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Chad Backus Obituary
CHAD AYENDE BACKUS
On Sunday, July 1, 2007, CHAD BACKUS of Forestville, MD. Beloved husband of Naima A. Reed; devoted father of Niesha Anitra, Tahnee Aushae and Kemp Backus; son of Paula Backus; brother of Carla Backus, Mia Queen and Nina Price; brother-in-law of Trenton Phillippeaux. Also survived by many other relatives and friends. Viewing Monday, July 9 from 10 a.m. until time of service 11 a.m. at Mt. Ennon Baptist Church, 9832 Piscataway Rd., Clinton, MD. Interment Cedar Hill Cemetery. Services by BLOUNT.
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Mia Queen
July 1, 2025
Hey Chad,
Sitting here thinking about you on the anniversary of the day you gained your wings. We were at "Grandma Helen´s house" on Sunday with Momma, laughing about how Nina kept sneaking you out of the crib when you were just an infant. We can only imagine what you were thinking and how she managed to get you out - Momma would just keep finding you in Nina´s arms.
Carla and I were in school then. There was never any doubt - we loved our baby brother. I reminded everyone that you were mine. I spoiled you. You used to tell people, "I don´t want you to do it. I want Mia." And you´d drag my name out - Meeeyaaaah.
I wish I could hear you say it one more time...
I´m sitting here now, tears streaming down my face. This still hurts so much.
I Love You! Your Middle Big Sister... Meeeyaaaah
Muki
April 20, 2025
I haven't, and never will forget Ure Earthlight. I always play some of Ure fans, and reminisce on the good times. Miss U sooooooooo much Twin!!! We had Our own jokes, and things that were just Us Bruh!!! Miss that sooooo much!!! Love U!!!
Mia Queen
April 14, 2025
Hey Baby Brother,
It´s hard to believe you would have been 53 this birthday. Even harder to believe that you´re not here with us. We can still hear your raspy voice and cherish the memories of your laugh. And yes, we still feel your love-every single day.
Oh, how we treasure your children and grandchildren-your beautiful legacy.
Happy Birthday. Rest easy, Baby Brother. Keep watching over us. We still need you.
Your Middle Big Sister.
Nie
April 10, 2025
Happy Heavenly Birthday Daddy!
birth
July 5, 2024
To all the days we were together
To all the time we were apart
Of each other's lives
Heart to heart
And so I had a late arrival
So we never saw the start
Of each other's lives
Heart to heart
Know it seems so quick and easy
Sentimentally assumed
Walking parallels
Heart to heart
To all the days we were together
To all the time we played a part
In each other's lives
Heart to heart
Nie
July 3, 2024
I miss you for so many reasons and needed you for so many things.
Sophia Martin
June 18, 2024
June 18, 2024
Yesterday was Father´s Day, Happy Belated!
You were on my mind heavy.
Blessed to have known you and blessed to have had at least one father figure in my life who was amazing.
I think About you a lot when I´m working with my new job. I get a lot of ptsd honestly, but I try To do right by you, and help the people I can. I hope I make You proud.
Niesha, Tahnee, and Kemp are doing amazing. You would be so proud of them.
I promise To protect and love them always.
Lia
April 15, 2024
4-10-72, God released you to this world, and you left an impression that could never be erased. Thank you sending us all gentle reminders of you. For my mom, it´s butterflies, for me, it´s big bloomed sunflowers or hearing your sweet, raspy laugh. We´re all still hanging in there. It has never been the same without you, but I know we all wait anxiously for the day we get to see you again. I´m so proud that you gave your life back to Christ. It means we´ll be reunited again. Love you beyond forever!
Until then,
Nieces
Muki
April 12, 2024
I have been trying, but it still stings. I miss U so much!!! April 10th will always be a special day for me. It's the day My brother from another mother was born. Love U, and miss U!!! P.s. I am going to get my No Dogg hopefully this month. But only if Ure twin can do it fi me. Hint Hint Nie!!!
