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Devin O. Howard

Devin Howard Obituary

Devin O. Howard
Mr. Howard, of 11805 Guildhall Ln, passed away on Monday, April 4, 2005.
Memorial service is 1:00 PM Saturday, April 16, 2005 at Independence Football Stadium.
Mr. Howard was a student at Independence High School.
Survivors include his parents Fredrick Howard and Catherine Howard; brother Derwin J. Howard, all of Charlotte; 7 aunts; 6 uncles; grandparents JoAnn H. Anderson, Rosa and Charles Price, all of Charlotte.
A.E. Grier & Sons Funeral Ceremony of Choice entrusted to the Howard family.

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Published by Charlotte Observer on Apr. 8, 2005.

Memories and Condolences
for Devin Howard

197 Entries

JONTAE CUNNINGHAM

April 9, 2006

YO DEVIN IT'S BEEN A YEAR AND 5 DAYS SINCE YOU LEFT US AND I STILL FEEL AS IF YOU'RE HERE WITH ME STILL, EVEN THOUGH I KNOW MENTALLY YOU'RE NOT. BUT LIFE IS GOOD RIGHT NOW BUT EVEN BETTER IF I HAD THE GUIDANCE AND ENCOURAGEMENT FROM YOU TO KEEP PUSHING HARDER AND HARDER. I LOVE YOU MAN AS WELL AS YOUR MOM AND DAD AND OTHERS THAT I KNOW. DEVIN YOU ARE AND WILL ALWAYS BE A PART OF MY HEART , I'LL NEVER FORGET YOU AND I STILL VISIT MOMS AND POPS IN ACCAISIONS JUST TO SEE HOW THEY'RE HOLDING UP. YEAH WE SIT AND TALK BOUT YOUR CRAZY SELF ALL THE TIME AND ALL THE CRAZY STUFF YOU SAID AND DID. JUST KNOW I'LL BE WAITING TO SEE YOU AGAIN AND BOY DO WE GOT SOME CATCHING UP TO DO. LOVE YA DEEPLY, JONTAE LAMARE CUNNINGHAM {704/719/0858}

MOM DAD

April 8, 2006

Devin, I wonted your dad to sign but he would not he has a hard time even reading this book.he loves you so very much and most of the time finds it hard to talk about you. he needs to have a dream so he can see for his self that you are okay he knows it but he needs you to tell him like you told me in the wonderful dream I had. This is still so hard to believe You really don't know the IMPACT you left on this side of heaven we will see you again all our love mom and dad

Jacobi brother Howard

April 7, 2006

Devin…it’s been so long man, a whole year. I’m having a hard time believing I’ve come this far with out you. I don’t have anything really fancy to say. I just want to talk to you. I miss your physical presence. I say that because I know you are still here in spirit.

I never thought in a million years I would be writing a letter to my brother from the other side. It saddens me and I guess its only natural that it would…You meant so much to me.

You have no idea. We were complete opposites and yet very much alike. Our all night conversations playing the playstation, I miss.

Of course, there wasn’t ever much of a game because you could beat me in pretty much anything. I miss giving you brotherly advice and scolding you when I thought you were being stupid. Although, you always gave me sound advice too and that’s something I can’t ever forget. Something I wont ever forget. I still need you. Just because you’re in heaven don’t mean you gotta spend all your time up there, come and see me. I’m busy but I’ll always have time for my brother.

You have to know that this segment of my life has to be one of the more challenging obstacles that I have ever faced. But maybe I shouldn’t say that because I know that life is full of hurdles and surprises and all sorts of…just, stuff. There’s so much I want and need to say. I think my biggest question is…how will this next year with out you be?

If this next year serves to be “ok”, then what about the year after that?

What about my wedding? I wanted you to be my best man. I was really looking forward to that. What about when I call you from the hospital and I tell you, “It’s a boy!” or “It’s a girl!” I was looking forward to that too. You would’ve been a phenomenal uncle…Jesus, there’s no telling what you would’ve taught my kids. I would’ve been calling you cussing you out because of something they got from you.

Oh, I met this girl. Her name is Leah. We’ve been together for going on 4 months now. She’s fine as all get out. She’s Trinidadian, Venezuelan and Irish. She makes me melt.

I call her “cheese cake”. She’s everything I ever wanted. She’s what I need to. She got a few things she needs to work on but…nobody’s perfect. You gotta girl up there? You better not, Lakea would kill you. Oh yeah, I have these burning questions too. Let me know if God has a beard, if he does, is it white? Does he shave it at all?

Oh another thing, what did Jesus think about the “Passion of the Christ”? Did he like it at all, did he say whether it was at all accurate? Is Moses cool? Does Noah own a pet store?

And if he does, do you buy one animal and get the other one free? Is Mary Magdalene

Hot? Did Cain make it to heaven? Can God beat you in Madden? And don’t lie!

Do you ever chill with David? Is he really as short as the bible says? Are there dinosaurs?

Have you taken a gold brick from the street? Are you allowed to wear fronts? Well, I gotta million questions…but I can’t do this for too much longer with out crying. I love you Devin. More than anything. Please stop in and say “hey”, I told you, I always have time for “my brudder”.

-Jacobi Howard 50%

Lonica Harris

April 6, 2006

So i sat down and started to type on tuesday but i couldnt quite bring myself to do it. The past week or 2 thinking about april 4th coming up has been hard. I miss you entirely too much devin, sometimes i feel like you would be the only one to understand what is going on in my life right now and be able to give me some of that good advice. I still cant believe a whole year has gone by, we're almost done with our first year of college! Once again I want you to know that even though its been over 365 days, i have thought about you every single one of them. Keep watching over me devin, i need it.

Mrs.Howard, only one more month and we're out of school, can you believe it?! As soon as I am done in May, the first thing I will be doing is coming to visit you with the girls, I promise! Love you!!!

Shannel Holit

April 5, 2006

Its been a year and I still cant believe it but im coping and waiting for the day God grants me the oppurtunity to see you again. Missing and loving you forever and always. Never forgetting you. Forever Love.

Felicia Haywood

April 5, 2006

Good Morning Devin,

Today is April 5,2006. A year ago today I was facing the hardest day of my life. The day after finding out about your leaving us. I can not start to tell you how devastating it was for me.The drive to school that morning was so long. Usually there was a lot of noise with Napoleon,Josh and Rankin in the car, the radio and just the normal sounds of traveling to school, on that day all was silent.Later that day we visited with your family and feeling the hurt your mother, father and brother were suffering was just numbing for me. I was wishing that I could help in some way to ease the pain but I knew that only prayer and time could help. Yesterday we went to the park to have the balloon ceremony I was glad to see that the pain is not as bad and we were even able to smile and laugh.Devin I want you to know that there is not a day that I don't think of you. Now we are able to remember you and talk about the times we shared with you without as much sadness.Devin thank you for the joy that you brought to my children's life. As you know for the most part Napoleon is a man of few words he has even opened up and made us smile when talking about you. Josh for the most part has taken over making us laugh almost as hard as you use to. I want you to know that your Mom and dad are hanging in there and I keep check on her as much as she will allow you know how she is about the phone thing(:,So we talk and laugh and cry whenever she feels like it.We also had a great spring break weekend it was good to spend some time with her and your Dad. I don't even know why I am telling you all this because I know you are watching!I just felt the need to share this with you and to let you know that you will always be in my heart. "Thank you again for gracing my life with your prescence!" It has truly been a JOY!!!!!!! To the Howard family. Jesus said,"I tell you the truth,you will weep and mourn while the world rejoices.You will grieve,but your grief will turn to joy....Now is your time of grief,but I will see you again and you will rejoice,and no one will take away your joy." I love you guys. Trena remember..... Weeping may endure for a night,but joy cometh in the morning. Devin brought much joy to so many lives.Love Felicia,

We prayed for you, your family, how lucky we are to have known you, and to thank God for our lives!!! Love You!

