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for Thomas Vines
Laurentz Lewis
August 31, 2008
To the Vines Family,
My sincerest condolences go out to you. The last time I was in Toledo I ran into Tommie at the Krogers on Monroe St. We had a very interesting and informative conversation as you can imagine, knowing Tommie. When I think about Toledo I think about Tommie and the Vines family. A piece of me is gone and Tommie is already missed. May God bless you during this time.
Leonya Williams
August 29, 2008
I met Mr. Vines when my children were in Head Start many years ago. He always had an infectious smile on his face. He was so passionate about the children and making sure they had books to read. I am sorry to hear of his passing. I know he was a wonderful person and will be greatly missed.
Katrina Comer
August 27, 2008
To The Vines Family,
I just want to let you know that you have my deepest sympathy on the loss of your loved one. Mr. Vines was a kind and caring person who I am truly grateful and privledged to have known since I have worked at Head Start. I will miss his smiling face and his words of encouragement he would give me whenever I had a bad day on the job. He was a motivator, even if I didn't have anymore umph to give, he was there to get me through another school year. It was a pleasure to have known a great man Like Thomas D. Vines.
Sincerely,
Katrina Comer
Simone Spruce-Torres
August 27, 2008
To The Vines Family:
I remember one of my first exhibitions as an artist was held in the backyard of the home of Thomas Vines. He was always mentoring and sharing his knowledge in order to help me grow as an artist. I will forever be grateful for his words of wisdom and continued effort to support the artistic community.
Barbara H@ynes/Krupp
August 26, 2008
God is still on the throne re@ching out to the family in their time of need.I believe th@t Ms. Katherine @nd her f@mily will be strongly blessed from this point on.God will truly bless!
Brenda Racki
August 26, 2008
Mrs. Vines and Family-
Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Renaye Reid
August 25, 2008
To my extended family,
I just today heard of Tommie's homegoing. Please forgive me for not being there to see him off. He was such a special and gifted individual and I feel blessed to have known him. He's taking pictures of the angels now...............and pictures and pictures and pictures and more pictures (please smile) cause you know.......... that as much as we will all miss his earthly presence, the Lord is going to sooooo love having Thomas Vines walking around heaven all day.......
May God keep you in HIS perfect peace
Yves Niyikiza
August 25, 2008
To The Thomas Vines Families: My sincerest condolences. I was blessed with meeting Mr. Vines via his family in Indianapolis (The Rileys). He was a man that captured the beauty of his family and their experiences together with a photograph. In doing so, he allowed them to hold their moments that were dressed in beauty and truth in their hands. This was the least of this man. I had the honor of meeting him on a handful of occasions. With each encounter his gentle warmth reached me. He was a man that honored the privilege of existing. Because of that, the style of his soul will never escape me.
Audrey Johnson
August 25, 2008
Thomas and family thank you for being such a supportive family to this community. All of us within the organization of Jamil Lewis Multicultural Center for the Arts will continue to bless you through these difficult times. Thomas was such an inspiration to us all. The visual arts community will miss his conirbutions and Jamil Lewis Multicultural Center for the Arts will continue the legacy of supporting children in the area of photography in his name. Thank you Thomas Vines for honoring your gift and sharing it with us! Audrey Johnson, Executive Director of the Jamil Lewis Multicultural Center for the Arts. aka Tilmann Gallery(1993-1998)
Mary (Smith) & Jerry Hobbs
August 25, 2008
To the Thomas Vines Families,
Our sympathy, thoughts and prayers are with you always. I grew up with the Vines' at Grace Pres. Tommie will be sadly missed.
Al (Jerry) Graham
August 24, 2008
To Katherine and the entire Vines Family:
I am so sorry to hear of Tommy passing away. You all have my heartfelt symphathy at this time of sorrow for us all.
I've had the pleasure of knowing Tommy since we were both 8 years old when my family moved three doors down from the Vines family in the Brand Whitlock Homes. We were the best of friends for the next 10 years with Tommy always letting me know that he was bigger, stronger, faster, and smarter than me. As long as I didn't outdo him in any of those areas, then we were buddy-buddy. As hard as I tried, I never beat him out in anything. (Almost though, as outstanding academic student in 6th grade at Gunkel School!)
Even in never outdoing Tommy, I found, as anyone who has known him has found, that I am a better person because of the way Tommie touched my life.
I'm going to miss you buddy. Rest in peace.
Terrence and Brenda Sample
August 24, 2008
Thomas was an inspiration to many individuals with his blessing of art and creativity. He gave many who did not believe in themselves hope and encouragement. He will be dearly missed. May God Bless his family members who he spoke of often and loved dearly.
Charlotte Stewart
August 24, 2008
To The Vines Family:
I'm so sorry to hear about your loss,Mr. Vines was a wonderful person,and co-worker.He was always upbeat,smiling and happy. It was very contagious,he would always find a way to put a smile on your face,and say it's going to get worked out. He will truly be missed by all he has come in contact with.
May god be with you in your time of sorrow. We will miss him at Head Start.
Kelly Anderson
August 24, 2008
Mr. Vines will be greatly missed.. I will carry his spirt in my heart always..