Nie
August 15, 2023
We just had our family camping trip for the 5th year in a row and I just know that you would have really enjoyed it daddy. From the family bonding to the tent set up and watching the littles run around. I know you were there with us and experiencing it all but I just wish that we could have physically experienced have you with us.
Love you always
-your twin
Kevin Marshall
April 12, 2023
Chad... I remember your birthday every year. And I always laugh about our last conversation about that 1977 R2-D2 that you had in your shop. Man all us Homies from PWS miss you. I love you Big Bro!
Niesha Backus
April 10, 2023
Your birthday never gets easier for me. It´s official I have spent more time without you then with you now. 16 years since I have been able to get a hug from my dad the best dad in the world. This is so hard
Mia Queen
April 10, 2023
Happy Heavenly Birthday Baby Brother!
Chad, your children, and grandchildren are a beautiful reflection of you. You are missed so very much. I can still hear your raspy laugh, especially when I see a beautiful butterfly and think you, I clearly hear you say "I aint no damn butterfly." Then I smile even bigger... I know, I just say it every time just to hear your voice again!
Love,
Your Middle Big Sister MIa
Kemp Backus
April 9, 2023
I remember a year after you passed away I had a dream about you and I don´t remember much about it but I do remember that feelings I felt when I saw you again. So Thank you for coming to see me one last time
Mia Queen
July 5, 2022
Chad, I always imagined us growing old together, raising our children and enjoying our grandchildren. You were an amazing brother, son, nephew, cousin, dad, uncle, husband and friend. You would have been an even more amazing granddaddy. We all miss you so very much - Love you and miss you FOREVER... Your middle big sister, Mia.
Mia Queen
April 13, 2021
Baby Brother. You are missed so very much. We struggle at times to find the words to express how we feel. Wanting to share so much with you, wanting you to see how beautiful your children and grandchildren are. Wanting you to see your nieces and nephews, your great nieces and nephews - Chad, us wanting to see you... AGAIN! Your Middle Big Sister.
Hugh Watts
April 12, 2021
Chad, I wasn't go to say anything here, until I noticed that your Birthday was just 2 days ago. I must have be lead to this site for some reason. I just want to say that although our association was short, I can honestly say that you sowed good seed into all of your children in a very short period of time. It is evident that you encouraged and comforted your children (1Thessalonians 2: 11-12) based on the replies I see from your daughter. You set a standard before you left us and probably didn't even know it. You were just being You. Praise God that you left a legacy through your children.
Hugh
I miss you so much
Nie
April 10, 2021
Miss you so much
Nie
April 9, 2021
Wish you were here...
Tahnee
December 28, 2020
I love you forever 13 years since I last saw you
Tahnee Backus
December 28, 2020
Daddy it’s Tahnee I’m in need of you things aren’t right and if you were here I know things wouldn’t be like this I’m pregnant again your gonna be a granddad again . It’s still very hard for me to accept that your gone and I feel if I continue too not accept it idk if I’ll ever get better , but do I want to accept that your not longer coming back ? I’m not ready .Just come back to me I need my children to know how awesome of a person you were . I know I always have you but I need you Wow 13 years
Tahnee Backus
December 28, 2020
Hi
Daddy it’s Tahnee I’m in need of you things aren’t right and if you were here I know things wouldn’t be like this I’m pregnant again your gonna be a granddad again . It’s still very hard for me to accept that your gone and I feel if I continue too not accept it idk if I’ll ever get better , but do I want to accept that your not longer coming back ? I’m not ready .Just come back to me I need my children to know how awesome of a person you were . I know I always have you but I need you
Tahnee Backus
December 28, 2020
Hi
Daddy it’s Tahnee I’m in need of you things aren’t right and if you were here I know things wouldn’t be like this I’m pregnant again your gonna be a granddad again . It’s still very hard for me to accept that your gone and I feel if I continue too not accept it idk if I’ll ever get better , but do I want to accept that your not longer coming back ? I’m not ready .Just come back to me I need my children to know how awesome of a person you were . I know I always have you but I need you
Niesha Backus
July 9, 2019
I love and miss you daddy. So much has changed since you stepped foot in heaven. You have 3 grandkids from tahnee and a ton of grand dogs lol. Tahnee has a new snake too. Im getting a snake soon. Me and the love of my life bought a house and Ive made the decision that I am going to work for myself. I know youve been watching over us and already know all of this but its just good to tell you.
