Joshua Brandon Faal

Joshua Faal Obituary

Family-Placed Funeral Notice

JOSHUA BRANDON FAALMarch 23, 1992 - March 31, 2004 Joshua slipped quietly from time into eternity on Wednesday morning, March 31, 2004. Joshua was surrounded by his family and the dedicated staff at St. Mary's Hospital Pediatric Oncology and Intensive Care Units. Joshua, age 12, was a fifth grader at Forest Hill Elementary and a member of Redemptive Life Fellowship. He leaves to cherish his memory his parents, John and Cheryl Faal; siblings, Hannah, Jack, Michelle, and David; special aunt and ‘mom #2', Marci Collier. He is also survived by his grandparents: John and Abie Faal of The Gambia , West Africa, and Charles and Bettye Collier of WPB; great-grandfathers: Charles C. Collier of WPB, and Napoleon (Doris) Fletcher of Daytona Beach, FL; uncles and aunts Madi and Julia Mendoza (children: Anna, Mam Kumba and Madany) of Paris, France, Jomo and Betsy Thomas (children: Jomo, Jr. and Abie) of London, England, and Revs. Knut and Hannah Heim (children: Kebba and Mafaal) of London, England; and special cousins: Charles P. Jackson, and Miles and Joette Rantalainen of WPB. Joshua will be greatly missed by his great aunts and uncles, cousins, classmates, teachers and friends at Foxhall Estates. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in memory of Joshua be sent to Redemptive Life Academy, 2101 N. Australian Ave., West Palm Beach, FL 33407.The family will receive friends at Royal Palm Funeral Home, 5601 Greenwood Ave., West Palm Beach from 5 to 7 PM TODAY, Friday, April 2. Funeral services are scheduled for Saturday, April 3, 2004, 2:00 PM at Redemptive Life Fellowship, Bishop Harold C. and Pastor Brenda Ray officiating.

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Published by The Palm Beach Post on Apr. 2, 2004.

Memories and Condolences
for Joshua Faal

12 Entries

Yvonne Spencer-Elliott

April 9, 2004

The Faal Family

In our most difficult moments, God

softly whispers words of reassurance

and love and draws us into the center of His peace and comfort.

Judith Johnson

April 9, 2004

To the Faal Family,

I am sure it is not easy to lose a child but know that he is no longer in pain. We here at NCCI, Inc would like to extend our deepest sympathies in your hour of need. May God Bless You!!!

Charlotte Hooks

April 6, 2004

I would like to extend my deepest sympathy to the entire family. ( I use to work with Cheryl at Allstate Ins.) My prayers are with you.

Sincerely.

Paul & Lynn Gale

April 3, 2004

Dear Faal family,

We are so sorry to hear of the loss of a member of your family - and one of our neighbors. "Heaven must be short of angels!"

With deepest sympathy,

Paul & Lynn Gale

5117 Willow Pond Road, W.

Pam Jackson

April 3, 2004

Dear Mr. & Mrs. Faal, David, and family,

I am blessed to have known such a wonderful child whose smile and warmth will never be forgotten. Joshua touched so many lives in such beautiful ways...especially mine! Cherished memories remain in my heart. May the peace and comfort of Our Father be with you always.

Pierre Czernowski

April 2, 2004

I had the privelege of meeting Josh at St. Mary's while visiting another child thru my ministry, Hand of Mercy. Josh was a delightful young man and our heartfelt sympathy is extended to all of your family. Please do not hesitate to let me know if I can help in anyway.

In Christian love,

Pierre Czernowski

Hand of Mercy Ministry

Mrs. Rodriguez (Attendance Clerk) Forest Hill Elementary

April 2, 2004

Deepest sympathy to Mr. and Mrs. Faal. May the peace of Our Lord Jesus Christ be with you always.

Kim Rhoden

April 2, 2004

To Cheryl, Marci and Family,

May the memories of Joshua's love and laughter sustain you through this very difficult time.You are in my thoughts and prayers.

(I am a friend of your cousin Temeka and had the pleasure of meeting Joshua and your family through her).

He will always be your son...

Kathleen Manesh

April 2, 2004

I would like to extend my deepest sympathy to Mr. and Mrs. Faal, David, all of Joshua's family members and friends. Joshua had a special and wonderful gift for touching the hearts of those he encountered. I have many fond memories of my classroom experiences with Joshua- ones I will treasure always.

Sincerely,

Robin Puma

April 2, 2004

My heart goes out to express my deepest sorrow for family of Josh. Until May of 2003 I was the teacher assistant at Forest Hill Elementary for Josh's class. I would tell my own children Josh was my favorite student. He was so brite, always finished his math work before anyone else and always had the correct answers. I loved working with Josh. I had no idea he was ill until I saw the obituary in the newspaper today. I will always remember Josh's love for nature and his big bear hugs. God truly has claimed an angel in heaven.

Mrs. Puma

Brenda Ashe-Ingram

April 2, 2004

I am truly sorry for your lost. God's grace is suffient to sustain you. I will keep you in my prayers.

Gregg/Gayle/Diana schorr

April 2, 2004

Faal Family,

We wanted to express our deep sorrow for your loss. When Gayle and I spent time in the hospital when Diana gets her treatment, we

always enjoyed the brief moments we would spend in the morning talking about how things were going. We only wish we could have done more.

The Schorr Family ( Diana's mom and dad)

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