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GMSN JUSTIN MATTHEW GIFFORD, 21, of Houston, passed away Sunday, May 19, 2002. Justin attended Ashford Elementary, Shadowbriar School and Lee High School in Houston, and Landmark West High School in Los Angeles. Justin was currently serving in the United States Navy where, after completion of training at the Naval Amphibious War Base at Coronado, California, he was to graduate from the Master at Arms School in San Antonio, Texas this June. Justin was a gifted musician, playing piano and guitar, and also a martial arts aficionado. Justin is survived by his mother, Rhonda Blaker and husband Norman; father, Dan Gifford; brother, Chris C. Gifford; grandparents, Ted and Dolores Dziedzic, Henry and Alice Gifford; uncle, Ted Dziedzic and wife Debbie and their children, Jessica, Jared and Brian; aunt, Lynn Ferreria and husband David and their children, David and Lisa. Visitation will be held 6:00 - 8:00 P.M., Thursday, May 23, 2002 at Memorial Oaks Funeral Home where funeral services will be held 1:30 P.M., Friday, May 24, 2002. Interment in Memorial Oaks Cemetery. For those wishing to make contributions in Justin's memory please select a charity of your choice.

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Published by Houston Chronicle from May 22 to May 23, 2002.

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Earl Tilford

June 6, 2002

Dear Dan:



Ten years ago next month our fourteen year old daughter passed away. I recall the absolute devastation that I felt and how very much it hurt. This is, without a doubt, the absolute worst thing you will experience in life. I wish I could tell you it stops hurting soon but I cannot. It does become bearable.



Think about you and know that you and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers. Anytime you need to talk, you have my number.



Always your friend,





Earl Tilford

724-458-3825

richard decker

June 6, 2002

my sincere condolences

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