THE BEST SON EVER BORN  / Joy Turner (mother)

JUSTIN I THINK OF YOU DAILY EVEN THOUGH YOU HAVE BEEN GONE FROM MY PHYSICAL PRESENCE FOR OVER TWO YEARS. I MISS YOU AS IF IT WAS THE DAY YOU LEFT HOWEVER I KNEW WHEN YOU WERE TAKEN FROM ME THAT I WOULD MISS YOU FOR AS LONG AS I HAD BREATH IN ME.  AS ALWAYS I LOVE YOUR SPIRITUAL PRESENCE AS MUCH AS I LOVED YOUR PHYSICAL PRESENCE IN MY LIFE. KEEP VISITING MY DREAMS AND KNOW THAT I LOVE SEEING YOU IN THEM.

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THANK YOU FRIEND  / SELMA FLYNN BOBBO.MEMORY-OF.COM (friend)
It's the time of year when we're reminded to give thanks. Instead of waiting until next year to be reminded, Let's make every day one of thanksgiving; After all, each day is a unique gift. So, give a hug for no reason; Say I love you, just because; Share a smile with a stranger; Take the time to count your blessings; Don't take anything or anyone for granted; And end each day with no regrets. Thank you, my friends and family, For sharing, caring, laughing and crying with me. I'm truly blessed to have each and every one of you in my life And I am thankful you have allowed me To be a part of yours. May you and yours have a safe and memorable Thanksgiving. Close

CHAIN OF COMFORT  / SELMA FLYNN (POMC) BOBBO.MEMORY-OF.COM (friend)
PLEASE REMEMBER NOV 1ST IS CHAIN OF COMFORT PLEASE JOIN US LITE A CANDLE ON YOUR LOVE ONE SITE PASS IT ON TO FAMILY AND FRIENDS IT WILL BE ALL DAY SO WE CAN PRAY FOR OUR SWEET ANGEL THANK YOU AND GOD BLESS YOU. Close

wink i love you  / Angel Mccullum (sister)
wink boy i love you so much and every time i see imani's face I see you. justin the thought of you gone makes me want to cry.I cant call you anymore i have no one to buy the right kind of shoes for me. the people that keeps me up is my aunties my uncles really my whole family but my two main people that helps me be strong is your duaghters india and imani. Even though they dont talk about you i know deep down they miss you the last time imani stayed the night with me she started to cry and I asked her why she was crying and she said i want my daddy and india said the same thing. wink i will give you a reason why mommy doesnt write because she cant handle it and she wants the family to think she is strong but she is not. When were at home mom gets angry for nothing and she takes it out on me sometimes when i ask her mom whats wrong she says oh i miss my son. wink thats all i have to say but i love you. Close

a little something to for Joy  / Runada Brown (cousin)

Here is a poem that i found and evey time that i read this it makes me think of Wink and how if  he could talk to us today  that , this would be some thing that he would tell us cause he knew that he heald a special place in his familys hearts.

When  Tomorrow Start without me, and im not there to see: If the sun should rise and find your eyes , all filled with tears for me.

I wish so much you wouldn't cry the way you did today,
And each time that you think of me, I know you'll miss me to :

But when tomorrow starts without me , please try to understand,
That an angel came and called my name, and took me by the hand,
And said my place was ready, in heaven far above,
And i'd have to leave behind, all those i dearly love.

But as i turned to walk away, a tear fell from my eye,
For all my life, I'd thought , i didnt want todie.

I had so much to live for,so much yet to do,
It seemed almost impossible that i was leaving you.

I thought of all the yesterdays , the good ones and the bad,
I thought of all the love we shared, and all the fun we had.

I f i could relive yesterday, just even for a while,
I'd say goodbye and kiss you and maybe see you smile.

But then i finally realized, that this could never be,
For emptiness and memories, would now take
the place of me.

So when tomorrow starts without me,
Don't think we're far apart for every time you think of me
I'm right here, in your heart.

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It was strange / Auntie Buggie
I keep having this dream that you are still here, It's so absolutely real that I wake up with chills, But everytime that I dream of you, you are smiling and talking to me.  I get myself through each day knowing that you are ok, and that you are watching over me with that protectiveness that you always had for everyone you loved,  and that smile that says it's alright auntie.  I love you more than you know.

