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for Zakiyyah Jones
Vuhronykuh Rosa-Abercrombie
September 11, 2023
WE ALL LOVE AND MISS YOU DEARLY CUZZO. YOU MAY BE GONE BUT YOU'RE DEFINITELY NOT FORGOTTEN. #TheJohnsonFamily
Delilah
September 22, 2021
I can still vividly remember getting that call! It changed all of our lives...to think that you KB and I were all the same age but your life was cut short angers me! I then have to remind myself that you are in a better place and live each day as if it was my last.
We love and miss you so much cousin
Marsha Booker
October 10, 2008
Zakiyyah, I was just looking at some of the pics I took of you while you were here in Fort Wayne. I look at those and at your graduation photo and see what a lovely lady you turned into. But that's no surprise is it? I really miss you. Give Grandma Bernice a kiss for me and save a place for me. See you when I get there.
john ellis
September 30, 2008
hey zak i cant say much cause i still cant believe that ur gone...but u already noe i love and miss u....c u wen i get there
PHYLLIS
September 28, 2008
I LOVE YOU ZAK AND IM GONNA MISS YOU AT MY HOUSE TELLING ME ALL YA STORIES.....YOU WAS LIKE A DAUGHTER TO ME AND YOU KNO DAT...JUST KNOW THAT YOU WILL ALWAYS BE IN MY HEART...GONE BE NEVER FORGOTTEN
-LOVE THE RANDOLPH & MCKINNON FAMILY
LATASHA & NAYAD RANDOLPH
September 28, 2008
DAMN ZAK YOU KNOW IM GONNA MISS YOU UP MY HOUSE EVERYDAY PLAYING WITH YA GODSON. DAMN IM REALLY GONE MISS DHA TIMES WE HAD GOING TO DHA CITY AND ALL. NOW THAT YOUR GONE I DONT KNOW WHAT TO DO. I MISS YOU SO MUCH WORDS CANT EXPLAIN. I CANT EVEN SAY "CAN YOU COME WATCH YA GODSON WHY I GO DO WHAT I DO"LOL. I JUST WANNA SAY I LOVE AND MISS YOU AND YOU WILL ALWAYS HAVE A PLACE IN OUR HEART....KNO DHAT
REST IN PARADISE ZAKIYYAH A.K.A ZAK BRAZY
-LOVE YA BESTiE TASHA AND YA GODSON NAYAD A.K.A POODA BUTT
Marsha Booker
September 25, 2008
Zakiyyah not a day goes by that I want to kick myself for not forcing you to stay in ol slow Fort Wayne, but I know how badly you wanted to be in Jersey with your mother and all your friends. I know that staying in Fort Wayne would not have prevented this from happening because I am a firm believer that when God is ready for us there is no way or place to hide. When He calls us we must answer. I will never forget your beautiful smile, your loving personality even though you tried to "play hard" you were a breath of freshness to our home. I enjoyed having you live with me even in the hardest of times. I am so proud of you finishing school and for your desire to want to go to college. My heart was lifted when the principal said that you "mentioned" going to church, I'm glad that you remembered us at Shiloh. It has been hard I admit sometimes I just want to scream but it won't come out just yet. This tragedy is hitting home and my feelings are touched because you are loved by all of us here in Fort Wayne. Our lives were not the same after you left Fort Wayne, now they will be forever changed until we meet again on the other side We know being a child is hard we were once children ourselves, but being a responsible parent is even harder especially when we as children want to rebel against everything a parent imposes on us. It is good to know that God placed you in the loving family that He did Niece you will always be a special memory (that is as long as I can remember---JOHNSON family joke). Breshia & Jewells will be writing to you soon.
BooBaBesBaBe
PS: to those reading this you can go on-line and read about what happened to Zakiyyah in the "Star ledger" newspapers starting from September 8th 2008.
mailyn feliciano
September 25, 2008
heyheyhey baby girl u already kno who it is marilyn from eastsdiehigh damn zak ima miss u yelling at me asking me why i havent been to school the days i missed..ima miss u asking me was i looking in ur windiw bcuz we would come to school with the same shirt or sneajers or even when i would have a pair of sneakers u wouldlike u will tell me u cant stand me that u knew u shouldve never gotten those lol iloveyou u zak hope to see u soon>>>>u may rest in peace tell my mom,dad,bro,and grandma i said wassup n that i miss them...
Ms. S. Brown
September 22, 2008
Zakiyyah, I love you and I will miss you. BYE BABY GIRL. Ms. Brown, East Side High School
Daeja pittman
September 22, 2008
r i p ZAK we wil miss yuh
RaRa Jones
September 20, 2008
U will always be loved and missed my dearly
Love,,Uncle RARA
Tamisha J
September 19, 2008
R.I.P mama...you will be missed
ALEXIS WOOD
September 18, 2008
RIP ZAK UR IN A BETTER PLACE ..MY HEART GOES OUT TO UR FAMILY AND FRIENDS
ronda & moe
September 18, 2008
zakiyyah i did nt know you .......may you rest in peace....may god bless ur family...... you will be miss....
September 18, 2008
You will always live in our hearts and prayers.
evelyn ward
September 18, 2008
hey i just to say im sorry that u have to go and it goin to hurt alot peolpes that u had grown-up
rest in peace zakiyyah zayquana jones
qumar lewis
September 18, 2008
my prayers goes out to u and your family may u r.i.p
Min.Latrena & Ashley Hollins
September 18, 2008
My heart breaks for you,my prayers are with you....Words can't express the saddness this whole entire tragedy has brought to our city...So,we put our hope in GOD that HE will make it all alright and HE will...Hold onto HIM and know that there are so many people praying for the Jones-Mclean and Carruthers family...I don't know any of you personally,but your surely in my prayers and in my heart.May GOD keep and bless you...is our prayer...