Kendra Jones

April 5, 2006

Hey honey!!! I miss you soooooo much. Just know that i think about u everyday. As I learned of your death only a year ago i hoped that i could get over it.. but now i see it is one of the best things to hold on to. I thought it would be impossible to think about u everyday but it comes so natural, so easy and it helps to ease the pain. We did a little something up here in Greensboro. Me, Lonica, Skylar,Leyaunna, Erica, and some of the boys joked by saying that u would think that we were trying too hard.. we laughed... but we think you deserved it!!!! Love You!

Will Hyatt

April 5, 2006

Wat'z up kid? I can't believe that it has been a year already. Just the other day I was thinking about you and the last thing we were talking about. You already know that we all love you and we miss you, but you know that we won't forget about you cuz you're too special to us. I can't say that there hasn't been a day that I wish that you were still here. I can't cry anymore cuz I know that I'll see you again.

Dominique Lindsay

April 4, 2006

What up bruh? I'm just sitting in my room thinking about what happen to you a year ago on this date. I'm at ECU playing spring football right now. Its so much stuff that has happen since you left bruh but i don have enough space to write about it so I will tell you all about it when i get up there with you. We miss you alot and we will never forget you. We love you.

"Dominique Lindsay"

Kendra Jones

April 4, 2006

A year today.. i am in disbelif... Devin you kno we had a special bond btw us.. like the sister that u wanted and didnt want at the same time... I have great memories of us and of the time we all were together. To the birthday parties to the arguments, the talks on the phone, to the Valentines gifts, to the time u came to see my play senior year and when everyone was asking questions you asked for my phone number and made everyone crack up.. U supported me throughout my life and its kinda hard for me to not have u to complain to... I LOVE YOU so much and miss u even more on this day!!! A Sister Alwayz!!!! Kendra

Demario Deese

April 4, 2006

what up bruh,

I can't believe it has been one whole year since you graced to world with your smile. its hard tryin to go through tha day knowing that a real soldier had fallen that this time last year. there is so much that i want to say to you but the words just won't come out. I hope that there is a place for me up there so i can see you again man. We miss you man

Shane' Marshall

April 4, 2006

Devin #90 aka Big Daddy,

I miss you so much and I was thinking the other day about what you, Harmon, Rico, Brent and the other angels are up in Heaven doing. Its been a year and I can't believe its been that long already. I tell you, time doesn't wait on anyone. I know that all is well with you and that you're sitting in heaven looking down on us and shaking your head about what some of us have been doing lately. We have a group on facebook for you and everyone comments on a picture of you when they see it. I promise that your memory wil never burn out in my heart or with anyone else who was blessed to know you. We're making it today though...your memory keeps so many people going on the daily basis. I can't imagine what your family is going through today but I send my prayers and love to them. Keep looking out for us and me too...I love you Devin and I will see you again...

MarQuis Quick

April 4, 2006

Wats Good D,

Bruh I'm sittin here in my room here in college because early this morning I woke up with thoughts of you. If you think about it right now it is 10 o'clock in the morning on April 4th. Exactly one year ago to this very hour, me and you was sittin beside each other in 4th period in African American studies class laughing and chillin like always. Man I will never forget the times we had. I just wanted to stop by again and say I Love you Bruh with all my heart, and know that I deeply deeply miss you!!! I know that you are already doing it but keep an eye on me from up there, cuz you know im tryin to live life to the fullest. R.I.P.

Ka'Sara Wade

April 4, 2006

Big D,

Man I just been sitting here, can't go to sleep knowing I got class in the morning, but you just been on my mind kind of hard. I miss you man!! Boy I tell you, I am still in disbelief even though it has been a year. Boy it just seems like yesterday that we were up in Coach Brown's class and you were talking about what you did over spring break. I even remember what you had on that day and everything. Well I guess I will try to go get some sleep. I love you Devin.

R.I.P boo boo

And to the Howard Family, I still continue to keep you in my prayers. I love you as well

Ka'Sara Wade

April 4, 2006

Well Devin it has been a year as of today that u have left this world and gone on to a better place. Not a day goes by that I do not think about you. I must say that even though the relationship we had was not as close as others, u still made me feel like I had known you for years. I really miss you and I want you to always remember that you will always have a place in my heart. Even to this day, I still cry, like now, when I think about you. Just make sure you save me a place up there for me, but just not too soon. I'll holla at you Devin

R.I.P

Anna Bernatowicz

April 4, 2006

Heey Devin!!

so today is 1 year since god has taken you from us... and i miss you so much! not a day goes by that i dont think about you and how you made me laugh.. of course it makes me sad but then i think about how you would call me white girl and make fun of my big toe and said it looked like a bottle cap.. i still dont understand how haha but maybe when i see you.. you can tell me. i still remember how we used to race each other to drivers ed because one of us always wanted to sit in the teachers desk and it was gonna be either me or you.. and we would get on mrs howards nerves.and then when me and ivory came to your house and you wanted us to play madden against you and your cousin.. and then we all would hang out .. im glad i got something to look back on. i see your mom and your brother and it seems like they are holding in pretty good. i miss you so much!keep watching over all of us and remember were always thinking of you! ill see you whenever its my turn to come!

Love Always!

** Only the GOOD die YOUNG **

Napoleon White

April 3, 2006

Whats good devin man im here in school chillin and thinking about the good times we had man and i will never forget them from when i met you our ninth grade year till my last time with you at myrtle beach our senior year at spring break you was defientley like a brother to me and josh.I still remember how i used to get mad when you use to kill me in madden all the time and then you would laugh about it.but our good times at school was probably our senior year in that spanish class me you jontae, smiley,shaeem,and mr polton we couldnt get our worked done for tripping out in that class so much and making jokes real good memories and for the football thing man i think you have made me and pierre who we are bruh from you man handling us in practice and us having to go up against you and your strength and speed and technique. i think you have probably made us the best offensive lineman to leave the I and for that we are going to make things happen for you so walk with us while we make our way to the next level because of you they are going to know who we are we promise you that.man i will never forget the memories we had and i will remember you for real. Much love bruh YA DIG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Porsha Howard

April 3, 2006

I really don't know how to start off but there is no easy way......I MISS YOU, no matter how strong I think I am; losing you was like going to hell; my heart yearns for your hugs, your smile, or just a small laugh; but I know one day i will hear you again. I cherish the times we spent dancing and laughing, even the fighting we did side by side when we where kids. I was always proud of you, the way you stood up for what you beleive in and was always there when I needed you, I miss the times I show up at your games and scream to the top of my lungs to make sure you know I was there."MY ALL-STAR". You meant so much to me, I get so mad at myself for the lost time we didn't get to share; but I promise you the next time I see you I won't miss a step.
See you in my dreams....
Your 1st cuzo

Menia Grice

April 3, 2006

Devin, today, tomorrow, and forever I celebrate you. Devin people often forget what life and death is really about but today I thought about you and what a difference you have made in my life and the lives of others. Devin I can't imagine what life would have been like if I hadn't met Trena and Fred which allowed me the esteem privilege of meeting and getting to know you and Jacobi. Your passing only reminded me that death is inevitable. So today, tomorrow and forever I celebrate YOU and the beauty of life that you brought into this world. Until we meet again, Devin you will be truly missed. With greatest admiration, Your Auntie & friend, Gricey

Brittany Price

March 28, 2006

Hi Devin

It's me your cuzo.This year has been a very hard year without you.It's been so many hard times that the fam and I had to go through

hard times without you.I know you already know this but I just want to tell you I love you with all of my heart.I miss you so much and until the day we meet again I just want ot tell you I love.

