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Freshie Birthday

November 3, 2016

This story always plays in my head. I would always call Frehie on Nov 5th to say happy birthday. Freshie would always tell me "Iscia, it's Nov 3rd not the 5th".

It was a running joke with us, because every year I would call him on the 5th of November.

Sadly, after he passed away, I remembered his birthday on Nov 3rd, and every year after that.

It still a sweet memory, because now on Nov 5th, I'm always thinking "Man, I can't remember who's birthday it is today" ...and then it brings a smile to my face, because I remember Freshie..and think "Oh ya...it's Freshie's second Birthday Date". Boy, I miss him so much. So many stories to tell him, so many things I wish I could tell him. Two years later, I still can't erase his number of my phone.

At least I have the peace that I always told him 'love you' when I would get off the phone, and I know he knew I loved him like my own son.

R.I.P Freshie.....Always loved...Forever missed....

 

A good Man and Friend

March 1, 2015

Damion Hanchard aka Freshie

What a great man! We met in high school.  I came from a grade school where I had little to no friends that were black and then I came to Notre Dame and had a hard time fitting in with the black kids at school because I didn't talk like them nor did I have the same interests as them.  But he saw passed that and treated me with respect and saw me a person.

In grade 10 I move to the Linkdale area of Brampton and He lived right around the corner from me.  When the Boys on the block wanted to punk me off and rush me for fun Damion stuck up for me and told them to let me be. 

We walked home together many times after school and he showed me around the neighbor hood and short cuts to get home quicker.  We shared many of the same classes and I will never forget that arts class we had together............So much laughter!!

 We lost touch after High school but then we saw each other after 4 years at Raxx where I was working Security and even then He was happy to see me and offered to help me get a car if I needed help!!  Damion NEVER changed... He was always loyal and willing to help others if they needed it! I am proud to have known Him and I will never forget his memory.

 Damion Hanchard a good Man and a Good friend.

And NEVER FORGOTTON.....

Rest in Peace My Friend.....

Jerry Agyemang

Remembering Your Birthday

November 3, 2014

This story makes me smile when I think about you on your 32nd Birthday.

I always remembered your birthday and I always called you on Nov 5th to wish you a Happy Birthday.

Every year you would tell me, "Iscia, every year you call me on Nov 5th and every year I tell you my birthday is Nov 3rd". So we would laugh and then I would promised "Okay Freshie, next year I'm going to remember!".

Then the next year I would call you Nov 5th !!

It saddens me that now I remember your birthday on Nov 3rd, I hope in some way you know I finally got it right.

Always remembered by your step-mom Iscia..........R.I.P  

 

Missing You Like Crazy

September 25, 2014
1-03 Greatest Love of All

All I have is pictures now,   A frozen piece of time,
To remind me of how it was, When you were here, and mine.

I see your smiling face,  I remember how close we were
We would talk and laugh at silly jokes, my dear son I miss you. 

How much I miss you being here, I really cannot say,
The ache is deep inside my heart, And never goes away.

I hear it mentioned often,
That time will heal the pain,
But if I'm being honest,
I hope it will remain.

I need to feel you constantly,

To get me through the day,
I loved you so very much,
Why did you go away?

The angels came and took you,
That really wasn't fair,
They took my first born child,

 the one who’s always in my life

If only they had asked me,
If I would take your place,
I would have done so willingly,
Leaving you this world ,

to be with your beautiful kids

You should have had so many years,
To watch your life unfold,
And in the mist of this, watch your kids grow.
Watch me, your Mum grow old!

I hope you're watching from above,
At the daily tasks I do, And let there be no doubt at all,
I really do love and miss you.

Young Freshie

July 23, 2014

This picture reminds me of when I first came into the family. I remember Stanwell..I remember the weekends getting ready to play out with Black Force. I remember how much you loved my cooking, especially my lasagna and chinese noodles.

You grew to be such a loving father, loving son and brother and loyal friend. Never imagined you would be gone from our lives, but I pray every night thanking God you are with him in peace.

We love you Freshie...We will never stop missing you and you will never be forgotten.