Until next time
Mia Queen
July 1, 2016
Good Morning Baby Brother, it has been nine tough years without you. With every memory, every new birth or significant milestone, and as I read every loving message left for you I cry. Nine years and I still cry like it is July 1, 2007. It still hurts so bad. I miss you so much. The Hugs, that laugh, your smile, YOU! I MISS YOU! Love... You middle big sister Mia
Lia Backus
June 30, 2016
Thinking of you today and always Uncle Chad! I miss you so much and there are two new babies in the "Backus clan" who would have absolutely loved to meet you. My son smiles and coos off in the distance regularly, I simply ask him to tell his angels I said hello. I know you are one of them and am forever grateful!! Today is Aunt Pam's birthday, give her the tightest hug and hugest grin for me.
Love you always,
Lia - "Nieces"
Mia Queen
April 11, 2016
Missing you Baby Brother. Love you. Wishing you a heavenly happy 44th happy birthday.
Kiarra
June 23, 2015
Cuz I moved back on your side and have to ride on Addison Road everyday. I really miss talking with you an getting your honest opinion. I valued your thoughts and I will always love you fam.I would give anything to see you all again. Tell my dad, Aunt Nubia, Aunt Pam, Aunt Marquite, Uncle Chowkwe and the rest of the fam we miss them and love them too. Your forever in our hearts and we will always remember you. Rest on Chad till we meet again.
Alfred (Alf) Riley
June 21, 2015
Aye homie.....was thinking about you. Thinking about the good times we had dogg. My Bday was last Sunday & I just thought about the time we went to the Red Octopus for my Bday back in the mid 90's & I got a tattoo of a dog on my arm. We celebrated Keith's Bday yesterday too. Always love for you slim....NO DOGG 4 EVER
Kimani Price
March 3, 2015
Hi uncle chad im 13 now and i wish you were here to see how big every body got i miss you and i know you will always be in every body hearts love you
Tahnee Backus
September 12, 2014
I miss you I'm in college it's hard to wake up everyday knowing I can't call you through the hard times
Tahnee Backus
September 12, 2014
Daddy life is getting harder without you -daddy's lil girl
Lisa Maria Myers
July 1, 2014
RIP
Mia Queen
July 1, 2014
Life is hard sometimes,I wish you were still here. No matter how long its been there are times when it suddenly becomes harder to breathe. I miss you Baby Brother. May you continue to Rest in God's Perfect Peace. Your Middle Big Sister
Kiarra
June 30, 2014
Thought of you today cuz. Love & miss you dearly.
Darrell Smith Jr.
June 28, 2014
Things just hasn't been the same since you went to the other place . I love you dearly and my prayers are with you and the rest of the family .
Your cousin Darrell M Smith Jr.
Happy 42nd Birthday
Chad Backus
April 11, 2014
Mia Queen
April 10, 2014
Baby Brother - Wishing you a Heavenly Happy 42nd Birthday. Although we can no longer see you with our eyes or hug you in our arms, we feel you in our hearts and our memories of you will last forever. I love my little brother!
