Elias was a great man who taught me many things.. My heart is heavy Im sorry I was not there in the end like I should have been. He was a mentor. He taught me how to do many things and helped my sons whenever we needed it. I love you and miss you. I was wrong for leaving the way I did. You always had my back. I made many memories with you. My beautiful dress you brought me home from Africa and all the lil things will be cherished. I love you and may u rest in peace. Watch over me. I appreciate all you taught me and showed me.... I called you last night... I wanted to tell you I missed you. I will never forget you. Everything in my house reminds me of you. The strongest man I knew...The realist man I knew... The most caring man I knew... And the wisest man I knew... The world lots  a great man but the heavens gained a wonderful soul... Xoxo... 

Elias,you were an excellent friend,my brother and my leader

We did lots of good and fun things all these years.You taught me lots of good and great things.I will miss you a lot and you will always be in my memories.may you rest in peace my friend.

I just want to say, Elias we had an amazing run we had our ups and downs but I know we loved eachother. Sometimes you just cant live with the one you love. I am so blessed to have gotten to know you and spend some amazing time together. You made me laugh and cry but most of the time you made me laugh. R.I.P. Pa Bell you will be missed by everyone that knew you. Thank you for making a part of my life wonderful. I will Love you forever.