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for David Dillard
ytia stanford
May 27, 2010
im so sad bout this this was the best principal in macon ga i had him from 3rd grade to 7th grade you will be missed
dashae lindsay
November 17, 2009
mr dilard im sorry for your lost luv dashae lindsay
Breonn Carter
September 10, 2009
R. I. P Mr. Dillard,I was one of your students from Agnes Barden and Bloomfield and you will always be in my heart forever. I wish I could have told you goodbye I love you forever
Thanks for being the best principle ever you were always there for me and others
Breonn Carter
~MAYA TOOMER~
July 22, 2009
i am sorry for the lost of mr.dillard.mr.dillard was a great person and principal he will never be for gotten. i my self attened bloomfield middle school for 3 yrs. and for those 3 yrs. mr.dillard has helped me when i needed it he kept me out of trouble when he could..mr.dillard is just a great person.he will always be in my heart ?(R.I.P MR.DILLARD) LUV YA!!!
Samuel Dennard&Family
July 22, 2009
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
SIERRA HARRIS
July 22, 2009
im sorry for the lost of mr.dillard. he was a good principal at bloomfield middle school. he will never be out of our lifes. R.I.P Mr.Dillard. love SIERRA HARRIS
Dr John Swint
July 22, 2009
David, just learned of your demise. Old friend, you are missed.
zah'kia smith
July 22, 2009
i'm sorry mr.dillard's family. i attended bloomfield middle school i'm now a rising 9th grader. Mr. Dillard was an excellent principal. He brought many laughter and pride to the falcons way. i remember when i got in trouble and he made me realize all the mistakes i made. i been with mr. dillard for 3 years and it has been a true blessing to have him in my life. love peace and will god pure this family heart. Mr. Dillard you will truly be missed r.i.p
Felise Abrams
July 21, 2009
To the Dillard Family and his most beloved daughter Nina, may you find peace in such a loss, we wish you love and never forget the memories!
July 21, 2009
To Rosa and The Dillard Family.
As the days and weeks pass and as you return to Life's routine,may you continue to feel comforted by the Love of God and the support of Family and Friends.May God continue to bless you all. Love, Loverda Hightower Hogges and family Atwater, California and Sarah Hightower Macon,GA.
Judy Banning Fultz
July 20, 2009
The Dillard Family,
I pray much for all of you and know that God will confort you in this time of sorrow.
I will always remember David because of his gift to make a difference in the lives of so many young people. He was my student, my principal, and my children's principal as well.
Our prayers are that God will forever keep you and bring peace to you.
THE REID'S
July 20, 2009
MAY GOD BLESS THE DILLARD FAMILY IN YOUR TIME OF BEREAVEMENT.
THE REID FAMILY
Woodrow George
July 20, 2009
To the Dillard family. David and I were in the navy boot camp together. David was the type of friend everyone should have. My heart goes out to the family. David will be missed greatly.
Destiny Bailey
July 20, 2009
Mr.Dillard was a very great person.To me and others as well he was a good principal at Bloomfield Middle School.I pray that God watches over you and the Dillard family.You will never be forgotten.
R.I.P
MR.DILLARD
July 20, 2009
We wish to express our deepest sympathy to the family of Mr. David Dillard. Our prayers are that God's comfort and peace will be with you during this time of grief.
Dr. Thelma Dillard and Cartese Dillard
July 20, 2009
We wish to express our deepest sympathy to the family of Mr. David Dillard. Our prayers are that God will bring comfort and peace to you during this time of grief.
Dr. Thelma Dillard and Cartese Dillard
DeMarcus Wimberly
July 20, 2009
Mr.Dillard you was such a inspiration to me and my mother. He always had a smile on his face you would never catch Mr.Dillard without a smile on his face not even when you were in trouble. You were the best principle I could ever have in elementary school and the best principle in the history of Agnes barden elementary school. Every time you saw me you would always remind me to follow my dreams and keep on persevering and never let any thing bring me down from what I want to be or do in life. If I could travel back in time to Elementary school I would, just to be around you and see what nice of a person you were and just to here all them good pointers you gave me and everyone else. so to the family im sorry to see this day come but we all gone see it come one day. TO MR.DILLARD IM NOT GONE SAY GOOD BYE IM JUST GONE SAY SEE YOU LATER BECAUSE I PROMISE YOU THAT I WILL SEE YOU LATER ON UP THEM STAIRES AND THROUGH THEM GOLDEN GATES OF HEAVEN. LOVE ALWAYS
July 20, 2009
May the lord be with his family. we loved you mr Dillard but God loved you best. We would like to thank your family for sharing you with us. you taught my children at miller. you will be missed. from the Phillips
Miranda Rhynes
July 20, 2009
In my mind, time stopped when I found out that you went home to God. Mr. Dillard, I hope your family knows how influential you were as a teacher and a mentor. Til this day you were always a part of my stories about my childhood during school at Riley elementary. I truly thank God that our paths were able to cross and you had a great impact on my life. You helped mold the image of what a man should portray! I will miss you greatly.