Caroline Price

March 28, 2006

Hi Devin,Its been really hard to beleive that you're gone.Even as I begin to say how much Uncle Bryan and myself miss you I feel this big lump in my throat.We miss you so much.The dinners at grandma's are not the same without you. I miss the big hugs that you gave and the comments about me changing my hair everyday.Uncle Bryan miss bragging on you to all of his friends telling them that his nephew was definitely going to the NFL.We know that you are somewhere far better than the NFL and thats with GOD himself.You set a good example for so many of us,young and old,on how to encourage and lift others up even if it was in a joking way.Devin we will always remember and love you so very much. Aunt Caroline

Trena Devin's Mom

March 27, 2006

HELLO my love,

You have got to know that this has been the hardest thing I’ve ever had to do! But I know that God will not put on me any more than I can stand. I still can’t figure out how God could have possibly known that this wouldn’t kill me. I must say as soon as you got to Heaven God started showing the impact that you left here on earth. At the hospital that night there were people all over the place. In the parking lot, in the ER , everywhere! It was full of people that loved you. When I walked out of the hospital doors, I look to God and said, “Who is this child that I raised?”

Devin I love you so very much. There’s not an hour that goes by that I don’t think of you. Our house is so quiet now, you were the noise maker. That loud high pitch scream, I cry every time I think about it. Nobody knows the tears I’ve shed. I think of the people that still get to live out their football dreams and I cry. I think of how your dad must feel and how your only brother feels and I cry because I can’t fix it.

The empty seat at the table, when we are going some where as a family— movie night is hard too. You’re so missed! No more butterfly kisses & pop kisses, I miss that too. I believe that you & Cobi are the only two boys that would pop kiss your dad and I anywhere at any time and wouldn’t care who was looking. I remember when I would come home from work and I hear you running down the steps, you sounded like a heard of horses! And all you wanted was to just to ask me about my day, and of course tell me about yours!

I remember the hugs you shared with everyone…especially with me! You would sometimes pick me up off my feet! Sometimes I remember you grabbing the fat around my waist and shaking it and saying to me, “I love you mommy”. There was not a time that we talked on the phone and didn’t end it with out saying “I love you!” No matter how short or long the conversation was. You were so considerate, so loving, so full of joy and so full of life. Devin, I must say that I’ve cried out to God asking him why.

“Why my son?!” God answered and said to me, “He was not just yours, he was ours!”

He told me to trust his perfect plan and that everything that has taken place will work accordingly. I realize now more then ever that all of this is temporary. We are just passing through. What we do here will determine what takes place after this life. When I can get Jacobi to talk, we talk about your mansion and what you might have in it, I know God knows your likes and dislikes. We said that you probably have a TV the size of a entire wall with a play station and that you’re playing all the football players that are there.

Devin I must say that Lakea has truly been here for us and we for her. She really loves you still and you would not believe who has been here for me, Felisha Haywood and Mina Grice, AKA (Gricey). They are two of the people who will cry with me and laugh and let me just talk about you with out judging me.

And then there’s Aunt Tannette and Aunt Kim, I must say that with out them and my relationship with GOD I would be crazy. Grandma will talk with me also and Aunt Caroline always tell me how good im doing, she often calls & checks on me. I spend lots of my time with God, more than ever before. That’s what makes me strong. In the beginning I did meet with other ladies that had lost children, at grief share. But I don’t do that anymore.

Nothing was better than the jokes we had on each other, I don’t know who was best yours or cobi’s. Your dad would get a good one in sometimes. These are the things that are hard to do with out you. I didn’t realize how much of my time was spent taking care of you and your needs, not that I mind because you were my friend, my son, my second born, my baby & my big bundle of joy.

We miss you so much. I know that there’s a banister in heaven and that there are people that are cheering us on to win the race in life. I wonder if anybody can look, or only certain people? I know if you can, you’re probably the loudest one! You know the night about three weeks after you got to heaven you came to me in a dream and told me to stop crying because you were okay…but, I will just end this by saying that this life is truly different with out you in it.

Tannette Price-Flythe

March 23, 2006

Devin,I really miss you. It still doesn't seem real that you are not here with us. You truely blessed my life.Times when I felt down you would just hug me and my attitude would change for the better. You impacted so many lifes both young and old. I hope I can pick up the torch and continue on showing people the love of Jesus. (I want the Lord to inlarge my territory).Until we meet again I LOVE YOU AUNT TANNETTE/Fred,Trena,and Cobi, I love you all and I Pray for you offten. May the peace of God be with you.

Steve Price

March 11, 2006

Devin,I will always remember how you would come into the room with hugs, and joy, your presence would brighten the house.I admire that you were a young man, who loved God, and was not ashamed of it. We will miss you at all the family dinners,cookouts and events.I look foward to seeing you in heaven. I love you.Uncle Steve

Trena&Fred You are always in my prayers.Jesus said,I am the resurrection and the life;he that believeth in me though he were dead yet shall he live.And whosoever liveth and believest in me shall never die.So Devin is alive with Jesus and we will see him again.I love you Steve

Felicia Haywood

March 10, 2006

Trena,Fred and Jacobi,

After talking with Trena about signing Devin's book again I thought ok what will I say? I came to the conculsion to just say what is in my heart. As the one year anniversary of Devin's homegoing nears, I am still in shock and finding it hard to believe that he is really no longer here physically.I keep waiting for him to come home from college and drop by like some of the other guys do. Realizing right after that thought that he is not coming.You know I love Devin as he is my own. I cannot speak in past tense such as loved or was, simply because he is still very much alive in my heart and thoughts.I remember the first conversation we ever had up until the last.Devin has been such an insperation for young and old his personality and wisdom were so beyond his years.The encouragement that he has given to young people and even the not so young (: is unbelieveable. "ONLY A ANGLE CAN HAVE SUCH DIVINE POWER!" I know that he is watching and smiling down on us. The day after Devin left us I had a hard time getting out of bed and preparing myself for work. After leaving the hospital I barely slept at all that night. When I did I just kept dreaming that it was all a bad dream. When morning came and I attempted to get ready I was just no good, still in a state of shock, I realized that I had not been dreaming and that he was actualy gone...Looking into the sad eyes of my children and knowing that nothing I could say, or do at that point would or could comfort them made me feel even worse. I instantly thought of you all and all I knew to do was pray for you , what could I possibly say that would help with your pain? The drive that day to Independence High School was the longest drive ever, the closer I got the further away it seemed. For weeks to come things seemed so different. I then soon came to realize that Devin was only gone physically, his smile and love lives on. We should all learn from Devin to live life like he did. And that is to make every moment count. Whether it was on the football field or wherever I may have seen him he was always so full of life. He never let anyone or anything keep him down. Devin gave a new meaning to the saying "May the life I've lead speak for me." It is still speaking to those of us that knew him in some way every day whether it is a thought of something he did, or something he said or if it was one of those great big smiles or bear hugs that he so often gave. There has not been a day that I have not thought of him and not felt his presence. To the Howard family I send my unconditional love. Devin is truly a "Devine Angle" and those of us that knew him are truly blessed. Trena always remember what I said in my letter to you. "IT'S OK TO FEEL, HOWEVER YOU FEEL, WHENEVER YOU FEEL, WHATEVER YOU'RE FEELING!!! You are his mother(: Devin Thank You so much for being a brother to Napoleon and Joshua and a son to me. We love you!!! Love Ma

Jermel Price

March 9, 2006

What's up cuzzo, I miss you man... I definetly never been through anything like this before. At first it was something that was hard to understand, but as the days go on i see the affect you had on so many people around you. You changed lives, and hopefully I can have just half of that kind of effect when i pass on. I think about you all the time man, and I love you, your in my heart and in my mind, and your my motivation on the football field. I will forever miss you my cousin. See you when i get there.

love,

Mel

Henrietta Reid

March 9, 2006

As the one year anniversary of Devin’s Home going is approaching, I will keep the memory of his spirit alive in my mind and in my heart. There is so much that I can remember about this ambitious young man. From our conferences in the mall, to the long talks in guidance, Devin always talked about the people he knew in high places, now I can add him to one of the people I know in high places. No doubt, his words of wisdom were way beyond his years, but that’s how true angels encounter souls. Devin touched so many lives, that through his precious memory, he will live on forever. Touched by an angel,

Your favorite Counselor,

Mrs. Henrietta Reid

Takera Price

March 9, 2006

Well Devin..... What can I say.... It's been almost a year and just now signing so you can imagine how much I've missed you. We were close cousins but to me you were always my brother, my twin brother. We went through crazy situations numerous times but we always had each others back when something went down. I think about you every single day. I miss every moment we shared. You and Jacobi always making me laugh until tears start to form is one thing I really miss. Dinners over grandma's house and all you had to do was look at me and knew I would laugh at something that was going on. Nobody will ever replace you as my twin. I will forever love you. Miss you brother!!!

