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Don Gill
June 14, 2025
Hey, Dad, this is your "namesake" son checking in. I'm just remembering you on this Father's Day (eve) and giving you props for doing a thankless task--raising and providing for children in a world that makes things exceedingly difficult, if not impossible, to do both. I don't know you did it in this crazy, unjust world without losing your sanity, but you did and for that you have my eternal respect and gratitude. I don't think you were fully appreciated while you were here, but rest assured you are now. Peace, love and respect.
Troy Jr. (BKA "Don").
Eunice Ursula Gill Young
August 9, 2023
Eunice Ursula Gill Young
August 9, 2023
Eunice Ursula Gill Young
August 9, 2023
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Eunice Ursula Gill Young
August 9, 2023
Eunice Ursula Gill Young
August 9, 2023
Eunice Ursula Gill Young
August 9, 2023
Eunice Ursula Gill Young
August 9, 2023
Eunice Ursula Gill Young
August 9, 2023
Well, well Father, on Monday August 7th we, your children, Celebrated your 86th Solar Return Anniversary. We do it by acknowledging each other with our own "Siblings'Day". Foe the past two years, I have been honored to know and include my "Big Sister" Lyndava "Windy" Gill Williams. I know you know. We felt the guidance of your Divine flow at work to being us together. I also felt your Divine flow on, powered by and protecting on my first trip to Africa. I am because you Were. The "We Are" of your offspring continuously project "You" in the present. Now the laser focus on the generation of grandchildren-Whitney, Natasha and Antonio. Brandon is with you. Divine guidance and protection requested and accepted. Nam Myoho Renge Kyo. Ase', Ase', Ase-o
E Ursula Young
August 7, 2020
Dad, Dr Gill, I am so Happy to Celebrate your 83rd Solar Return! As I have thought of you and the lessons you gave, I feel satisfied to say, "I understand and appreciate what you were teaching me". Thank you for the question, "what kind of client do you want to have?", as I now enjoy working in my purpose. I see you in myself, my siblings and your grandson. On this anniversary of your birth, I walk in my truth and purpose as a part of Your Legacy! Happy Birthday
Love Daughter #1
Eunice Ursula Gill Young
Bodhisattva Right Livelihood
OriMoloye
Bodhisattva Joyful Practices
UrbanShaywoman
Bodhisattva Always Encouraging
E Ursula Young
August 7, 2020
Dad, Dr Gill, today is your 83rd Solar Return. As I still miss you daily, I have grown to see you in myself, my siblings, and your grandson. That question you asked me, "who is your ideal client" inspires my journey as the healing professional I've become. I realize many of your lessons, and appreciate things you said or did now, that I couldn't when they were originally offered. I am Thankful for your continued guidance and protection and offer Gratitude in Advance for your help on the current project in process. Love You Always, and continue to act in making you Proud of the Legacy you left in Me.
Love Daughter #1
Eunice Ursula Gill Young
Bodhisattva Right Livelihood
OriMoloye
Bodhisattva Joyful Practices
UrbanShaywoman
Bodhisattva Always Encouraging
M Galea
November 3, 2018
You Sir, helped save a life - mine. I will be forever in your debt. I remember you with great fondness so often and thank you every day. Thank you. God bless.
Timothy Crocker
August 8, 2018
Thanks for all of your advice, and help along the way sir.
Eunice Ursula Gill Young
August 7, 2018
Daughter #1
Eunice Ursula Gill Young
August 7, 2018
Happy 81st Solar Return Dad! I honor You by working in service. I coordinate a psychiatric rehabilitation program in Baltimore City USA serving those most in need just like you did. I know you know as weak immune regularly and continue to wonder at the fact that you pushed for growth and learning until your very last day. May I join the ancestors with such a record of ceaseless advancement. In love and appreciation. Your daughter number one Eunice Ursula Gill Young
January 23, 2018
Dear dad,
I've been thinking of you a lot. There is a road I take to get to work. It has these dips that remind me of Fardown Ave. The sensation is the same as the rides we got in Big Red. Thanks for the adventures and advice. Thanks for still being someone to talk to. I miss you. I can't believe it's been 7 years.
I LOVE YOU.
Angel
Happy 80th Solar Return! You are with me always! Remember this pic? That day was a good day! Loving Daughter #1
Eunice Ursula Young
August 7, 2017
Elliott Allen
August 25, 2015
Your the best Dr. Gill. I really miss all the long conversations we had. I also remember the fun times I had with your 3 children, Donald, Ursula, and Angel. God bless!
Angel Gill
August 7, 2013
On this day you would have turned 76!! I continue to celebrate you and all you gave me as your daughter. It is still hard to believe you are gone. Thankfully, I have many memories, life lessons, and laughs. You live on. I love you.
