace my dear Smithite friend. JCSU!!!!
Lisa Woods
May 2, 2013
~Gone too soon, May You Rest In Peace Desmond~
Lisa Woods
May 2, 2013
My sincere sympathy to the Strothers family. I pray the love of God enfolds you during your journey of your loss. I send you thoughts of comfort, peace and courage to face the days ahead and loving memories of Desmond to forever hold in your hearts.
Peace, Comfort, Prayers & Blessings..
Joya Stuckman
May 2, 2013
Too soon. You will be dearly missed.
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