Love, Your Middle Big Sister
Mia Queen
February 15, 2014
Baby Brother, you are so amazing. To this day you are still impacting our lives and the lives of our children. What a Man! I thank God for you. Your children are a beautiful reflection to you and we will always be there for them with the same love and support you gave us and our kids. Loving and missing you so very much. Keep watching over us. Love, Your Middle Big Sister
Lia Backus
February 13, 2014
I can never put a guage on how much you are missed down here, Uncle Chad. The hurt each one of us faces alone is hard enough, but when we see see the pain of missing you on someone else, that grief is escalated -especially from your babies. Tahnee, all I can say is, life is just that without your father here-life. I cannot promise you it will ever be easy, but I can promise you I will be here every moment I'm on this earth to help you through. Don't ever feel like the weight of the world is on your shoulders and you have no one to help ease your burdens. Your father taught me the most valuable life lesson of helping others and giving back. His legacy will live on forever if we all just do, out of love. I love you and am BEYOND PROUD of who you are becoming, just as I know your daddy is grinning from ear to ear as he watches you grow. Just as beautiful as you are on the outside, so is your spirit. Always think of the wisdom he poured into you. You have the best daddy in the world and I thank you Uncle Chad for reaching us the many ways you did.
Wrapping your children in love always,
Lia (Nieces )
Tahnee Backus
February 12, 2014
Dady I miss you I don't no how I'm still living without you I graduate in three months trying stay strong nothing is the same I dream of the old days why can't I come back to reality your gone your not coming back I can't believe this wat ima do it's so much I wish you could help me through wat is life without you
Mia Queen
December 23, 2013
It's Christmas Baby Brother and you are on our minds. Of course as I have said so many times, life is not the same without you. Thank you for all of the love and joy you brought to our lives, the memories, and most importantly, the legacy that you have left with us! Missing you. Continue to watch over us, we need you. May you have a Heavenly Merry Christmas. Give my love to the rest of our Angels. We miss you all. Your Middle Big Sister
July 15, 2013
Hi Chad, I still think of you often bruh. I miss you alot. Southern Ave Barber Shop Boys FOREVER !! BO Perry
Our Angel
Mia Queen
July 1, 2013
It has been six years today but to us the pain and loss is still so fresh. It is still unreal, it wasn't supposed to happen. Missing you today more than yesterday but not as much as tomorrow! I truly feel like this. I'm missing you baby brother. Your Middle Big Sister
Chad Backus
July 1, 2013
Mia Queen
June 16, 2013
Happy Father's Day baby brother. Loving you and missing you.
Your middle big sister
Kiarra Copeland
June 7, 2013
Hey big cuz! Let me start off by saying I really miss u. I miss popping up by the b shop or your house to chill with u. I use to get so much advice from u. I trusted u to keep my secrets. Im so proud of Niesha! She has turned into a gorgeous and intelligent young lady. Your kids are growing up so fast. They all remind me of u. Naima is staying strong and definitely doing an amazing job with the kids. I look up to her and she doesn't even know it. I know your in Heaven charming everyone there like u were here on earth. We miss u cuz. I sure could use your advice lately but don't trust sharing my business with folks. Until we meet again I love you and always will. Rest on cuzzo. Luv Kiarra
Thinking about you
Mia Queen
June 6, 2013
Hey Baby Brother
Thinking of you as I often do. We have celebrated several graduations, your baby girl, Niesha, your nephew Jordan and others. We are so proud of them. I know you were right there celebrating with us and watching over them every step of the way. I'm missing you, forever will. Love you Baby Brother. You Middle Big Sista!
Mia Queen
April 10, 2013
Wishing you a Heavenly Happy 41st Birthday. Love you forever... Your Middle Big Sister
Taken on my front porch 6/23/07
MIa Queen
January 31, 2013
Hey Baby Brother, it has been a while since I last visited your page. Still missing you just as much. I know that you know, 'cause you sure have been watching over me these past several months, and I have needed it. Thank you for all of the love!!!!! I have to pause for a moment... I still lose my breath and my eyes fill with tears when I feel this great loss without you. I know, be strong.... I will, I miss you... Your Middle big Sister, Mia
Lisa Maria Myers
July 1, 2012
Hey Chad, I am still praying for your family. May they find strength, and comfort. You are missed today as always. You will never be forgotten.
Chad Da Barber, Da Musician
Mia Queen
June 17, 2012
Happy Father's Day to one of the best fathers I know. I love you baby brother. You are missed so much.
