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Jeremia Leon Yates

Jeremia Yates Obituary

YATES, JEREMIA LEON, PO2, Navy (Age 25)

Suddenly on Saturday, January 22, 2005, stationed at Norfolk Naval Base, formerly of Largo, MD. Beloved husband of Naimah Yates; loving father of Nyjah Yates; son of Augustus (Lonnie) Yates Jr. and the late Lorretta Douglas; stepson of Michelle Yates; brother of Teambera, Jonathan and Brookes Yates. Survived by relatives and friends. Visitation, Tuesday, February 1, 6 to 9 p.m., service Wednesday, February 2, 11 a.m. at J.B. JENKINS FUNERAL HOME, 7474 Landover Rd.

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Published by The Washington Post on Jan. 30, 2005.

Memories and Condolences
for Jeremia Yates

61 Entries

Jason Michael

February 12, 2024

Many years later, still thinking of you my dude. I was in our house when Myron woke me up at 2-3 am breaking the bad news. I couldn't believe it. You were my roommate, one of my best friends. If you're reading this, you'll be glad to know that myself, myron, and rich have kept in touch over the years and have talked about you from time to time and all the amazing memories at good old 1203 new land dr. We were all in our 20's, still figuring out our lives. I look at us all now and I could say, you'd be proud of us man. We've all made it. Reading our friends posts on here made me think of so many more funny stories. An amazing time in our lives. We were all on the Mount Whitney together, we were all brothers and sisters. We were all family.

Shameika Martin

January 27, 2006

It has been a year. And its a little easier. Boy, me,Tesa, and Jonathan were talk and laughing at you the other day. Boy you were funny. I hate the fact that you aren't here to make us laugh even some. I miss you and everything about you. I just wish that it wasn't so hard. But alls I know is that I'll see you when I get there. And keep my seat warm cuz it may be a while. But I hope its not to soon. And Nyjah is looking more and more like you everyday. Thats crazy how much he looks like you. Its like GOD took your face and nailed it on his. But he acts like you in someways. But thats my baby. Love You

April Hayward

December 5, 2005

Happy 26th Birthday!! So much has changed since you have been gone, good and bad, but mostly good. The one thing that I know would have surprised you the most is when I would have told you that I am going to be a mother next year, not to one but to two beautiful baby girls (I know that you are laughing right now like not April) yeah who would have thought. Even though you are not here in the physical I know that you are here in spirit and wishing me all the best. I will forever cherish you as a friend and keep you close to my heart!

Johnnie Douglas

December 2, 2005

Happy 26th Birthday! I love you and miss you very much.

Shameika Martin

December 2, 2005

Boy, it has been almost a year and it still feels funny that you are not here. This is your first Birthday and first Christmas that we have to man and woman up to celebrate without you. Believe me, its not a day that goes by that we don't think and/or talk about you. Today you would be 26 years old. Boy you were getting old while I'll was getting younger and more beautiful. LOL. But its a gradual process that is very slow. And some days I feel as if I'm going backward rather than forward. But I just wanted to say Happy 26th Birthday. I LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU SO MUCH.

Linda Scott

July 20, 2005

Dear Dearest Friend,

I just want to say hello and I miss you. I was thinking about you and I just want to say "THANK YOU" for everything. I really wish you were here with us. It's not every day you can find someone as genuine as you are. But I do want to thank God for the years he has blesed us with your presence. I know with time I will heal and all of this will be pleasing to my heart. I just hope I see you again and that everything will be the way it suppose to be.

My Best Friend

Linda Scott

June 23, 2005

Dear Jeremia,

I am slowly healing and coping with your homegoing. Sometimes I would sit back and think about all the fun we all had together. Although times we may be mad at one another we would always make up. Sometimes when I see certain things it immediately bring me to your attention like basketball(76ers), football(Redskins) and can't forget the #1 thing, NAS. I remember we would watch Rap City and NAS's song would come on and I would tell you that I didnt like it. You would look and say what do you mean u don't like NAS. You told me I have to listen to what the words are saying. Finally I began to listen and I liked the song. I guess what I'm trying to say is that we have to end before we can begin.