R.I.P. my loving stepson
Your loving stepmom Iscia 

First time at fresh House

July 11, 2014
It was my first time in Canada, 2009. He came to pick me up at my grandmothers house. We sat , laugh, & Everything. He brought me over his house. And i was just so Quiet. He then told me " Jada, dont be a stranger now. Were Family <3 " i played all day with his Son Delano. & Daughter Natecia. It was so Fun. It was a time to remember. Now That Fresh is not here. Its sad :/ i Miss you fresh. Forever in my heart. Love you always <3

Last Time I Saw You

June 28, 2014

I always think about the last time I saw you.

It was Christmas 2013, at Grandma Wallace house. I was always happy when I saw you. You always gave me a big hug. We sat for a little and talked and got caught up. Always asking me about your stepbrothers Andy and Chris. We cracked a few jokes with Sasha and then I left.

I never realized how short life is until you passed away. We take for granted that when we say goodbye or see you later, we will see our loved ones again, but i found out now, that's not true. If I knew, I would have hugged you a little longer and a little tighter. I'm happy though, when I said goodbye, I always said 'I love you'. 

The last time I talked to you was in March 2014. I thought I'd surprise you and call you. We got caught up as usual. You said to me " I got engaged and I'm expecting you guys to be at my wedding"....I said "You get married? Get outta here" and we both laughed. Lasting memories Damian.

This rainbow was over your house, showing us you are always with us.

Missing you and always in my thoughts..R.I.P. Freshie

Your loving stepmom Iscia 

My Memories of Damion

June 25, 2014

Damian,

I have so many memories in the time I spent with you. 

You were such a loving stepson, accepting me into the family right away. I remember the Saturday nights when 'Black Force' was getting ready to go out. I remember when I bought you an orange/red t-shirt and hat for you graduating Grade 12. I was surprised when I saw you wearing it to go out, and I said to you "Freshie, you are really going to wear that out to a club (it wasn't brand name) and you said "Of course Iscia, you gave it to me".  That was such a loving gesture. 

I remember when I used to cook the chinese noodles that you loved and you always asked me to save you some and  I had to guard it with my life...cause you know someone was going to eat it..LOL

Evertime there was a family gathering that I was invited to, you always asked me "When are you going to make me lasagna again?", and I always said "Yes, I promise I'm going to call you and make it for you". 

I'm so sorry Damion, I never made it for you. This is one thing that haunts me. I'm sorry I didn't make time to do it, always busy, always something. I've never realized how short life is until you passed away. I know I can't go back in time to make the lasagna, but I will make a bigger effort to watch over your brothers and sister and your kids. 

Although it's been 14 years since I've been, technically your stepmom, I always did and always will call you my stepson. 

I will always have you in my heart.

Your loving stepmom forever.....Iscia 

My Baby Boy

June 24, 2014
My baby boy , when you first came into this world you were so hairy , you had hair all over your little body, I remember your cry like it was yesterday, you were so cute I remember the red shimmies you were wearing and your white nappy (diaper) you were the most beautiful baby boy that day, The day I took you home you slept in my bed until ! i couldn't sleep because I was watching you all night I was so scared that I might crush you , I remember I didn't have much but I made sure you we're clean your bottles were clean , your cornmeal porridge was cook everyday , for a young mom I tried I really did the way I knew how, you were always smelling like a baby should . I remember you when you took your first step I had a cookie in my hand and you came running almost tumbled over for it , I remember when you said mama oh! how that sounded so good .... Oh D I have so much stories to tell it would take me a year or two some good some bad , but one thing I know is that we were like brother & sister, best friends and mother & son but there was a line and you always know that line. You are truly and amazing son that any mother could ask for a great kid you were and a wonderful man you became and the best dad ever ........ RIP... My darling in my heart you'll always be. Love You now and forever my baby boy you'll always be .....

Thoughts

June 23, 2014

We had the best heart to heart ever...things you would not discuss with ones aunt, but you took the time to let me into every single details...you ask me my take on the situation and we were not shy how graphic we got....we kept it real, thank you for chosing me to be your confidant.

I will miss those therapeuti moment in time, just you and I; you saying "auntie Suzy, yuh know yuh a mi favorite auntie and mi love yuh" these words pierce through my soul every time I remember. 

Will this get any easier to bear; I can just see that smile and you saying "Auntie Suzy mi good nuh worry man"

Loving you until......................................................................................................... 

 

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