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Justin Thornton Obituary
JUSTIN NICHOLAS THORNTON (Age 19)
On Tuesday, February 01, 2011, of Germantown, MD, the beloved son of LCDR Cayetano S. "Tony" Thornton and Nina Stamps-Thornton, and sister of Allyssa Thornton, succombed to cancer treatment complications at the Duke University Hospital, in Durham, NC. Justin was a 2010 graduate from Our Lady of Good Counsel High School in Olney, MD, and an incoming freshman at Penn State University. Justin excelled in math and science and aspired to be a pediatrician and in his words "I am going to make cancer treatment better for children like me." Family will receive friends at a celebration of his life at the Inter-Denominational Church of God, 19201 Woodfield Road, Gaithersburg, MD 20879 on Friday, February 18, 2011, from 9 a.m. and until funeral service at 11 a.m. Charitable donations can be sent in Justin honor to the Pediatric Bone Marrow Transplant, Duke Comprehensive Cancer Center, DUMC PO Box 3350 Durham, NC 27710. Arrangements by SNOWDEN FUNERAL HOME.
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Memories and Condolences
for Justin Thornton
Justin Frazier
November 11, 2019
Justin was like a brother to me and his dad Tony was a father and leader to me as well. Im sad Im just seeing this and it made my heart drop. The love justin and his father as well as mother shared was amazing. Life is full of crazy situations and Im sad to see a brother of mine has been gone.
Denise Walker
February 23, 2011
"Dear Nita and family, you guys are in my prayers. Please accept my condolences. You and your family are in my thoughts. I am here for you. Please call when you need me. I will miss "Justin". I can remember the times he would come in the CHC PACU after a procedure and wake up asking for me (Denise), and after seeing me, he will be ready to get dress and get out of here. It was a pleasure taking care of him. I was honored to have met all of you guys. "Although it's difficult today to see beyond the sorrow, may looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow". Now I pray for your comfort in the days ahead. God bless you and keep you in his tender care and love for all eternity". Love you all! ........Denise (3RD Floor Chc Pacu) Duke universty hospital....Durham NC.....love you all!
Denise Flournoy
February 19, 2011
Tony and family, I know that words cannot begin to ease what you are experiencing right now but I rejoice in knowing that you know that the holy spirit living inside you will bring you comfort and piece in time!
Denise
LCDR,USN,Retired
Lenear Bassett-King
February 18, 2011
My heart goes out to all of Justin's family and friends. We carry with us a superstar's memory--one who in a short time showed us what life is all about: loving and living each moment!
My son, Alex, and Justin were high school buddies at GC. On graduation day, May 27, 2010, I was given an opportunity to spend time with Justin, Alex and Sophie while they awaited their time to graduate. It was such an awesome experience to be with them for those few minutes in the basement of the Shrine. I even made a note to myself on my calendar. I say to those of us who were blessed to cross Justin's path even if just for a moment: seek to touch, move, and inspire everyone you meet. It really is a priceless gift that we will carry with us for a lifetime.
Quyen Tran
February 18, 2011
We all miss you but are privileged to have you as our angel. Rest in Paradise, my brother.
February 18, 2011
Justin,
Your Dad was so proud of you. I'm honored to have known you through your Dad.
Much love,
Mama Linda
Chaplains Susie Wright Enoch and Lori Anne Brown
February 18, 2011
"Dear Nina,
I remember when Lori Anne and I first really met You and Justin and how kind you both were to allow us to enter into your world...your circle. I truly believe that Justin considered us not just his chaplains, but as friends.
Lori Anne and I will always remember Justin as an intelligent, insightful, gifted, talented, vivacious and lovely young man.
I remember the time we all shared his prayer books, and talked about medical school, baking cookies, and listened to his hopes and dreams. I remember how you the proud mother always beamed in his presence. He was never afraid of anything as long as he knew you were looking out for him.
We will always remember him and the time he was with us here. We hope our presence made a difference for him as as for you.
Lori Anne and I cannot imagine how hard this is for you and your family. I know you miss Justin tremendously. We miss him, too. Accept our words to you and your family as those offered in much love and affection.
Tammy Thornton-chewe
February 17, 2011
Justin I never got to meet you , but I feel like I have known you forever. You are God's angel same as your little cousin Joseph, and God taken both of you. It is hard, but I know he has the last word. Luv Always!
Yulonda Griffin
February 14, 2011
By Justin we will miss you. i know God needed smart young men, and so He came for you. I want be selfish, I will let go and let God.
T-Londa
Nejuan Morris
February 14, 2011
Love you lil cuz. Spread your wings and fly free.... Save a seat for me! Love Always, Neeky
Nancy Bowen
February 14, 2011
Dear Nina, Tony, and Allyssa,
I was so saddened to hear about Justin. What a remarkable young man he was, and I know how proud you were of him. My heart goes out to all of you at this time. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
With love,
Nancy Bowen
Suha Matthews
February 14, 2011
Justin may your spirit live through your name and all the good to come from it. RIP
Melika Thornton
February 14, 2011
There's no me without you... love you Jay. Teedy Bird :)
Erlinda Brent
February 13, 2011
Blessings on your Spirit.
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