Mavis Tillman

June 11, 2005

Knowing Jay was a priviledge and an Honor. He was a very genuine and degnified individual. I have been in DENIAL since his passing away. It is a loss on earth but a gain in heaven and hopefully somedy i will come to understand the things i cannot change. I beleive he is living in all of us. My sympathy goes out to his family and everyone who came to know JAY. God BLESS.

YN1(SW) Erica Moore (old Mount Whitney Crew)

May 25, 2005

What a loss not only to the Navy, but to the world. My deepest prayers are with the family.

Linda Scott

May 23, 2005

Well its another beautiful day and I wish you were here to spend time with us. But I know where you are its more beautiful than it could or ever be here. As we grow older we can understand why things happen. I'm still trying to understand why but I know that you were a gift and sent for a reason. I appreciate the cause and effect of why you were brought into my life. I just wish I could have more of that time. As I get older, I realize that life has so many different meanings. Not having you here now means that I have to try and figure things without my best friend there to help to make it all clear. So until that great day when Jesus comes again, I'm just going to wait and see your face again.

Love Always

Lativia Higgins

April 22, 2005

Jay, you will truly be missed. So many things I wanted to say but could not say. You will always have a place in my heart and I know you are in a better place. Love always

O'shay Morris

April 22, 2005

It's ironic to me that I was with Jay during the beginning and ending of his tour on the Whitney. I still remember getting him off the plane when he got there from Italy and we talked and became rather close and I remember he and I left the ship the same day to go to shore duty and we checked into school together and expressed how free we felt to be done with the sea tour. Although he's sleep now I know I will see him when OUR father comes back for us. He was a dedicated and proud father and an excellent shipmate. I miss you and I will always miss you until I see you again. You know how we use to do "You nice" :) Yates family keep your heads and hearts smiling and take it one day at a time. You can rest assured and know that you did an excellent job of raising a "GEM" up. GOD BLESS YOU

O'shay

Linda Scott

April 20, 2005

Dear Jeremia,

Well its another day on this journey we call "LIFE"......

I remember when we were watching TV and Mikey was in the kitchen. I guess he heard us laughing in the livingroom. The floor was wet by the doorway of the livingroom. Mikey came in the doorway and we all were talking. Then Mikey was leaving and he almost slipped and fell on the wet floor. We started to laugh and we were wiping tears from our eyes cause Mikey caught himself from slipping. He turned around and he was laughing also. We asked each other " Did you see that." That was a very funny day at the house. I remember I saw the both of you at work the next day and we just started laughing.

The reason why I told this little piece of memory was because all I knew of Jeremia's time here was fun and full of laughs. Every day is important. You have to make sure that every love one you know that you love them without any question. I hope this can help someone else with his homecoming celebration. Basically, It was the house you could go to cause it was everyone's home. Time when friends got together and had fun with one another.

Linda Scott

March 29, 2005

Dear Jeremia,

Just like old times writing you again....I'm really not good at this but I'm going to try to do my best at expressing what I remember of you....

I only remember the fun times going places as friends and having laughs...I remember when Nyjah would come and we would watch cartoons and make a lot of noise and you would come in there and tell us to be quiet cause we are too loud...We would shut up but when you turn away we just start right back again....You would tell us that we are badddddd....I remember the time we were jumping up and down in the bed and we knew it was wrong but we did it anyway...All you heard was laughter and when you open the door we immediately stopped caused we seen that "look" with your eyes that you gave us.....Right then we knew we better get down and go to the living room and sit down....Basically, I want to say is "Thank You" for all the good times we shared....Thank you for being there for me in time of need. I want to thank your family for you and sharing you with everyone...Most of all, I especially wants to "THANK GOD" for sending you down from heaven!!!!!!!!

To my best friend to the end and to my WB

will continue

Gerri Dayes

March 10, 2005

Very glad I had the opportunity to know you even though your life span was a short one. I'm sure that you, mom, grandma Betty and grandpa Gus will continue watch over your son as well as your brother and sister. Though you are no longer here your presence will always be felt. I think you were one fantasic young man. Will miss you.

Johnnie Douglas

March 4, 2005

Alpha- Jeremia L. Yates- Omega

Dec. 2, 1979 Jan. 22 2005

"Gone but not Forgotten"

I remember the days , we would share in my heart you will always be there. The gated of memory will never close. I will miss you more than anyone knows. A golden heart stops beating. Heart working hands at rest GOD broke our hearts to prove to us that he only take the best.If I could relive yesterday for a little while I'd say goodbye and kiss you to see you smile then I realized that this could never be. What a great reunion Mom and son, we love you both and miss you equally.