Your Middle Big Sister.
Mia Queen
April 10, 2012
Happy 40th Birthday Baby Brother.
Today has been a difficult one. I'm missing you greatly. Keep watching over us, especially your babies. They are beautiful. I love them so much.
Thank you for the love over the years. I still hear your voice. I Love You Baby Brother. Your Middle Big Sister
Mia Queen
February 15, 2012
As another Valentine's Day passes, I wanted to share with you how much I'm thinking about you and the love you have given to so many. We are missing you down here. Happy Anniversary and Happy Valentine's Day Baby Brother. I'll love you forever. Your Middle Big Sister
Lia Backus
February 10, 2012
My mom definitely took the words out of my mouth.
I listened to "Good Man" by India Arie and I lost it!! And this past weekend I knew you were looking over us as we celebrated Janine's birthday when your song "Give Me A Try" was played in the club. I just smiled a big grin and Danielle asked me what was going on and I told her it was your song. Everything reminds us of you Uncle Chad. I even heard Uncle John say "Seeestah" the way you used to say it and I heard your voice all over again. Please continue to look over us and ask God to pay special attention to us down here. I know we all face those times where we feel like we are tip-toeing on a cliff and the gravel is slowly crumbling beneath our feet. Every day is a struggle, but to have had the pleasure of learning how to be a good person through your example gives us all a glimmer of hope as we face our tribulations.
I Love You Uncle Chad,
Lia - "Nieces"
Mia Queen
February 9, 2012
Sitting here thinking about you a lot today. Listening to music that reflects you or our thoughts of you, songs many of us requested after your passing. Lia put together a “mixed tape” for all of us. I realized today that although we are all making it - walking through this life without you here - many of us are simply walking on the edge. We hold our heads up; we talk about you, sometimes without crying, but all the while, one slip and we would fall - fall apart. I think I speak for all of us when I say – WE MISS YOU! I Love you…Your Middle Big Sister
Mia Queen
January 21, 2012
Missing you alot Baby Brother! I enjoy the time I get to spend with your beautiful children. Each one of them has a special part of you that shines through. I don't know if they realize how much they help me cope. I love you.
Your Middle Big Sister
Mia Queen
November 22, 2011
Hey Chad
Thinking about you alot. There is a commercial that comes on this time of year, the girl is waiting for her brother to come home, when he does he hands her a gift and she removes the bow and sticks it on him and says, "you are my present". Oh how I wish you could come home. We miss you so much. You would be the best (& Tallest) present for all of us!
I love you Baby Brother...Your Middle Big Sister, Mia
Mia Queen
September 23, 2011
Hey Baby Brother
I'm missing you so much. Having a moment right now, can't seem to stop these tears. I Love you.
Your Middle Big Sister
Lia Backus
September 22, 2011
Hey Uncle Chad,
Just thinking about you. Miss you dearly.
Love,
"Nieces"
Jordan Queen
July 14, 2011
We all miss u down here uncle Chad R.I.P
Jordan Queen
July 14, 2011
Uncle Chad I miss u down here 4real I mean it ain't been the same without u here with us wen i play football I feel like im playin 4 u like wenever I get a pick or a catch or anything I feel like I did it 4 u but I mean ima c u later on though hopefully not 2 soon but u never know nd I'm still waitin 2 get dis tattoo wit ur name in it. R.I.P. Uncle Chad from Mia son
Lia Backus
July 5, 2011
Hey Uncle Chad,
I miss you down here. We all are going through things, be it personal relationship issues or financial woes...the one person we could always count on to lend an ear and open heart is not physically here. I can say one thing, whoever coined the phrase, "It will get easier with time", never got the chance to meet anyone like you. Yes, sometimes the days run smoother because we think of joyful memories we shared with you, or sometimes we seem a lot less hurt because nobody is actually around to see when our tears are falling. The point is, I miss you. I know others miss you too. So until we meet again, I guess I'll just continue to fight to stay afloat down here.
