Fri, 20 Oct 2006 09:20:45 -0700 (PDT)
Dear Mrs. Croom,
We are very sad about your loss. She was a good friend of ours. As Ms. Whitaker, Mrs. Jarvie and Mrs. Anderson
might have told you, we were thinking of a collection in Jameala's honor for the Ricky Clark Foundation. If you
have any suggestions, please let Mrs. Jarvie know.
Thank you,
Anna Katz and Olivia Frierson
Wed, 18 Oct 2006 15:02:15 EDT
Henry,
Sorry it took me so long to write back but I was looking for this special poem a friend gave to me when our son
died. I would like for you to send it to Jameala's parents for me.
Thanks
Renee
"To All Parents"
By Edgar A. Guest
"I'll lend you for a little time a, child of mine," He said,
"For you to love her while she lives...and mourn her when she's dead;
It may be nine or ten years, or twenty-two or three...
But will you...till I call her back, take care of her for me?
She'll bring her charms to gladden you; and shall her stay be brief,
You'll have her lovely memories as solace for your grief."
"I cannot promise she will stay, since all from earth return,
But there are lessons taught down there, I want this child to learn;
I've looked the wide world over, in my search for a teacher true,
And from the throngs that crowd life's lane...I have selected you.
Now you will give her all your love, nor think the labor vain?
Not hate me when I come to call to take her back again?
"I fancied that I heard you say, 'Dear Lord, Thy will be done!'
For all the joy thy child shall bring, The risk of grief we'll run...
We'll shelter her with tenderness, we'll love her while we may,
And for the happiness we've known, forever grateful stay;
But shall the angels call for her...much sooner than we've planned,
We'll brave the grief that comes...and try to understand!!!
Thu, 12 Oct 2006 20:20:17 – Brittany Battle
Aunt Penny,
I was so sorry to hear about Jameala, but it is a blessing to know that she is no longer in pain-and with the one
who will take care of her the best. Yes she will be deeply missed, but she will never be forgotten.
And at your saddest moment, just remember all the great times the two of you had, and she will be right there with
you, smiling down on you and remembering those same times thankfully.
I am so happy that I formed a relationship with both you and Jameala. I really looked at her as my little sister, and I
will really miss her, but I know that she is in a better place. Please know that I will continue to keep you in my
prayers.
Love Always,
Brittany
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Mon, 8 Oct 2006 07:19:03 - Darlene Calhoun & Family
Penny, you are in our hearts just like Jameala. We will miss
her and we will never forget her. My mom will watch her until you join
her. May God bless you and your family.
Darlene Calhoun and Family
(Darlene,Mike,Brittanie,Taylor,Hayley,Cydney and Charles)
--
Sun, 8 Oct 2006 18:51:01 - Nikita
Jameala was an angel. I'm praying for your family. Look to God for answers and direction. He'll lead and comfort
you.
Love Nikita
--
Fri, 6 Oct 2006 11:38:17 - Gwen Warren
Dear Penny,
My prayers are with you as you grieve the loss of your daughter. God
Bless!
Gwen Warren
--
Fri, 6 Oct 2006 08:39:51 - Mrs. Tammy Bell
Lean on God and your family to get you through this time.
Take comfort in knowing that she does not have to suffer on this side.
She is smiling down from Heaven.
May God continue to be with you and your family.
Mrs. Tammy Bell (Parent of Kayla Bell) and Kayla (Woodbury student)
--
Thu, 5 Oct 2006 17:17:27 - Jean & Emmanuel
The pictures you see here of Jameala were taken a mere 51 weeks ago when we were blessed to have her as the
flower girl in our wedding. What a joy to see her smiling, happy, and enjoying herself. We'll always remember,
too, how she beamed with pride as she danced with Chaz at the reception. Jameala was our princess and
everyone's angel, and she warmed the hearts of everyone she met. We thank God and Penny for allowing her
light to shine in our lives, and she will forever remain in our hearts.
All our love,
Jean and Emmanuel
--
Thu, 5 Oct 2006 15:30:43 - Irilla Duhart
Our Detroit family want to extend our deepest sympathy to you and your family for your great loss. May God keep
you and your family in his loving arms always.