Love

Aunt Johnnie

Brandyce Moore

March 1, 2005

My deepest condolences to the Yates family. Words can't even begin to describe all that Jeremia was. Jay had a heart made of gold, and would do anything he could for anyone. Although he is no longer here with us physically, he is here in spirit, and will live forever in our hearts, and memories. Jay was the kind of person that made us all realize that there were still "real and genuine" people left in the world. Jay was a breathe of fresh air, and even when he was having a bad day, you would never know, because no matter what, you would always get that warm smile from him. Jay helped me to look at life in a different way, and thanks to him, I am becoming a better person everyday. Jeremia was a very dear friend, and I will never forget him. I will miss him dearly. May God Bless you all.

Valorie, Adonis and Mary Synwolt/Moore

February 28, 2005

It is so sad to lose such a precious, young, beautiful person. He was taken so quickly from this life, that one can only pray that his spirit will live in peace, and love. May God watch over his child, and ones who feel this loss the deepest. He was our cousin, and we will miss him.

Augustus (Lonnie) Yates

February 28, 2005

My dear sweet beautiful son I love so mutch it hursts me to think that God would take you from me and your loving family , but everbody keep tailing me that God knowns best. He makes no mistakes . But I got to thank God in the first place for blesing me and your mother with a beautiful baby boy. Your mother named you , she got that from the Bible even the way its spelled.

Darryl Moore

February 28, 2005

Say hello to all the folks on the other side....Love, Darryl

Patty Burgess

February 25, 2005

The wonderful words that folks have written on the pages of this Guest Book do not surprise us. All of us (Corliss, Diane, Sharon, Lynne, and Patty) remember Jeremia as “our nephew, too”. Oh, there was so much happiness when Loretta told Karen’s family the news. Jeremia was the first grandchild, first nephew, and first baby in Karen’s immediate family! Karen and her mom couldn’t stay out of the stores buying things for that little bundle. He was adorable!

And here we are, twenty-five years later, saying good-bye? How can that be? We are all very shocked and overwhelmed by Jeremia's sudden passing, because we considered him “our nephew, too”.

He was a quiet person, well mannered, polite, and sweet. He loved his mom, Loretta. We think he would have walked through fire for her and she for him. Their bond was special, not just because he was her first born and the only child for several years. But, because their love was special, they were special. Those of you who knew them know of what we speak. Those of you who never witnessed this bond, have missed something very special between mother and child. Loretta was just that way, with all three of her children (Jeremia, Jonathan, and Tesa). She loved each one, and that love made each child feel special. When her light went out, their lights dimmed as well.

Jeremia’s light began burning brightly again when his son, Nyja, was born. We, as adults, could see the light in Jeremia shinning brighter and brighter. Now, his light has been extinguished, but the spark that came from Jeremia’s light will glow for many years to come in Nyjah. In that, we – family, friends, and co-workers, take great comfort and solace. We know that along with Nyjah’s grandmother, Loretta Yates and great grandparents, Betty and Gus Yates, there is one more angel that will stand by Nyjah’s side, watch his back, and step in front to intercede. That has already been proven.

Although all of our lives have been touched with the loss of a loved one, nothing is more painful to an adult- a parent - than the passing of an enfant, child, or young person before he or she comes into his/her own. Because Jeremia was a young person who hadn’t reached his fullest potential, who was just coming into himself, we feel the loss greatly. What is essential to remember is not to be selfish with what is left of him, share all that we have of him and give his son a personification of his father so that Nyjah can almost see Jeremia and touch him.

Yes, we all lost something that night when his soul left its earthly restraints and joined those who left before him, but we all experienced a blessing in the twenty-five years the Lord “lent” Jeremia to us. So, for those twenty-five years, we give thanks and praise to the Lord. Without Him, we would have never experienced Jeremia, we would have never had the gift of Jeremia, and our lives would have been a little emptier. Thank You, Lord. God bless you, Jeremia, and may God keep your family and ALL who love you in His care and guidance through their grief.