John Hill

March 8, 2006

Devin, my nephew, man are you missed here. It's been a joy to watch you grow into the resprectful young man you became. I can still hear your voice when I would call your house to speak to your parents. You would always scream out "Mom, Dad, Uncle John on the phone" It make me smile to just write this. Know one thing, you touched a lot of lives and mine was one of them. Tell God I said "Hello"

Peace Devin!

Dwayne Harris

March 7, 2006

Yo D man everybody down here misses you like crazy. You would think that since it's almost been a year it would be little easier to think of you but it's not.. You are one of the greatest people that i have the privalege to say that i spent sometime with as a friend... All though your gone you'll never be forgotten

teresa broadway-jasper

March 7, 2006

I can't believe time has gone by so fast, Devin it is almost 1 year since you were called home and everyday hasn't been easy but with the lord's help everyone will make it through. We know that in order to be in your presents again we must live as you lived here on earth and that was for the lord. Devin knowing you are smiling down on us each and everyday,is reason enough for us to be happy. To the Howard Family we love you and will keep you in our prayers.

Christina Price

March 6, 2006

Hey Devin,

It's me Chrissy.I just want you to know that you can only imagine how much i miss you! I use to LOVE hearin your voice;it always made me feel like everything was ok.I really can't think of anything else to say,I'm speechless!.So I guess I'm going to just close out with this:Just like it says on your shirt "Gone,but not Forgotten";You may be gone on Earth,but you'll never be forgotten in my heart!

Love yoU DevIn,

Your little cousin Chrissy

Ashlyn Price

March 6, 2006

Well Devin was my cousin and the sweatest person that I knew. We used to call each other brother and sister. Whenever I felt bad or sad he would always make me smile by giving me me these big bear hugs, until I couldn't breath, and that would always make me laugh and feel alot better. He was nice to everyone. I will never forget him, even though he isn't here physically I know that he will always be in our heart's forever. So I just want to say that " I love you Devin and i miss you ".

LOVE,

Ashlyn Price A.K.A your little sis!!!!!!

Alyssa Burns

March 6, 2006

um. devin and i were good friends and i was wanting to know where he is buryied because i and some friends would like to take flowers to his grave on April 4. Could someone please email me and let me know. Thank you so much.

Coach Knotts

March 2, 2006

Devin was an inspiration to all and someone that I was able to watch grow into a wonderful person and football player. He strove to be the best and he achieved it. I am glad that I was able to be his coach and teacher.

shari hope

February 22, 2006

MAY THE GRACE OF GOD BE WITH YOUR FAMILY!

vicki joyner

February 22, 2006

Dear Mr.& Mrs. Howard,

I was going through some pictures the other day after the death of my mother and I came across a picture

that I had taken a year or so ago of tacky day at school. I couldn't help but laugh. It took me back to that day. Devin was so funny and could't wait for me to take his picture! He was the life of the party! So happy and always with a smile on his face. He would always come in the office and ask us how our weekend was and how we were doing. Alot of mornings, Devins smiling face was the first one that I would see when I got to school. Many mornings Devins presence gave me that extra special touch that I needed to start my day. He is a very special young man and he is missed so much at the BIG I. Mrs. Joyner

Front Office Secretary @ The Big I

Fred and Tammy Grant

February 20, 2006

To The Howard Family,

When I talked to Trina about signing this book...I laid awake a good long time in my bed thinking about what I would say and how I would express the feelings that I carry in my heart for your family.

Devin was a great guy that showed so much love to everyone I ever saw him with. He cared for my boys and they knew that. He was there for them when others didn’t have or make the time. Devin helped Nick when he didn’t get a fair shake with football...Devin told Nick to stay with it and to make the best of it. Devin said football wouldn’t be the same without Nick on the sidelines with them, so Nick stayed and played when the coaches let him and had a great time with his friends. I loved Devin for that! He also helped Karston to fit in with the team. He made Karston want to be faster, stronger and to do his best. It was as if….if Devin liked you, everyone liked you. He was a leader...a good leader.

I have to talk about Spring Break...Year 2005 the seniors went to the beach... I remember Nick telling me how everyday Devin was running, laughing, joking and having fun...but in the same breath he would say how he could not wait to tell his mom about his trip and the fun he had. I almost feel that Devin was the only one who shared his stories with his mom....everyone else's feeling were "what happened at the beach stayed at the beach".

And as I come to a close, I have to say what a good God we serve... God allowed Devin to go spend the week with his fiends at the beach...returned home to tell his mom about the trip....went to church with his family...came to school Monday, met his friends in the usual place and then after school he was with his spiritually family again having fun doing the same things he loved to do. My question is how many people do you know before they die have had the opportunity to do the things that Devin did and get to spend quality time with everyone he loved before he had to leave?

God bless you and your family and always remember God doesn’t make any mistakes..He knows why, when and how! Devin’s time was now... ours is soon….we still have the time to try to impact as many people as Devin did. We need to work hard and fast b/c Jesus is coming and we need to be ready!

Tim Scott, Jr.

February 18, 2006

Yo whas poppin Big D? I don't even know how to start this thing. I just wanted to express how much of an impact you've made on my life. You know it's my senior year, and a lot of what I do is influenced by you. I'm stayin active(as always), I been enjoyin life, I'm doin my part to keep the crew together, and of course, I'm stayin crunk. All I ever think of is how crunk you were and how you made every experience a memorable one, so now, that's what I always try to do. All my people ask me how I stay so crunk all the time and I just tell them, "I'm just keepin the Dirty Face legacy alive!" I'm even keepin the glasses look up. I'm even startin to be known for the glasses, but everybody knows why. But I just wanted to keep you posted on what your lil' cuz been up to. I'll be seeing you bruh!

Much Love,

T.Scott

Shannel Holit

February 18, 2006

Hi Devin, I really miss u and all our talks on the way to class. You always told me you would look out for me so I'm holding you to it. I cant wait to see you again. Much love.

Terry Jones

February 16, 2006

What up Mr. Independence man i really do miss u. You were the first person i met when i came to indepedence. But you will always be in my heart.

Karston Grant

February 16, 2006

Dear Devin,

Whats good man? How u doing? Yea I know it may seem crazy that im sitting here asking you questions and stuff like I will get to see you somewhere tomorrow and you’ll answer me but I truly and honestly think that you’re Gods right-hand-angle and sooner or later you’ll come to me in a dream or something like that and we’ll catch up. But yea I just wanted to tell you that I miss you a lot and that you have changed my life for ever. I remember it like it was yesterday, we were driving home from the hospital the night we heard about what happened to you and I was just sitting there thinking and it hit me, you were the biggest, strongest, bravest, most in shape big dude I knew, and I thought if something could just take you away from us so easily what in the world is going happen to me next week or even tomorrow cause you got me beat in everyway imaginable……so at that point I kind of just balled up in the front seat and broke down. But I went and talked to your mom about the whole thing and she made me feel a lot better (thanks a lot) and I realized how dumb I must look think about myself at a time like this but still even to this day I’ve changed how I do everything in my life cause you showed me how life can come and go and that there’s not going to be any kind of warning when it happens so I try my best to live life with no regrets just like you did. But yea I just wanted to tell you that you’ve touched a lot of peoples lives and we love you for it. Thanks Devin, we love you and we miss you!!!!!!!!!!!

Nick Grant

February 16, 2006

Devin, Whats Good Bruh. Everybody is missing you down here. Even though u not here with me I know you still keeping an eye out for me. I'm doing my all to get the name Devin "Dirty Face" Howard on the map more than it already is. You gonna be famous WORLDWIDE bruh. I will always have a lot of love for you so be ready when I see you again.

