7 years ago a part of us was taken. Crazy to believe it's been that long. I love and miss you more then words can describe ❤️

7 years already? It still feels like yesterday, I still miss you just as much, if not more. You’re always and forever in my heart ♥️ until we meet again.

Happy Birthday handsome. You are forever and always on my mind. I love and miss you so much!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BESTIE.... I MISS YOU SO MUCH... ILL BE BY TODAY TO SEE YOU..

Just wanted to say Happy Valentine's day. Love and miss you more then words could ever begin to describe!

Another year without you, and it still hurts the same. I sure miss your laugh, your smile, how they lit up your eyes. I could use one of your hugs right now ☹️ I miss you so much. You have Aaron with you now, try not to cause too much mischief. I love you both so much, until we meet again..

6 years and it still hurts the same. If I could have you back for 1 more day it wouldn't be enough but I would make the mot of it. I love and miss you so much.

Happy Birthday in Heaven, Derrick. I miss you everyday. So many things remind me of you and the times we shared, seems like a lifetime ago. Your smile would light up any room when you walked in, always so positive and happy. I love you, my friend, until we meet again.

I just wanted to stop by and say happy birthday. I love and miss you so much! So many times I've wished that you were here, I just wish that we could celebrate together and laugh and joke like old times. I hope you have a great day. You're heavy on my mind

To My BEST Friend I miss you so much ik ik I talk to you all the time I know your here with me .... People tell me that having you as my angel that I will always be ok cause the way you loved me when you were here stays the same when you aren't and ik they are right.,. Well couple days and it's your big oh 41yrs.... I bet you've been up their telling everyone about it since August 22.... It's your what BIRTHDAY MONTH as you would say I remember your 1st birthday we had together I spent a lot of money that day at the indo mart lol... Alecia baby he's so cute isn't he? Ik I talk to your picture all the time and tell you everything that is going on but gosh what I'd do just to have you back for just a day or a hour... I'm sorry it took me 4yrs to go and see you I just didn't wanna face reality but that day felt so good when I did it I'll see you on Thursday... Aaron doing good please help god put strength in his soul in he can do this find a way Derrick to let him know some how that it's not his fault let him know you forgive him... Idk how but somehow please... I love you Derrick Lee Lancaster YOU ARE MY BEST FRIEND TODAY TOMORROW AND FOR ETERNITY... HEY TELL MY DAD I LOVE HIM SO MUCH IK IVE GOT 2 OF THE BEST ANGELS ON MY SIDE.... TALK TO YOU LATER BUD!!!!!

It's crazy to think I met you 28 years ago, not knowing how much of an impact you would have on my life. I still can't believe you're not here. I talk to you all the time, and miss you every single day. I pray you're not in pain anymore, and you're healed and happy and at peace. I love you Derrick Lancaster, and I'll be looking for you when it's my turn. Until then..

I just wanted to let you know you are so very missed....I can't believe it has been 5 years and it doesn't hurt any less , last night I was thinking of all our memories and the tears started all over again. What I would give to have you back with us. I never felt alone with you and you always knew how to put a smile on my face. Things have been tough lately and I could really use your shoulder to lean on like before.So many times we sat on your front steps just talking about life or laughing and playing around. I just miss you....you will always have a special place in my heart, love you always!

Happy Birthday handsome.... I miss you more then you could even imagine. I hope you are dancing and having the best birthday ever. I love you always and will be waiting to celebrate with you when we see each other again.

Well your birthday is here again. I miss you so much and I wanted to say happy birthday and I love you. Until we meet again know that I'm always thinking of you!

I can't believe it's been 3 years, you are missed so freaking much. I wish I could call and have one of our talks cause I could really use it right about now. Love and miss you so much!

Happy Birthday my brother from another mother. You are loved and so very missed.

I can’t believe it has been 2 yrs. I still remember all the many fun nights at Skateland as kids, and reminiscing talks at the bar as adults. The world is definitely a sadder place without you in it.

Another year and it's still hard to believe. But I know that you are happy and that's what matters, you can live a carefree life now. It just sucks for those of us that can't turn to you when you are needed, Or hear that laugh of yours which was amazing. You are missed & loved more then you could imagine!

Happy Birthday Derrick, I know you are having an another amazing day with the Angels and God. I have to say I am a little jealous, but someday we will all be celebrating together again. You are loved and missed by so many.....

Still miss you.... hope you are relaxing in peace

Derrickk!!! What's up man! Miss u bro hope your having a good Sunday up there watching over all your loved ones. Miss you man.
Sincerely your friend Adrian

Hope you have an amazing birthday! Love and miss you..... I bet you going to have an amazing birthday dancing in heaven.

Happy birthday derrick miss ya man!!
Rest in paradise my friend

I will always remember that both as a teen and as an adult you were so confident and amazing to be around. You always made me laugh and smile and all your friends knew you had their back. You will be forever missed and I hope your having an amazing birthday in heaven.

Missin you bro Rest In Peace homie
-Adrain

Derrick Lee,
Some say grieving isn't hard and it will eventually get easier lies lies lies I miss you more and more everyday your all I think about its consuming every waking moment I have it's unreal unbelievable not real at all that your gone it's not suppose to be this way I'm so lost without you I still need you 22 yrs 22 yrs of friendship you changed my life forever if it stent for you I would have never met Joe and had ask my baby's n I thank you for that you and I were close so close some didn't understand it I'm so lost without you what if something goes wrong in my life who am I gonna go to to fix my issue I've lost people in my life n I was sad but not anything like this this pain is unbearable it hurts so bad if I had one wish it would be to spend the day with you and do things we never done together FUCK I MISS YOU SO MUCH... COME BACK ILL DO WHATEVER IT TAKES TO GET YOU BACK ANYTHING YOU WANT I DON'T WANT THIS TO BE REAL I LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU DERRICK

Thank you so much to all of you who have shared memories, pictures & donations. We truly appreciate it all.

