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Silas "Eddie" Whitehead
March 19, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends
Robert St. Louis
February 19, 2010
I just heard and I would like to offer my sincerest condolences to the Symms family on your lost. I am proud to have served with Ike in the U.S. Navy when we were in the TF-34 shop when NAS Cecil Field was open. God Bless, “SAiNt”
10Fear not [there is nothing to fear], for I am with you; do not look around you in terror and be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen and harden you to difficulties, yes, I will help you; yes, I will hold you up and retain you with My [victorious] right hand of rightness and justice. -Isaiah 41:10 (AMP)
Turner-Ryce Family
February 11, 2010
To Mrs. Symms and Family:
I am very sorry for your loss. Ike was like family to me, Bernard, and our sons. He was there for the birth of my boys and we were there through the birth of his girls. Bernard and Ike supporting each other as they both became a new father’s. During those times, things were not very easy, but we all made the best of everything. I like Ike was in the Navy. It was wonderful that God was able to place the right people in the perfect place to support each other in a different environment. We all were from Pittsburgh and we all stuck together while serving our country. Ike was great company, a great friend, and we all accumulated fond memories that we will cherish for the rest of our lives. Though your eternal rest may be in Jacksonville…We will know in our hearts that you are a Pittsburgher forever. Rest now, eternal peace.
Jeannie Russell
February 8, 2010
Patrice I am so very sorry for your Loss on this earth but spiritually he is still with you, because he is in your heart and your memories. MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY!
Angelia Littles
February 8, 2010
My many prayers go out to the family of Isaac Symms. We served together @ NS Mayport, HSL-48, where each day he always had encouraging words for the young sailors. Then I found out he was one of my husband's '902 Cecil Field" friends and it all made sense. He will be deeply missed. May God Bless the family during your time of berevment, and provide you strength for your greiving hearts. Rest in Peace Chief Symms your struggle is over.
Kenneth Wheeler
February 5, 2010
To the Symms Family - You have my deepest sympathy and may god bring you commfort. I had the honor and pleasure of knowing Ike from back in the days of the Cecil 902 Posse. He was a good man and friend who will be greatly missed.
Kenneth Wheeler - Jacksonville, FL
JAMES LITTLES
February 5, 2010
My sympathy goes out to the Symms family. I will always remeber IKE, I was his personal barber during my time at NAS Cecilfied at barracks 902, that was when IKE had the box cut, he would always pay me before i cut his hair and then fall a sleep in the chair at the time I didn't have a car and he but when i finish he would ask meif i needed a ride, I want to THANK GOD for my friedship with brother IKE SYMMS.
Geonna Jones
February 5, 2010
To the family of our Brother Isaac J. Symms, Look towards the hills from which cometh your help, all of us are sadden by the lost of our beloved church member, but GOD is in control and he will fill this void. He will truly be blessed by his usher board family and church family.. Please know we are here if you all need us. We love you dearly. Be Blessed Sister Geonna J. Jones Wayman Chapel AME Church.
February 5, 2010
To: Patrice Symms & Family. May God continue to give you strength and comfort at this time. "Sharon Starke" (Jacksonville, FL)
Shamayne Chatman-Moore
February 4, 2010
To the family of Isaac Symms I offer my deepest sympathy. May God continue comfort and bless your family.
Westinghouse Alum, Class of '85.
Earnest Thomas
February 4, 2010
To Patrice, Isaac,was a true friend and always will be, I don't know if anyone know how close we were going back to 1986 in the 902 posse days as one of the foundeds he used to mold the young up and coming navy men from boy to men. Ike you will be miss . He was not like a brother he was my Brother to the East my Brother to East, "Earnest (Hammer) Thomas.
Thelma Waller-Glenn
February 4, 2010
To the family of Isaac Symms I offer my deepest heartfelt sympathy. My the comforting arms of God embrace you with peace. I also had the honor of being a classmate of Ikey at the Westinghouse. Class of 1984. He always made me laugh, even on the worst days. He will be missed.
LaMar (Hop) Hopkins
February 4, 2010
I too will miss my brother, Ike effected more lives than you can imagine. I ran into Ike in early 1986 at Cecil Field. Barracks 902 is where I got to know and love him. Ike you don't have to be brave anymore, you have nothing more to prove, you did it and did well. Patrice(shorty as ike use to refer to you)my prayer are with you and those babies. GOD Bless
Alice Nelson
February 3, 2010
To: Patrice Symms and Family
May GOD continue to keep and bless you and yours. Just continue to "keep looking to the hills from whence cometh our help".
Linda King
February 3, 2010
To my precious neice and nephew, I love you all so much; and we all loved Isaac, he was such a loving, giving member of our entire Family! and loyal and loving to his friends as well. we know he loved us too!! We know you all will miss him but just remember how much & how deep he loved you!! He'll never be forgotten! Love Auntie Linda
P.S. I'm going to miss his Cooking!!
