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Freddie Filmore Jr.

Freddie Filmore Obituary

FILMORE, JR., FREDDIE,
Funeral Services for Freddie Filmore, Jr., 40, of Orlando, who passed away on Monday, July 2, 2007 will be held on Saturday, July 7, 2007 at 11AM at Faith World, 7601 Forest City Road, Orlando. Interment will follow in the Edgewood Cemetery. Visitation will be held today (Friday) from 6-8PM at Freedom Ministries Church, 1348 Old Apopka Road,
Apopka. He is survived by his four children, Tarelsha, Nicole,
Jeremiah and Joshua; parents, Pastor and Mrs. Freddie Filmore, Sr.; three sisters, Phyllis, Tonja and Angie. Marvin C. Zanders Funeral Home, Inc., Apopka, FL.

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Published by Orlando Sentinel on Jul. 6, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Freddie Filmore

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225 Entries

Tonja

June 30, 2025

Chip, can you believe I moved out of Florida. I am in Spartanburg, SC. I love it here. Phyllis and Jerry just came to visit. Mama has been here twice by herself. Of course, they both came when I first moved and daddy blessed my house. Me and Angie went to Paris last year and had a blast. My grandson, Anthony, just got to perform on stage at The Norm Lewis concert. So proud of him. Getting ready to turn 60 and the family is coming here to celebrate with me. Wow, 18 years ago I got the news but I remember you in the best way. You are my lil big brother lol. Daddy and mama just celebrated their 65th anniversary and today Bianca turns 30 and your girls are celebrating with her in Delaware. I miss you dearly. Love you always. Until we meet again.

Tonja Filmore

July 11, 2023

Dee, I miss you and can't believe it has been 16 years. My grandson, Anthony, is getting ready to perform at the Dr. Phillips Performing Arts Center. He is the Tin Man and can saaanngggg. I am so proud of him. I talked with your best friend Chap. Man you are truly missed by all the lives you touched. You have another grandchild from Josh and Nicole is getting ready to get married. Our family is growing slowly but we are still family as you would want. Miss you Dee. What I wouldn't do to hear that laugh of yours. Love you!

Chap

July 2, 2023

Everyday, everyday you still making a impact. I Miss You!

Phyllis Girley

July 1, 2023

I cannot believe it has been 16 years since you left us. I miss having conversations with you, especially how you made me laugh like no other! I love you deeply and always have you in my heart Your big sis Phyllis

Phyllis

May 23, 2022

What I would not do to hear that infectious laugh of yours. Josh is about to be a dad and he looks and acts just like you. Quite a handsome fellow. I tease him that I´m his bodyguard to keep the women away. Brooke is still looking looking for Mr. Right. She knows if you were here you could screen for her. Brian is married and lives in New York. I love you dearly and miss you so much. I have so many wonderful memories. I remember when you went to the football game with me to see Brian perform and the ladies that laughed so hard with you. They were looking for you the next week. It´s been a rough few years with this COVID19 but God is with us. Missing you. Your big sister, Phyllis

Dad

January 10, 2021

After all this time I yet miss you. You really did make an impact in this life.

Freddie Filmore

January 10, 2021

Miss you

Josh

January 9, 2021

Love Ya always. Wish you were here. Everybody says i´m just like you. I wish i could look in that mirror.

Joshua Filmore

November 8, 2020

Joshua Filmore

November 8, 2020

Joshua Filmore

November 8, 2020

Love ya pops. Finally finding a passion for me in life & i feel like i be become really special in this lane once i figure out how to do it. I´m out here living my "lil grown life" without regrets. Just wish i could run things by you & see how you felt about certain things but it´s okay because I know I can´t be guided in the wrong direction. Love you always Dad.

Joshua

July 27, 2020

Hey Dad, I love you. I wish you were here. I wish you could have saw me grow into the man I am today. I know you are watching over me. Everybody tells me I look & act just like you. I just know that’s just your spirit in me. One day we will meet again. I’ll just drop a recent picture of me in here until that happens. From your son, Joshua.

Tonja Filmore

July 1, 2020

Hey Chip,

Our parents just celebrated their 60th anniversary. Man this COVID-19 has changed the way we live. We had to do a parade because for them because of social distancing but they really enjoyed it. I miss talking to you because when Im feeling some type of way, you make me look at things differently. Life is hard right now because after having a heart attack(almost came to live with you), Im having to depend on others which is so hard for me especially after being so independent since the age of 19. I know God has so much in store for me and I am doing what I can to fulfill my purpose. I am so proud of my children and all that they have become. They all reference you when talking about life and things you said to them. Im glad they can remember and I will always remember you as well. Im still single and now have a non profit to help other single women become everything God wants them to be. Our first conference was a success but due to that rona, we our on hiatus. I have so many ideas for business however I just need one major break to get all of them flowing. Please know that I love and miss you dearly. All the things we talked about, I remember and live by. Thanks for informing me about men and relationships. You are the best lil brother and keep looking out for us. Tell God Im patiently waiting and to give me the best option real soon lol. By the way I have two grandsons now and they are handsome and smart. They affectionately call me Mema.

Chap

June 30, 2020

All I can do is smile, I know Jesus done told you a few times how he knows the play, and when the play is ran, you still take the last shot.

Not a day goes by that I don't think about you. Great Father, Friend & Brother.

Love you Bro.

Chap Chapman

January 29, 2018

You still Best of the Best my brother. Keep smiling!

August 13, 2015

Still not a day that goes by I do not think about ballin, laughing and talking about family, life and career moves. Those were the days Freddie.

Still miss you Dawg!!

---Chap

I am apart og Black Girls Run Now!!! Look me, Brooke, Michelle and Shawnylle

Angie Thomas

May 5, 2013

Tonja graduated Saturday. You would have been so proud. We miss you. Funny I am now in the gym maybe more than you. Getting my sexy on, I wish we could go together. Your Little Sis Angie

Rae Rae

July 1, 2010

Its been a long 10 minutes....been three years and I still call your cell...So I am crazy, you always said I was :) it was true, cause I was crazy for you. I miss you and still think of you!! Still wish I could hear your voice..just one more time....I love you Freddie Filmore Jr, always! BDYY !!