It sucks your gone you were doing so good i was proud of you buddy i hope you know that you are going to be truely missed may you rest in peace

I am still in disbelief that you are gone. I know how hard you fought life and how everything was finally falling in place for you! One of the sweetest man I have had the privilege to know. Rest in sweet paradise!

Wow this is so crazy you had so much life to live still I was just thanking about all the weekend at skateland we were so young oh how could I for get that you were the first boy that ever asked me to the all night skate to thank your gone now it heart breaking rest in peace my dear friend. Xoxoxo

My long time friend i haven't been a good friend we spoke very seldomly . i lo e you and you will missed ill have our chikdhoog memory's forever RIP

RIParadise my friend. You will always be missed.

You are forever missed. Love Jason clark, Holly adkins

You were a good friend to me and I'll charish our memories growing up as kids with you and your brother Aaron. You will be miss by many. And loved by more. Prayers go out to you and your family. R.I.P.

Derrick I can't believe your gone. You were such a good kid. I can't count the countless time we all hung out in the Gap. You we're always the life of the party. You had the best sense of humor and always had a smile on your face. You will be missed, until we meet again. Rest In Peace Derrick.

We are so sorry for your loss. May the God of all comfort continue to be with you and your family during this difficult time. We all look forward to a better future when death will be no more-Rev 21:4. Our prayers are with you.

In our teens we were wild. We ran skateland every weekend. We ran the streets just about every night kicking back with all the homies not worrying about a thing. We had great times back in the day and even though we got into trouble sometimes I wouldn't trade the past for anything. Into our 20s life happened and I had a child and got married and Derrick was gone here and there. We would meet up when we could or talk on the phone and everytime we did it was like we just talked or kicked it yesterday. I always trusted Derrick with anything. Derrick was a true friend. A friend that would do anything for you or give you the shoes off his feet if you needed them. He was always truly happy to see you as he ran up with his hand out to shake your hand and pull you in for a hug and with his crazy self say in a loud voice with a big smile say "wuh sup fooooo! How you been?" I'm going to miss that. We will all miss that. We will all miss you Derrick but you will never be forgotten. We will all smile when we think of you as you brightened all our lives when you were around. We met up here and there in the past when we could and there will be one more place we meet and kick it forever. Until we meet again bro, it will feel like we just talked yesterday. Rest in peace Derrick lancaster.

You got us kicked out of skateland for life is one memory I'll never forget.  Drinking Yukon Jack and grape coolaid at your birthday party. Staying up all night then going to the greenway after. Derrick it has been years since we kicked it. Even after all that time you still worried about me when I showed up at a Halloween party making sure the guy I brought with was alright. Your a good friend and always down for whatever even if that got you into trouble. Enjoy your peace don't get yourself in trouble with the big guy up stairs we all miss you already. Watch out for us an extra set of eye never hurt nobody. Your friend Always! Rachel.

Rise In Paradise Derrick
Thanks for the memories
Keep a candle lit for us, when we rise, to lead the way;
as we keep one lit for you here.

You will be missed my friend. You are loved. Go Hawks.......

Can't get u off my mind derrick . Can't believe ur gone ima be missin u homie cascade valley lube won't he the same without u . REST IN PARADICE !!!!! Gone but never forgotten. !! Much love and respect !
-Your Friend Adrian

May u rip my brother going to miss Ya Derrick until we meet again brotha say WATS up to Seth and the rest of the homies

Going to miss you alot. RIP

To my brotha thank u for being a part of my life ur the definition of a true friend and brother u will be missed family may u rest in peace say hi to everyone up there miss u my brotha rip DERRIK

Every time we see each other, you always give me a hug, kiss on the cheek and say hi mom, how are you. I will miss that from you now. I will always remember your smile and laughter. You were like a son to me. I will cherish you in my heart. Until we meet again. Go Hawks. Love you.

I remember back in the day when we would all get together a skateland and chill (sometimes only to get kicked out). I then remember getting older and having a few drinks and dances at the bar as we talked and laughed at the past.... I cant believe you gone. Rest In Peace

Dear uncle,
Im glad i got the oppirtunity to hang out with you im so glad to call you my uncle you are blood.
You will be forever missed in my mind my soul you will always be remembered in my heart..
You were my favorite uncle im glad you could make it to my 18th birthday im glad i got to spend 18 years of my life with you...
Your in gods hands now your with grandma and grandpa alan they will be there i love you unc
God bless you fam miss you lots

Through all the years the highs and lows never anything but love for you.
Until we meet again Derrick

Oh Derrick I can not believe this. We spent years growing up together. Hanging at Skateland as kids. Drinking forties at my apartment in our 20s. Floating the river and you sunburning yourself like a lobster. Good times. You were like a brother to me. Your smile was infectious, you always lit up the room. Wish I could've had that lunch we talked about to catch up. To hear your wonderful laugh again. Rest in Peace my Homie, I will see you again.

A tribute to Derek where do I start in sixth grade when we used to have to run across the street during lunch to wake you up to get you to school at Lewis and Clark or when we'd all meet up and go skating every Friday and Saturday night or run the streets on spring break or out until five six in the morning just because we didn't feel like going home we've been friends since 1990s. The memories go on and on I can't believe you're gone it weighs heavy on my heart and soul that you u r gone. May you rest in peace my thoughts and prayers to your family and friends your struggle here on Earth is finally over you are the hands of God you will be truly missed but never forgotten my friend... RIP MY DEAR FRIEND