September 3, 2012
WE WILL MISS YOU!
Stanley Gill
August 29, 2012
Brother Donald,
It has been over a year since you passed. Miss from hearing your voice. I deeply miss you brother. Continue to rest in peace. Love You
Your Loving Brother
Stanley and Family
August 8, 2012
Troy D. Gill Sr. was not a really big sports fan, but he had a son who was -- namely, me. I kind of dragged him into my passion for sports while I was living with him in Utah and following the Utah Jazz. By my count, I went to probably around 50 or so games during that time, usually catching the bus to get to the downtown arena from our house out in the 'burbs. But the buses going back out there had stopped running by the time the games were over, and I thus needed another way to get home. Well, guess who just happened to have his office downtown almost within walking distance of the Jazz's home arena? That's right, and my Dad would regularly oblige me and my friends with rides home from the game. I don't think he ever once left me hanging without a way to get out of the city, so whatever thoughts I had about him being not such a good Dad back then, time has certainly erased those selfish sentiments with feelings of gratitude that I had a father who allowed me some enjoyment of something important to me even if it wasn't his cup of tea, and often went out of his way to do so. One little side note that should be mentioned -- he often funded my nights of pro sports entertainment, albeit after "coaxing" me into doing a few chores around the house that I was less than enthused about performing. All in all, in looking back I'd say it was a damn good deal that he gave me. So, Dad, wherever you are, much love and many thanks. You are appreciated.
E Ursula Young
August 8, 2012
Happy Birthday Dad!!!
Dad & Daughter dance-Winners of Bonneville Jr High's D/D dance contest
E Ursula Young
August 8, 2012
Dad, today [August 7th], would have been your 75th birthday...Happy Birthday!!!! I am so glad you were born, so I too, could be born. Thinking of you, reminiscing about old times, and preparing for a trip to Chicago. Yes, the "Gill gang" is headed to Chi-town. Brother Omi, won't be able to make it this time, but we laughed and were grateful and being born brothers and sisters.
I love you. We love you. You are greatly missed but not forgotten!
Don Gill
August 8, 2012
One of the things I remember about the years I lived with my dad Troy D. Gill Sr. was that one of my favorite TV shows at the time was "MASH" which was running in syndication. He used to come home late from work often, and if the show was on, he'd come downstairs where I was staying and watch it with me. What's funny is that as serious as Dad was, he'd often crack up more than I would with his "guffaw" kind of laughter. He really let the "ha-has" fly when he saw Klinger, the male character in the show who always dressed like a woman trying to prove to the army he was crazy so they'd discharge him and send him home early from the war. Dad would say something like, if I can paraphrase, "Ha, look at that Klinger!" and then let loose with a few guffaws, which made it one of the few "bonding" moments we had in those days. Since he often got home from work around the time I went to bed, these were among the few moments we shared during those years that we lived together like two wild and crazy (well, wannabe) dudes in Utah, so they stand out a lot now even though they seemed so "normal" at the time.
Dad always said, "life is a gift....so ENJOY the present!!!.."
E Ursula Young
January 12, 2012
June Kippers
March 6, 2011
Ursula: your dad was a wonderful person who always had a open ear to listen and give advice. He will always live in ours hearts and prayer's
Love Your Cousins,
June Kippers & Family
Joan Lewis
March 3, 2011
Cousin Donald you were my guardian "ANGEL"and you always had a hidden agenda which was "LOVE & Laughter"
TO Ursula & Family.God knows the depth of your love and only He can bring the comfort your heart needs. I pray He will give you peace & strength as you go through this time of grieving.
Love Your Cousins,
Joan C. Lewis & Denise
Reginald, Kiara, Reginald Jr. & Devin Edwards.
STACEY WILBURN
February 27, 2011
URSULA, Your Dad, my cousin will be highly missed. My cousin was a very good man ,always willing to help everyone at anytime. I really admired him. Always came to Chicago,il. to visit with the family. We miss DONALD--love you always, Rip --LOVE ALWAYS MS.STACEY WILBURN & FAMILY CHICAGO,IL.
February 22, 2011
Cousin Donald your gone to soon, you will always be in our hearts. To my cousin Ursula and family, Life is being born and passing away; Living to the fullest of each glorious day; Life is the goals and ambitious of each living man; The development of mind and body as best he can. Life is sweat, tears, heartaches and love that each man must bear; It's the reverence to the one up above that we all must share; Life is loving, trusting and just being kind; and the memories we leave for loved ones left behind.
Cousins Edward & Delores Wilburn,
Chicago Ill. 60628
February 15, 2011
Dad,
Ever since you left us, I have been praying for you to be in a happy, loving place, and knowing you, maybe a place where you can experience all that and have a good time, too.
