Random Thoughts / Colette James (Friend) LOL....remember when you made me follow you around campus in your old car Ruby, the red one that almost got us stranded on 309 North in Philly, to take pictures of you. It was almost like we were in some Olympic event. You were climbing on trees for poses and we were riding from one place to the next trying to take as many photos before darkness completely surrounded us. I don't know what made me remember that, but I couldn't help but smiling looking like a big old doof ball at my computer at work remembering this. Oh, the good old days! Oh, and remember when we stole Tam and Tia's mattress out of their room and went racing through Ambler East Hall's Lobby into C-Wing with them chasing us!!!!!! Yes, that was life on a suburban campus with absolutely nothing to do. Oh yes, and last, the Five Heartbeats that we watched over and over and over again. I don't think I can ever really sit down and watch that movie in its entirety now. Well, Muff, thanks for the memories and good old times. Miss you and Love you.
Hey Kendra / Rasheda Abney (Cousin) Hey Cousin, Its been a minute since I have been on here. I think about you all the time. Not a day goes by without you passing thorugh my mind. I miss you so much but I know that you are here with us. Your presence is still around. Your mom has done great things and she is working hard to fight for you and other victims as well. She told me that this is your work thorugh her. Keep up the good job because she is making history. I know you are proud of her. We love you and miss you so much. One day soon we will all be together...cant wait for the family reunion.
The Horizon / Maura Bute (No relation ) I did not know your daughter but from all that I have read from those that knew her she was a wonderful person. Please accept my condolences. I was in high school when I got the phone call that my brother was gunned down for $5. I will always remember the last thing he said to me. I had went on a three-week vacation. The first week I went to see my father and my brothers. The second week, I went to see my mother. I was supposed to go back to my father's house for the last week but he and I was not getting along at the time so I refused to go. When I called on the phone to tell them I was not coming, my brother said to me "You mean you are not coming back to see me?". I said "No, but you will see me sooner than you think" I spoke to him on August 28, they called me to tell me he was killed on Sept 5, One week later. I always felt like if I had gone I could have stop the events from taking place. I will never know. He left behind a son and a daughter that he loved more
I know that he is in a better place, and I know that Kendra is a better place. Whenever the breeze blow, and the rain fall, take comfort in that she is somewhere over the ultimate horizon (heaven) smiling down on all those she loved
The Horizon / Maura Bute (No relation ) I did not know your daughter but from all that I have read from those that knew her she was a wonderful person. Please accept my condolences. I was in high school when I got the phone call that my brother was gunned down for $5. I will always remember the last thing he said to me. I had went on a three-week vacation. The first week I went to see my father and my brothers. The second week, I went to see my mother. I was supposed to go back to my father's house for the last week but he and I was not getting along at the time so I refused to go. When I called on the phone to tell them I was not coming, my brother said to me "You mean you are not coming back to see me?". I said "No, but you will see me sooner than you think" I spoke to him on August 28, they called me to tell me he was killed on Sept 5, One week later. I always felt like if I had gone I could have stop the events from taking place. I will never know. He left behind a son and a daughter that he loved more
I know that he is in a better place, and I know that Kendra is a better place. Whenever the breeze blow, and the rain fall, take comfort in that she is in heaven smiling down on all those she loved
It's amazing how God works. I just happen to stumble onto this site by placing my great Aunt Pearl's name in the google bar to see if she had a listed address. I was unaware that this site even existed because I would have visited it a long time ago.