Corliss McPherson

Diane Grey

Lynne Evans-Henderson

Sharon Lucas

Teambera Jena Yates

February 20, 2005

jeremia was one of the best big brothers that I could ask for. We were ten years apart but it we were still close.You were just one of those people that i could never get mad at. In my entire life I can never recall ever being mad or saying I never liked you. still i can't recall anyone ever hating you. i know i never did because you had all the power over me. you always had a way about you even with your son. and he has that same way about him. because he is just like you. he acts just as crazy and always makes me laugh just like you. he is the last piece of you that i have left. that is why it is hard for me to accept the fact that you aren't coming back. it is hard for me to think that you are not going to tell me to keep my cool and stay focased in school. that you are not going to call me on my birthday or jonathan 's. that when you call we cannot joke about jonathan, moochie, dad, or anyone else. but i know that god wanted you to come home and i have to accept that. but at least i have the comfort of knowing that you get to see ma again. and at least that you are together. and that you have someone that loves you with you. and i know that you will be watching out for me, jonathan, nyjah, naimah, moochie, doris, dad, your friends, and the rest of our family. i will always love you and keep you in my heart. and i promise you that my future kids will know about you and ma. because i will never stop telling them about you.

love always

your one and only sister tesa

Alicia "Lisa" Martin-Corbin

February 18, 2005

Thank you God for the 25 years of life. Time which you loaned Jeremia Leon Yates to our family. A young man whose mother held him so close to her heart. Firstborn, with eyes so bright and a soft cry, a smile so sweet it would melt away life’s frustrations. A tiny hand that reached out to comfort. A young man with a humble and obedient spirit, never causing his mother pain, a son, yet a best friend. You were the topic of daily conversations held with a pleased mother who beamed at all your great achievements. The love she felt for you was evident when she spoke your name. You were the eldest of the three superstars she cherished. And I thank you for the joy you gave to her and to all of us. As you now join your Heavenly Father and your earthly mother, we will continue to hold on to the legacy you left behind. We will walk in the way God desires us to walk, so we too, may see Him face to face and behold the beauty of His Glory. Until we meet again, I will always love you and hold your memory in my heart. Your Cousin GEEEEESA :>)

DEMETRIUS DANIELS

February 15, 2005

I'VE WAITED LONG ENOUGH TO SAY "SEE YOU LATER". WHEN I FIRST HEARD WHAT HAD HAPPENED I WAS IN DISBELIEF, I HAD JUST TALKED TO HIM ONLY A WEEK BEFORE. TO ME YATES WAS LIKE AN OLDER BROTHER AT TIMES WHEN I FELT THERE WAS NO ONE I COULD TALK TO HE WOULD ALWAYS LISTEN. WHEN I FIRST CHECKED ON BOARD THE MOUNT WHITNEY I HAD PROBLEMS COPING TO NAVY LIFE. YATES WAS THE FIRST PERSON TO TALK TO ME ABOUT HOW TO GET THROUGH MY TIME HERE, AND HE HAS BEEN THERE AS A FRIEND EVER SINCE. THOUGH IT WAS VERY SHORT I FEEL AM BLESSED TO HAVE HAD A FRIEND LIKE HIM.

Van Wilson III

February 11, 2005

Jeremiah L. Yates, Cousin, Brother in Christ and Brother at arms in the military. You are truly missed! You were a strong asset for your family, especially for your brother and sister. It was a blessing to have you with us for a season, which the Lord allowed.

When I was a child, I remember holding you in my arms. Your mom, who was Aunt Loretta and your father Lonnie, brought you down to visit Granny and Granddaddy in South Carolina. We were so happy to see you. I still remember the sky blue snowsuit that you wore.

As you grew up and became a respectable young man, you were admired for your humbleness. Humbleness is the way and it is a sign and indicator of a true man. A man that sustained all obstacles that came his way, yet you maintained your composure. Although you were quiet and humble, you were yet strong. Your smile was your strength and you never allowed folks to see you down at any time.

You left a mark and legacy with the Wilson family. All four of my daughters, Vanessia, Tyesha, Lashawanda and Jasmine loved you very much, as well as my wife Theresa. Lil man (Nijah) was always the focus of attention when you came over to the house.

Well Cuz, I really miss you and your life has really encouraged me to also be humble in all my ways. You truly implemented what the Bible stated, and that was simply a “Good Name.” Your name will live on and the family will never forget your accomplishment and contributions to the family. May your Soul rest in peace with the Lord and I look forward to the day that we all can Worship and Praising God together in Heaven, a place where there will be no more tears, no more sickness and death. But is will be only Joy!