Varetta GLOVER
August 24, 2008
For we know that God is our source for whatever we need. Right now I stand in the gap praying to God to give the family strength in your time of sorrow. Be blessed in the lord.
thomas & Deb Szych /Mcneely
August 24, 2008
deb and i I were shocked to read about thomas passing he was a very motivated man i knew him for 3 years threw my stepdaughters head start program he was a wonderful inspiring man,he alwasy took care of my whole family with the gifts,he tought the children alot about life when he was with them in the program and destiny remembers him to this day he will be missed alot sorry for your losses of a great man
The Szych/Mcneely family
Larry Martin
August 24, 2008
Mrs. Vines & Alice,
I was saddened to hear of Tommies's passing. Know that I, too, share in your sorrow.
I will always remember our childhood in Brand Whitlock.
Milton Chambers
August 23, 2008
To the Vines Family,
We wish to offer our sympathy during the lost of Tommie, we pray for your comfort at this time.
Milton and Eileen Chambers
Linda Kerul
August 23, 2008
I am so saddened to hear about Tom. He was such a powerful, creative, and loving force in the community. My sincere sympathies go to the Vines family and friends as well as to the community for our great loss. Tom was the kind of person who once you’d met – you’d never forget. Our paths crossed many, many times over the years. My fondest memory was when he and his wife generously sponsored and sent several youngsters off to their very first camping trip through the Boys & Girls Clubs of Toledo; how generous of them – what a great experience for the children.
Tom always had a sparkle in his eye and a kind word to share. I was truly impressed and encouraged by his enthusiasm for life, his passion for children, and his willingness to share his talents. I am so glad to have known Tom - he touched my life. Please know that you are in my thoughts at this terribly difficult time. But know that he will live on through his art, in wonderful memories, and in the actions of the people whose lives he touched and influenced.
Rolita Noble
August 23, 2008
Katherine, & The Vines Family
You have my deepest sympathy for your loss. Mr. Vines was always very supportive of the community. Sharing his photo collections with the Mott and Kent libraries. His joy and sense of humor will be missed.I am keeping all of you in my prayers.
Bennie Huckleby (Son)
August 22, 2008
Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
Anne Hardy-Fannings
August 22, 2008
To the Vines Family,
Thomas will be dearly missed by the many families and children of Toledo Head Start. You have left this world with the fondest of memories. My heart and prayers are with you and your family.
Tracie Worlds
August 22, 2008
I'm sorry to hear about your loss. I will be praying with you and your family. Your strength is in the Lord!
God Bless!
Catherine Fotino
August 22, 2008
Neil, Clifford, & Greg,
My heartfelt condolences are extended.
Wade Harrison
August 22, 2008
Mr vines will truly be missed. i will miss seeing him at all the arts events around toledo.
Pamela Broyles
August 22, 2008
David,
We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your brother. May God Keep and comfort the entire Vines family.
Pamela (Jackson) and Gary Broyles
Atlanta, Georgia
Doris A Greer (Scott)
August 22, 2008
Sympathies. We will miss Tommy's dedication to children and families in our community. His love of photography is deeply ingrained in my memory of him and the wonderful smile he offered to those he met; and, his challenging discussions of or eye for community concerns.
August 22, 2008
Mr. Vines was a wonderful advocate for children-the early childhood community will miss him dearly.
Opal McDonald
August 22, 2008
Alice & the Vines Family,
You are in my thoughts and prayers. There are such wonderful memories of Thomas for you to cherrish. My heart goes out to you all.
Janie Marie Garrett- Lonas
August 22, 2008
To the Vines Family & extened family:
Heartfelt sympathy to you all.
May God continue to bless & keep you during this difficult time.
Susan Weinstein
August 22, 2008
Katherine and family,
My deepest sympathy to you and your family. My tax season won't be the same without one of my favorite clients.
Jeanein Talley
August 22, 2008
To the Family of Mr. Vines,
We at Head Start offer you our sincere heart felt condolensces. Mr. Vines' warm, friendly, charasmatic ways have and will be deeply missed for a long time to come. Many blessings to his wife and children.
He knew no strangers here at work and we all have shared enjoyable, memorable, and laughing times with him.
May the Lord bring comfort to you and your family. God Bless you all.
Regina Traynham
August 22, 2008
I didn't have the pleasure of knowing Mr. Vines long, but my encounter was just as meaningful. When I first met Mr. Vines at EOPA, he had such a warm and inviting spirit about him. He asked me where I was coming from and was I familiar with EOPA. He then tells me how long he has been at EOPA. After some conversation he says "well all I can say is hang in there kid and don't let them people get to you up here." Patted me on the back, smiled and kept moving. When I would see him every now and then he would ask "How you holding up?" I would be like "Ahhhhhh." He would turn around and shake his finger at me, smiled and kepted it moving. He will be truly missed.
Rita Brown-Ellis
August 22, 2008
To the Vines Family keep your faith in GOD and He will take care of you !!! I will miss Tommy taking pictures at all of the family events. R.I.P.
Richard Jackson
August 22, 2008
My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
Denise Baker
August 22, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. Uncle Tommy was very special to Pokey and all of us. We will miss him dearly.
Donella Randles
August 22, 2008
To the family of Mr Vines:
I am sorry to hear of Mr Vines passing. I was a neighbor of his on Prospect years ago and everytime I saw him he always had a smile and nice encouraging things to say. May you be strengthen during your time of loss.
Dawn Gainey-Barbour
August 22, 2008
Dear Vines family-
The Gainey family sends our deepest sympathy to you in your time of grief.
We go so far back growing up together that it's like we also lost a brother. You all are in our prayers, we love you
Sincerely Dawn Gainey Barbour &family
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