The Duhart Family
Submitted by Irilla Durhart
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Thu, 5 Oct 2006 04:51:26 - Bruce
Penny,
Do not feel sad for Jameala, she brought joy and love to everyone she met and every life she touched. I remember
a long time ago, when she first called me Uncle Bruce, that made me feel so loved by such an angel that I have not
forgotten those words for all of this time. I remember that last time I was at home from Iraq and came by and saw
how happy she was.
Penny, she was so happy because she was so loved by everyone and you do not have to be sad for Jameala.
God has always found a way to put certain people here on earth and in all of our lives to show us what true love
and happiness is all about, this was Jameala, so you do not have to be sad for Jameala. You also brought Jameala
so much love and happiness into her life by being her mother, so you do not have to be sad for Jameala. Always
remember how happy Jameala was and how happy she made all of us feel. If you do remember that much love and
happiness that she brought to all, then we do not have to feel sad for that BEAUTIFUL ANGEL Jameala.
With All of My Love
Bruce
Tikrit, Iraq
--
Wed, 4 Oct 2006 14:36:54 - Dorothy Taylor
I'm very sorry to hear about JAMEALA .Take comfort in the scriptures and the wonderful promises of Almighty God,
Jehovah. By means of his son, Jesus, he fortold a resurrection of all those in the memorial tombs {John5:28,29}
He makes the promise, "Your dead ones will live.....They will rise up. "Also, he says, "The righteous themselves will
possess the earth and they will reside forever upon it."-Isaiah26:19; Psalm37:29.My study of the Bible gives me
real confidence in such promises. The Bible answers such basic questions as: Why do people die? Where are the
dead? And how can we be sure they can live again? It is particularly hard for the mother when a child dies and
the Bible acknowledges the bitter grief that a mother feels {2Kings4:27 Showing the difficulty of a bereaved father
King David lamented when his son Absalom died. At 2Samuel18:33 he said, Oh that I might have died, I myself,
instead of you. Put confidence in the resurrection hope and draw close to God in prayer and the Bible promises
that "he will sustain you." I will keep you in my prayers.
Sincerely yours,
Dorothy Taylor
--
Wed, 04 Oct 2006 09:23:40 - Janice Temple & Family
Please let the family know that we will have them in our prayers. God wanted his special angel with him and she
will be looking down on the family as all time.
May God continue to bless them.
Janice Temple and family
--
Wed, 04 Oct 2006 01:51:18 - Jo Ann & Rasool
Dear Penny,
Rasool and I send to you our deepest sympathy during this very difficult time. We cannot imagine the pain you
must be going through, but offer to you the knowledge, as I am sure you are aware, that you had a very special
little girl, an angel. Jameala was a free spirit and I will never forget how she ran around laughing and playing in
her bare feet at the 2000 Cleveland Reunion. Rasool remembers how whenever she came to Lakeside, she would
run right into his office to say hello. I have never seen a child have so much fun and enjoy life so completely as
she did!
We know that God has another plan for her and pray that as the days go by, you too will
feel better and better. We will always carry Jameala in our hearts right along with all the
wonderful people we have lost and loved. Please let us know if there is anything or
anyway we can be of help to you and your family.
Love,
Jo Ann and Rasool
--
Tue, 3 Oct 2006 13:27:06 - Diana Gomez
I am saddened to hear of the loss of Jameala Croom, my love and sympathy go out to her family and friends. I
know in my heart that she is no longer in pain and in a better place. I will pray that her family will get thru such
sorrow and pain and be able to move on with their lives. God Bless them all.
Diana Gomez
--
Tue, 3 Oct 2006 12:18:36 - Leroy Hamilton
My prayers are with you. I have attached a few images of Jameala. I remember her smile like it was just yesterday.
Hopefully these images will bring some comfort during these difficult days. I will post these images to a web page
as jpgs so that you can download them.
Regards,
Leroy Hamilton
--
Tue, 3 Oct 2006 09:33:31 - Adrianne Sims
I would like to extend my 'heartfelt sympathy' in the homegoing of little Jameala Croom.
Only God knows the plan he has for us, but we will see her again.
I'll continue in prayer during this families hour of need.
Adrianne Michelle Sims
--
Tue, 3 Oct 2006 07:48:07 - Ors & Joanne Banhidy
Our deepest condolences to the family of Jameala Croom.
The passing of a child is one of the greatest of human tragedies.
It leaves a searing hole in one's heart that only Time, Prayer and Loving Memories can heal.
