February 14, 2019
February 14, 2019
Happy Valentine's Day in Heaven son. I'll forever mourn losing you. But I'll also try to allow the sun to shine in because I know that's what you would want me to do. Love you to the Heavens and beyond.
This memorial website was created in memory of our son, Dershawn Stuard, forever 22, born on September 4, 1991 made his transition to life in paradise on June 26, 2014. Dershawn's spirit is with us daily and his memory will live on in our hearts. The purpose of this memorial site is for Dershawn's freinds and loved ones to share our memories and visit as often as needed to feel connected and keep his memory alive. Feel free to visit as often as you'd like and share your memories. His life was cut short far too soon but he lived a full life and touched all that he knew in a very positive way. He had a big heart and all that knew him saw that in him. Dershawn was a very humble soul and had a very compassionate heart always putting the needs of others before his own. He loved clowing around and making us all laugh he and I shared the same sense of humor that's one of the many things that bonded us. But more than being a comedian he loved his family and enjoyed time spent with us all. We love you son and you are dearly missed. We will keep your legacy alive through our memories and your gift to us ... your mini me Dershawn "DJ" Depreece Stuard Jr. Rest on My Angel.
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January 1, 2019
January 1, 2019
Happy New Year son. I so so desperately wish you were here to bring in this year with us. I know you are here in spirit but missing your physical presence. Fly high and dance with the angels. Continue to be our spiritual guide throughout this year❤️
December 25, 2018
December 25, 2018
Merry Christmas son. This doesn't get any easier but I'm grateful for the little while and the great memories we made together. #foreverinourhearts #flyhighwiththeangels
November 22, 2018
November 22, 2018
Happy Thanksgiving son as we celebrate this day set aside to acknowledge the things we are grateful for. There are too many to count. My heart longs for you every day but especially on days like today. I can't put into words how huge the hole of losing you has left. I can't express the daily struggle of facing each day without you.
I can't change this journey but I can chose to be grateful for the time we had only 22 short but wonderful years. You were my hero son. I am grateful for you and the special way you touched everyone you encountered. You truly were a Gem and I'm so proud and eternally grateful that God blessed me with the honor. Rest on my Burger Dee❤️
I can't change this journey but I can chose to be grateful for the time we had only 22 short but wonderful years. You were my hero son. I am grateful for you and the special way you touched everyone you encountered. You truly were a Gem and I'm so proud and eternally grateful that God blessed me with the honor. Rest on my Burger Dee❤️
September 4, 2018
September 4, 2018
Happy Heavenly Birthday Dershawn, on what should be your 27th!! Not a moment goes by that you are not on my mind. I will forever cherish the memories we made in the beautiful 22 years you were here with us. I am eternally grateful that God saw fit for me to be your Mama ♥️ and that is truly an honor. I love you beyond measure son! Words cannot express how much I miss your physical presence especially at times like this.
June 26, 2018
June 26, 2018
The sound of birds chirping woke me up this morning. A smile quickly spread across my face, I knew it had to be no one but you. I felt your presence here with me. I felt peace, felt happiness....... That still didn't keep tears from spilling down my cheek, wishing you were still here physically. I'm still trying to make sense of our new lives. It's extremely hard without, you're that missing void, that can never be filled. You're a piece of our hearts that is missing, physically. This is & always will be the worst day of my life. I spend just about every day trying to connect with you, which, usually is a success. I think I speak for all of us when I say, we need your physical embrace, to get us through the day. I know one day we'll be together again, but until then, continue to connect with us through dreams and reality. I love you big brother & miss you dearly.
June 26, 2018
June 26, 2018
Not a day or an hour goes by that you are not on my mind son. Still trying to learn how to let go, not sure that day will ever come. Love you my beautiful angel. Continue to rest is peace.
#062614worstdayever
#trustingyouLord
#062614worstdayever
#trustingyouLord
June 17, 2018
June 17, 2018
Happy Heavenly Father's Day son. You would be so proud of DJ!! He is absolutely Amazing and your mini for real. I am so blessed to have an extension of you here with me in the physical. He does not and never will replace you but he is a great band-aid for the heart!! I love you son fly high and dance with the angel on your special day!! I know you're in good company with your grandma and cousins Unique and Akeem.
I'm sending a dove to Heaven with a parcel on its wings, be careful when you open it, it's full of beautiful things!
Inside are a million kisses wrapped up in a million hugs to say how much I miss you and to send you ALL my Love!!!