Lonica Harris

February 14, 2006

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY DEVIN!!! What am i gonna do without the funny lil vday notes every year... And happy valentine's day to all of the Howard family, LOVE YOU!!

Pierre Andrews

February 9, 2006

To mr.howard,you have played a big part in my life you have taught me that life isn't alwways promise.I can remember the times when we use to play madden and nobody couldn't beat you in the game.Everybody know that you were the man on the playstation.you always made people laugh and smile.the times when you and grant was rapping on the bus back from the game when we played Butler in Memorial Stadium.I will never forget them times.Sometimes i sit back and just remember those great times.you will never be forgotten.

Jamal Cook

February 7, 2006

Dear Devin,

We go way back to those days riding the bus to school at Northridge. You and Jacobe were always joking on everybody and each other. I remember when everybody in the neighborhood would play football at Hickory Grove in the snow. I remember how u used to make all of us laugh at football practice in 8th grade. How you used to pick on Mr. Grimes! You were the definition of a class clown, I know that u were put here to make others laugh. I hope that all of your family knows that you were cherished by everyone that knew you. I send them my prayers and hope that they will always keep your spirit and qualities alive. R.I.P. Devin "One of HG's Finest"

Sade' Littlejohn

February 7, 2006

It's still hard believing that you're not here anymore. Your spirit was such a light for all of us and it still is today. Whenever I feel like things aren't going right in my life or I start taking things alittle too serious, I think of you. No matter what was going on around you, you always remembered to "Just Have Fun". When God called you home, he woke me up. Death has no specific age. We must live and never put off what can be done today, because tomorrow isn't promised. In the short time that I knew you, I can't think of one day that I didn't see you smile or crack a joke. You never realize how important that is until something like this happens. And I thank God for using you to help better me; for helping better all of us. You left a great example for us to follow and in honor of your memory, I plan to do just that. "Have Fun"

Love you, Devin.

May God Bless your family.

Kendra Jones

February 7, 2006

Hum... what to say.... I think about Devin every single day. As I go through my good times and bad times at school I realize that Devin isnt having those experiances... and it makes me sad. When i was home for the short time over Winter Break i came across one of my diaries from 9th grade. As i was listing all of my best friends I saw 2 paragraphs just talking about Devin. How we talk and laugh all night and how he would always tell me the truth about things.. even if I didnt want to hear it. As I read this... i cried.. knowing that there will be no more entries. no more new times. But I also cry over the great times.. SPRING BREAK especially!!!!! I just laugh and laugh and laugh. I could hear Devin's voice clearly in my head.. "look at the homecoming queen... damn!" (if u were there u know what I mean..lol) Him interupting THE EXORCIST 3 cause he didnt want to watch it and everybody getting mad, and of course Freaky Tiki..... Aww I love you Devin!!! And everytime I get a chance, I tell anyone who will listen, some of our great stories and the oh so quick ending. But as it has been for the past 9 months, I will continue to tell you my complaints and problems with the world and I hope ur always listening!! I LOVE YOU.

To the family..

you are always in my heart and in my mind. I still haven't found the words to express to you how I feel .. and I apologize for that.. But you ALWAYS have a daughter in me. LOVE YOU!!!!

Shatavia Barnett

February 7, 2006

Devin everybody miss you like crazy! I remember when me, your brother, you, and your date went out to eat before prom in 2002. You kept all of us rolling by just being Devin! You were truly one of the funniest guys I have ever met. You will always be remembered and NEVER forgotten! ~R.I.P. Devin!!~ We miss you! I pray for strength and so much more for the Howard family.

Kelton Dildy

February 3, 2006

It's been 10months since you been gone and i miss you like a brother. I remember the fun times we uset to have in Mrs.Avery class. When you uset to rap about a ape name sam who stole your book. Its hard to realize that you are gone but i know you are in a better place. I love ya and i miss you. R.I.P

william shaw

February 1, 2006

hey,Devin

it's will i just wanted to say hello and that you will never be forgotten. you were a good friend and always willing to help others.tell God i said hello for me!!!

thanks,

Ashley Adams

January 27, 2006

hey BIg D,

man its been along time since ive talk to u. how u hold in down up there?Its hard for me 2 write to you because u were the first friend i lost. I remember when we was in Mr.Sterns class actin up.U use to call Big HEad Kelton cause he had a big BIG head.Well he still got it.But where we were no matter what time or day you would always try to but a smile on my face.and for that i love u.Not even most friends do that.so just knoe u were and u still are something special

EBONIE ROSS

January 25, 2006

Hey Devin,

I wanted to come by and tell you that I missed you and know you are still here with me. There is this boy at A&T that reminds me of you and everythime I see him I want to stop and give him a big hug. He is goofy he has twist he is a big teddy bear just like you and he brightens my day. I LOVE YOU and always we "BIGG DADDI"

Ka'Sara Wade

January 25, 2006

Hey boo boo

It's been what, 9 months now....and boy has it been rough. I think about you all the time. I think about the day you left this Earth, we were in Coach Brown's African American class acting a fool. But we not even going to go there. I miss you so much boy. Times like these, I need your crazy behind to come make me laugh!!! You will forever be in my heart and I will always love you like the brother I do not have!! Well I'll holla

Marquis Quick

January 25, 2006

Bruh,

Wat can I say its been over 9 months now since you've left us. Boy I tell you these 9 months has been tough. Everyday you run through my mind more than once or twice. While I was mourning over your lost, I lost another one of my best friends to a car crash. So I know you two are up in heaven holding it down and having a ball. I remember all them good ol days when me and you use to chill beside each other in church so many years ago, in and out of school, and acting crazy on the field. You was truly a living angel walking on earth. you was just like a Big brother to me and a lot more people. You were the perfect role model for any teenager coming up in this world. It has been a blessing knowing you and your wonderful family all these years. Like a couple of us did I got my first tattoo which says:"Live Life 2 tha Fullest:R.I.P. Devin H. with a cross in the middle" in honor of you so I can look at your name everyday to keep a positive attitude towards life. Since you've been gone I been trying to live life to the fullest every single day until we meet again. Me and a couple of our teammates from Independence are here at N.C. A&T, and we are about to play football again. Best believe that we gonna do it big for you brother. Devin I miss you, love you, and I'm always thinking of you!!!!

R.I.P. Devin Howard "Man I miss my Dawg"

Love & Peace to the Howard Family

Kendra Smith

January 25, 2006

Devin

I just want to let you know that I am so glad that I had the opportunity to meet you. We have so many memories. Fourth grade is when I met you. You had Ms. Jones. We then moved on to Northridge Middle School where we had soooo much fun. We didn't have any classes together until we got to Independence gym class. We would just sit and talk to each other. I felt special because you could share your feelings with me, and I also could do the same with you. You always made me laugh when you had your jokes or just joked on me. Ohe more memory...prom 04, when everyone came to my house and my uncle took our pictures as we waited for the limo...which was late. Time went fast though because you were a clown...you and DJ. Well I miss you Devin....Love you

Bill Geiler

January 24, 2006

Mr. and Mrs. Howard,

I think about Devin all the time. I miss the hugs and the smiles. I use Devin as an example for my players at Porter Ridge. I show film when I want to show how the game is to be played. I will always miss him. Coach Bill Geiler

Dakina Darrien

January 17, 2006

A very special Thank You to Mr. & Mrs. Howard for allowing me to have smiled more than I ever smiled before and laughed more then I ever knew I could during these past five years. Your son is truly a child of god. This young man was such a down to earth, could get along with ANYONE, funny, sweet,and intelligent human being. I mean there are not enough words to express how grateful I am of you two for raising him into the person he was. Besides wishing he was still here.....I wish I would have half of the memories you and the rest of your family have of him. Until the day comes where I will see Dev again I will forever keep you guys in mind, spirit, and prayer. Love you Devin. ~Take care Howard Family.~

Anita Gray

January 7, 2006

Devin's story and heart are still reaching others loud and clear. We miss him in all his teddybearness but man what an impact he has made. Dancing with the angels in heaven and teaching others how to do the same upon their departing. An angel among us ever so strong.