I am proud to have been your cousin, and friend, God Bless you in the Name of Jesus Christ, Amen!

Sincerely,

Van D. Wilson III (Cousin: Junebug)

Theresa D. Wilson

Vanessia Wilson

Tyesha Wilson

Jasmine Wilson

Shameika Martin

February 8, 2005

On behalf of me and my family, I want to thank all of you for the prays, the words of encouragement, and visits that we all have received during this hard time in our lives. Jay meant a lot to me amd my family. And I can say that I can no longer cry tears of sadness But only tears of joy. You know it hurt a lot of to say goodbye to Jay. But he will live on in all of our hearts. His smile, his words of encouragements, and his laugh will ring out in all of us. one day you may see something that will remind you of him.Or hear a song that he use to like. Or hear a voice that sounds just like his. And there will be so many things that will remind us. He loved us, Sadness in not apart or associated with him. I know I will truly of all people will miss him. I am his cousin, And he was my bestist friend in the whole wide world. hahaha. I look at this book everyday, and I smile say "Boy people loved you" I did a slideshow for him and those that have seen it love it. When I look at it I laugh cuz I think about him and I know my life wouldn't have been complete without him in it. I want to leave these encouraging word in your hearts for all of you that ask why. Or who just can't understand cuz I felt like that a times. FOR EVERY SEASON, THERE'S A REASON. Meaning FOR EVERY PERSON, THERE IS A TIME. No one goes before there time. But we should always hold their memories close to us,in our hearts. That way Jay will never be forgotten. Jay was here to see Two of my children, And for that I am greatful. He also left us a precious gift, Nyjah. And he also introduced me to my new bestist friend, Naimah. She is a true soldier. And I would never trade her in for the world. He also gave some friends that now I feel truely blessed to have. He left me with a lot and I thank him for that. The Boy Band, Yall know who yall are. I love all of you. You have helped me through this a great deal. The pictures, the laughs, and so forth. Thank you. And to everyone else you all are welcome to call, email, and whatever you feel. We appreciate it all. Jay IS Loved, and truly will be missed.

Jay's Little Cousin,

Moochie

P.S. Hope Is Love

Andrew Coker

February 6, 2005

i've been procrastinating on signing, wanting to put the right words,say the right thing. But i realized there is no right or wrong. I want the family to know that my heart goes out to them for the loss, on this side of the light, of a great son, great brother, wonderful father, and unconditional friend. But its my belief that one day there will be a great reuniting and that ill see that smile again. I had the privelage to meet and get to know Yizzy over the past two years, but it felt as if i had known him forever and he was a part of the family, i was blest to have known him. Once again my deepest condolences. May God ease the sorrow

Drew

Michelle Herbert

February 4, 2005

Jay I'm going to miss you so much that sometimes it hurt just to think about you. When I heard i was sleep and it's like waking up out of a bad dream.But all I can think about now is that you are home with your family.God is your father and the heaven are singing now cause now they have another angel home with them. To my uncle and cousins stay strong. Hold on to his legacy hold on to his memories think of the good times and the bad. But remember God will always walk with you.When we are in trouble GOD is always there for us. So don't think of this as a memorial think of it as a going home party because that is how he would have wanted it.GOD don't put more on us that we can't bear. To Na Na be strong my girl let GOD walk with you. Let GOD order your footsteps. You take care of my little man and teach him how to be a strong man.And let GOD work in your life and his too.I know it's going to feel like you can't go on but GOD say hold on be strong I'm there for you.

Love

Shelly

Kiwana Howse

February 3, 2005

It took me along to have the courage to write in this guestbook. I guess I have been trying to hold on to the memory of Jeremia for as long as I can. Up until the burial I had been in denial that friend is actually gone forever. But meeting his family really helped me get through some of the pain that I have been feeling from his death. It felt like God took something from me at first. Jay was my words of encouragement whenever things went wrong and I just didn't want to believe that he wouldn't be there for advice anymore and that I couldn't pick up the phone just to say hi anymore. It was really selfish of me to want to let go because Jay wouldn't want us to be sad. He was the most peaceful and sweetest man that I knew. He were a special man and those closer to him will always no what he meant to everyone and the legacy that he left behind. My heart and prayers go out to his family, especially Naimah and Nyjah. Naimah thank you for the talk that we had your strength really made me feel much better yesterday. If you need anything let me know. I also want to give a prayer to Knox and Rich the two of you have been through so much in the last two years. I want to thank his parents for raising him to be such a good honorable man. I have never seen him get mad or hear of anything bad about him. Everything that you instored in him went to great use because he shared that with everyone that he knew. You have a wonderful family. Thank you allowing us to join you all yesterday.