It seemed like just yesterday you were telling me what new web sites to go to, what you thought of the goings on in politics, with celebrities, sports, money, etc. and now those conversations are among the many memories I have of you and will be sure to share with others.
As a boy growing up, you were my idol. As a quietly rebellious teen and a young man, I got "mannish" and started rebelling against you as I pushed for my own independence and sense of identity.
As a man, I had clashes, debates, and arguments with you, but more often shared great conversations and exchanged laughter and bbservations about life, and in those few times we saw each other, spent time together, eating, reminiscing, and even exchanging a hug or two.
You may be gone in spirit, Dad, but you will not ever be gone from our minds or our hearts. Hopefully, from whatever lofty perch you can see us in your next life, you see that, feel that, and know that.
Love,
Your first and namesake son
Troy Donald Gill Jr.
(Don Gill)
February 9, 2011
Hi Ursula You and your family are in my prayers. Remember that life is eternal. My very best to you. Angela Baden
Charlotte McPherson
February 8, 2011
Dear Ursala, After the rain,there is a rainbow... and you are it! Your Dad's spirit,hopes and dreams for a better future live through you.May you and your family celebrate a life well lived. Charlotte McPherson
Gayle Terry
February 7, 2011
Ursula, you and your family will remain in my positive thoughts and prayers. My heart goes out to you,my Myoho Sister and I will chant for your Father's continued smooth transition.
February 7, 2011
We were saddened to hear of your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Wilfred & Ruby Simpson
Elton Gill
February 6, 2011
My brother...I can't believe you are gone. You'll be missed, but not forgotten. I will honor you through my relationship with your children...look forward to celebrating you, with them, when they get to your hometown, Chicago.
Love, Brother #2
Ursula Young
February 6, 2011
Daddy, you will be missed so much!!! Know that all your children will celebrate you by extending and stregthening bonds of family. Your family, nationwide, is hearing your call of healing. We will spend our time healing, building, loving and reasoning.....Love you always! Ursula [Eunice Ursula Gill Young]
Ken Johnson
February 6, 2011
It has been said that our lives are the reflections of those who influenced us. Determination, intellect, wit and loyalty are the virtues that I see in Ursula,which must have been instilled by her father, Troy Gill. Celebrate his life within your life
I Nia Rogers
February 5, 2011
To Ursula, her father and her family. Please know that you all are in my prayers and thoughts! I send you blessings for peace and I pray that you will quickly learn to call on him to assist you as an ancestor so that you may continue to enjoy his presence in your life! Ashe!
Lorna Berliner
February 5, 2011
Troy Gill is the father of my closest childhood friend, Ursula Young. His home was a wonderful place where we as children pretended, watched movies, and played games. He listened well and always treated me with compassion and many times shared a nice word. He will be missed.
Antonio Jordan
February 5, 2011
I can't believe your gone grandpa. He always me and my family advice(even though we didn't also always like the advice he gave us it still was helpful). I wish i could still go visit him in utah but now I have to in a urn. I wish him a safe and happy journey and rest in heaven and on to the next life.
Yours,
Antonio L. Jordan
Wendy Ruiz (Pike)
February 4, 2011
Words can't express the sadness I have felt since learning of Troy's passing. His kindness, concern, and friendship have seen me through many difficult times. He was certainly a TRUE friend, and I will remain forever grateful for that. His encouragement was always genuine, his laughter was healing, and his huge smile so much appreciated. I first met Troy as my neighbor, about 40 years ago, and he has remained my good friend ever since. To all of his children: you have been and will be in my thoughts and prayers. Thank you, Troy, for your lifelong friendship . . . and for just being one-of-a-kind YOU.
Michael Irizarry
February 4, 2011
One of the good guys. Troy was a joy to be around and a pleasure to talk to. I am a better person for knowing him. He had a profound influence on me, and I will always remember him. I miss you Troy.
Stacie Baertsch
February 3, 2011
Troy was more than just a friend to my family for over 25 years, he helped my family through many difficult times. Troy had a huge thirst for knowledge, after having any type of conversation with Troy you always felt wiser. He shared many family special occasions with us and he will be greatly missed. Thank you Troy for all you did for everyone! We will always remember. With love from all of our family, Nonie Crawford, The Baertschs and The Michaels
Lynn Lehmann
February 3, 2011
Troy once appeared in an infomercial I was producing. He added class, and credibility to that production. I loved to talk with Troy, about anything and everything. His laugh was infectious. I will miss him. -A neighbor.
Ivan Misner
February 2, 2011
Troy made a small suggestion to me once that made a huge impact. He made a difference.
Dr. Ivan Misner
Margie Sanchez
February 2, 2011
You will be greatly missed.God bless you...
Giuliana Irizarry
February 2, 2011
We miss you Troy, you will always be in our hearts.
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