February 3, 2010

You know, I still have those days when i want to dial your number, just to hear your voice and know that everything is okay. I will never forget. Still greatly missing you,
Just Me

Angie

November 27, 2008

Man I thought I could go on like nothing was missing but it just didn't happen. I crashed and burned today (Thanksgiving Day) but God pulled me through I have so much to be thankful for that I dare not get depressed again so I am trying to hold my head up and know that God has my back but I miss you so so much.... Everytime I see your kids I think of you. Shawn had surgery the other day and said he wished you was alive and he missed you We know you would have been there I love so and your still my big brother. I MISS YOU SO......... You meant the world to me and although we had a good relationship and you knew I loved you I wish I had told you more.... Just one more massage just one more manicure...... Just one more smile .... Just one more family dinner.... I love you so much boo... Why did have to go so soon... I still want to pick up the phone and call you.

KWON

November 9, 2008

HEY FILMORE MY DADDY LIVE IN THE SKY NOW I LOVE U

Freddie Filmore, Sr.

October 24, 2008

Chip, I am so proud of you and your accomplishments in life. It is in your life that you will always be remembered. You made a big splash and you have always aspired to do it in a big way. I appreciate watching you in action, not sure of what you are about to bring up, something everyone expected but not knowing what to expect. You kept folks on their toes. A life of anticipation was always in the mix when you were around. Never a dull moment. However, you were so serious when you needed to be and the prophetic mantle was with you at all times, even when you did not want it to be. You were truly a Christmas baby, a gift from God and I will forever be thankful to God for such a wonderful gift. As I taught you many things in your early years, you taught me so much as you matured and thought things through for yourself. Thank you for your perception and doing what you had to do to honor those that you loved. I miss you immensely but I will always remember your infectious smile and you love for life. You lived it to the fullest and I believe, without regrets. It's not how you start, but how you finished. You finished in the hand of God and for that I am eternally grateful.
Dad

Angie

May 19, 2008

Man Chip it has almost been a year and my heart still hurts so so bad. Now every event in my life is before or after your death, I miss you greatly, Brian finally got married to Mimi it was wonderful and a fun day now they will have some tiger woo kids soon. In the midst of all the fun and excitement I couldn't help wish you were there. I wish you would have been there acting a fool like you do so well. Man with every celebrating there is still sadness because my boo wasn't there. Man I still want to wake up and everything is alright.

Just me

May 16, 2008

You were such a great man, Freddie. So much to so many. I will cherish our time together. I will never forget. You are at peace now and never have to worry about a thing anymore. You are greatly missed.

UR Rae Rae

February 8, 2008

HEY YOU,

It's been a long ten minutes....but everyday is filled with a memory of you. I really miss you.

My days still remain off track, blank and painful with your absence. I know GOD has his reasons, but to me, right now, that is not sufficient. It is so hard to love, trust and move forward. You knew me, from my best, the not so good and those uttermost painful depths of my soul.

There is not another you, Freddie, there could never be. Your character, charisma, love and concern was my once in a lifetime.

I miss you immensely. Immensely, that's how much. You illuminated my life.

One of my qualities that made you smile and hear my heart, was writting. It's where I am free, free from fear and able to be me........

Left in silence
Many words left unsaid
Memories continually bleed

Mosaic sounds of your voice
Enter in and out
Piercing this desolate soul

I will keep my head up, because I know YOU would not want me to quit.

Though you are not with me, my love for you remains the same, it’s even greater.

I love you Filmore and miss you so very much.

Always,
ME ~ Rae Rae

Tawana Gardner

January 3, 2008

Hi Freddie, I came to you on Christmas and sat and wrote to you, but for whatever reason, it did not post. It made me feel so much better to unload because I was with the kids, and for whatever reason, I was having a really emotional day, and with me being with them, fighting tears so it does not become a chain reaction for them, I came to your page and wrote to you. I am such an emotional wretch. Everything someone says or does, I am crying. Its crazy. You know, one of my friends told me I am grieving so bad because I always had you to call on and dump on when those children of ours cut up or said something they should not have said. They always said I told you too much. Boy, do I need you right now. Kyla had her first play at school and she was great but the one thing I was thinking of while we were in the congregation, is how her granddad needs to be here. You would just love her. She is so funny. Growing up. You would have your own carseat in the car and she would be traveling with you. She is amazing. She keeps me going. Well, I just needed to talk to you because for whatever reason, I feel much better when I come here. You know, you and I had a civil relationship while you were here and it seems so wrong to want to go back and tell you how much I love you and how sorry I am for everything that I put you through while you were here. You would not have even thought I would be going through what I am going through because it has been years since a romantic relationship was between us. It really makes a person think about life when someone that was taken for granted on so many levels is just snatched out of a persons life. That is how I feel right now. Now, I have to learn how to pick up the pieces and move on. Its hard because there are only a select few that I actually confide in. Maybe I need to go to counceling because I am not understanding why I am grieving to this extent. I love you Freddie.

Tonja Filmore

December 29, 2007

Wow, this is still a dream to me. We had fun doing our normal Christmas eve celebration at Phyllis' as usual. All of your children were there and I really enjoyed seeing them all. We are all battling emotionally but I believe that what you stood for and what you wanted in your children will one day happen. I am still waiting for you to come thru the front door and make me laugh about something. Chap's son was in the hospital and we talked about how you would have been there and the ribs you would have brought for him. We both laughed and he said he really did want some but the place was closed. Man you were an awesome guy. All the things I am finding out about you make my days much better. Your memories will never be forgotten and thanks for making your birthday so special to our mother. She cried with tears of joy. Keep shining through all the ones you loved and touched. I love you, man!!!

Precious

November 8, 2007

I had so many thoughts to share, but my eyes just continue to well up with tears. Losing you made me feel like I lost another father. You were there at my father's funeral - the father I never really knew. I want you to know how very thankful I am to God for introducing us... I was only 10 years old, but you made a significant impact. YOU taught me to dream and inspired me to be the best at whatever I did.

I know you know that my decision to become an engineer was because of your tenacity and drive.