I must admit that I do not know a lot about Kendra besides the holidays or family reunions we've spent together as part of the Lomax/Jordan Family. We share the same great Grandmother, and our grandmothers were sisters. My grandmother passed away last year. However, she never greated me as a stranger. She always treated me as close family even when a couple of times I wasn't at al familiar with who she was. I only knew her by name . It wasn't until we grew older until we begin developing a relationship. There just wasn't enough time. I never called her Muffy. I didn't even know that that was her nickname. So, when our cousin Tanya contacted me to inform me of her death. I had no idea who she was talking about. I kept saying, who is Muffy? She said, "You know. Kendra". That's when my heart dropped. It hit so close to home. It was totally unbelievable. I think it still isn't real to me. I can only imagine how people who were much closer than we felt and still feel. My husband and I had just seen Kendra, her fiance, and her daughter over our great-grandmother house 2 weeks before her death. So, the image was so fresh in my mind. I can't tell you how many times I replayed that scene in my mind. Me hugging her, meeting her fiance, kissing her daughter, laughing out loud, and catching up. If I would have only known our time was short, I would have hugged her longer, laughed harder, even cried with joy. We are only 2.5/3 years apart. So, my heart just ached. I even put her picture on my screen saver for about a month to remind myself not to store my treasures here on earth, to store them in heave. I view her death just as I viewed my grandmother's death last year. God, knew that I needed another angel in the spiritual realm on my side in order to complete my mission. Then, I have no doubt that he will call me up too. I never knew Kendra's mother side of the family. However, I must say that my pain goes deep for the entire family, but expecially the mother. Tragic death is a little more harder to take than expected death. So, I would definitely send blessings up for all of our strength. I could go on and on, but I have to get back to work. So, just remember to take nothing for granted. Tell somebody you love them today. Oh, love you cuzin Derrick.
My heart aches for you and your family... / Yolanda B. You don't know me. I happened upon Kendra's site by accident and it broke my heart to read about Kendra. I am sitting her crying right now as if I knew Kendra personally and know what this world has lost. I believe that when person touches people so deeply it's easily conveyed to others, through those they've touched, the type of person they were. All of the tributes I've read really tell me that Kendra was very loving, hard working, caring, compassionate, dedicated and a person wanting and willing to be used by God.
First off I would like to say to the immediate family, that I understand your pain and I'm hoping that most of you know it will get better with time. I can attest to that after losing my mother to Cancer in 2000. Nothing in the world will ever prepare you for losing a parent or a child. It doesn't matter what the situation, sick or healthy, young or old. You're never ready for them to go.
To Derrick, cherish every single memory of her that you have. The good ones and the bad ones because both made the relationship you had very real. You obviously loved everything about her and her personality and determination to be who God called her to be came through in the arguments. Right? Let that baby's laughter, tears, and love be the light of Kendra that lights your way through each and every day.
I can tell from reading the tributes that Zae is giving all of you a taste of Kendra daily and that's a blessing. Isn't it funny how God saw fit to give you all a little bit of Kendra to leave behind before taking her home to glory? That's how good God is. Trust that love, it's real.
So, let me say just this. My mom had a sister who passed away leaving 10 kids behind. The oldest daughter (19) raised all of her brothers and sisters to keep the state from splitting the twins and the family up. That has caused us to become quite close over the years. Well, my mom was the last full sister to pass and it seems like our family is having to fight to stay together. We lost one of our cousins in Jan. of 2000 which was the first time that leg of our family had really been hit closely by death. Then we lost my mom and another cousin 3 days after her and then we were hit hard on 9/11 in Tower 1. My cousin (Harry Glenn) passed. Well, God led me to encourage those who attended my moms service and my cousin got angry with me and stopped speaking to me. It has really been a struggle to stay in touch, let alone stay close. I have my mother's page her on memory-of.com which is why I was on the site in the first place, and I want you all to know that no matter what God sends your way, you can bear it. Don't let any type of bickering or disagreement keep you from loving, getting together with and sharing with your family. God put us all here for a reason, and a lot of time it's to get us to understand or know something and He will use family, friends or neighbors. Don't get angry just know that God's trying to tell you something.
Stay strong as a family and let the loss of Kendra bring you closer together. Be there for each other. If any member of the family is struggling harder to deal with the loss, let the whole family rally around the one so that you all can move through the process of mourning knowing that none of you is alone.
Your family is in my heart and my prayers. May the Lord bless you richly.
I send my prayers to "You" / Montoria Freeland (Sister/Friend to her Mom ) Dear Debra ( Kendra)
On this 2 year milestone that you and your family have come to since Kendra went to be with GOD. I know you love and miss her as I miss my son Ricky too. Though both our oldest children are not phyically here they will live forever on in our hearts.
If Kendra is anything like her Mom as much as she looks like you, I know she was a amazing person ,look who she has as a MOM for one. I look at Cortney and the love and dediction you have for your family is a beautiful thing. I feel so blessed to have you as my Sister/Friend.
