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Sher Sprewell
June 5, 2009
Granddad I love you with all my heart!!! I can't believe you are actually gone. The thought of never seeing you again still brings tears to my face. I wish I could have seen you one more time! I was coming home in one week, but you were gone before I could make it. I haven't seen you in two years and now I won't ever again get to see your smile. I loved being around you because the jokes were never ending, along with the comments about me looking like my father's twin. I wish I could hug you as I write this now. I will defiantly come and see you before I leave town. I miss you deeply and no words can ever express the love I have for you. Ride on granddad....ride on.....
Latoska Lafont & The Dynamic Exploits (1969)
Stu Nankin
June 1, 2009
Latoska “LaFont” Fields was a natural leader. I met him when I was 16 years old, an age when young men are only interested in proving themselves, not taking time to analyze personal relationships. I was seeking to prove myself as a musician, and Latoska needed a guitar player. From the first time I talked to him over the phone, I somehow instinctively knew that he and I would become good friends. Latoska asked me to join his band, The Dynamic Exploits, and by accepting, I was given an opportunity to develop musical skills I never knew I had, to learn things about life that I might otherwise have never been able to experience, and to develop lifelong friendships I never knew were possible. Being the leader that he was, Latoska hooked us up.
Latoska was adventurous and open minded. He was always ready to listen and to try new things. We went through a lot together back then, learning and performing some of the great R&B tunes of the times and venturing into jazz, playing music that most teenage bands would never even think about. Through our efforts and initiative, we received the admiration and earned the respect of many adults and other musicians, though we were just a bunch of kids. We also experienced the hostility of the riots, and had to take on the challenge of racial discrimination of all kinds, but our band persisted and our friendship endured it all. Latoska truly appreciated and valued each one of us.
Latoska did not have an easy life, and he had his share of problems, but for anyone who really knew him, he was a fair and honest man with a good heart. You always knew where you stood with Latoska. He didn’t put up with any nonsense from people, but he didn’t unnecessarily dish it out either. Latoska and I truly liked and respected each other, even in disagreement, and that never changed. Seeing him for the first time last summer after 34 years of being completely out of touch, that was abundantly obvious. It was old times just as always, and was mutually very inspiring.
Latoska and I talked many times over the past several months, and it was incredible to rediscover some of the things we remembered from all those years ago. His mind was sharp and his memory was very impressive. I’m very thankful I was given the chance to reconnect and spend that time with him, including sending him copies of band photos and music recordings I had safely kept over the years. I think it brought Latoska a lot of joy, and I’m happy I was able to do that for him.
I’m sure there are many more interesting anecdotes I could share about my unique friendship with this man, but I will simply close by saying this…. I absolutely love James Brown and his music, but to me, Latoska will always be Soul Brother Number One.
Stu Nankin
Lead Guitarist – Latoska LaFont & The Dynamic Exploits 1967-1969
Carla Sprewer Braggs
May 29, 2009
Our Deepest Sympathy:May you find comfort in knowing that friends and loved ones share in your loss and know that with God's Grace and Mercy you'll get through.
Moton Family
May 29, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Keeva Bail (Grown Folks)
May 29, 2009
To the Family and friends of Mr. Fields,
We the members of the motorcycle community sends our love. You are in our hearts and prayers. May the Grace of God be with you always.
With all Our Love,
Motorcycle Community
RONETTA NELSON
May 28, 2009
MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY IN THIS TIME OF NEED. HE SAID NO TEARS, JUST KNOWING I AM GOING HOME TO MY FATHER IS MY JOY. GOD KEEP YOU IN THE HEART ALWAYS AND FOREVER. GOODBYE MY FRIEND FOR NOW
Jeanette Cooper
May 28, 2009
To the Fields and Sprewell family out thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. Cousin God Bless all of you
From The Cooper Family
Sister White & Greater Faith Family
May 28, 2009
Mrs.Pam and family, may God comfort you and everyone touched by this loss, Know that Earth has no sorrows that Heaven cannot and will not heal, Just ak in His Name and it shall be done, You all are in our Prayers.
SHARON SPREWER
May 28, 2009
TO PAM AND FAMILY AND AM REALLY SORRY FOR YOUR LOST I LOVE YOU ALL. I HOPE THAT YOU AND THE FAMILY KEEY IN PRAYERS FOR GOD IS THR WAY TO GET YOU BACK ON YOUR FEET I LOVE YOU YOUR COZ SHARON SPREWER
Jacqui Banks
May 28, 2009
The Collins Family prayers and love are with your family during this difficult time. God will provide comfort for you and Lastoka's loved ones as Lastoka is with him and smiling down on all of you.
REGINALD CALDWELL
May 28, 2009
PAM, OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND THE FAMILY DURING THIS SAD TIMES.MAY YOU SOON FIND THE STRENGHT FROM THE COMFORT OF KNOWING GOD KNOWS BEST.THE CALDWELL'S FAMILY MILWAUKEE WISCONSIN
May 28, 2009
To the Fields and Sprewell Family The Buck family will keep you in our prayers for comfort through this time of your loss. We love you and know that God will be a comforter through it all.
Mrs. LaSonda Buck
Ms. Moosie Buck
James Dallas
May 28, 2009
My deepest sympathy to the family. May God bless and comfort you at this period in your lives.
Sabrina Washington-Boyd
May 28, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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