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Your laugh still makes me laugh

June 20, 2019
by Stacy B

as I log back into my email. I see notification of you. After thinking about you the other day. I remember that calm night when I was driving you back home.  We both said the night seems so calm no rush, no one outside just perfect drive. I sometimes get those moments and instantly think of you. I miss our conversation our text messages and your sillyness. Till we meet again my friend. Love ans miss you.

January 16, 2013

December 24, 2012

 

Dear  Claudette,

 

Our sincerest sympathies go  out to you and your relatives on the passing of your beloved son Troy. We were truly  shocked and saddened to hear of his sudden passing and cannot express enough how  sorry we are for your loss.

We, the Haynes Family had  known Troy since  his childhood and in some ways, he had become another grandchild to us, for he  had lived with us into his adulthood. His lost, to us, is equivalent to losing a  family member.

Troy grew up to be an exemplary human being, during his  short time here on this earth.  He  was almost Christ-like in nature and will be remembered for his extreme  altruism, for Troy was always available to lend a helping  hand.

Troy showed kindness and understanding towards the  disadvantaged and especially the elderly.   We will never forget the kindness Troy extended towards our late husband and  father. When arthritis made it impossible for our father to shave himself, Troy  stepped in (as if it were his duty) and shaved our father’s beard, two or three  times each week plus offered him car rides for errands.  Although, he hadn’t lived in our home  the last eight years of his life, he still made it his duty to drop by weekly to  check on the household and offered his assistance. Troy’s kindness did not  stop with the Haynes Family: over the years, he had developed a close  relationship with our neighbors Lillian and George and always extended his  assistance when it was needed.

Claudette, please take  comfort in the fact, that although, others may not have mentioned their  impressions of Troy to you, he was considered to be a respectable, respectful,  selfless and generous young man, and will always be remembered as such. We will  miss him very much.

May Troy’s soul rest in peace  and may the Lord grant you strength in your  bereavement.

Love and  sympathy,

The Haynes  Family

FROM CLAUDETTE HANNIBAL

January 11, 2013

There was a lot about 2012 that was really hard. For me, personally, it was         indescribably hard losing my son Troy in December. I miss his smile which could light up an entire room. I miss his amazing spirit and his love for — everything. Troy took absolutely nothing for granted.

I know many of you have ended a difficult year as well, and our nation is         reeling over the loss of so many innocent lives last year. There is a deep, heavy burden placed on our hearts because of it. I ask God to place his healing hand on us and help us move forward in our knowledge that we are better people for knowing those who have gone before us.

Ihope and pray the New Year brings some peace into your life. I don't  want to tell anyone what they should do, but I have found in my own life and in my own grief, when I reach out and bless someone else, I am comforted more. I think of how Troy would actually be the one making this person smile or doing a kind deed for this other person, and it gives me peace to do that in his memory.

What the world needs now is more love. More kindness. More unity. More empathy. And I know that's really easy to write, but it's also easy to do. It         takes just a second to hold the door for someone. It takes a couple  extra minutes to let a frazzled mom cut in line ahead of you. It takes 20 minutes to make a batch of cookies and make someone's day. It takes five minutes to write a co-worker a nice note complimenting their performance. It takes five seconds to share a hug. And it takes virtually no time at all to share a passing smile.

If you were ever going to make a meaningful resolution for the New Year,         resolve to spread kindness to others this year. Though you do it for others, you may be surprised at how it will greatly improve your mood, your attitude and your life. Just think about  it...

Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all         of which have the potential to turn a life around. ~Leo  Buscaglia

 

 

 

AMan In The Mirror — Michael Jackson

What A Wonderful World — Louis Armstrong
(Your Love Keeps Lifting Me) Higher and Higher — Jackie Wilson
Firework   — Katy Perry
You Raise  Me Up — Josh Groban
When You  Believe — Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey
Up Where We Belong — Joe Cocker and Jennifer Warnes
Over The Rainbow — Various Artists
Good Life — One Republic
Listen To Your Heart — Roxette

January 8, 2013
Bob Marley & The Wailers - Three Little Birds

if anyone who doesn't know troy and wanted to know who he was, i'd tell them to look in the dictionary for the words respectful, quiet, calm, cool, honest, pleasant, motivated, and aah domino player :-), you would see his name beside all those words. troy was one of my best friend, i knew him from E34th street, years ago, this is way before my daugher was born, she is now ten. i don't remember how we met but i remember he was alway outside of his gate, if he wasn't i'd go to the side of the house and call him or his mom to link him. as far as i can remember, i've never seen troy mad or angry at anything or anyone, well except when he's about to make a play in dominoes, he'd frown then make his play then smile again. like i stated earlier, he lives on in everyone that has experienced his friendship, when you speak of troy the first thing you'd start with would be a smile, the same one you get from his mom and everyone who new him. i believe God places everyone on this land for a purpose, and i don't know how anyone else would look at but in his short time troy has done a great job by showing us what a great friend should be like, respectful, cool, honest, motivated and yes a great domino player. Great job my yute. live on.

Just Pray

December 26, 2012
Since finding out about your passing I've been sitting here reflecting on our friendship. I remember the day we spoke to eachother for the first time several years ago at that time I was applying to the NYPD I was actually finishing up my physical when I received your call, you were the most sweetest man I ever met Troy spoke so highly of his Mom and what she meant to him, we were like kindred spirits. The last time I heard your voice which was 4 days before your passing; and you called because u were so worried about passing that test. I told you I didn't want you to be a cop because its dangerous and didnt want you to get hurt. I will remember your response forever gives me chills to even write this........"I really want this, any job can be dangerous man, when its my time it will be Gods plan". Troy was a true man of God who never questioned his decisions, all he would say which was his favorite saying "Just Pray". My love even in your death you are right "Just Pray". My condolences and praise to your Mom she did a wonderful job in raising a Respectable God fearing man who was an angel already here on earth. R.I.P

A Miracle on 34th Street

December 26, 2012

Not everyone was blessed as I to have a wonderful friend as Troy. We not only lived on 34th street, our friendship continued from 4th grade & beyond. I had the pleasure of elementary to junior high school with Troy in all my classes. We chilled in school & after because we lived on the same block. This man was a brother to me, he was the mayor of the neighborhood. Troy was the glue that makes me know you...Always had my back no matter what..a true friend.

December 24, 2012

There is not enough room on this page for me to express the ways I will remember Troy.  The more I sit here and think, the more I remember.  When we were kids things were so different then things are now.  We use to have a fight with one another and forget about it all by the end of the day and play in the street the next day like nothing happened.  Playing basketball and football with Troy in the street or in LIL Danny's backyard was a daily thing.  It was the thing to look forward to while we were at school.  I remember talking to my Grandma about Troy when I was a kid.  She always told me that she had helped Troy with school work and home work since she was a teacher.  She always said if there was anybody that would become something special and have a future when they got older it would be him.  God as my witness.  He could take a day that felt like the worst day of your life and with his famous laugh change it.  Whether it be a joke or words of wisdom, he made it happen.

December 22, 2012

A Fallen Limb

A limb has fallen from the family tree. I keep hearing a voice that says, "Grieve not for me. Remember the best times, the laughter, the song. The good life I lived while I was strong. Continue my heritage, I'm counting on you. Keep smiling and surely the sun will shine through. My mind is at ease, my soul is at rest. Remembering all, how I truly was blessed. Continue traditions, no matter how small. Go on with your life, don't worry about falls I miss you all dearly, so keep up your chin. Until the day comes we're together again

–Author unknown

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