I hold you close within my heart and there you will remain to walk with me throughout my life until we meet again.
Love you Forever and Always Son <3
I'm sending a dove to Heaven with a parcel on its wings, be careful when you open it, it's full of beautiful things!
Inside are a million kisses wrapped up in a million hugs to say how much I miss you and to send you ALL my Love!!!
I hold you close within my heart and there you will remain to walk with me throughout my life until we meet again.
Love you Forever and Always Son <3
January 1, 2018
January 1, 2018
Happy Heavenly New Year Love! My heart is heavy but I'm going to cherish your memory and honor your life! Love you my angel!!
December 25, 2017
December 25, 2017
Sending Christmas love to you in heaven above!! I miss you so dearly and since you've physically left us things have never been the same. We carry on for you son!!! You are so dear to our family. DJ is such a blessing to this us....a little you all over again and for that my heart sings. I thank our GOD for the time we've shared and the memories we will continue to make as we love you from this side of heaven!! Dance with the angels, your grandma and cousins! Fly high and send your love energy and light to us here with heavy hearts as we miss you this Christmas Day! Rest Easy my love♥️
November 23, 2017
November 23, 2017
Happy Heavenly Thanksgiving son. I so desperately wish that you were here celebrating this day with us. Although my heart is heavy and longs for your physical presence I am very grateful for the time we had. 22 short but awesome years. I cherish you son and the beautiful memories we made. Fly high and Dance with the angels! Love you ❣️ my angel
September 4, 2017
September 4, 2017
Happy 26th Birthday Dershawn !!! This is still unreal, I cannot put into words how much I am missing you right now. All I can say is that it it's unreal... I wish this was just a nightmare. A really horrible nightmare , that you could wake me from & tell me that everything is alright. I try not to dwell on the past, I guess it's nearly impossible because all I can think about is who you'd be today. I miss the conversations, the laughs, even the petty arguments !! I know you're looking down on us from above, I know you're even happier where you are up there but we still need you. I love you big brother
September 4, 2017
September 4, 2017
Happy birthday son on what should have been your 26th! Heart definitely heavy today as I try to honor the day the Lord blessed me with such a jewel and reminisce on our time together, although very short, I am grateful for the memories we shared. They help me get by especially on days like today. You are and will forever be my superstar. Fly high and dance with the angels on your day. Happy birthday sweetheart!!
Forever in my heart son....gone way too soon!
Forever in my heart son....gone way too soon!
June 26, 2017
June 26, 2017
Today FaRay & I said a prayer for you, it was very beautiful it brought me closer to you spiritually. Though this day pains me so much, as it is a reminder that you aren't here physically. I will rejoice & uplift your name as I do everyday. I will celebrate your life & tell stories about how wonderful you are. We love & miss you so much !! We know you're still with us. Continue being the light that shines down on us, visit me in a dream & let's have an everlasting conversation I love you so much
June 26, 2017
June 26, 2017
There are no words to express the pain in my heart. I love you forever, for always son. Today I will allow memories of you to help me through. How I wish I could have you here with us laughing and enjoying each others company. How I wish I could hold you in my arms son. Today will be hard but I will honor you through my tears and memories. Rest easy and dance with the angels. Forever in my mind, always on my heart❤❤
May 2, 2017
May 2, 2017
I miss you so much Burger Dee...
March 24, 2017
March 24, 2017
I love you big brother you're always on my mind & I miss you more than you'll ever know ❤
February 14, 2017
February 14, 2017
Happy Valentine's Day son! Missing you everyday. Love and miss you beyond measure
January 1, 2017
January 1, 2017
As I enter into another year without you It's another bittersweet feeling. A feeling of gratitude for the blessing of seeing another year and the heaviness of knowing it is a new year without you
December 25, 2016
December 25, 2016
Another Christmas without you... I'm trying to be strong but if people knew how much I truly miss you; they'd wonder how I'm still breathing.
Dershawn you are Forever loved & missed!! Merry Christmas my love, dance with the angels and hug Mama for me
Dershawn you are Forever loved & missed!! Merry Christmas my love, dance with the angels and hug Mama for me
December 1, 2016
December 1, 2016
I wanted to log on and send a Happy Thanksgiving note but each time I tried I became so overwhelmed and cried too much....Missing you so much son!!! My heart hurts so much at the holidays....Rest on my love!!!