The last conversation we had was via email and it made me cry - tears of joy. Your simple expression of gratitude for staying at my place when you and Nicole were here for orientation at FSU will never be forgotten. I remember thinking, "It's the least I can do...and what an honor it would be to have you..." It was such a joy to see you both and Nicole - "all grown up." I will never forget our conversation about her and how you just wanted the best for her and you encouraged me to spend time with her so that her college experience wouldn't be so difficult. I feel that I have let you down because I have been so busy and not really spent any time with her (although I want to). So, as I write this tonight, I'll commit to calling her and spending time with her...just being a friend.

I'm really just talking a bunch because I can't stop crying. But, I just wanted to say that I love you. I just wanted to thank you for mentoring me. I am applying for jobs now that I am graduating with my MBA and I remember you telling me to "do it big"...be the best. It inspires me to be excellent.

Most of all, I want to thank you for introducing me to Jesus Christ. Your example of how you loved and cared for your family changed me forever. I am thankful to God for your family. You have certainly left a legacy that will not be forgotten.

The other day I came across a picture of me and the family when I came home from college during my freshman year. I'll scan it in and post it...It's still very hard to believe that you are gone.

I love you and miss you Chip.

paris Charles

October 31, 2007

chip i hope that you are in peace and that you will see your family one day your will always be in all of the filmore's family with love,peace and happines we will miss you and i love you.

Joy Wall Spradley

October 31, 2007

Not enough space to type all I wanted to say to you. I miss you so much and think of you all day long! You made a big difference in my life and I am so lucky to have met you. Thank you for bringing me closer to God! With all my love!

paris Charles

October 30, 2007

hey chip i hope that you are in peace and i love you.you will always be in my heart.your laughs,smiles will be with me and i hope you will see us some day love you with all my heart.

Your Baby Sis

October 13, 2007

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Angie Thomas

October 13, 2007

Hey Chip I made a memorial myspace page for you... It's not done yet but I'm working on it. Man I thought by now this would be easy but I struggle daily. Yesturday I was working on editing my wedding video from 5 years ago and while trying to convert it I pressed play and it was right when you smiled at me and walked me down the isle I lost it i forgot that was you that gave me to Big Ceddie.... Thanks man you were the best brother and I hope this gets easy soon because fear I will be viewed as crazy here shortly. (smile) But hey I lost my first and best Boo. I love you. Hope you like your page. Keep watching over me and all of us please...

Tawana Gardner

September 26, 2007

Hi Freddie,
I don't really understand what is going on but for the last 2 days I have been awaken at 3:00 with you in my thoughts. Its like I am grieving for my husband and it is bad today. We were good friends but we havent been together for years. You know I was listening to the radio and the guy said to send in your story if you know a great father. It made me sad because when the children were younger, I heard that same thing and I said I was going to send in a story about you. Well, I never did but I should have. We take for granted that our love ones will always be here.

I don't know if I am smothering Tarelsha and Nicole with my phone calls and texts, but I just want them to know how much I love them. I feel like I have abandoned everybody being out here in Texas. Jeremiah will have his diploma in two weeks and he is trying to come home then. I have been so stressed lately, I've started having migrane headaches. I know, I better take care of myself. Much love to you Freddie.

Nicole Filmore

September 5, 2007

Hey Dadddd,

Let me just start out by saying that I miss you a lot. I know I always say this, but it won't go away. I've cried so much in the last couple of days, I'm not sure whats going on with me. Sometimes I feel like Tallahassee isn't the place for me anymore, but it has to be. I mean, if I leave here... where am I suppose to go? I don't want to go to Orlando. I don't want to be in Texas. It's like... Tallahassee has to work out. I'll give it time, but I'm still waiting for this whole thing to get easier.

I think everyone is worried about me, but I'm okay. I mean, I'm not "okay"... but I don't think there is anything anyone can say or do to make me feel better, so I'm dealing with it. I like to deal with it alone.

I don't want you to worry about me though, I'm getting through it. I will get through it and I'm trying not to let it stop me. I want to make you proud. I really need to do well these next two semesters especially, but I have so much on my mind its already hard to juggle.

Being a grown up SUCKS by the way.

Anyways, I just wanted to stop by to say I love you. It's 11 and I have to head to bed. Haha. Early classes has turned me into an old woman.

I love you.

Tawana Gardner

September 5, 2007

Hi Freddie,
I sat down and wrote you yesterday but for some reason it did not get posted. I can hear you saying, "did you follow instructions". Well, I did but I don't know what happened. I read the things that Nicole has been saying to you and it hurt me so bad. It was like all the pain of loosing you all over again rushed in and made yesterday a rough day for me. I know the children miss their father and I ask how they are doing, and everyone says o.k. but I can see things are a not so well. What do I do? This is where I would call you and get your advise. I look at your pictures and see your smile, and it hits me again, that you are not here. I would like to thank you for being a wonderful father. I never told you enough that I appreciated you. We could always count on you. If there was no food and I called you, you came. You was just there and for that I say thank you. I am really concerned about Nicole after reading her entries. I called her last night and asked her if I needed to move to Tallahassee. I will because I do not want her to feel alone or like giving up. You have provided for them even in your absence and made this transition stress free so her education and living arrangements wouldn't be a problem or concern of hers and for that I say thank you. Jeremiah and I are in Texas trying to get this high school diploma. I didn't have you to call to meet me at school therefore, I chose not to go another year with him being a headache to those teachers. I need to hear your voice in making some decisions concerning him so if you can.. do that. I want you to know that Shavonda has really been there for the kids. A true friend. You would be really proud of her. Just to let you know, they adopted her as their god-mother. Kyla goes to school now. She goes to the school Quan went to. She cried for a few days but now she is ready to go. When Tee gets her uniform out in the morning, she gets excited. Tarelsha liked the school because they wear uniforms. She is crazy. The children always tell me I talk too much so I am going to stop now. I just miss telling you what is going on. You are truly missed. I love you and we will see each other again.