I Love You,
"Nieces"
Mia Queen
July 4, 2011
Baby Brother
This has been a beautiful weekend. We celebrated YOU on Friday and ended with the fireworks today. We shared stories of you lighting fireworks and putting on a show for us. We love you and miss you so!
Your Middle Big Sister
Lisa Maria Myers
July 1, 2011
Hey Chad. Still missing and thinking about you today. You will always be in our hearts
Mia Queen
May 22, 2011
Baby Brother
Still missing you so very much. I watched Cooley High tonight, sent me right back to July 1st. It is so hard to say goodbye to yesterday... I found it difficult to breathe, like I have so many times since July 2007.
I Love You...Your Middle Big Sister
Niesha Backus
April 10, 2011
happy birthday daddy cnt believe its been almost 3 years since u left us idk what to say im so lost for words rite now... i love u and miss u
ur oldest
Mia Queen
April 10, 2011
Happy Birthday Baby Brother
We love you and miss you so much.
Continue to watch over us...We need you.
Mia Queen
April 10, 2011
Happy Birthday Baby Brother
I Love You and Miss you.
This pain is still so very fresh.
Thank you for giving us so much love, so many wonderful memories.
Keep watching over us No Dogg - Our Angel - Chad Da Barber
Love you Forever, Your Middle Big Sister...Mia
Kiarra Copeland
March 28, 2011
Hey cuz I was just thinking of you today! Still can't believe your gone but we miss you like crazy..... Your kids are growing up so fast and they all remind me of you. Naima is holding it down for the fam. Iwant you to tell everyone in Heaven with you I said hello and I miss them. Tell my dad to keep his angels over me and the kids. I love cuz! Till we meet again.
Niesha Backus
March 25, 2011
daddy guess wat yesterday donovan bought me a snake... its a ball python but its a baby i wanna watch it grow. i named her snickers because shes the color of a snickers. aunt mia said im definitely ur child lol. mommy didnt want me to get it at first she was like yuck and she didnt want it in her house but u kno i used all my power to convince her. i love it.ur definately a huge part in all my decisions and thoughts. love u
your oldest/twin
Niesha Backus
February 14, 2011
happy valentines day daddy and happy anniversary i kno you are showering us all with love rite now i miss u so much i hav no valentine this year as always so you can be mines
you oldest
Mia Queen
February 14, 2011
Happy Valentine's Day and Happy Anniversary
I Love You Baby Brother
Your Middle Big Sister
Niesha Backus
January 20, 2011
hey daddy,
i was just sitting and reading your entire obituary all the good things people had to say about u and all the pictures it made me tear up but i held it together. i found some tapes in the game room and i wish i could watch them but i dnt have a camera... on in articular is when me lia dontae and soloman performed at the talent show i really wish i could see it
miss you more and more every day
Your Twin
Niesha Backus
January 6, 2011
daddy i wish you could see the picture i made for grandma for christmas she seemed to really like it as a matter of fact im sitting here drawing no... its easy for me to take my mind off things when im drawing... i guess the apple dosnt fall far from the tree huh
your oldest
Mia Queen
December 31, 2010
Baby Brother
Here we are at the end of another year without you. Still missing you like crazy. We enjoy the time we spend with your kids, they are beautiful. I love you, continue to watch over us throughout 2011
Your Middle Big Sister
Niesha Backus
December 27, 2010
hey daddy
i kno i just wrote you but i just have so much to tell you so i know by now you know sophi had a daughter my little goddaughter ariana and she is getting so big her birthday is wednesday and she will be 2. if only you could see her kids always seemed to love you maybe because you were a big kid yourself.
so last night the dave chappel show was on... the first person that came to mind was you. the barber shop used to be filled with laughter when you put this show on.