Love Montoria Freeland mother of Ricardo Minnis Jr. 12/20/79- 7/6/00
an angel watching over you and your grandbaby / Cheri Lynne Brooks From Ohio (angels) I KNOW YOU DONT KNOW ME I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSE I JUST DONT KNOW WHAT THIS WORLD IS COMING TOO.
It Seems Like Yesterday / Carrington Lassiter (Brother) Kendra it seems like only yesterday, that we were riding down the street joking, singing and just being ourselves. I am lost for words. Words cannot express how much I miss u. I miss your style, your grace, your intelligence and most of all your face. Each day, I sit back and ponder on what if you were still here? Where would we be?. It seems like only yesterday that I was teaching you the counts to our signature piece "He's God", watching you move your feet to the back beat. And who could forget our trips to Talent America in New York City, you risked everything to be with us..Georgetown was our spot... Always wired for sound, I really just miss you around. But as I sit back and wonder, you were put in my life for a reason.. You always told me to follow my dreams despite that bad GPA, and because you motivated me, I am now able to say that I hold a diploma. Kendra, you were there, every meeting, performance and family outing. I miss you so much. I really wish you were still here with us. I can't believe it has really been two years since your demise. Kendra everyone misses your face. Every performance of He's God, and Stand Up For Love is dedicated to you and your importance in our lives. I just wanted to let you know that I thank you for allowing me to be Touched by An Angel...Muffy, I Love and Will Always Miss You.
PS: Zaelyn wears your SMILE!
The world has lost a great person and a wondergul mom / Charletta Edmonds (no relation ) Kendra,
I know you have no clue who I'am, but I'm lucky to be able to read and know a little about who you are. I just wanted to say what was on my mind after reading all those lovely comments that people had to say about you and I wanted to say alittle something to. You have touched me in reading these things about you that i just wanted to say that I'm sorry that I did not know you as a person. I must say that I believe that I heard about this shooting but to be honest I can't remember I'm not into watching the news. However I 'am at work and I was listening to the radio and I heard your mom saying that this horriable accident has not been solved yet than I heard her say something about a website... So I dedcited to go to the website and boy I was amazed. You had such an effect on people's life it is amazing and the world has lost a great person. Your daughter is a beautiful little lady., although i'm sure you know that. Reading what people have to say about brings tears to my eyes cause one again we have lost a great person and a wonderful mom. Please rest in peace and continue to be a angel.
Miss You.... / Rajze' (Cousin) Hey muff...i was thinking about you and i decided to just come and say hello....I love you and miss you like crazy...R.I.P. Love, Rajze'
and went without us When we are alone we often listened to your songful words and laugh deep in our fond- memories At the time when we were most glad you could always light up a room with character especially my last memory of you when you came over to visit myself and Raymond or the many times you would clown me for chasing after your girlfriend... "collette" Now It is like only a memory Memory and hurt on our minds and pain in our hearts When we reflect and come to grips with numbness I could sing a song But any song would make my heart cry When I hear an uplifting song I remember the treasure and legacy that you left behind in your beautiful child
Every time I catch myself thinking about the devastating news
I ask myself….
Why?
A valuable life was taken for a senseless reason!
Why!
We love you Kendra!
And you have definitely made an impact on our lives
Tomorrow is never promised and we should learn to live and love all we know and care about
The pain and heartache has given all who knew you
A new perspective on life -----ONE LOVE
I MISS U MUFF!!!!!!! / Cachet (step-daughter)
Kendra, Kendra, Kendra...........what can i say. It still hasn't come to me in reality that your gone. I didn't know you that long. But in the period of time i knew you, you really bought joy to my life. I looked up to you as a role model and i still do. Everyday when i would wake up.......and if i wasn't with you.... "Daddy can i go with kendra or it would already be a plan. Sometimes i feel really bad and want to cry because i didn'[t get a chance to see you on your last days........but now it doesn't really bother me because i know your'e in a better place. I miss hearing your voice saying....."hey sha" .Everyday when i look at zaelyn she reminds me so much of you........your laugh, your sense of humor, and your actions. Thank you Muff, for taking me in as if i were your own, and thank you for leaving another angel on this earth........zaelyn
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I KNOW YOU DONT KNOW ME I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSE I JUST DONT KNOW WHAT THIS WORLD IS COMING TOO.
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