JEREMIAH FILMORE

September 5, 2007

HEY DADDY....YOU TAUGHT ME TO BE THANKFUL WAT IVE GOT IN LIFE....SO IM TELLIN EVERYBODY WHO WROTE MY DADDY ON HERE....I LOVE YALL...BECAUSE I KNOW I WASN'T THE ONLY HE MADE A BETTER PERSON...AND WE REALLY HAVE TO MAKE WAT HE TAUGHT US...WORK FOR THE GOOD IN THE FUTURE....I LOVE YALL FOR LOVIN HIM SO MUCH....I DONT KNOW...ITS WEIRD BECAUSE I NEVA GOT A CHANCE TO TELL YOU UM SORRY FOR EVERYTHING I EVER PUT YOU THRU....AND I NOW LOOK BACK AT IT....YOU DID EVERYTHING YOU DID...TO MAKE ME A MAN...AND NOW I REALLY HAVE TO MAN UP...LIKE YOU'LL SAY....BUT I NEVA REALLY GOT TO HAVE THAT TALK WIT U....BUT I WONDER DO YOU STILL WALK WITH ME....WHEN I GO HOME...DO YOU STILL GO HOME WIT ME....I GUESS ILL NEVA KNOW....SOMETIMES I THINK YOU BE LIL BUGS AND FLYS....I GUESS THATS HOW BAD I WANNA SEE YA AGAIN....I GOT YOUR OLD LICENSE..I KEEP IT EVERYWHERE I GO...SO I GUESS YOU DO BE WIT ME....WELL DADDY I PROMISE TO MAKE YOU PROUD....YOU ALWAYS BELIEVED IN ME...IN EVERYTHING I DID...I THANK U FOR EVERYTHING....I LOVE U SO MUCH...ITS CRAZY...EVERYBODY DOES...BUT NOT AS MUCH AS ME....I KNOW YOU REMEMBER THE FUNERAL...I DO LIKE IT WAS YESTERDAY....WEN I CLOSED THE CASKET....I DIDN'T WANT TO....IT MADE ME FEEL LIKE I WAS THE ONE LOCKIN YOU IN....BUT I COULN'T LET NOBODY ELSE DO IT....YOU RAISED ME TO BE A STRONG...SO THATS WAT UMMA DO...EVEN THOUGH I DONT WANT TO...I DONT REALLY KNOW WAT I WANNA DO...BUT WATEVA I DO...ITS FOR YOU DADDY....NO MATTER WAT I PROMISE YOU....YOU WON'T BE MAD AT ME.....AY DADDY SOMETIMES I JUST BE SCARED THAT IMMA LOSE SOMEONE ELSE CLOSE TO ME....I DONT KNOW WAT TO DO...I CAN'T HELP IT....IT JUST HAPPENS....I CAN'T GO THRU THIS AGAIN...I SWEAR I CAN'T....I LOVE YOU AND EVERYTHING YOU DID FOR ME...!!!! YOUR SON

JEREMIAH FILMORE

September 4, 2007

WATS UP DADDY...I AINT REALLY BEEN TALKIN TO ALOT OF PEOPLE LATELY BECAUSE I GUESS UM REALLY STILL MAD....AND I GUESS YOU WOULDN'T WANT ME TO BE MAD...BUT I CAN'T HELP....I WAS JUST SITTIN HERE...LOOKIN AT WAT NICOLE WAS WRITIN U...AND YOU GOTTA BE PROUD OF HER....YOU ALWAYS WERE...WELL I CAME TO TEXAS TO GET MY DIPLOMA...SOMETHING YOU ALWAYS WANTED ME TO DO...SO UMMA DO IT...NAWMEAN...I MISS YOU TO MUCH...WHO WOULDV'E EVER THOUGHT...??? NOT ME....AY NICOLE IF YOUR READIN THIS...I LOVE U...AND ILL WALK YOU DOWN THE ISLE...IF THATS OK WIT U....WELL FATHER...YOU DONT HAVE TO WORRY ABOUT JOSH...I GOT HIM....ESPECIALLY WHEN BASKETBALL SEASON STARTS....IT WAS JUST LIKE IT WAS YESTERDAY....YOU WAS JOSH COACH...YALL WON THE CHAMPIONSHIP THAT YEAR....YEA I REMEMBER ALMOST EVERYTHING WE DID....EVERYTHING REMINDS ME OF U.....WELL KEVIS TOLD ME THE OTHER DAY...THAT EVERYBODY HAS A PURPOSE AND THAT YOURS WAS PROBABLY TO MAKE SURE NICOLE GOT IN COLLEGE...AND SEE US GROW UP....BUT I DONT BELIEVE YOU WERE DONE....BUT YOU KNOW IMMA BE STRONG....CUZ THATS ALL I CAN DO...FOR ALL OF US....I THINK THIS MAKES ME FEEL BETTER....ILL PROBABLY TALK TO U LATER DAD....LOVE YA...YOUR SON

Kim Crawford

August 31, 2007

Freddie Filmore, Jr. Memorial

On July 2nd, 2007, Freddie Filmore Jr, was killed in a motorcycle accident on SR408 near Orange Blossom Trail in Orlando. Freddie was the proud father of four beautiful children – Tarelsha, Nicole, Jeremiah, and Joshua. He was the only son of Freddie Filmore, Sr., and Eva Carroll Filmore, . He was a loving brother to his three sisters, Phyllis, Tonja, and Angela. Freddie was a competitive basketball player, passionate about the sport and an active player and coach. He was a Christian man.

So many people knew and loved Freddie, and we have had many requests from Freddie’s many friends, coworkers at SunGard HTE in Lake Mary, and people throughout the community who have been touched by his loss, who want to reach out to Freddie’s family to express their love for Freddie, care and concern for his four children, and their feelings over his family’s loss. Now we have a goal.

Our vision is to fund a Memorial Gymnasium in Freddie’s memory, where his love of basketball and competitive spirit may live on in the community where he grew up.

Freddie’s father, Freddie Filmore, Sr., is the Pastor of Freedom Ministries, located in Apopka. Freedom Ministries has had a longstanding vision to build a multi-purpose facility that will house a gymnasium. The project has been on hold for twelve years due to lack of funding, as the church holds to a “pay as you go” philosophy regarding its building projects. The small outdoor basketball court they do have on site now has been a blessing to the community. It would be a wonderful and appropriate tribute to Freddie to get some legs under the original building project, with the ultimate vision of building a memorial gymnasium to serve the Apopka community.

We invite you to show your support for Freddie’s Gym, by making a tax deductible donation to Freedom Ministries with a note to designate the donation for the Freddie Filmore, Jr. Memorial Building Fund.

Freedom Ministries Church
Note: Freddie Filmore, Jr. Memorial Building Fund
1348 Old Apopka Road
Apopka, FL 32703

For more information about Freedom Ministries, visit their website.
Thanks to all of you for your support and for anything you can do to help get the word out to the community. As Freddie would say:
"Man up"!