My prayers are going up for the family and friends.
Naketa Cornegay
July 20, 2009
I'm so sorry to hear about the passing of Mr. Dillard. He was my 6th grade teacher at Riley Elementary (1995). I will never forget how much he always inspired us to reach our dreams and the sky is the limit. My 6th grade class theme was "I believe". I was 10 years old at the time. I am now 24. I have forgotten some of my high school and college professors but Mr. Dillard was one teacher that none of his students could ever forget. He was more than a teacher to us, he was our mentor and a friend. He was always there to listen. I remember after I graduated from Valdosta State University I went to visit him at Miller Middle School. He stopped his class to speak and talk to me and introduce me. I talked to him a couple of months ago and he inspired me to go back to school and get my Masters in Teaching. Needless to say I am currently pursing that dream. I hope that I can be an influence on my students lives as Mr. Dillard have been on ours. He will be greatly missed but not forgotten. My prayers and condolences go out to the family and every person life that he touched.
Anzio Gibson
July 20, 2009
Mr. Dillard you made a huge impact on me and my kids while they were under your supervision, you will be missed by us and all who knew you! To the family God bless and keep you!
Anzio Gibson and Family
Eric Rodgers
July 20, 2009
I will pray for the Dillard family during this time of bereavement. God will give you the strength and peace that you need. Mr. Dillard was my principal at Northeast Comprehensive High. I remember the guidance he gave while he would instruct us to "Do the Right Thing."
Isis Wynn
July 20, 2009
"To the family, I would like to say sorry for the lost....But always remember keep God first no matter what and don't mourn too long..I will keep you all in my prayers..Mr.Dillard will be missed very much.."
Ingrid Aaron
July 20, 2009
There's a "long white robe" and "golden slippers"up in the heaven I know....Just choose your seat and sit down!!!!!!!!! Love and miss ya cousin!!
Ingrid Aaron and Antwan, too
Hamartrya Tharpe
July 20, 2009
David you were truly a teacher, leader, mentor, and paragon of humanity. Words cannot express how much you meant to our community. I personally want to thank you for your sage counsel and encouraging me. You will be sorely missed and your life will be forever cherished and celebrated.
Hamartrya Tharpe
July 20, 2009
David you were truly a teacher, leader, mentor, and paragon of humanity. Words cannot express how much you meant to our community. I personally want to thank you for your sage counsel and encouraging me. You will be sorely missed and your life will be forever cherished and celebrated.
Avis & Jonathan Willis & Family
July 20, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Ingrid Aaron
July 19, 2009
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2009
Sonja Dawkins Hollingsworth
July 19, 2009
When I began working for David L. Dillard (I dare not forget to put the "L" in his name on any correspondence I sent on his behalf.), I didn't quite know how to take him. I soon learned that he was dedicated to educating the children in the community. There were many occasions when his past students would come back to surprise him at either Barden Elementary or Bloomfield Middle School, if just to say, "I made something of my life thanks to you." or just a simple, "Thank you.". Mr. Dillard did things in his own way and time and taught me a lot. I often asked him for advise in raising and educating my own son. Over the past couple of days, as some of us that have worked closely with him, remembered and laughed about the times he'd fuss at us because something wasn't done the way he wanted or how he'd make us redo letters, flyers, etc., we could only sit back and say how much we appreciated him for the way he trained us. We are better for it, whether it be professionally or personally, we always learned something from him. Mr. David L. Dillard, I will truly miss you.
Shaquita Moss
July 19, 2009
I'm sorry to hear about the passing of Mr. Dillard. He was my 6th grade teacher at Joseph B.Riley (1995). He was one of those teachers who's main goal was helping us reach ours. He always encouraged us to keep going when we wanted to give up and he was always there to listen when we needed to talk. He will be greatly missed. My prayers are with the family during their time of grief.
Kay Stephens
July 19, 2009
To The Dillard Family.... My prayers are with you.
Audria Troutman-Latson&Family
July 19, 2009
To the Dillard Family,our thoughts are prayers are with you during your time of bereavement.Take care and know that David Dillard has had an impact on our community through his service in the community.He had a great impact on my children and others.Thanks for sharing him with us.