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still thinking of you / Lynn Turner-Huguely (Aunt)
Hey Wink:

We were all here on 01/16/2005, At little man's birthday party, and Joy had all these pictures of you, We shared in laughter while thinking about you.  India and Imani were here, Joy, Angel, and everyone else.  You have made such an impact!!!, It's huge!!!, It's Wonderfull!!!, It's all good, as you would say.  It seems like everything good that happens now a day has something to do with you.  See what you've done, The laughter was explosive,  just talking about you was what we needed.   I love you wink very much, Keep smiling and shining down on me okay, I really do need it from time to time.
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Thinking of you / Lynn Huguely (turner) (Aunt)
 Wink;

I had a hard night last night while I was wrapping presents, and Listening to some jams, I was thinking about how you knew alot of songs, But you just couldn't sing(smile).  You tried.  I have my up and down moments, as well as everyone else I'm sure, But Putting down how I feel helps to get alot of emotions out.  I love you winkie, Big hugs.  Close

Even though / Kenya Stenson (Cousin)
Man wink even though we were always arguing, I understand now that you were trying to look out for me and keep me from making bad choices, I appreciate that now and Im sorry I didnt get the chance to tell you while you were here. I'll miss you and I love you. Close

The Measure of A Man / Latrecia Stone (Grandmother)
Not how did he die? But how did he live. Not what did he gain? But what did he give. These are the merits to measure the worth of a man, regardless of birth. Not what was his station, but has he a heart and how did he play his God-given part. Was he ever ready with a word of good cheer? To bring a smile, to banish a tear. Not what was his church? Nor, what was his creed? But has he befriended those really in need? Not what the sketch in the newspaper say, but how many were sorry when you passed away. "Wink-boy", you measured high and we miss you. Love, Grandma Close

To Wink / Amber Jackson (Friend)
Wink,

I only knew you for a short little while, but just through our long conversations on the phone it seemed like I had known you forever. It was just so crazy to find out about your passing because I had just talked to you the night before. It's like you talk to someone one day, but you never think about them being gone the next day. One day we will meet again and we can finish our conversation. You'll be deeply missed by myself and many many others.
                                                        Much Love
                                                                     Amber
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Can't believe your gone / Runada Brown (Cousin)
Cuz,even though we just met a little over a year ago, it feels as though i have known you my whole life.In just a year we had grown so close . You were like a big brother to me , you always looked out for me and was there whenever i needed you . I cant believe that you are gone, it just dont seem real, cuz i will love you and will truly miss you......REST IN PEACE!! Close

wink / Shell Brown (cousin)

Big cuz
I only knew you for a short 5 months,  but in those 5 months. I felt like we became very close and I am deeply sadden by your lose and you will be greatly missed.
                               love always
                                    shell

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Rice Pudding  / Gina Stenson (Auntie)
Justin (Wink), You are missed so much by your grandmother (Trish) and the entire Hawthorne/Morris and Brown Family. I miss that way your Grandma would make sure you had at least one or two Rice Pudding waiting for you everytime you passed through. You had a good heart and were very sweet; always protective of your cousins, expecially the girls: (Kim, Kenya, Nicey) and how much you loved Kayla, Nia, Jason, Jacob, Mackenzie, Na,Na and Ja- Boogie, and how much you are loved and missed by your sister, Dershell (Boo). You are also missed very much by your uncles Vaughn, Paul and Petey. You were taken too soon from us, but I'm glad of one thing...love never dies, you just take it with you...WE LOVE YOU WINK. Love, Auntie Gina Close

Peace / Hattie Logan (Friend of Family)
Joy, you were very strong and comforting everyone.  I want to leave these verses with you.

Psalms 29:11 - The LORD will give strength to His people; The LORD will bless His people with peace.
Psalms 91:1 - He who dwells in the secret place of the Most Hight, shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.
Psalms 121:1-2 - I will lift up my eyes to the hills -- From whence comes my help?  My help comes from the LORD, who made heaven and earth.
Isaiah 26:3 - You will keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on You, because he trusts in You. Close