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for Dexter Monroe
Theresa Jones
October 27, 2015
May God hold you all in his loving arms. Dexter was an amazing young man. I work at the Florida Public Service Commission and remember the day I introduced myself to Dexter in the hallway. What an awesome smile. And from reading these comments... An amazing individual. May you RIP Dexter, until we meet again. Godspeed.
Vonn (Goodson) Jones
October 26, 2015
Dear Family, As you comprehend this profound loss, let yourself cry knowing each tear is a note of love rising to the heavens. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Peace and blessings. Love Vonnie & Family
Patty McNamara
October 25, 2015
To DJ's loving family,
Like so many others, we feel blessed to have known and loved DJ. He touched our entire family with his joy and hopefulness and his genuine and honest spirit. We are keeping you in our prayers.
All our love,
The Heller Family
Gail Gallman
October 25, 2015
To the Monroe Fsmily
May God give you the peace and understanding that you need during this difficult time. Praying and thinking of you during this difficult tome.
Kasandra Smith Davis
October 24, 2015
Our hearts are sadden to hearing of DJ's passing.
We were so blessed when you and your family moved into the Clearwater community. Kaci and DJ instantly became brother/sister friends. DJ was an awesome young man. Dexter, Volonda and family know that you are in ours prayers. We pray God's strength as you walk through this time of celebration of life and separation. May the consolator be your guide. In Jesus name.
Kim Lorick
October 24, 2015
I continue to picture that million dollar smile. Waiting for it to turn into a sneaky grin. I'm feel very privileged to have my life brighten by DJ.
Chip Huggins
October 24, 2015
I was fortunate to get to know DJ during his time at Dutch Fork High. What an awesome young man - my thoughts and Prayers are with You and Your Family.
Croom Family
October 24, 2015
We were saddened to learn about DJ. He was such an exemplary young man. Please know you will all be lifted in prayers during the days and weeks ahead. May God comfort and bless you during this most difficult time.
Robert Wagner
October 23, 2015
My wife, Kathi had privilege of getting to know DJ at DFHS-seeing him in the hall & teaching with his mother. I got to know DJ at church, usually asking him about how he played the Friday before & who was up next the following week. I remember going to his graduation party at the Monroe's home before he headed off to Havard. DJ was a tremendous young man-a brilliant, kind soft spoken guy whom everyone loved then & misses now. I don't think I have ever met anyone who was more talented than DJ...I suppose God need him for something which is bigger than this world. My prayers go out to the Dexter, Volonda & the rest of the Monroe family. God Bless.
October 23, 2015
On behalf of the Baxter-London family we would like to send our sincere condolences to the Monroe family during this time.
Barbara Baxter-London, Dayna London, Simone Baxter and Lauri McCrorey (Hartford, CT)
Doug and Betty Guthrie
October 23, 2015
We are thinking of you all right this moment, as you are receiving friends. Wish we were there to hug you, but know that you are loved. May God bless your hearts with happy memories and the promise of our wonderful reunion with DJ one day in heaven!
Ann Brinkley
October 23, 2015
So sorry for the loss of such an outstanding young man with such a promising future. I did not know him, but I knew his great-grandparents, Fred and Laurentine Black and they were wonderful people. From his obituary I can tell he was an outstanding young man himself. So sorry he moved to our little town and this tragedy occurred. Please know you have my heart felt sympathy and you are in my prayers.
Kenzil Summey
October 23, 2015
On behalf of the Summey family I extend our deepest sympathies to you during this time. We will remember the many positive times we had with DJ when he would come by during his high school and colleges years and after. A special friend to our daughter, prom date, cotillion escort, he was number one in our book. He enjoyed all aspects of life and his personality and intelligence made him a magnet that enabled him to attract all types of people into his life thus adding to the quality of his life. He was loved by many and will be missed. People of faith know he is in a better place but will lean on their faith to get them through their sorrow during this time. Please know that you are in our prayers. God Bless you, Kenzil Summey
Kelly Kurcz
October 23, 2015
I want to say how sorry I am to DJ's family. You don't know me but my daughter went to College with your wonderful son. I was lucky enough to have met DJ once and was immediately struck by his kind spirit and impressed by what a great young man he was. We have all been struck by his sudden passing and our prayers are with you.
David Dowdy
October 23, 2015
We are all grateful to have known DJ and are saddened with his passing. He always had a smile on his face and was a first class young man. May God give you and your family peace in this incredibly difficult time.
Lydia Roberts
October 23, 2015
I would like to extend my sincere condolences to the Monroe family for the loss of their son Dexter. I will forever remember his infectious smile and genuine spirit that would simply light up a room. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time. God bless you.