July 19, 2009
MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY DURING THIS TIME. MR DILLARD WAS MY
CHILDRENS PRINCIPLE AT AGNES BARDEN AND
BLOOMFLIED MIDDLE SCHOOL, HE TAUGHT THEM DISCPLE AS WELL AS BEING A STUDENT. MRS PATRICIA GORDON AND FAMILY
deion gordon
July 19, 2009
this is deion gordon mr.dillard was my principal at agnes barden he will be missed forever and ever i will keep praying for his family
Jonathan Held
July 19, 2009
David,
I remember you teaching Georgia history to me and so many others during middle school. I remember a field trip where another student and I got in big trouble for walking on the roof of a hotel late a night. You were always even-keeled and never mad at anything. You rolled with the punches and kept on going - the manner in which you lived your life is truly a testament for others to follow.
Years later, I fondly recall coming back to Macon - to Miller, always eager to see you. You were one of the best teachers - exemplary in everything you did. You will be sorely missed by so many, yet, your legacy will continue to live on in the lives of those students you have touched, mine included.
I'll miss you, David!
Ada Parker
July 19, 2009
With deepest sympathy. To my dearest family. I will truly miss my precious nephew. He brought joy to everyone that knew him.He was there for all who needed him. I am proud of his endeavors.I thank God for every rememberance of him.Family,God will sustain us. Aunt Ada
Cass & Renee Hatcher
July 19, 2009
Although it is difficult today to see beyond the sorrow, May looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow. David was my friend and fraternity brother, we meet at Tuskegee and was groomsmen’s in each other’s weddings. My wife Renee and I will rejoice when we see him again.
To Estee and the family, may your special memories be a comfort to you at this time.
July 19, 2009
Nena and Tena, we love you and we know that God is with you during this time. Take comfort in knowing that David is in Heaven smiling down on both of you. God bless you both. Starla and Mike
Diana Rodgers
July 19, 2009
David was my mentor and friend for 24 years. We began working together when I began teaching at Miller Middle School. I later worked as his assistnat principal when he was named principal at Barden, and he was there to support me when I became a principal. Through all those years, I counted David as one of my dearest friends. I will truly miss him and his wonderful smile. My thoughts and prayers are with his family; he spoke of all of you often with so much love and pride that I feel like I knew each of you even though we may not have met. Nina, your daddy was so very proud of you. You have always been his pride and joy. One of the last conversations we had was about you and how proud he was of what a wonderful young women you are. David will leave a legacy that his family can be very proud of.
Jai Stone (formerly Kelli Wright)
July 19, 2009
We were the first class he taught right after college. Henry Hunt Elementary 5th grade. He remained with us from grades 5-7 and molded us into respectable students and later adults. His dedication to teaching to teaching has left a profound affect on my life, teaching us far more than the text book contents. We learned honesty, dignity, and dedication. Mostly he held us to the highest possible standard.
The Scott Family
July 19, 2009
Tena, Estee, and the Dillard Family,
May God shower his blessings and comfort upon you and your family at this time of sorrow. The memories we will have of David as a husband, father, son, friend, teacher, leader and model for our youth will always be with us.
May God's Grace, Blessings, and Peace Be With You Always.
Much Love,
The Scott Family - Chico, Sr., Vickie (Perdue), Ciera, Chelsie and Chico, Jr.
July 19, 2009
I was in Mr. Dillard's 6th grade class at Riley Elementary back in 98-99. I just graduated college and can truly say that he was the most influential teacher that I had during all my years in school. He made me and others students feel that it was ok to make good grades. At the time I did not understand why he was so strict, but now I do and I am thankful for it. I could never explain how much Mr. Dillard changed my life. Rest in peace Mr. Dillard and my prayers go out to your family.
Alexis Chambliss
July 19, 2009
As a first year teacher I couldnt have asked for a better principle, leader, or person than David L. Dillard. He helped me through some tough times and gave me advice that I will never forget. I am truly sorry for your loss.
July 18, 2009
With sympthy. I knew Mr.Dillard as an exceptional educator and gentleman. May it help to know that others share the loss and wish you God's comfort and peace. Dr. Geraldine F. Dumas, retired Bibb County Central Office Administrator.
ANGIE AUTRY
July 18, 2009
MR. DILLARS WAS MY SON'S PRINCIPAL WHEN HE WAS A STUDENT AT AGNES BARDEN. HE WAS ALWAY FAIR WITH MY SON AND ALL THE STUDENTS. HE JUST WANTED ALL HIS STUDENTS TO SUCCEED IN LIFE. THE BOE HAS LOST A GREAT EDUCATOR. HE WILL BE MISSED BY ALL WHO HAD THE CHANCE TO CROSS PATHS WITH HIM. I HOPE HIS FAMILY CAN TAKE COMFORT IN KNOWING THAT HE MADE A DIFFERENCE IN SO MANY YOUNG LIVES.