Tears tumble down our faces, when words seem so empty. They are sad messengers that splash on the floor of our hearts. They say what a spoken farewell cannot.

With Deepest Sympathy

Johnyia King

February 2, 2005

Hey Jay-row-mee!!! LOL I wanted to say that I was blown away at the news, but all I can hear in my ears was God reminding me of that scripture that gives me comfort. "To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord." I know that Jeremia is with Loretta and Our Lord, THE ALMIGHTY FATHER. They got to be talking about all those cookouts when we got all fat and acted a fool. Speaking of cookouts, I wanted to say Thank you to you and Byron for allowing me to catch a cold that Memorial Day cookout throwing me in the wet bushes. We had so much fun that day. Mannnn!!! even the time at the Military Ball. We were a dancing pair!!! To the Yates family....As I am holding onto my memories, you hold on to yours. Jeremia will always be with us. He may not be here physically, but in our hearts he live on as a legacy in the earth. I LOVE YOU Jeremia!!! Finally, I rebound to the family..."To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord," and I will carry on as God will me to do so I can see you again in heaven. Thanks for the memories!!!!

ANNSHANETTE HICKS

February 2, 2005

IT2(SW) Jermia Yates

friendship is not just the name of an ordinary feeling. but it is the name of the feelings of understanding,honesty and frankness between two persons.and these feelings keep the two very special persons bounded together and such a frienship lies in two of us. The short time that we have known each other if words could only express the feelings that I have. We have spent many of hours talking about our sons and career goals. It is truly a blessing to me to have met you. May god bless and watch over your family in this time of need. If there is anything you need. Please feel free to contact me. GOD BLESS!

RICHARD BYRD

February 2, 2005

To The Yates Family with sympathy, Words cannot convey the shock and disbelief I felt when learning now of his untimely death. I am even more disheartened in that I’m only a few minutes away and was not able to pay my respects. It was an honor and a privilege to have known and served with him onboard Mount Whitney (C4I DEPT); he will certainly be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and you Jeremia. God bless….ENS Byrd

Michael Ghee

February 2, 2005

Its hard to say goodbye to a good friend. Especially for someone as good-natured and genuine as J. He will definitely be missed.

My deepest sympathies go to the Yates family and friends.

Lakita Hicks

February 2, 2005

Yates, I'm glad that I got the chance to be your friend. We've had some good laughs and I'm going to miss that smile of yours. While in the Navy we will meet different people that will come and go, many will touch our lives and we will remember them forever. I am proud to say that you are one of those people and you will always be in our hearts. We all love you and will miss you deeply.

Linda "Golden" Logan

February 2, 2005

To the Yates Family:

It is with heartfelt sympathy in the loss of Jeremia. His quiet demeanor will surely be missed by me and my family. To the family continue to be strong. God Bless

Linda, Keith & Wayne

Linda "Golden" Logan

February 2, 2005

To the Yates Family:

It is with heartfelt sympathy in the loss of Jeremia. His quite demeanor will surely be missed by me and my family. To the family continue to be strong. God Bless

Linda, Keith & Wayne

Davin Ortiz

February 2, 2005

I remember when Jeremia Yates checked onboard the Mt. Whitney he was very quiet. You could tell he had a Heart of Gold. As time went on Tech Control became and family and he was part of it. I remember me, Jeremia and Michael hanging out always having a good time. He always talked about his lil son (Lil Man) May you rest in Peace Jeremia and may God always bless your Lil Man and anyone who came within your presence. You were truly a gift from God. I Love You Kid.

derrick martin

February 2, 2005

My man 50 grand. J Yates, man your father just took a pic of us last month at your dad house. Now this. I speak for all the hommies in Largo. You were a great friend and father. We love and miss you. R.I.P

Latia Russell

February 2, 2005

I was shocked and in disbelif when I heard of Jeremia's passing I just could not belive it.Jeremia you were a wonderful person. The Lord has opened his gates for another angel to come home.You will be missed and we will soon meet again.