o yea and i kinda sorta hav a boyfriend without the label. i know you would have liked him. hes goofy, sweet, comical, caring and even cuts hair... kinda has some of ur characteristics huh. but hes great were also friends we talk about everything when i have problems hes always there to cheer me up and comfort me. hes the guy i went to prom with u know with the gumby lol. im happy to say he dose not wear his hair like that. but the people that have met him seem to take to him well. he even helped me and aunt nina straighten up her house for the holidays...ill make sure to keep u informed on how we work out
niesha backus
December 27, 2010
did i miss you this candles flame will forever burn in your memory
Kiarra Copeland
December 27, 2010
I miss u dearly cousin Chad. Life hasn't been the same without you since you have been gone.. I always could depend on you when I needed advice and I could always depend on seeing some family at the barbershop. I have this picture stuck in my head of your smile. I see that same smile when I see your children.They remind me of you soooo much.. I will never forget the day I heard this heart breaking news. You use to always tell me stories about the the family I lost like my dad and Aunt Nubia. I looked forward to hearing those stories. Never thought that one day I would be sharing stories about you with your children.. I am gettin all teary eyed at work but just know I love you and miss you dearly cuz. See you when I get there... Love always Kiarra
niesha Backus
December 27, 2010
hey daddy,
christmas just passed and its not the same i kno mommy tries her best but i wish i had 2 parents to share the holidays with. there isnt 1 day when i dnt think of you or hear someone say i remind them of you for some reason its still unreal to me i have dreams with u in it that seem so real and i wake up and find out it was fantasy and it kills me a little more inside every time. but some things i get from you i cannot grow out of like animals. im about to get a python just like u had in the barber shop. one more thing to keep you in my memory. i miss you so much and love you more then that
Mia Queen
November 29, 2010
Hey Baby Brother
Still missing you. You are constantly on my mind. Keep watching over us. I Love You! Your Middle Big Sister.
Mia Queen
August 25, 2010
Chad, I'm constantly thinking of you, constantly reminded of you and the beautiful way you touched so many lives.
I LOVE YOU! Your middle Big Sister...Missing you so very much.
Lisa Maria Myers
August 24, 2010
Chad, I was just leaving a birthday message for my brother, and I thought of you. You are so very missed
Mia Queen
July 2, 2010
Well Baby Brother, it has been three long, hard years. You are greatly missed. You will forever live on in all of our hearts. I Love You! Your Middle Big Sister...
Lia Backus
June 23, 2010
Hands Down... You are one of THE BEST fathers ever. For this, you will forever receive praise. Happy Father's Day Uncle Chad. We do all miss you so much. I look at your three "Chad-lings" and it is so wild how much they act like you. I enjoy every moment with them, but they all remind me so much of you, so I hide my tears behind laughter. I have no choice. I stay strong because I know that is what you would have told me had it not been you that had to leave. I'm sure it's not just me who wishes you were here, if nothing more than to sit on a park bench and vent about life. You have always been a great listener. I know you hear me now -- I just want to hear you answer back. We often hear that over time it will become less painful...but to this day I still get that lump in my chest that makes it harder to breathe when I cry. July 1st is right around the corner, and since 2007, it has NEVER been an easy day for me. I don't suppose it ever will be. I miss you today, I will miss you tomorrow - - I will miss you forever. I Love You Uncle Chad.
Love,
(as you said it)NIECES
Vernon Vaughan
June 22, 2010
Happy Father's day Chad. You are missed by family and friends. You are still loved by many.
With Love,
Vern
Mia Queen
June 21, 2010
Happy Father's Day to one of the best fathers in the World and now in Heaven! We miss you so much Baby Brother.
niesha backus
June 20, 2010
hey daddy i miss you so much. its fathers day and unlike many who are relaxing and showering their fathers with love i just sit and think in sadness and despair i wish u were still here its been nearly 3 years and the wound still feels so fresh... i miss and love you
Mia Queen
May 19, 2010
Good Morning Baby Brother
Thinking of you as I often do. I have a few Ideas to improve our pond, can't wait to start working on it. It is a beautiful spot to sit and reflect on life, on you... I Love You! Keep watching over all of us. We need you.