Shane' Marshall

January 5, 2006

My "Big Daddy",

So much time has pasted but not enough will ever pass for me to get over your not being here. I've been sitting around thinking that I'll be 20 in exactly a week and in the back of my mind...I realized that you would be 20 today. Happy Birthday Devin and know that the ones here at WSSU miss you like crazy...we miss you all over the country. To your family...I know that today may be hard for you but to know that Devin is rejoicing and partying with the angels is enough to keep anyone smiling. Keep your head up and God will always keep you blessed...never feel as though he has left you because in spirit he will always be there...I love you Devin and Happy Happy Birthday...

~Shane'

Perry Flythe

January 5, 2006

Deac,

I just wanted to wish you a happybirthday man and I know you are doing okay up there in heaven. We all miss you dog, we talk about you quite often. Sydnee is getting tall, she even named her big dollbaby after you. In all honesty her looks just like you man. (Tears falling) I miss you dog, you had that drive about you that was so special. I will miss that the most. So HAPPY BIRTHDAY, celebrate it up there in heaven, because you deserve it nephew. We will alway love and think about you.

Your family:

Uncle P./Aunt Tannette/Christina/Ashlyn/and Sydnee

Anita Williams

January 4, 2006

Happy Birthday Devin,

Words cannot express how much we are missing you. I call you every year on your birthday to wish you a special one since we are 2 days apart, I know now that you are in a better place having the biggest bash that the Angels can throw in HEAVEN.

Not having you around to act a fool is so hard to get over. Marlon is struggling with this in his own way. Today was really a hard one for him, he has been talking about you for the last 2 days, God know best, but your buddy is truly grieving just to hold a conversation with you especially during the football play-offs. Kiana miss you sooooooo much she's constantly talking about you and what you would think of her cheering.

Through it all every chance Marlon get he hang out with Cobi, especially when he come home on breaks from college, its just not the same seeing them act silly and not see you jumping around acting with them, not to mention I give all the extra snacks to Cobi now.

God Bless Trina and Fred please believe I don't go a day and not think of you all, remember we love you.

Devin even though you are not here I want you to know from my family HAPPY BIRTHDAY! and you are so missed by the Williams. When God called for a Heavenly Angel he chose the right one.

From our hearts to your soul WE LOVE U. HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

The Williams Family

Karl, Anita, Marlon and Kiana

Takeshia Price

January 4, 2006

Happy Birthday Devin I know it must be hard for your family so I pray that god help them through their pain today. God Bless

joshua white

January 4, 2006

yo wuz hananan devin thats some new slang that has come up since you have been gone its nolonger wuz up its wuz hananan but I just wanted to say happy b-day and that I love you and that to me you were a perfect role model for me you was someone who I wanted to be like not exactly like but to be as social and to have as many friends and a similar personality Im not as funny as you are but I would say im in the running but probably behind.And also I just wanted to say that we won the state championship again and sorry about the scare with providence but did you see that 28-0 comeback cause I did and all I did was watch from the sideline. But hopefully I'll be starting next year.And maybe you can send me some of your heavenly football skills (hahaha) NO seriously. 05-06 championship football team has a new cheer AAAAAA WHATS YO RING SIZE AAAAA.I"m gone and I love and miss you

Felicia Haywood

January 4, 2006

Devin,Devin,Devin,

Happy Birthday to you! Happy Birthday to You! Happy Birthday! Devin I have known about your book for some time now.I wanted to be able to do this without crying. (knowing that that would be impossible). I want you to know that there is not a day that goes by that I do not think of you.It is amazing the way that you have touched my heart as well as others. I feel like I knew you for a long time,it was just the other day that I realized I only knew you for four short years. In that time I became your other mother and that makes me feel good knowing that you thought that much of me. I miss you dearly.I know that you are the happiest that you could ever be and that on this Glorious Birthday you will be spreading your wings! I thank God for allowing you to be a part of me and my son's lives. You know they love you like a brother. You will always hold a special place in my heart. I Love you!!! Ma. To Trena,Fred and Jacobi "I Love you" guys and if you ever need me you know where I am. I want you guys to know that Devin was "Simply Amazing" Love Ya and may God continue to smile upon you.

Shawna Bloxson

January 4, 2006

Happy Birthday Devin!

Krissy

January 4, 2006

Today is your birthday. I know its hard for your family but I send my prayers out to them and i miss you you. Happy birthday boy

Steve Shipp

January 3, 2006

Thank God we had the chance to share plenty of laughs and championships together. I also like to thank God for the life of a "good kid" which is hard to say these days and because of that I remember his life more than anything. God Bless the fam, who I hope still feel that they are and will always be apart of the BIG I family.

SHIPPDADDY

Genia Harris/Capers Big Baby Moma (Ms. Genia)

December 20, 2005

Devin we dearly missed you, we know you are in a safe place having just as much fun as we are down here. May god bless your parents, My family Big Baby, Avius, and myself are wishing you Happy Holidays be safe and you are still in our prays.

Catonya Burnett

December 20, 2005

Devin we really miss you. We never new what it would be like without you until you left.

Avius Capers

December 20, 2005

Miss you lots your boy Avius Capers (Lil baby)

Mayila Johnson

December 15, 2005

Devin,

You have know idea how much I miss you. Your mom told me about your Guest Book and since then I have been thinking of what to write to you without sheading a pool of tears. Finally I concluded that it just wasnt possible to write you without crying. Well first, I just wanted to thank you for being in my life. I realized that you are an angel, not only to me but to everyone you come across. In case you didnt know( Which I'm sure you did because of the many times I've told you) you are my best male friend. You were the only guy in the world that I could tell anything to. Without hearing it the next day from someone elses mouth. Also, I felt that I could tell you anything without being judged, dont get me wrong you never sugar-coated anything. You told me when I was wrong or just straight up being stupid. We shared many laughs and clowned on many people. I remember when I first met you, you made me laugh about something that was insanely stupid. I was laughing so hard that my stomach was hurting on the way to class. From that point on we had a connection. I saw you almost every summer over Takera's house and we had a great friendship. I would have to say senior year we talked on the phone almost everyday. I think we were the closest then. At every party we made a point to dance with each other, you swore you could dance better than me. lol(but you couldn't)! You and I both know that our friendship was special. Their is know need to explain our friendship because you already know. I think in our friendship I fell in love with your personality, your cute teddy bear look, jokes, and just the way you worked. I think I loved you the way you would love your favorite relative. You would always walk a extra mile for them. I would have done that for you any day. You made me see life in a different way. I recall saying I was going through a mid-life crisis and you told me that I was hardly going through a crisis and you drew me a picture a man going through a crisis. ( He looked a mess, and you made me realize that whatever I'm going through their is someone going through something worse).Oh yeah and I still have that picture! It was always the little things that you did that would help me through my day. I'm glad that we joked our way through Algebra 2 because you and I both know that, that class was enough to pull your hair out over. I can still see you staring me in the eyes telling me how beautiful my eyes were. ( I always thought that they were normal, but you saw it so much differently) You always found ways to make me laugh but you didnt have to put up much effort because I'm goofey anyway. You will have to excuse the way I am typing this because my thoughts are all over the place. I enjoyed you and an Individual and a friend. I cant tell you how I felt when I heard the news and I dont want to relive it.( I wrote you a page of what I felt in your senior book) I know that you know my heart and every aspect of what is in it. Honestly, Devin if I had the chance to meet you again the only thing I would change is that, I would have told all of this before. Now while I am here on earth I can only wish to amount to a person with a heart like you. I hope that when you were here that you never asked yourself " that if you died will you be missed because if you did you truely underestimated your power"!

Love you dearly!!! ( We will meet again)

P.S. I know that your birthday is coming up (next month) and I just wanted to tell you it early because I wont even have the strength to tell you on your birthday, Happy Birthday! Have fun and Party enough for the both of us!