Told you I had good genes.

Nicole Filmore

August 29, 2007

Daddy, so I just wrote you two days ago.. but like I've mentioned before, writing makes me feel better. And I need to feel better right now. Okay, so you know when you cry and your eyes get red and you can tell by your entire face that you've been crying? Well I've decided that that doesn't make any sense, shouldn't a persons eyes be the only thing affected? I mean.. you can zoom in a persons mouth and be like "that person was just crying".. cause they're entire face looks like "cry". Anyways.. you probably have no idea what I'm talking about.. but oh well. I crack myself up.. good thing I'm not a egg! Haha. I don't know how you didn't think "good thing I'm not an egg" was funny. Word on the street is.. you've used it with some of your friends.. haha, which means you must have secretly thought it was funny (which i knew you did!) haha. that was the same day you said i was a better driver on our way to denny's.. and then took it back.

I miss you. Have I mentioned that yet? I miss you a lot. Is it weird that I'm jealous of all my friends, because they still have dads? I think I'm just selfish or something. Oh well.

So I've been in college for a year now.. and still no potential husbands. I might actually have to get a job when I graduate if I don't get my MRS in the next 3 years. Haha.

Did I tell you I got to get the blown up picture of you, on your bike? Grandma found it in your office at work, I guess and she let me have it. I don't have it NOW though.. haha. It's at Michaels getting professionally framed.. they said it would take 2 weeks, so I should have it in about a week. I love that you signed it, thats my favorite part. Haha you sure did love yourself. My friends make fun of me for being "confident" and I'm like.. "hellooo, do you see this face?" hah what can i say. I have good genes [thanks by the way].

So I have 8 oclock classes everyday of the week this semester. Funnnn. Haha, well now that I'm off campus.. we have to drive to school. And you know how bad parking is, so I figured it'd just be easier to park at 7:30 in the morning, than it will be to park at 11. So in a way I'm just being lazy, because I don't want to be driving around looking for parking.. but on the other hand, i don't think trading my 11 oclock class, for an 8 oclock class.. classifies as being lazy. Anyways, we'll see how this works out. If its too hard, I just won't get them next semester.

I have bills now dad, weird huh? It's so strange. I feel like I had to become an adult overnight. I mean I knew how dependent I was on you. I called you for everything, but I didn't think that would screw me over.. until I graduated, of course. Haha. I'm looking at the sentence in front of me and I'm really messing up my punctuation here.. haha oh well. I think Stephanie and Christina left me to get something to eat. I said I wasn't hungry, because I was crying.. but now I'm kinda hungry. Haha.

Writing really did make me feel better today. Sometimes it works, sometimes it back fires.. but I guess the way I was feeling before I started, couldn't go anywhere but up. I guess I'll go lay down, until my roommates come back. I love you. I love you so much.

& keep watching over me. Kthanks.

Ohhh and Me, Tee and Shacora (our step sister, on our moms side..) took pictures the other day at sears. I'm gonna attach my favorite one, so you can see it. (Haha, that may be a little odd, but whatever)

PS whoever reviews the guest book, to see if it contains anything thats copyrighted... when we bought the cd, we are given the permission to print, copy, post the picture online.. etc. So you better not deny my picture! Thanks :)

Nicole Filmore

August 28, 2007

Hey Daddy, it's your favorite again. It's weird, some days I'm okay.. and sometimes I ask myself who am I kidding? I wonder how I'll end up, now that I don't have your help. You were so great and I feel as though, at the very least.. I need to make you proud. But how am I suppose to do that now? Sometimes I feel like it doesn't matter what I do anymore. Almost like, who do I have to impress? Today was the first day of school. I've been in Tallahassee for about a week now. I was so excited to come back up here. Orlando didn't feel like home anymore and I just knew Tallahassee would, but it doesn't. I still feel homeless. I feel like I belong no where. I don't even know where I'm going to go for holidays. My mom moved to Texas. Tee is still in Orlando. So do I go to Orlando? or Texas? Maybe I'll just stay in Tallahassee. I miss you so much. I framed a bunch of your pictures for my room. I love looking at them. You're smiling in all of your pictures. I love it. I miss it. I can't help but to look at your pictures and see how full of life you were and how much life you still had in you. Theres not one person that met you, that won't remember you.. and thats special. I feel like I took you for granted my entire life. I had a great dad. I knew I had a great dad, but because I never knew what it was like not to have a great dad.. I didn't appreciate you as much as I should have. Now I know whats its like. I feel like I lost so much more than just my dad. I still just feel so lost all the time. So alone, but I'm not alone. Everyone still askes me how I'm doing. I always say I'm okay.. sometimes I am. Sometimes I'm not. I really just wanted to update you about my life, but this has sometime turned into some depressing tearfest, so I'm gonna give this a try some other time. I love you so much.

Amanda Keyt

August 23, 2007

Hey Freddie, sorry it has taken me so long to write. I just, miss you. I ache for Nicole. I wish there was something I could do to make her not feel any pain. I know you are proud of her for staying in college. I know you love her and watch her everyday. Thank you for being a great dad to her. She's a beautiful person on the inside and out. I will take care of her when she's in town. She is my sister and I love her. You will never know how much I appreciate you allowing her in my life. Thank you. I don't understand why God decided to take you. But, I know he has a purpose and plan for everyone. I miss you.

Nicole Filmore

August 12, 2007

Hey Daddy - it's about 11:45 on a Saturday night, and I'm not at anyones club. Weird, huh? I'm actually at Sarah's and everyone is asleep. I couldn't sleep though, so I got out of bed and starting listening to a little bit of gospel. I just wanted to talk to you a little... update you about my life. Everyone says you're watching over me... I hope thats true. Just close your eyes if I do something you don't like. Haha. I like the pretend I'm perfect, so you should do the same thing. I move back to Tallahassee in about a week. August 19th. Sound familiar? I can't believe it's been a year since you and I went to Tallahassee and you dropped me off. After you left I sat in my room for about 30 minutes trying not to cry. I didn't think I was going to make it. I just knew I'd be home within the next month, but I made it didn't I? Yah, I did. If I knew a year from then, that you wouldn't be with me anymore... I wouldn't have went. I would have stayed in Orlando this past year. But I don't guess theres anything I can do about that now.