Your Middle Big Sister
Mia Queen
April 14, 2010
Baby Brother
We had a beautiful gathering in honor of you for your birthday. No one forgets the date. You are so special to all of us, and missed greatly. Continue to watch over us and kiss Pam-a-lam for me. Tell her I'm sending love...BeCuz
Lia Backus
January 8, 2010
Hey Uncle Chad:
I miss you too!!!! Just piggy-backing off my mom's message, everything reminds us of your persona!!! I made her cry when I showed her Ke'Mia's next Halloween costume (She will be a rock star) and last night out of nowhere at all Keyon threw up the "Rock fingers" and said "WHOOOOOO" it was hilarios and Quiana and I didn't knoow what to say. Without a doubt in my mind... our thoughts both drifted to you!!!! I Love you... Nieces, Lia
Mia Queen
January 7, 2010
Hey Baby Brother
It has been a little while since I last visited. Oh, you are constantly on my mind. I've been having a rough time lately but I am fine.
Tonight I listened to you sing the words "If I Had One More Sunshine" and I cried like I did 7-1-2007. I miss you so much! I love you... Your Middle Big Sister
Mia Queen
November 30, 2009
Happy Thanksgiving Baby Brother
Yes, we miss you so very much. I still see the pain in Momma's eyes, she misses you a lot. As I rode to work today, I thought of you, and thanked you for the gift of love you always gave, and the gift of your three beautiful children, your legacy. We love them so much, just as you did and we will forever watch over them.
I Love You...Your Middle Big Sister
November 28, 2009
Happy Thanksgiving Chad,
Your family & friends miss you more than ever.
Vern
Lia Backus
November 27, 2009
Hey Uncle Chad,
I miss you! It's the holiday season and it is always a void there knowing that your'e not stepping into the front door with your cheese grin wishing everybody well on those holiday mornings. Either you would be lugging stacks of gifts or multiple plates because you ate like an army!!! :-) The holidays are always a tough time for me without you.... No doubt it is rough on others as well. I was really upset last time I was here. I wrote you an original poem. I just let the thoughts come from my heart, and of course I did not write the words down anywhere else. "Legacy" must have thought that I stole the words from elsewhere because my message to you never made it. I know you were listening to my thoughts so one way or another you got it. I Love You!!!!
I always seem to break down just thaat much easier this time of year. I am tearing up now. I know all of us down here miss you. We long for just one more day (at least!) with you. One more hug- One more laugh - One more pose in a picture with you...One more plate of your beans to compliment my mom's perfect turkeys and (Grandma Choochie's) sweet potato pies!!!! We need you here!!!! We all miss you tremendously!!! Continue to watch over us, as we know you are. Dont' forget to give Grandma Helen and Grandma Smith a big hug for me.... You know the drill!!! I Love You Uncle Chad !!!
Thinking of you always,
Your God-Daughter - Lia
Lisa Maria Myers
November 26, 2009
Happy Thanksgiving Chad.
Mia Queen
November 13, 2009
Hey Baby Brother
We just celebrated 19 beautiful years in Vegas and you were very much a part of the celebration. Thank you for the Love!
Still missing you so very much... Your Middle Big Sister
Mia Queen
October 20, 2009
Wow Chad
It's hard to believe that it is October 2009 already. It has been a little over two years since you left us. Our hearts still ache, we still long to hear your voice, feel your hug and kiss. I miss hearing "Seestah"! I love you and miss you baby brother! 'Til we meet again... Your Middle Big Sister
Mia Queen
September 22, 2009
Hey Chad
Still loving you and missing you so very much. We all do! Your nephew is looking so much like you, tall and handsome. You don't know how many times I've called him Chad. He just smiles. Your children are doing fine. They are beautiful. A reflection of both of you. Keep watching over all of us. We need you!
Vern Vaughan
August 6, 2009
Mia.....How can I forget Billy's Sweet Chili!!
I had it the time about 30 of us played paint ball on Superbowl Sunday.
Laughing at the ideas of angels in Heaven walking around with chili stains on their beautiful white robes.
We miss you homie!
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