Joe Cox

December 13, 2005

Big D,

Devin it's been more than 8 months since the Lord brought you into his arms, and I have to say they haven't gone by easily. I hope you like the tat I got on my back for you. I know it's kind of plain right now, but when I get some more money I'll get it done up real good. I have to explain to people all the time what the 90 means, and brother I speak of you like you shoulda been in the league right out of high school! Me and Mo have to tell all these boys down here about the big I too. They really just don't understand how real we were! Right now for us it's a grind down here at UGA. I just finished my first final and have another one on Friday. Then practice starts back up again for the Sugar Bowl. Oh yeah, you thought county fair at the big I was tough?!? You should see what we have to do for conditioning and practice down here! The first day of camp in the fall we were running so much and I remember saying, "Devin you gotta help me get through this one!" I still think about you all the time brother. I think about football, school, spring break, the whole 9. I still have you on my phone's screensaver "tryin" to look smooth at prom! Me and mo have your shirts hanging up in our rooms and have all the pictures of you that we could find. We still talk about you when something comes up that reminds us of you. We've gotten some good laughs remembering some of the crazy stuff you did that made us all laugh. Me and Lonica still talk about you too. She really struggled when you left, but she can talk about you and smile now. She'll always love you. And so will everyone else who you touched. I think about me, you, and Mac wildin out at Myrtle Beach all the time man. And every time I get choked up. That was one of the best weeks of my life and the bonds made between all of us will never be broken. To be honest, I could write you a book about everything that's happened in the last 8 months, but I wouldn't know where to begin. Just know that everyone you knew misses you so much, and just can't wait until the day that we see you again. Look over all of us and guide us down the right path. We love you D!

Your brother from a white mother,

JoJo

Brittany Hunsucker

December 1, 2005

Devin,

There is so much to say.In three days it will be 8 months now since you went on to be in Glory. I miss you so much. I will never forget your big bear hugs every Wednesday and Sunday at Church. You were such a great person to be around and you also gave good advice! I will miss sitting right beside you in church and laughing at you and jacobi clowning around with your crazy jokes! I wish I could see you one more time to let you know how much I appreciated you for being there for me when I needed someone to talk to. You were always in a good mood and you would always talk to me about football and how you were the best. And just to let you know, you will always be the BEST, and I Love you. To momma Trina I love you so much and I am so proud of you for being so strong. You are

such a beautiful and wonderful woman of GOD! To Fred and Jacobi I love you both. I am so proud of all of ya'll for being so strong! But, we all have to realize that Devin is in a better place now and he is looking down on us. He is such an ANGEL!

Love always,

Britt-Fit!

Lonica Harris

November 28, 2005

So Devin its been about 8 months in a couple of days and i cant believe how the time is flying by. It seems like just yesterday we were running around being stupid all week during spring break and all you kept sayin was we have to come back for grad week! I have to say not one single day has gone by that I have not thought about you and your family, not one... Writing this upsets me because i still havent and i dont think i will ever except the fact that you are gone, we had so many fun plans for the future. But im going to continue to be the good person that you always told me you loved and just keep prayin that one day i'll see you again. And to momma howard and all of the family, i miss you and hope that everythings been going ok. I pray for you all every single day hoping that the next day will be better than the last. Well i never thought the tears would come back but they have so im going to stop here. I love you mrs.howard and all of your family,and keep staying strong like i know you are...

Apostle Don Hughes

November 23, 2005

Devin,

Your life is still Impacting people months after you have gone on to Glory. I have to say that I do miss you coming up to me in services teaching me all the new words for clothes and jewelry. I know whenwe see each other again, we will have much to talk about. I am curious to waht you and my son aaron have talked about.

Love ya

Apostle Hughes

Kristina Morris

November 17, 2005

Devin, I miss you so much. Its been about a half of a year now. I was thinking about you because you seen you in one of our old prom pics and some pics from our senior year. I miss you and just hope Mrs.Teresa and Mr. Fred are fine. I love you boy!!!!!!

~Krissy

RIP

Courtney Howard

October 10, 2005

Yeah I know you 'bout to ask me "Girl why are you writing me in school? The answer to your question is that you've been on my mind a lot lately and I couldn't help myself. Baby D everyboby at the "G" is still talking to me about you and yes I am still known as your lil cousin. You don't know how much I wanna cry right now. I've been reading what some of the other people have wrote like Marlon, Brittany and Esha that made me laugh and that also made me think.I thank you for reading the other entry I wrote and listening to what I asked because I have been looking good at school everyday and I know that it is because your looking out for me like I asked.Baby D ever since you've been gone and ever since I asked God Y and him giving me tha answer, my relationship with God has grown stronger. This year I'm trying to be like you and be the light that God can use at my school. I was tired of doing tha same 'ol same 'ol at school and cutting a fool like I don't know Jesus. So I felt that it was time for me to grow up and thats what I'ma do. Thanks for being the example for all your cousins to follow. Keep looking out for our family. Just wanted to say I love you again. Oh yeah remember my Birthday coming up I'll be 17 I don't know what I want so you can get me anything within reason and you better not forget or I'll get you.

Aunt Trena and Uncle Fred I love ya'll beyond words. To my boy cousins: Cobi I love you and have the utmost respect for you even though you kept hitting me harder than Esha! Marlon, Cam, Danny, Tim I know I haven't talked to ya'll in while and thats my bad I love ya'll a lot also and hope to see ya'll soon make sure ya'll stay safe and don't do nothing I wouldn't do... So I'll holla Fam!!!

Antoinette Gore

October 6, 2005

It has taken me some time, but I am doing better than I was before. I loved Devin, he was my Teddy Bear. No matter what my day could have been like, he would always bring a smile to my face. Even when he got on my last nerve, I couldn't stay mad at him for more than 2 minutes. God has been my strength for getting through this because I would be crazy by now without Him. And I just can't wait to see Devin again in heaven so that he can put a smile on my face once more.

Courtney Howard

September 19, 2005

Devin, Devin, Devin what can I say you where my big cousin one that I could look up to and one that I admired. I loved your self-confidence. Man at school after everyone found out that I was your lil cousin they dared not to mess with me just cuz they knew how you were. Cuz-O I love you like crazy boe and I miss you, I miss all the times when I use to come to your school for a track meet and you use to talk mad junk to me but then everyone told me that you where my biggest fan on the sidelines cheering me on. Boe I know you are really something special now cuz God had to have you if I were him I would want you to be with me all the time too. I feel so honored to beable to say that you where my big cuz-o. Baby anytime you want me to do your hair when I get to heaven I will you don't have to worry about me saying no anymore. Boo I love you and miss you and I'ma hold it down for you down here. Just keep on looking out for me while you up there cuz I kinda took you and Bama death hard and tell Bama that she can't tell God what to do while shes up there and don't get hurt playing football. I know you gonna stay sexy so could you help me keep looking good like you down here. love you boo....yo baby cuz

Brittany Anderson

September 19, 2005

Hey Nephew this ''auntie ice'' man you have not the slightest idea how much i miss you I know I never said it but I love you.I cry all the time its like its not real but you did you work for god so what can i say. I am so proud of what you became. You know Trina and Fred are two of the three stongest people that i know I cant even imagine the pain of loosing i child i had trouble accepting the lose of shadow but by them being two awsome people of god he kept them is keeping them the same way he kept you.My mother loves you so much she cant go a day without thinkin of you but who cant.She talks about you to everyone you were just so fun to be around. to tell you the truth you and cobi made forth of july , thanksgiving ,chrismas,or any other times we had any family get togethers if yall was not there it wasn't even as fun . Remember when you and trina and fred came to my house i had a bag of mini crunch bars you said can i have ''ONE'' and when you was leaving to go home i went to go get a bar and there was one left i went running to the door and you was like thank you Brittany .Let me let you let me go or let you let me let you go so you can finish eating you broccli casorole and your meatloaf sandwich in you masion so you get your rest because you have a big game tomorrow with the rest of the angels.

teresa howard

September 19, 2005

It is hard for me to accept that you are not here with us you had such a bright future ahead of you but I guess God had a better one Baby D I don't know if I have ever said how much I loved you or what you mean to me,but I do love you so very much and I can not express just how much I miss you when I see your mom and dad the first thing I think of is to ask about you and I catch myself and realize that you are not here. The holidays are fast approaching us and I can not imagine them without you here. Sometimes I miss you so much I just want to scream and ask the Lord why? I know in my heart that God knows what is best, but selfishly I want to see your smiling face, get a kiss and big hug. Well Baby D I'm going to stop here my nose is running and I am crying and I have to get back to work. Your Aunt Teresa loves you very much.