I bought a Bible yesterday. I've been in search for the "perfect Bible" for quite some time now and I'm so happy to finally have one again. Mine got lost in the move. Anyways, I enjoy reading it. I always have a lot of questions... but I enjoy reading it none the less.

Kyla is getting so big. She's adorable. Still bad as ever, but she's awesome. Everyone says shes like me, just because she likes to look at herself in the mirror a lot and she likes it when people call her pretty. It's not our fault if we're the beautiful ones in the family.

I haven't been to your grave yet. Not since the funeral. I hope you're not mad, but I'll go when I'm ready... I promise. I love you so much. I eat lemon heads a lot now. They remind me of you, plus they're good. I do a lot of things now that remind me of you. Sometimes it makes me happy and sometimes it makes me sad.

I rode on the 408 the other day. Tee cried in the back seat and I cried silently in the front. My mom was driving. I don't know what she was thinking when she decided to take the "short cut", but I was very upset. I had the most upsetting feeling in my stomach, ever. I'm never riding on it again. I tried it out, it didn't work. I'm done.

I miss you so much. It's weird, I still say "parents" a lot... without even realizing it. I still feel like you're here and that I just haven't seen you in a while.

I'm starting to have less and less "breakdowns". But when I do get them, they're still pretty bad. Sometimes I just wonder what I'm suppose to do, when I don't know what to do. I don't pray nearly as much as I should. I think I'm still mad at God for taking you away from me. I tell him I'm sorry for being mad, but hes probably mad at me for being mad. I probably sound very foolish right now, but oh well.

You know, this is the first time I've written anything to you or about you - without crying. Sometimes when I feel like I'm going to be okay, I start to break down... because deep inside, I feel like being okay, means being okay with the fact that you're gone and I'll never be okay with that. I never want to be okay with that.

Every song, every movie, every conversation I have... reminds me of you. Boy, do I miss you.

Do you know what scares me the most? I'm afraid I'm going to forget you. The small things you know. Your laugh. Your hug. I can barely remember what you smell like and that scares me. I want to remember. I want to remember everything, but I can't.

I love you dad, but I have to go now. It's about midnight now and this is just making me really sad. I hope you're able to read this. If you can read what I write to you, it'll be like you're always here. And I'd love that.

Oh yeah. I don't want to sound dumb or anything, but come visit me in a dream sometime, if at all possible.

I love you.

Tonja Filmore

August 2, 2007

Chip, it's been a month since I have seen you. Who knew that three hours after I saw you sitting on your motorcycle in the driveway, you would be gone forever. I am still trying to pack up your things in your room and it seems like you will be back. I love you and I know you loved me. I read the e-mails you sent me telling me you love me. I know you tried hard to be the best father you could be and they loved you for that. Our talks about our children and relationships helped me so much. You know I got your back. I found the receipt today of your favorite restaurant(Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen) in Atlanta that we went to on April 21, 2007(our last date). I'm glad we decided to go. As it relates to your children, I will do my best to keep my promise to you.

Love you little brother,

Sandy Reece

July 27, 2007

My heart aches knowing the world lost a wonderful man... Freddie, I can't wait until I see again someday in heaven! I will miss your humor and beautiful smile! Deepest Sympathy in your family!!

Nicole Filmore

July 25, 2007

Hey Daddy, it's me again. I wrote something for you.

You know Dad; this is really a lot harder than I thought it would be. I never imagined I could miss anyone, as much as I miss you. Nothing is the same. My happy moments, aren’t as happy. And everything sad, has become a lot sadder. I need you. I need you now more than ever. You knew everything and because I had you, I knew everything. You would know what to say to me right now. You would know how to make everything better. I miss you so much. No matter what ever happened, I knew that if you were there... I was going to be okay. But you’re no longer here... and I’m no longer okay. I’m not sure if I’ll ever be. You were invincible. I thought you were invincible. I never imagined having to live life without you. Tee and I joked about it once; we said that it would be impossible to go on, if you weren’t with us... and that we would merely jump in your casket, if anything happened to you. And that’s exactly what I wanted to do – because it is impossible. I try to be strong, I really do. But I can’t be strong all the time. Not when my heart hurts like it does. I wonder who will walk me down the isle, on my wedding day. Who will approve or disapprove of my next boyfriend? Who am I suppose to get advice from? Who do I call in a case of emergency? You were more than my dad. You were more than my friend. You were my everything. Now you’re gone and I feel like I have nothing. I feel like nothing I do matters anymore. Can you even see me? I wonder that a lot now. Will you ever get to see me living my life? Or get a peek at your grandchildren? I look at pictures of you all the time and I miss your smile so much. Your laugh. Your yelling. All I wanted was to make you proud. I tried so hard, really... I did. I want you to be here. I want you to be here when I graduate from college. When I get married. When I have children. When I finally figure out what I want to be, and I’m amazing at it. You’d be proud. This weekend was our family reunion. I didn’t want to go – not without you, but everyone thought I should. So I went. I enjoyed myself, of course. You know how ridiculous our family is, but I couldn’t help but think of you the entire time. Saturday was the picnic, like last year. Remember last year? Sunday we all went to Granddaddy’s church. I fought through tears the entire praise and worship, until I couldn’t hold them in anymore. You know, everyone says God has a plan. There’s a reason for everything, they say. And when a person is done, doing what they were suppose to do - here on earth... then their time is up. But you couldn’t have been done. There are so many people left here that still need you. I still need you. I’m not the first one to have lost their father, and I’m certainly not the last; but even in knowing that... I still feel alone. Like no one could possibly know how I feel and my heart goes out to them, if they do. It isn’t fair, but that doesn’t change anything. Nothing changes. No matter how hard I cry or how often I pray, nothing changes. You’re gone and you’ll always be. I don’t want this. I just want you. I just want yoo..

I love you so much. I love you too much.

Writing to you helps, so I think I'll do it more often than not. A friend of mine B.J Bankson gave me a scripture to read. John 14:16-20. Are you familiar with it? It helps. I love you daddy.

Tanya Paulson

July 23, 2007

I send my condolences to all of Freddie's family. I knew him at Faithworld back 10 years ago and loved everything about him. I havent seen or talked to him in years but im very sad to hear that I didnt get to tell him how much he influenced my life.