Ors & Joanne
-- Send a message to the Family --
Webmaster
Dear Mrs. Croom,
We are very sad about your loss. She was a good friend of ours. As Ms. Whitaker, Mrs. Jarvie and Mrs. Anderson
might have told you, we were thinking of a collection in Jameala's honor for the Ricky Clark Foundation. If you
have any suggestions, please let Mrs. Jarvie know.
Thank you,
Anna Katz and Olivia Frierson
Wed, 18 Oct 2006 15:02:15 EDT
Henry,
Sorry it took me so long to write back but I was looking for this special poem a friend gave to me when our son
died. I would like for you to send it to Jameala's parents for me.
Thanks
Renee
"To All Parents"
By Edgar A. Guest
"I'll lend you for a little time a, child of mine," He said,
"For you to love her while she lives...and mourn her when she's dead;
It may be nine or ten years, or twenty-two or three...
But will you...till I call her back, take care of her for me?
She'll bring her charms to gladden you; and shall her stay be brief,
You'll have her lovely memories as solace for your grief."
"I cannot promise she will stay, since all from earth return,
But there are lessons taught down there, I want this child to learn;
I've looked the wide world over, in my search for a teacher true,
And from the throngs that crowd life's lane...I have selected you.
Now you will give her all your love, nor think the labor vain?
Not hate me when I come to call to take her back again?
"I fancied that I heard you say, 'Dear Lord, Thy will be done!'
For all the joy thy child shall bring, The risk of grief we'll run...
We'll shelter her with tenderness, we'll love her while we may,
And for the happiness we've known, forever grateful stay;
But shall the angels call for her...much sooner than we've planned,
We'll brave the grief that comes...and try to understand!!!
Thu, 12 Oct 2006 20:20:17 – Brittany Battle
Aunt Penny,
I was so sorry to hear about Jameala, but it is a blessing to know that she is no longer in pain-and with the one
who will take care of her the best. Yes she will be deeply missed, but she will never be forgotten.
And at your saddest moment, just remember all the great times the two of you had, and she will be right there with
you, smiling down on you and remembering those same times thankfully.
I am so happy that I formed a relationship with both you and Jameala. I really looked at her as my little sister, and I
will really miss her, but I know that she is in a better place. Please know that I will continue to keep you in my
prayers.
Love Always,
Brittany
--
Mon, 8 Oct 2006 07:19:03 - Darlene Calhoun & Family
Penny, you are in our hearts just like Jameala. We will miss
her and we will never forget her. My mom will watch her until you join
her. May God bless you and your family.
Darlene Calhoun and Family
(Darlene,Mike,Brittanie,Taylor,Hayley,Cydney and Charles)
--
Sun, 8 Oct 2006 18:51:01 - Nikita
Jameala was an angel. I'm praying for your family. Look to God for answers and direction. He'll lead and comfort
you.
Love Nikita
--
Fri, 6 Oct 2006 11:38:17 - Gwen Warren
Dear Penny,
My prayers are with you as you grieve the loss of your daughter. God
Bless!
Gwen Warren
--
Fri, 6 Oct 2006 08:39:51 - Mrs. Tammy Bell
Lean on God and your family to get you through this time.
Take comfort in knowing that she does not have to suffer on this side.
She is smiling down from Heaven.
May God continue to be with you and your family.
Mrs. Tammy Bell (Parent of Kayla Bell) and Kayla (Woodbury student)
--
Thu, 5 Oct 2006 17:17:27 - Jean & Emmanuel
The pictures you see here of Jameala were taken a mere 51 weeks ago when we were blessed to have her as the
flower girl in our wedding. What a joy to see her smiling, happy, and enjoying herself. We'll always remember,
too, how she beamed with pride as she danced with Chaz at the reception. Jameala was our princess and
everyone's angel, and she warmed the hearts of everyone she met. We thank God and Penny for allowing her
light to shine in our lives, and she will forever remain in our hearts.
All our love,
Jean and Emmanuel
--
Thu, 5 Oct 2006 15:30:43 - Irilla Duhart
Our Detroit family want to extend our deepest sympathy to you and your family for your great loss. May God keep
you and your family in his loving arms always.