Stephanie Burgess
October 23, 2015
Praying for you and your family!
Lynn Witte
October 23, 2015
You all are in our thoughts and prayers DJ will be missed. We love all of you. Hugs Mike and Lynn Witte
Connie Reshard
October 23, 2015
I was drawn to the obituary of your loved one. I am so impressed by his amazing life. As an economist I was proud that he majored in Economics too. May you find peace in the wonderful memories of him.
October 22, 2015
Rest in heaven. ..
Jennie Lyerly
October 22, 2015
So sorry for your family's loss. It was a privilege to teach DJ at Dutch Fork High. He was an intelligent, talented young man who was a pleasure to teach and always had that great smile to brighten my day. He truly was a special young man and will be missed.
Josh, Nnamdi, Donovan, & DJ with Brea & Joey. No mistaking in these kids' smiles how they felt standing with these guys.
Bill Oliverio
October 22, 2015
To the family & friends of DJ,
I am very sorry for your tremendous loss, you are all in my thoughts and prayers. I have known DJ for just 4 years, and this has crushed me pretty hard, I cannot imagine how painful this is for all of you down South. Find peace and strength in that DJ made more positive impact on more lives in his short time with us, than a lot of people do in a lifetime three or four times as long.
I remember the first time I met DJ. I work as a security officer at the university dorm where he lived for his last 3 years in Cambridge. My very first day on the job, DJ, along with 2 or 3 of the other rather large Crimson defensemen approached my desk together. At first I thought it might be the end for me, I thought "this is gonna leave a mark". Although not what I expected, it did leave a mark, an indelible mark on me. He (DJ) introduced himself and the others, welcomed me to the house, and told me to "come get us if anyone gives you any trouble here." That was my first up close exposure to student athletes at Harvard, specifically the Crimson Football squad, and it's an impression I won't forget. Since then, I've become a big fan of Crimson Football, maybe more so the guys who represent it. Whether Coach Murphy seeks these guys out, or he and his team cultivate them while they're at Harvard, they are, by far, both the greatest gentlemen, and the most fierce of warriors, and DJ was a true testament to this and the exact model of both. Often times, I would bring my granddaughter and nephews to the home games with me, DJ would autograph programs for them, pose for photos with them, and even play catch on the field with them after the game. He was never in any hurry to leave, it was obvious that he was not doing these things for the kids out of obligation, rather he took a personal pride in giving back and positively impacting others' lives whenever and however he could. He also took a personal pride in who he was, and I took a personal pride in telling the kids, "this is my friend". When I told the kids about this tragedy, without hesitation, they said "number 36?". They knew exactly who DJ was, and they were saddened by this news, my 9 year old granddaughter actually asked if she could accompany me down south this weekend to say goodbye to "her friend".
Over his last 3 years at Harvard, I got to see DJ perform off of the playing field just as much as I did when he suited up for battle. I saw him day and night, weekday and weekend, off season and on, during final exams and during holiday break. He performed no less fabulous at any time, in any other area of his life, in any of the roles he played, or in any of the many prestigious circles of remarkable individuals that he belonged to, and represented with distinction. His demeanor, his positive attitude, his smile, his sense of humor, his work ethic, his drive, his style and swag will all be greatly missed, but not at all forgotten. Not by me, and not by anyone that ever knew him.
Whether it is the Monroe family, Dutch Fork, the great state of South Carolina, Harvard University, Adams House, Crimson Football, FSU, maybe many others I don't know about, DJ will be remembered by many others lucky enough to have shared those exclusive circles of greatness alongside him. I will remember DJ for a far greater and honorable circle than all of the others. I will remember him for this circle because he was the only one in it.
A class of his own.
One in a billion.
Rest In Peace, DJ.
You will be sorely missed.
Your friend,
Bill Oliverio
Melrose, MA
Stanley and Joan Klein
October 22, 2015
To the Monroe family: Our thoughts and prayers go out to you in your loss. DJ was a trusted friend and treasured teammate of our son James at Harvard. He was such a polite, friendly and gracious young man when we interacted after football games. We were so proud to follow his accomplishments as he pursued his dreams after graduation. Be comforted to know that he was well loved and respected, and that the world has lost a good man.
Spring Break '13
Nnamdi C. Obukwelu
October 22, 2015
Spring Break '13
Nnamdi C. Obukwelu
October 22, 2015
Spring Break 2013
Nnamdi Obukwelu
October 22, 2015
Dear Monroe Family,
Words cannot express what DJ meant to those that loved him. The Obukwelu family sends our prayers and are here if ever you need ANYTHING.