Dave Tripp
February 3, 2010
Patrice, Isaac, Nothing I can say can help you with your loss. I just wanted you to know that your neighbor(s) are here for you, if there is anything we can do to help. I pray for your family peace. Dave Tripp
Tamra Allen Booker
February 3, 2010
DearSymms Family,
I offer my deepest sympathies and prayers at this time. I first met Ikey at Reizenstein Middle school and went through high school with him. He always could make me laugh while he kept a straight face. Please know that his fellow Bulldogs from Westingshouse High are thinking of you all at this time. May God keep you and comfort you. May the Almighty surround you with His love. The 'House Class of '84, rest in peace brother Ikey.
GREGORY HOWARD SR
February 3, 2010
Mrs. Symms and Symms family. I met Ike while serving onboard the USS Underwood. He taught me much and guided me with his true friendship. I have some great memories of him, even one when he saved my life. Although Ike is gone he'll never be forgotten by all those who knew him. He always talk about his family with love and admiration. May Jehovah keep you and your family forever strong.
GREGORY HOWARD, SR
February 3, 2010
Mrs Symms and Symms Family, I met Ike while onboard the USS Underwood. He taught me much and guided me by his friendship. I have great memories of him; even one of him saving my life. A true friend indeed he will never be forgotten. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Ike always talked about his family with much love. May Jehovah keep you and your family forever strong.
February 2, 2010
Mrs.Symms and Trey,
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you, Trey and your family.God Bless you both.
Teresa Goff, Middleburg,Florida
Eddie Knight
February 2, 2010
To the Isaac Symms Family:
I'm remembering Ike from when we first met at Cecil Field over twenty years ago.
All of us would compete as to who had the shiniest car in barracks 902's parking lot. He had his red Honda Prelude and I had my Gray Toyota Supra. I smile as I reminisce about those moments and the fun we all had. I'll miss you my Brother!
During your time of sorrow, may "GOD" be a beacon of light to your family, friends, and loved ones!
~ Eddie Knight
February 2, 2010
Mrs. Symms, I went thru Chief initiation with Isaac back in 2003 and completed deployment with him in 2007 while stationed onboard the USS Underwood. He was truly a good husband, father and friend and will be severely missed.
Ervin Griffin (Jacksonville, Fl)
DUANE SPEARS
February 2, 2010
To the family: I had the pleasure of serving with Ike onboard the USS Underwood and he was a truly a good person and a mentor too me. He always spoke highly of his children. My deepest sympathy and prayers are with you during your time of sorrow. Duane Spears
February 2, 2010
I too have known "Ikey" since Lincoln Elementary School. Ikey brought so many gifts to our life. We will never forget him. To the Symms Family: Share comfort in knowing Ikey is no longer suffering. Sending thoughts of sympathy and support to you all as you begin your journey without him. May GOD's Love be with you all. Michelle Thomas-Baldridge, (Pittsburgh, PA )
Michelle Baldridge
February 2, 2010
I too have known "Ikey" since Lincoln Elementary School. Ikey brought so many gifts to our life. We will never forget him. To the Symms Family: Share comfort in knowing Ikey is no longer suffering. Sending thoughts of sympathy and support to you all as you begin your journey without him. May GOD's Love be with you all. Michelle Thomas-Baldridge, (Pittsburgh, PA )
Tonya Cooper Click
February 2, 2010
Patrice and Trey,
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Dawn Wolfe
February 1, 2010
Mrs. Symms and Trey,
Please accept my deepest sympathy during this very sorrowful time. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless.
Darcel Harper-Hogans
February 1, 2010
I had class with Ike at the HOUSE, he kept us laughing the whole time. May peace be with his family.
Ebony Benjamin
February 1, 2010
Rest In Peace Chief!
To the Bereaved,
May your faith, strength, and belief in GOD guide you through this difficult time.
Yvette Williams
February 1, 2010
To the family of Isaac J. Symms: I have known "Ikey" since Lincoln Elementary School. His smile is what I will remember the most. May God give you peace and comfort during this time. Earth has no sorrows that heaven cannot cure. God bless.
Yvette Renee Williams, Class of 1984, Westinghouse High School.
Demetrius Henderson
February 1, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow
Myron & Jennifer Mcknight
February 1, 2010
To the family: our deepest sympathy our prayers and thoughts are with you in your time of sorrow.
Ryan Gaines
February 1, 2010
My love and prayers goes out to the family and friends of Ike Symms. Ike was a friend as well as a Big brother who took me under his wing during my time in the Navy, he was a no nonsense brother who was hard and loving at the same time. I will never forget you brother. I will miss you... (Barracks 902 Posse; CV-66 USS America) Ryan Gaines
Gloria Young
February 1, 2010
To the family: May the good Lord bless and keep his everloving arms around you all in your time of sorrow.
Gloria Lewis Young
February 1, 2010
My prayer go out to the family and friend. Symm was a great leader you will be miss (Proud Warrior HSL 42)
YN2 R. Williams (Sep)
Nathaniel Moore
February 1, 2010
My thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Isaac. I have fond memories of our service together in the United States Navy. I consider it a great honor to have served with such a great man. May he rest in peace. God bless.
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