Aiesha Howard

September 17, 2005

Hey Devin,

This your lil cuz esha I was just writing because I never really got my feelings out about how I felt.When we heard the news about your passing it hit everybody right in the heart and at that moment right then and there we all started praying for you to come back;I kept praying up to the moment they closed your casket and thought there had to be something I was missing. because I know that you love us and you would want to be with us so I just didn't understand why you didn't come back,so I prayed and asked God what was going on and he told me that you loved us so much and you loved your friends so much that you gave up your life so that all the people you loved could live forever with you in heaven.Thats powerful and thats what I call love when I see you agian I'll be sure to thank you for that.To Aunt Trina and Auncle Fred I love yall so much and I will always be here whenever yall need me because everybody knows I'm both of yall's favorite.To the rest of the family I love yall too.So Baby D you the bomb and I can't wait to see you agian.

Marcus Morgan

September 17, 2005

Devin,

How can I say it

It has been exactly 7 months since you have been gone

Menia Grice

September 1, 2005

To my sister Trena, brother Fred & nephew Jacobi. Thank you for allowing me into your Hearts and Home. I've had the esteem privilege of getting to know you and your loving sons. Getting to know Jacobi and Devin did my heart good. Especially Devin, "My Boo Bear". I'm really at a lost for words right now and the tears are welling in my eyes. Trena, you know that I'm overly sensitive. To sum it all up, I love you all from the depths of my heart. May God continue to sustain each of you as you continue your journey on this earth without the physical presence of "My Boo Bear Devin" but rest assure that his Sweet Spirit is all over this place. May Devin's Legacy continue to live on until God comes, for us all. Fred I love you, Trena I love you, Jacobi I love you and Devin I miss you. Loving you all endlessly, Menia

Lakea Hackett

August 9, 2005

Ms.Trena & Mr.Fred,

I DID IT, I SIGNED THE GUESTBOOK:) I love yall so much and I thank God for blessing me with a 2nd set of wonderful parents. I just wanted to let you all know I am always here if you need me, I mean for anything say for instance: shopping??

And to Jacobi (my loving brother), You are like the older the brother I never had always making me spend my own money, getting me in trouble, and making me listen to your beats. I am just kidding I love you for embracing me as your little sister and being there for me whenever I need you.

Lakea Hackett

August 9, 2005

Devin,

It's been four months and five days...and I am still struggling to sign your guest book, over and over I have tried but every time I seem to break down not wanting to face reality. To think that when I woke up you will be comforting me reminding me that you'll always be there. Never have I felt so alone, never I have seeked the face of God more now. Many people say that they didn't realize how much they loved someone until they were gone and I guess that's true for me but while you were here physically I knew I loved you more than anything, I knew how special you were. When you decided to leave and spend eternity with God I realized how not only were you my boyfriend but how you were like my brother always making sure I was safe, my best friend listening to me go on and on about my problems and giving me advice that you knew was "good" advice. I couldn't have asked for more...I want to let you know how much I appreciate you for just being there, so many people today can give you everything you want but they can't just be there. It's so hard for me now to just be there for myself because I am used to always having you in my corner: embracing me 10 times a day, making me laugh at the weirdest things, and having heartfelt conversations with you that never grew old. My emotions are going crazy so I have to hurry before I drown my keyboard... so I love you for everything you were and still is in heaven and for loving me.XOXOXOXO

Dwayne Harris

July 31, 2005

Devin,

Here it is June and it's still hard to think that your not about to start college with us. I privalleged that i could call you one of my friends and if i had known you would be leaving us as early as you did i wouldnt change a thing. Big D you were a great person and I'm sure your lookin at alot of us right now goin "Those guys are stupid" Well D thats all i can say right now if i write anymore...... well any way. Stay up cause i know your reading this. Two Fingers Up Big Dogg Peace

William Hyatt

July 30, 2005

Devin, I remember in the first day of 9th grade, you were the first person to speak to me and from then on we became friends. In class we used to have fun and laugh. You were the kind of person to make somebody who wasn't known feel like special for the time that they were talking to you. You made everybody who knew you feel special. I'll never forget you and we'll see each other again but for now you'll always be in my heart and I love you.

William Hyatt

Sister McCollum

July 29, 2005

TRENA AND FRED I AM SORRY FOR YOUR LOST. IF YOU ALL NEED ME FOR ANYTHING IM JUST A TELEPHONE CALL AWAY I LOVE ALL OF YOU !!LOVE SISTER

Wallace Deese, Jr.

July 28, 2005

Trena & Fred

I am sorry for the lost of your son, Devin. But I know you all faith and trust in God will get you throught this tought time. You all were very blessed to have and raise the son that Devin turn out to be. Please remember that before he was your son , he was a child of god first. I am lost for words, but my heart is full of love for your family. I love you all and I am here if you ever need me. Trena lets do IHOP again soon

Second Timothy

July 22, 2005

What's good Big D.? Man, I can't begin to express how much I miss you, cuz! What I can say is how much you've inspired me. The job of "leader" isn't an easy one, but you've always handled it so smoothely, but I honestly didn't want to. I've been receiving many prophecies and words about my job as a leader in God's kingdom, and I'm ready to step up. And anytime I'm faced with a difficulty, I think about how Devin would handle it! I'm about to do some big things and I'll be sure to give God praise for putting you in my life.You'e always been a great inspiration, a great role model, a great competitor, and of course, a great friend and family member. I love you and I'll never forget you! Save a place for ya lil cuz and get the mic warmed up for me, we got some flowin to do! R.I.P Dirty Face, and Much Love!

Ya Yung Cuz,

T. Scott

A.K.A "Second Timothy"

Akeem Moore

July 19, 2005

Dear,Devin(dirtyface)I been friends with you for eight years and you have been a big part of my life. You was the first person to ever talk to me in the 6th gade. we was in the ruff ryders in the 6th grade. then played football together in the 8th. I remember you asked me to teach you how to dance and when I did you couldn't stop. When I come over your house me and your pops slap box and I always win. Even if your gone we still remain bestfriends and just to let you know since I never really told you I LOVE YOU LIKE A BIG BROTHER!!!!!!!! I'm going to miss you R.I.P DEVIN A.K.A DIRTYFACE!!!!!!!

miracle howard

July 8, 2005

Bro,

It seem like yesterday you standing in the mall reminding me of the fun you and the boys had at the beach for spring break. I remember the last thing you telling me was about the chicken plates you sold and the tight t-shirts you made. All the good memories we had since victory christian center days. Even though you are not here physically, I know you are here spiritually. We will always remain the crunk Howards of 05'!!!!!

"Keep God first"

-Devin Howard

Lawrence scott

June 24, 2005

Devin Howard when you think of that name you think of someone that could put a smile on your face when your in the worse mood , devin was one of the people that everyone was cool with and now that class of 2005 has graduated we miss him even more Devin will always be loved and missed like a big brother i love you brotha and one day i will see you again so watch out for your little brotha RIP Devin O'bryan Howard

Brooke Wentz

June 9, 2005

Devin,

Today is GRADUATION and I can’t believe that you wont be here to walk the stage with us. We all miss you so much and today is going to be even harder knowing that you were supposed to be up there to doing your thing across the stage!! I know you will be here with us spiritually looking over all of us today and making sure that we do well! Please continue to watch over us and be our guardian angel. We love you and we miss you and nothing will ever change that. God Bless!!

Tamara Dunlap

May 31, 2005

Trina,

From a mother to mother, from a friend to friend, always remember that God is there for you! I Love You!

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