Betty Rhodes

February 2, 2005

To the Family,

May Yahweh be with you in your time of sorrow. Be comforted in knowing that His grace and mercy is with you always. Lonnie I am very sorry for your loss. It has been many years since I have seen you last. I'm just sorry it had to be at a time like this.

Love, Betty Rhodes

Melvin Scott

February 2, 2005

Man...you were the type of friend anyone would love to have. You'll be missed so much. You always knew how to "keep it real". We love you bro.

MELVIN RHODES,MD

February 1, 2005

OUR SYMPATHY GOES OUT TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY LONNIE. FROM THE RHODES FAMILY . I WILL SEE AT THE FUNERAL ON WED.I WAS IN VIRGINIA MOST OF THE DAY ,AND IT WAS TOO, LATE WHEN I GOT BACK, TO MAKE THE WAKE. AGAIN IF YOU NEED MY HELP JUST CALL 202-294-6342

MELVIN

Mary Shaw-Bracey

February 1, 2005

To The Yates Family,

May God continue to bless your lives. I know that is hard to deal with Jeremia's sudden death, but God will make a way for you. We will continue to pray for you all.

We Love You,

Mary, Earl, Mrs. Shaw, and the Girls.

Karl Eimers

February 1, 2005

Within a few days of reporting aboard MTW, I was asked to give a tour of C4I spaces to a high ranking officer closely connected with the CO. Hardly knowing how to get to the Comm Center, and figuring I was about to embarrass myself, I was greatly relieved when we met Jeremiah who gave us a quick tour and saved my bacon. He was a great guy and a good sailor who bailed out his new Department Head just like he would help anyone who needed it. My deepest sympathies over your loss.

April Hayward

February 1, 2005

I meet Jeremia aboard the USS Mount Whitney, not until around my last couple of years on the boat did I have the experience to get to know him. He was truly a genuine, happy and loving person, I never seen a frown on his face. The last time I spoke to Yates he e-mailed me to tell me that he was going to be stationed on my base and I was telling him that he would be right around the corner from me, never in a million years would I think that would be the last time I would hear from him. I will truly miss him and embrace the times that we shared on and off the Mount Whitney and I will keep his family and friends in my prayers. I don’t think of it as a lost but as a gain of another beautiful Angel gone to the Kingdom of God. No more stress, No more worries and No more pain. He will truly be missed! Trying to live my life right so that I may join you someday my friend.

Victor Morris

February 1, 2005

I would often walk thru radio shouting "Often Imitated, never Duplicated" I think it is appropriate to now say "Not Ever Gone, Just Moved On". My condolences to you in your time of sorrow. May your heart be comforted today and tomorrow. You'll miss his presence being there all around, but I can assure you he's moved to better ground. He closed his eyes here on this earth, but opened them to heaven where there is new birth. May GOD bless you all./Sincerely...ITCS Victor Morris

Ken Linville

February 1, 2005

I was shocked and saddened when I heard about our loss. I'll always remember Jeremias' quiet determination, and how much he subtly enjoyed impressing those who weren't aware of just how impressive and intelligent he was.

Those of us (In the Navy) who get the opportunity to share in the lives of so many young adults take great pride in Sailors like Jeremia, because we all knew his potential was unlimited. I am glad I was able to see this young man transition and grow into an outstanding leader, but filled with heartfelt saddness that we'll never have the opportunity to share in the joy that Jeremia brought with him to work every day.

My thoughts and prayers are with his family. I thank you for letting us share in the light of his life for the time that we had.

jason motley

February 1, 2005

I did not get to know yates that well but what I did know of him he was a very kind person who liked to have fun

Catina Storey

February 1, 2005

My heart goes out to all of you. I really didnt get a chance to know Jeremia but he love to make people laugh and smile especially when he was around the two people I can say he cared for the most on the Mount Whitney(Richard & Myron). He would make me laugh just by looking at me evreyday weather it was eating , passing in the p-way or just leaving to go home. Even though he is gone he touched many many people and will be missed dearly. May god be with you all in this time of need and help you heel your pain.