Julie Lear

July 19, 2007

Freddie-I have spoken to you many times, though I never got the chance to meet you. You have been a good friend to my daughter Jamie & for that I will hold you special in my heart.

Thank you for always being my date.

July 19, 2007

Thanks for supporting & inspiring your nephew.

July 19, 2007

Nicole Filmore

July 18, 2007

Daddy - I miss you so much. I'm waiting for this to somehow become easier, but it hurts today.. as much as it did the day I found out. I'm a wreck and I want so bad.. just to talk to you again. I locked my keys in my car this weekend, while I was in Tallahassee.. and I didn't know what to do. The only thing I could think of, was to call you. And I couldn't. I can't ever call you again. I love you so much. You really are the greatest dad anyone could of asked for, and I am so lucky to have had you as mine. There are so many things I still had questions about, so much more advice I looked forward to. But I'll make you proud. I promise.

Elaine Freeman

July 18, 2007

To the Filmore Family:
May you find comfort in the Lord in the loss of your son, Freddie,Jr. He will always be remembered at the Lighthouse Evangelistic Church as a "spiritual son" to Pastor Gloria Gainor. I will never forget his smile and the joy he brought to those around him. My prayers and love go to the family.

Phylls and "Chip" Freddie You'll be missed..

July 18, 2007

Phyllis Girley

July 17, 2007

I will miss you little brother and I loved you "so hard" smile.

From your big sis, Phyllar

Alesia Hill

July 16, 2007

Freddie and I were classmates, and though its been a couple of years since we spoke, as I reflect on the years we spent together, I can say he will be sorely missed. Thanks be to God for the relationship he had with the Father, I can rest assured, I will see him again! Mrs. Alesia C. (Smith) Hill

Jenna Mullins

July 16, 2007

Freddie was a wonderful friend that will be truely missed. The Filmore's will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Eloise Jackson

July 15, 2007

Being a member of the Lighthouse Evangelistic Church with pastor Gloria Gainor allowed me to know Freddie for many many years. His beautiful personality and servant heart will truly be missed. May the Peace of the Lord Jesus Christ forever be with the entire Filmore family.God bless you.
Eloise Jackson

Jay Lamm

July 13, 2007

Freddie Filmore Jr.
You will be sadly missed, and fondly remembered. My prayers, and love go to your family.
Jay Lamm
Salt Lake City, UT

Your LECS Family

July 13, 2007

Dear Josh,

Your LECS family is thinking of you at this terrible time in our life. May god hold you tight and help you though this. Your friends will be here for you when school starts and keep you in thier prayers.

Egg Beater and I are missing you Freddie!!

July 13, 2007

cedric thomas

July 12, 2007

we will always miss you and we are glad to have spent the time with you we did.

with love
your brother-in-law
big ced

Stacey English

July 12, 2007

I will never forget such a magnificent friend. You set the barometer on what a friend, man and human being should be. You will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.

Jayme Hemelrick

July 12, 2007

Hi Freddie, you are truly one of kind and a dear friend that will stay in my heart forever. I will never forget how you took me under your wing when I started HTE and the countless times you brought a smile to my face! You will be missed.

Joanie Rippengale

July 12, 2007

I only met Freddie a few times, but we seem to hit it off with his sense of humor & joking personality. It was a pleasure to know him. I know he will be greatly missed by all. My thoughts & prayers are with his family at this saddened time. God Bless you all.

Teri Anticevich

July 12, 2007

Freddie was an awesome friend, a one of kind individual, and a professional colleague. After meeting Freddie Sr. and hearing him speak at the funeral, I understood the amazing Freddie that I knew all these years a bit better. I will miss Freddie....not just professionally, but personally, as I go through my duties at conferences and site tours which he always made more enjoyable, easier, and entirely fun with his quick wit, smile and love of our work together. My sympathies to the entire family for your loss of a wonderful man, father, son, and brother.

Ms. Nadia Hylton

July 12, 2007

I didn't know Freddie personally ,but I met him a few times when he would come out to Jeremiah's school to check on his son.I could tell that he was a dedicated parent and he had genuine love and concern for his son.I was one of Jeremiah's teachers and I would like Jeremiah to know that I love him and may God keep him strong thru this difficult time.

Jerry Schramm

July 12, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with your family through this difficult time. God bless you all.

Florence Franklin

July 11, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Tia Hesington

July 11, 2007

I worked with Freddie at HTE. He was such a Magic fan and I will never forget Freddie volunteering to wear a plunger on his head as part of a skit with "Stuff" from the Orlando Magic...Freddie was the best!!

"Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in Me. In my Father's house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you." ~ John 14:1

The Lord has prepared a place for Freddie...God Bless the Filmore family...

LaSonya D Burton

July 10, 2007

To the Filmore Family:
God always knows best and sometimes brings his own home early. I had the pleasure of working with Freddie for about five years at SunGuard HTE, and he was truly a wonderful person. As so many other HTE employees have already stated, he was a joy to be around at all times. His beautiful smile, free-spirited personality, and pleasant disposition could brighten anyone's day. A truly great person, and a tremendous asset to the SunGuard family. Anytime I needed anything in the IT department, all I had to do was just call him, and he was always to the rescue! A great loss for the entire Orlando community, but a huge gain in HEAVEN!

He will be missed dearly. My continued prayers are with you, as I just learned of his transition on today.

The Noble Family

July 10, 2007

This is a tremendous loss for our community. Our family loved Freddie. How could you not love Freddie? He was so full of life and just being around him put a smile on your face. Our deepest sympathy to the Filmore family.

M H

July 10, 2007

Although I did not know Freddie, he seems as though he had many friends who loved him. I witnessed the acciedent and I know you were taken to heaven peacefully. May your family hold strong during this time.

Raquel Teelucksingh

July 10, 2007

My Condolences to his parents, siblings, wonderful children and grandchild! Your son, brother, father, grandpa was a wonderful man! A man of his word. That I loved very much! I am sorry that I was not in attendance, but my prayers are with you all! If I may: To Freddie: This is your Rae Rae!!! I loved you and always will! ~ ME!