The Duhart Family
Submitted by Irilla Durhart
--
Thu, 5 Oct 2006 04:51:26 - Bruce
Penny,
Do not feel sad for Jameala, she brought joy and love to everyone she met and every life she touched. I remember
a long time ago, when she first called me Uncle Bruce, that made me feel so loved by such an angel that I have not
forgotten those words for all of this time. I remember that last time I was at home from Iraq and came by and saw
how happy she was.
Penny, she was so happy because she was so loved by everyone and you do not have to be sad for Jameala.
God has always found a way to put certain people here on earth and in all of our lives to show us what true love
and happiness is all about, this was Jameala, so you do not have to be sad for Jameala. You also brought Jameala
so much love and happiness into her life by being her mother, so you do not have to be sad for Jameala. Always
remember how happy Jameala was and how happy she made all of us feel. If you do remember that much love and
happiness that she brought to all, then we do not have to feel sad for that BEAUTIFUL ANGEL Jameala.
With All of My Love
Bruce
Tikrit, Iraq
--
Wed, 4 Oct 2006 14:36:54 - Dorothy Taylor
I'm very sorry to hear about JAMEALA .Take comfort in the scriptures and the wonderful promises of Almighty God,
Jehovah. By means of his son, Jesus, he fortold a resurrection of all those in the memorial tombs {John5:28,29}
He makes the promise, "Your dead ones will live.....They will rise up. "Also, he says, "The righteous themselves will
possess the earth and they will reside forever upon it."-Isaiah26:19; Psalm37:29.My study of the Bible gives me
real confidence in such promises. The Bible answers such basic questions as: Why do people die? Where are the
dead? And how can we be sure they can live again? It is particularly hard for the mother when a child dies and
the Bible acknowledges the bitter grief that a mother feels {2Kings4:27 Showing the difficulty of a bereaved father
King David lamented when his son Absalom died. At 2Samuel18:33 he said, Oh that I might have died, I myself,
instead of you. Put confidence in the resurrection hope and draw close to God in prayer and the Bible promises
that "he will sustain you." I will keep you in my prayers.
Sincerely yours,
Dorothy Taylor
--
Wed, 04 Oct 2006 09:23:40 - Janice Temple & Family
Please let the family know that we will have them in our prayers. God wanted his special angel with him and she
will be looking down on the family as all time.
May God continue to bless them.
Janice Temple and family
--
Wed, 04 Oct 2006 01:51:18 - Jo Ann & Rasool
Dear Penny,
Rasool and I send to you our deepest sympathy during this very difficult time. We cannot imagine the pain you
must be going through, but offer to you the knowledge, as I am sure you are aware, that you had a very special
little girl, an angel. Jameala was a free spirit and I will never forget how she ran around laughing and playing in
her bare feet at the 2000 Cleveland Reunion. Rasool remembers how whenever she came to Lakeside, she would
run right into his office to say hello. I have never seen a child have so much fun and enjoy life so completely as
she did!
We know that God has another plan for her and pray that as the days go by, you too will
feel better and better. We will always carry Jameala in our hearts right along with all the
wonderful people we have lost and loved. Please let us know if there is anything or
anyway we can be of help to you and your family.
Love,
Jo Ann and Rasool
--
Tue, 3 Oct 2006 13:27:06 - Diana Gomez
I am saddened to hear of the loss of Jameala Croom, my love and sympathy go out to her family and friends. I
know in my heart that she is no longer in pain and in a better place. I will pray that her family will get thru such
sorrow and pain and be able to move on with their lives. God Bless them all.
Diana Gomez
--
Tue, 3 Oct 2006 12:18:36 - Leroy Hamilton
My prayers are with you. I have attached a few images of Jameala. I remember her smile like it was just yesterday.
Hopefully these images will bring some comfort during these difficult days. I will post these images to a web page
as jpgs so that you can download them.
Regards,
Leroy Hamilton
--
Tue, 3 Oct 2006 09:33:31 - Adrianne Sims
I would like to extend my 'heartfelt sympathy' in the homegoing of little Jameala Croom.
Only God knows the plan he has for us, but we will see her again.
I'll continue in prayer during this families hour of need.
Adrianne Michelle Sims
--
Tue, 3 Oct 2006 07:48:07 - Ors & Joanne Banhidy
Our deepest condolences to the family of Jameala Croom.
The passing of a child is one of the greatest of human tragedies.
It leaves a searing hole in one's heart that only Time, Prayer and Loving Memories can heal.
Ors & Joanne
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