ROW33
September 18, 2008
ZAKIYYAH MAY U REST IN PEACE. YOU ARE IN A BETTER PLACE NOW. MAY GOD BLESS UR FAMILY.
Qua-Dirah Holder
September 18, 2008
I pray for the Jones's every night in their time of sorrow.May you rest in peace Zakkiyah.I miss laughing with you and the conversations we held.You're in a better place now.
TYESHA MCCULLOUGH
September 17, 2008
I SEND MY CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY I DIDN'T GET A CHANCE TO MEET HER BUT I HEARD GOOD THINGS ABOUT HER AND GOD DON'T LIKE UGLY NOW IT'S TIME FOR HIM TO TAKE OVER AND DO HIS JOB
najah moore
September 17, 2008
our prayes are with you r.i.p najah moore and family(irvington nj)
Valerie White
September 17, 2008
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Felicia
September 17, 2008
Zakiyyah,i didn't no u very well but u carried yourself as a young lady should,u touched the lives of many people and u will be truly missed. Now you will grace heaven with your style,beauty,and spirit.Everyone loves you on First St. R.I.P
LISA SINGLETON CLYBURN
September 17, 2008
MONIQUE & ZANIQUE, MY PRAYERS ARE WITH THE BOTH OF YOU
Karima Leggett
September 17, 2008
Zakiyyah you were such a beautiful girl..I am so sorry that this happened to you, you had such a promising future....May you rest in peace beautiful and may GOD bless your family during this time of sorrow......
Maurice Brown
September 17, 2008
R.I.P Zak u in a better place now
Roberson Family
September 17, 2008
Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
Teresa Mason
September 17, 2008
Zakiyyah Jones, you will be missed. You came to fort wayne and blessed many people with your grace. "Ladies of the future" mentor group will miss you the most. we will continue in spirit to dance to the beat of your heart and see your smile in our dreams. Our heart goes out the jones family and friends .
Momma Teresa you called me and i will not forget.
love Teresa and The Piper girls.
your sisters in christ...'Ladies of the future"
we will miss you
Ameerah Barnville
September 17, 2008
To the unfortunate family of this young woman..
Stay strong and know that one day you will see her again! just be happy that she will be there when you get there and remember the Lord never gives us more than we can bare!!!
Vuhronykuh Rosa
September 17, 2008
Zakiyyah you was my boo. You came to Fort Wayne, IN and turned it out, with your spunk, laughter, and beauty. Everyone said you were my, "minnie me". We had so many great times. And those memories I will cherish forever. You left such an impact on the WORLD!!! Cuz, you may be gone, but you are definately not FORGOTTEN!! Much love from your big cousin V.Rosa and the whole entire Johnson Family.
Shamika Dicks
September 17, 2008
May God keep u in his arms.
Charlotte (Chuckie) Thomas
September 17, 2008
MY HEART GO OUT TO THE FAMILY
AT THIS TIME OF YOUR LOSS.
MAY GOD KEEP YOU IN HIS CARE.
DESIREA Herald
September 17, 2008
ITS SAD TO SEE PEOPLE SO YOUNG PASS AWAY I SWEAR ITS LIKE EVERYBODYS GOING BUT WE KNOW THEIR ALL IN A BETTER PLACE I GIVE ALL MY PRAYERS OUT Zakiyyah AND HER FAMILY SAVE A SPOT FOR ME NO TELLING WHEN IM COMING EVENTUALLY WE WILL MEET AGAIN
Shalene James
September 17, 2008
Zakiyyah
When I heard the news that you were gone my heart had broke in two.
I didn't know you very well but this should not have happened to you.
Your friends and family are saddened by your loss.
And would give anything to have you back no matter what the cost.
They say God always takes his angels up first.
He wanted you in His kingdom before things got worst.
You were certainly an angel and sent from heaven up above.
And everyone will miss you and we send all of our love.
So take your place in heaven where you definitely belong.
And rest your precious heart because you did nothing wrong.
I just wanted to tell you how I was feelin.
But most important Zakiyyah you are one in a million.
Love Always,
Shalene
Sybil Clarkson
September 17, 2008
To my beautiful neice Zakiyyah,
Words nor actions can take away the pain that your family feels over your untimely and senseless death. Only God knows the reason why and we take consolation in believeing that He makes no mistakes.
My prayers to your father and grandmother, my nephew Zaye and my sister Bettie, and to your mom and other persons that loved and knew you also. Your friends at Shiloh Baptist church in Fort Wayne Indiana sends their condolences to the family as well.
Natasha Levant
September 17, 2008
Zakiyyah- you were a beautiful young lady on the inside and the outside. You carried yourself in evey aspect of the phase "Young African Princess". Your home now, and your smile and sassyness will be missed on First St. Monique -cry for now but rejoyce later, for your baby-Zak was your "Angel and will be your Angel Forever" This was truely senseless- "But God Makes No Mistakes"
IKia Reynolds
September 17, 2008
May god be with the family .My prayers go out to you.
d king
September 17, 2008
Remember
Remember me when I am gone away,
Gone far away into the silent land;
When you can no more hold me by the hand,
Nor I half turn to go yet turning stay.
Remember me when no more day by day
You tell me of our future that you plann'd:
Only remember me; you understand
It will be late to counsel then or pray.
Yet if you should forget me for a while
And afterwards remember, do not grieve:
For if the darkness and corruption leave
A vestige of the thoughts that once I had,
Better by far you should forget and smile
Than that you should remember and be sad.
By Christina Rossetti
The Poetry Foundation
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