BRIANA JACKSON
July 18, 2009
I AM SORRY FOR YOUR LOST YOU MIGHT BE GONE BUT YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!!! BLOOMFIELD MIDDLE SCHOOL!!!
Reginald & Cheryl Hutchings
July 18, 2009
Tena, Estee, and the Dillard Family,
We are so sad to hear of David's illness and passing. We will keep each one of you in our prayers. Estee, you know our thoughts and love are with you always. Keep looking to God for the strength and support you need during this time. We will continue to pray for your family.
Praying for you,
The Hutchings' Family
Reggie, Cheryl, Keith and Ryan
July 18, 2009
Please accept my sincere sympathy in the passing of your loved one, Mr. Dillard. I had the pleasure of working with him at Northeast Comprehensive High School for several years. He was a dedicated, sincere professional who was deeply committed to improving the educational level of his students. I trust that God will sustain each of you during this difficult moment.
William A. Grant
Macon, GA
Taraka Taylor
July 18, 2009
Mr. Dillard was my 6th grade teacher. His dedication to his students and the education field was outstanding. He has always been one of my favorite teachers and will forever hold a special place in my heart. I will continue to keep his family and friends in my thoughts and prayer.
July 18, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers will be the family during this loss and sudden passing of Mr. Dillard. He was not only my daughter principal at Bloomfield Middle School but also my assistant principal at Miller Middle School. He was such a great person to be around and really cared for our children in our education system. He truly will be missed by so many. May God render his comfort during this difficult time to his family.
Moranda and Eddie Guy and Family
Tasha Raines
July 18, 2009
I'm sorry to hear about the passing of Mr. Dillard. He was my principal at Northeast High School. He will be greatly missed. My prayers are with the family during their time of grief.
Gary & Sharon Sellars
July 18, 2009
Mr D, You were more than a principal and a teacher to me. You were a mentor and an inspiration to me. You were always there to keep me straight and give me those words i needed to hear. You will be truely missed. I know your family is going through a tough time now, and my prayers go out to them, you will forever live in my heart and will always remember the words you would always tell me when I messed up "Gary, this isn't you, man you are better than this. I know it and you know it". From Miller Middle School to Northeast High School, Iraq to Oklahoma, you always had time to talk to me and I will miss the advice and most of all YOU.
Mary Strong
July 18, 2009
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Laurie Johnson
July 18, 2009
Prayers and condolences to the Dillard family. May you find comfort in the Lord. Mr. Dillard will truly be missed by his colleagues, students and friends.
July 18, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Melanie McMichael
July 18, 2009
Mr. Dillard will definitely be missed by all that he has crossed paths with. He was an awesome principal at
Agnes Barden who taught my son about being a young man. My son is 17 and he has never forgotten the things that Mr. Dillard taught him. We need to represent the same things that Mr. Dillard stood for. He wanted to see every child succeed. He will truly be missed by my son and I. May God bless the family.
July 18, 2009
Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss…our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Chiquita Glover-Perkins
Northeast Class of 1993
Young Angelics of Middle Georgia
GWEN SMITH
July 18, 2009
I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR THAT MR DILLARD PASSED AWAY. I HAVE ALWAYS RESPECTED MR DILLARD ..I WAS IN MR DILLARD'S CLASS AT MILLER OVER 20 YEARS AGO.AND HE DID NOT TAKE ANY JUNK FROM OUR CLASS AND ANY OTHER CLASS..IN OUR ERA...AND HE ALWAYS WANTED US TO ACHIEVE..THANKS MR DILLARD FOR YOUR LOYALTY TO OUR EDUCAION.
Dr. Joseph L. Nunnally
July 18, 2009
My prayers are with the Dillard family during this time of sorrow. It is a fact that earth has no sorrow that heaven can not replace with joy. David was my fraternity brother and a great friend. We communicated often and he was always so full of life. He was a blessing to all who knew him and his passion as an educator was evident to all.
Dorothy Allen-Rose
July 18, 2009
To the Dillard Family:
Earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal.I would like to extend to the family heartfelt sympathy in the loss
of your love one.I pray for your strength and that God will keep his arms around each of you. To God we give the glory.
Stephanie Prater
July 18, 2009
On behalf of the members of the BOE Campus Police Department, Mr. Dillard will always be remembered as a true professional who only wanted the best for his students and his schools. I enjoyed working with him for the past thirteen years and we lost a gem when he retired. Our heartfelt condolences go out to his family and those who held him dear, God bless.
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