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Deamonte Driver Obituary

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DEAMONTE THOMAS DRIVER

Age 12. On Sunday, February 25, 2007. Loving son of Alyce Driver. He is also survived by brothers, Deonte, Danny Jr., DaShawn and Donnell; sister, Angela Hendick; grandparents, Franklin and Jane Driver; aunt, Marcerto Barr; and uncles, Franklin Jr., Franklin and Brian; and a host of relatives and friends. His father, Clarence Hendrick, died February 2, 2006. Services are private. Contributions designated for Deamonte may be sent to The Public Justice Center, 500 East Lexington Street, Baltimore, MD 21202.

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Published by The Washington Post from Mar. 4 to Mar. 7, 2007.

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Joddy Garner

March 21, 2007

Marcerto -

I was so sorry to hear about the loss of your nephew. I know you loved him dearly. My heart aches for you and your family. Your nephew is now one of God's little angels. He's in a wonderful place where there is no pain. Please know that God WILL continue to comfort you and your family during this difficult time and always!

Warmly,

Joddy

Karen Lomax

March 19, 2007

I never met Monte, but have heard nothing but funny and hilarous things about you. May your little soul rest in peace.

Umeki Thorne

March 19, 2007

Marcerto:
With deepest sympathy to you and your family. God chose a young and beautiful flower to return home.

"Our Lord said unto him, `Well done, thou good and faithful servant. Thou hast been faithful over a few things; I will make thee ruler over many things. Enter thou into the joy of thy lord.'"
Matthew 25:21:

How beautiful to know that Deamonte is NOW watching over each of you.

Cheryl McClain

March 19, 2007

My deepest condolences go out to the Driver family. I've only known Monte briefly, but he left a lasting impression on me. A child with such character could never be forgotten. May God grant you comfort in this time of bereavement.

Marcerto Barr

March 19, 2007

Thank you all for your prayers and support during our time of loss. Monte, was a beautiful little boy with lots of promise. I do know that he's in a better place now and he's no longer in pain. He's looking down upon us with his smile and grace. Monte, your memories will live on. Love you, Aunt Key.

Marcerto Barr, Upper Marlboro, MD

Alekzander Ka'ai

March 9, 2007

Dear Driver Family,
I feel bad for your loss and I shall be praying from now until I die and now that he is in heaven he has every thing that he wants.But I have one word for you Emmanuel:God with us.
P.S. I hope your other son got all those teeth out.

Shamory Bano

March 9, 2007

Dear Driver Family,
I am so sorry for your lost ohana. I hope you will find peace. I hope that your family will have a happiness in the future and that you all will have your dreams come true. I will pray all day long so you will have the things that you've been wishing for. But now that Deamonte is in heaven he is in peace and is safe. There is one last thing I need to say:MAY GOD BE WITH YOU ALL.

Tisha Sugse

March 9, 2007

I am so sorry that Demonte passed away but he is in a better place now with Jesus,a place with no pain, no stress, no violence, but love, care and peace.

Marguerite Matthews

March 9, 2007

I will always remember the sound of your voice and laughter. There's no need for you to struggle anymore. May you find peace.

Linda Jacks-Christian

March 8, 2007

May God bless and keep the family in His' loving care. Just know all things happen for a reason but most important know that God is now and always will be in control. Time and prayer are the keys to healing pain. When the Lord calls our loved ones home, He leaves a gift of memories in exchange. Hold on to your memories and let them guide you during this time of sadness. God's love will make your grief bearable. You're in my thoughts, my heart, and my prayers.

Dawn Webb Woodard

March 8, 2007

Dear family,
I was so sad to hear about your loss from my mother Linda. When your son first got sick she told me about it and I was shocked to hear that something that we see as minor could cause such damage. As a mother I can only imagine the pain that you are going through. But as a sister I truely understand. There are no words that I can say to take away your pain but trust me time will help ease it. But that emptiness will remain with you always. Ask for God's help and he will give you everything that you need to get through each day.

Kaohuleilani Abad

March 8, 2007

I am very sorry for your lost son.
Hope that it wont happen to your other children.

Hokulani Shimizu

March 8, 2007

Driver family I am very sorry for your lost one.God Bess Your Family!

Yvonne Cootey

March 8, 2007

Im very sorry for your loss of your son, Deamonte. He looked like a loving and caring son.Your son looked like a GREAT man.God bless you and your family.

Jah'nae Purdy

March 8, 2007

Dear Driver Family,
I'm a student of Waimea Middle School. I'm so sorry for what had happen to Deamonte Driver. God Bless your family and may nothing bad happen to any of your family again.
Mahalo,
Jah'nae Purdy

Cynthia Wright

March 8, 2007

May God bless you and your family, stay encourage and keep the faith. I was very moved by your loss and I have made a promise to myself to fight for quailty health care for all of our children in the USA. Deamonte's death is an eye opener that this country is in a crisis.

EVELYN Spriggs

March 8, 2007

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

Priscilla Hodnett

March 7, 2007

May God continue to watch over the Driver family. Deamonte will not have to suffer any more, and may he rest in peace. God bless you all.

Washington Post reader

March 7, 2007

Bless you sweet baby and may you rest in PEACE with the Lord Jesus Christ. Rest...

Vicky Jones

March 7, 2007

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

LaTanya Ingram

March 7, 2007

My prayers go out to you and your family at this very hard time. Your Sister, (LaTanya Hendricks)Ingram.

A Hillman

March 7, 2007

Please accept my sincere condolences for the passing of your son. May he rest in peace and in the love of God.

Vicky Jones

March 4, 2007

Deamonte is with the Lord now -- he will never suffer or be without anything again.

I pray that Deamonte's family will receive strength from God and that someday they will find peace in knowing that Deamonte is in heaven.

We should all be aware that Deamonte is looking down on all of us.

Deamonte,
You will NOT be forgotten--I am going to make sure of that.

I know in my heart that you are "...absent from the body and ... present with the Lord"
(2 Cor. 5:8)

God bless YOU Deamonte!

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