Cedric Gaines

February 1, 2005

I didnt have a chance to get to know Jeremia that well outside of work but on a few occassions we touched basis and he really reached out to me and I knew he was a special person. Not just to me but to many others I just wish I could have gotten to know him better. I'm sure he will be truely missed by all family and friends especially by the whole Mount Whitney family my condolensces. Now he is our Angel and he is watching over many of us.

Pamela Twitty

February 1, 2005

I knew you as IT2 Yates, tech controller extraordinare. I also knew you as a very kind and compassionate person who always wore a smile and had a kind word for anyone who needed it. Even though I did not know as well as some of your other shipmates, what I did know of you I respected and admired. Without realizing it, you affected the way that I conduct my self on board the ship. You will be missed Petty Officer Yates. Peace be still

Taurean Smith

February 1, 2005

Jay, you were a good friend and will be missed. My sympathy goes out to you and yours.

Shameika Martin

February 1, 2005

It has been a great lost to me and my family. A reat Angel in our family has got his wings. Even at this moment we mourn a great cry, we are truly happy that Jeremia has went to be with our Lord. Jay and I grow up very close to one another. Even though we were cousins, he was more like a brother than a cousin. We also mourned heavily when we lost his mother. But we all are happy that he is with her now. God has called another one of his precious children home. And that is where we will meet again. To Jay, I just want to say, I Love You. And I will truly miss you more than you know. I dedicate the rest of my life to you. And all that i feel I know that you felt the same way because we told each other so every week. My soul is at peace with all the has happened even though my heart aches for you. If only I had one more time to hugs and kiss you and tell you that I love you. Even though we said it every time we talked. Before you left I know you knew. But I still just wish for one more chance to say "Goodbye".

Nayoung Williams

February 1, 2005

My condolences go out to the Yates family. Jeremia was a great person and father. We have had some good times onboard the MOUNT WHITNEY. I am a good friend of Richard Flemister and I know how close they are because he still talks to Jeremia and I wanted to pass on to you that his legacy will live on. Before he left the MOUNT WHITNEY, I talked to him and gave him a hug and told him to take care of himself and his beautiful baby boy and that he'll see me again soon and I believe that he will. Jeremia and I used to sit and share stories with each other about our children and the love of his son, you saw it in his eyes and you heard it in his voice. This is a time to say not goodbye but see you later because he is now at home and at rest. Please, if you need anything, feel free to contact me. You can email me at [email protected].

Brian Stowers

January 31, 2005

I met Jay when I first came to the Uss Mount Whitney. We where both very quit and in the same duty section. One night while standing watch together I decided to speak to him and asked him about somethings one the boat. Ever since then we would just talk for hours about anything. The last time I saw Jay was when we pulled out to go to Italy. He had already check out the command and was about to go to school. We talked about having a party when we got back. We will always miss you. He was a good and very humble man

Leticia Odametey (Foster)

January 31, 2005

I did not get the opportunity to see Jeremia after our childhood years, but growing up he was a great friend and we had a lot of fun together. I'm so sorry we never kept in touch, but I still miss him as if I were with him just yesterday.

Dolores Anderson

January 31, 2005

Jeremy was truly an angel, and will truly be missed, I have alot of memories of him laughing and joking and just so peaceful and a true sweetheart, my heart goes out to your family and friends who adore you and whose hearts ache from their

lost. I am comforted by the memories that I have of you, you really never know how a person affects your life until their gone, May your spririt continue to rest in peace.

Dolores Anderson

January 31, 2005

You were truly an angel, among us all I have nothing but fond memories of you laughing and always joking . I know your best friends and my heart truly goes out to them I know they will miss you immensly, I know I miss you and I haven't seen you in years, but to know our angel is not among us anymore leaves a void in my heart, May you rest in peacce

Bill Griffin

January 30, 2005

We lost you too soon: we'll miss you! I know your Father and Step-Mother miss you. Your Son will miss the opportunity of knowing his Father better, but we pray he will carry on your legacy.

Michael Jackson

January 29, 2005

My deepest sympathy to the Yates family for their lost. I have not met Jeremia' but after meeting with his family, it is very evident that he is dearly loved and will be sorely missed. May God comfort you all. /Senior Chief Michael Jackson, USN.

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