DJ was my teammate and brother. He and I would spend nights in our dorm room talking about all of the events that led us to Harvard, and how similar our upbringings were; both coming from hardworking, blue-collar families. This loss still hasn't set in and I doubt that it ever will. DJ inspired me to reach my full potential and without him, I wouldn't be the person I am today.
Love,
Nnamdi Obukwelu & Family
LJ Dowling
October 22, 2015
To the Monroe Family,
So sorry to hear of your loss. DJ was definitely a friend and a great teammate. I will continue to lift your family up in prayer.
Jack Holuba
October 22, 2015
Monroe Family,
I can't begin to express how sorry I am for your loss. DJ was the best friend and teammate I could have ever hoped for.
Please let me know if there is anything I can ever do.
Marty Bridges
October 22, 2015
Dexter and Volanda,
You raised a son that made a positive difference for others in this world. The support and love that you nurtured him with was a wonderful example for us all.
So very, very sad to lose a young man of DJ's stature. The angels are rejoicing while we lament our loss.
Thank You for sharing DJ with us.
Uplifting prayers for you and the girls.
Warmly,
Coach Marty
October 22, 2015
Dexter and family, please know that your extended family in Bristol, Fl. share in your grief. We are continuing to lift all of you up in our prayers. Vonsenita (Nita) Baker and Pastor Rosetta Beckwith Baker and the entire Church of God of Prophecy family. Bristol, fl.
Cherie Crosby
October 22, 2015
Dear Sweet Yolanda, I remember the times we shared our stories of our sons while I was at Dutch Fork HS. All who knew DJ knew how extraordinary he was. I am holding you in my thoughts and prayers now; and you and your family will remain there. I had to navigate these waters and continue to do so. If you need me, I'm at Chapin HS now. Much Love, Cherie Crosby
paul
October 22, 2015
To the Munroe Family, I did'nt know "DJ" but i read his story in the Boston Herald and wanted to express my condolences. What an amazing young man, to be accepted to West Point, Annapolis,and Harvard. WOW. Our country has lost a great man. Sincerely, paul
Harvard vs Yale 2013
Tonya Boyd
October 21, 2015
Crim '13
Tonya Boyd
October 21, 2015
Tonya Boyd
October 21, 2015
The Boyd Family; DJ's Boston Family is heartbroken over losing our son, brother & friend. He is forever in our hearts.
Heyward and carra Holton
October 21, 2015
Words escape our sorrow and dismay at losing DJ! Please know you are loved and we continue in prayer and support to you, DJ's family. I pray you find that "peace like a river attendeth your soul".
October 21, 2015
Our sincere condolences for the loss of your son, DJ. Our son, Zachary was so impressed by DJ, his leadership, scholarship and his sports abilities. May God hold you in the palm of his hand during this sorrowful time, Yolanda and Otis Woods, Columbia
Dena Moreau
October 19, 2015
To the Monroe Family. Words can not express how you are feeling right about now. I can remember this young man as a Positive future leader and a fine example to his peers and this was only in passing and some brief conversations.I pray that God gives your family the comfort and Serenity that you will need during this time. I still can picture DJ waving at my bus in passing with his contagious Smile. Mrs. Dena Dutch Fork Transportation
Andrew Klasnic
October 18, 2015
Rest in Peace, DJ. You were a great friend and role model to me and alot of the athletes and students at dutch fork. Always such a good energy and personality to be around. Praying for the Monroe Family. You will be Missed.
Jen Brown
October 18, 2015
I didn't personally know Dexter, but he worked with my husband for the last year. My husband came home so many times talking about this great young man at his office. He was friendly, funny, and a hard worker. I've heard so many great stories about Dexter: funny stories, sweet stories about his grandma cooking him amazing food, stories about the great work he was doing. I wish I could have known him and our hearts are broken for his family.
Robert Jackson
October 18, 2015
Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of DJ Monroe. He was a fantastic young man and example for all young people. He led his life as a scholar pursuing his goals and aspirations.
DFHS Cross Country 2005
Kimberly Klasnic
October 18, 2015
The Klasnic Family is deeply saddened to hear of DJ's passing. He was an incredible teammate and classmate to Niki & Andrew as well as mentor & role model to Coach Gary & Jo's High Flyers AAU team. DJ's smile could light up a room and he will be sorely missed by everyone he met. We are praying for the Monroe family today and always. I took this photo at their 2005 DFXC meet at RNE. Rest in peace, DJ. We love & miss you!
Capris Jenkins Walker
October 18, 2015
My condolences to the family and friends of DJ Monroe.
Teri Evans
October 18, 2015
My sincere condolences to the family and friends of DJ Monroe. The Monroe family are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time, and I know that God will hold them in His loving arms, comforting, and carrying them through it all.
Teri and Kennith Evans and family.
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