Rodney Gawlik & Family

July 10, 2007

Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. I used to work with Freddie and even though it has been over 5 years, I still remember his infectious smile and the charisma he had about him. I just want to say I am honered to have met you and you will be missed.

Linda Henson

July 9, 2007

Freddie was a wonderful friend and a joy in all the lives he touched. I will miss him greatly and will never forget his shining eyes, bright smile, and love of life. He could always make me laugh! My sympathy and prayers go out to his family..

Kerry Ramsey

July 9, 2007

Dear Filmore Family,
I only knew Freddie on a business level in the office at SunGard HTE but he ALWAYS made me laugh with his gift of humor and his funny disposition. It was always known when he walked into our department as he joked and mingled throughout the cubicles making everyone laugh and smile. I will miss him.
My prayers are with you during this very difficult time and may your broken hearts heal quickly.

Aimee Gabriel

July 9, 2007

To Pastor and Mrs. Filmore,
My prayers are with you. I'm so sad to hear of the loss of your son.

Nancy Stevens

July 9, 2007

Freddie was a friendly person and always made you laugh. I will miss him. My deepest sympathy is extended to his family. May God bless them and give them peace and strength through this difficult time.

stacy mclean

July 9, 2007

My friend,It was only a short period of time that our lives crossed one another. It was a wonderful and enjoyable time. We will miss you (Stacy and Gina)

Cookie Pope

July 9, 2007

Freddie,
Your smile made us feel welcome. Your charm made us feel comfortable.
Your playful ways kept us on our toes! You have been one of life's pleasures. We will all remember you with pride. Much love to your family.

Jennifer Martin

July 9, 2007

Freddie, I have enjoyed our friendship these past 6 years and will miss you very much. You brought something special to everyone here at SunGardHTE.YOU will be truly missed.Teal will also miss "Big Daddy" as she called you, she is saddened but knows you are in heaven looking down smiling at her and all of us. Our prayers are with your entire family.
Yours friends,
Jennifer & Teal Martin

Renee Burrows

July 9, 2007

To the Filmore Family,
Words can only try to comfort at this time. Trust in God and he will not let you down. Although Freddie is not with you in person, he is with you in spirit and will always be with you forever in your hearts.
With deepest sympathy.
Renee Burrows - SunGard HTE

MICHAEL COMBS,SR.

July 9, 2007

To the Family of Freddie Filmore,Jr., may God comfort you at this time and forever.I will always remember Freddie's sense of humor and smile.

Mary Hewitt

July 9, 2007

I just learned of Freddie's passing and am so very sorry. Freddie was the kind of person who brightened up any room. I spent 7 years at HTE and Freddie was one person I could rely on. When things were tough, he always made me laugh. Freddie was such a wonderful person. The world will be a different place without him. He will truly be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time.

Ceddrick Lovins

July 8, 2007

My deepest sympathies on your loss. Freddie was someone that I always enjoyed interacting with. He was one of the few people that I could talk with about God and also technical stuff. He will be missed. May God strengthen you, especially at this time. May He wrap you in the cradle of your arms and hold you there in Jesus Name, amen.

Amy Neal

July 8, 2007

To the Filmore Family:
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. Freddie was a very special friend and always willing to help. His smile always brightened my day and I will truly miss him. He was one of a kind!

Sandra Rumph

July 8, 2007

My Deepest Sympathy is with the Filmore family. The lord is in control so keep the faith in God. I'm thinking about you'll as you'll go through this sad time in you'll life.

Lighthouse Evangelistic Church

July 8, 2007

Family and friends,
We send our love to everyone connected.We send our deepest sympathy. To be absent in the body is to be present with the Lord. We love you and we'll keep you lifted in prayer.

Kristyl Lacy

July 8, 2007

Freddie - I am truly at a loss for words! It may seem silly to say, but for some reason I was convinced you were invincible - I'm still waiting for you to say, " I was just playing biscuit head"..you were larger than life, and my life is forever changed because you were in it.
To the family - my thoughts and prayers are always with you. Terelsha, Nicole, Jeremiah and Josh - you are what made his world go 'round. I love you guys always... you are the gifts he left behind.

Jerry & Gisele Moore

July 8, 2007

Freddie, you will be missed by so many. We will keep your family lifted up in prayer.

Janet Salvetti

July 8, 2007

The news traveled fast to California and when I heard it nothing I was doing that day seemed to have very much importance any more. Freddie, now what am I going to do - you were always seeking out the perfect man for me. But, no one met up to your standards or according to you was "good enough". Thanks for making me feel special; as you did to so many others. I'll miss you.

Alex, Gertrude, Kevin, & Bryan Chapman

July 7, 2007

Pastors Alex & Gertrude Chapman and The Turning Point Enrichment Ministries family send their prayers to the family of Freddie Filmore.

Pastors Doug and Jeri Bankson

July 7, 2007

Our heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with you all. May the comfort and peace of the Holy Spirit hold you and your memories carry you until we are all reunited around the throne. From our church family at Victory Church to yours, with much love,

Demetrio Herrera

July 7, 2007

To The Filmore Family,

My wife and I are deeply saddened to learn of Freddie’s passing.
I knew Freddie from working at HTE for almost nine years.
Freddie always inspired me with his high energy and sense of humor.
Freddie will be dearly missed.

With our heartfelt condolences,

Demetrio and Beth Herrera

Judy Medlar

July 7, 2007

All Freddie had to do was look at you and smile and your day was brighter for it. He was such a gentle and fun man. He enriched so many lives. He will truly be missed by so many of us. It is comforting knowing he is in heaven with Jesus and we will meet again!
My prayers go out to his family.

Paulette Pondish

July 7, 2007

I will always remember Freddie for his contagious smile and ability to make others laugh! My prayers are with the Freddie's family. He will be missed.

Bonnie Rippengale

July 7, 2007

Your smile, laughter and love of life will be truly missed. Working with you through the years has always been a joy. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Carlton Edwards Jr

July 7, 2007

I Am so sorry about your dad teresha, jermiah and nicole! Trust In god, everything happens for a reason, even through we might not understand!
You all are in my prayers
J.R.

Byron Paige

July 7, 2007

Our deepest condolences to the family of Freddie Filmore.

From The Paige Family

Kevis Eastman

July 7, 2007

Feddie you will be forever missed. And to the family keep your head up God is in control.

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