September 5, 2016
September 5, 2016
Yesterday was very hard for me trying to celebrate what should have been your 25th birthday. We made it through by remembering and sharing our memories of you. I miss you more than words can express and love you beyond measure. Rest on my angel. Dance with the angels and remember to save a dance for me. Mama loves you
June 26, 2016
June 26, 2016
My life has been in a whirlwind since you were tragically taken from us son. Today marks your 2nd angelversary and you are missed beyond words and loved beyond measure. I still can't believe this happened especially to you but daily I relive this nightmare.
Today I will honor and remember your life and the love we share. Son you are my hero. You were the ideal son, brother, father,fiance, cousin, uncle , and friend. Always there when needed no questions asked other than when and where. You were an outstanding father for the short time, 17 moths, DJ had you here physically. I know you are forever with us in the spirit I feel your presence often. We love you so much son
Today I will honor and remember your life and the love we share. Son you are my hero. You were the ideal son, brother, father,fiance, cousin, uncle , and friend. Always there when needed no questions asked other than when and where. You were an outstanding father for the short time, 17 moths, DJ had you here physically. I know you are forever with us in the spirit I feel your presence often. We love you so much son
June 26, 2016
June 26, 2016
Today marks 2 years you were so senselessly taken from this earth, your family, friends and all who loved and cherished you as the bright, loving, intelligent and compassionate individual you were placed here to be. It still feels like yesterday to so many as hearts are still broken and minds are still in disarray at the loss of a life so precious. I know you're looking down on and watching over all that knew and loved you as well as walking beside the ones who still need you. I just want to say your presence is deeply missed and although you've gone on to a better place your memory remains, never to be forgotten. Rest Easy sweet Angel!!!
June 20, 2016
June 20, 2016
Your presence was truly missed yesterday on what should have been your third Father's Day! We did our best as a family to celebrate your Dad and grandpa while remembering you. Love and miss you son!
June 16, 2016
June 16, 2016
Dershawn, In our Hearts you
will always be.....
Your Love, your Voice
and your smile
Are forever imprinted
in our Minds...
So Loved and So Missed!!
I love and miss you so much son what I wouldn't give to have you back here with us again. I know you're smiling down on us all. Thank you for your little gift DJ. He gives me life, just a mini version of you but 5 times as hyper :). Rest on my Love!
will always be.....
Your Love, your Voice
and your smile
Are forever imprinted
in our Minds...
So Loved and So Missed!!
I love and miss you so much son what I wouldn't give to have you back here with us again. I know you're smiling down on us all. Thank you for your little gift DJ. He gives me life, just a mini version of you but 5 times as hyper :). Rest on my Love!
June 27, 2015
June 27, 2015
It's been a year and one day since I last spoke to you and held you in my arms... If I knew that would be the last time I'd hug you I never would've let you go
February 2, 2015
February 2, 2015
On my mind this day and everyday....missing you so much My Angel!!! I'm still learning to take this journey through life without you. I miss hearing your voice, and seeing that big bright beautiful smile!!!LOVE YOU SON...Trusting God to help me through this journey. Rest on my Love, until we meet again!!!!
January 9, 2015
January 9, 2015
I remember we use to hit metro mall every weekend when we were like 16 or 17 years.old.. always clowning.. ur my good friend and brother thaalways stayed in contact since freshman year in 2006 all the way to 2014.. miss u brotha
September 23, 2014
September 23, 2014
There isn't a day that goes by that you are not on my mind.....I Love and miss you so very dearly!!!!
September 22, 2014
September 22, 2014
I miss you nephew but I will never forget how much joy you brought to me the short that I knew!!!
September 14, 2014
September 14, 2014
Missing you!!!!
September 12, 2014
September 12, 2014
Anchors Away! Set sail on the sea of God's marvelous grace, with warm gentle breezes and wide open space, refreshed in His goodness with peace from above, surrounded by blessings of mercy and love. Missing you every day! Son! Gone but never forgotten! May the Lord bless you and keep you. May the Lord show you His kindness and have mercy on you. May the Lord watch over you and give you peace. NUMBERS 6:24 - 26 NCV. Love You Son!! Until we meet again! R.I.Paradise!!!
September 7, 2014
September 7, 2014
Thinking of you Son.....Yesterday was bittersweet but for the most part we had a great time loving on each other and reminiscing on our time with you! Love you dear son!!!
September 5, 2014
September 5, 2014
Yesterday was so very hard for me I just wanted to see that big beautiful smile flash as we all wished you a Happy Birthday!! My days are never the same I expect to see you daily but all I have are photographs and memories and for that I am grateful to God. I just need to know how to face each day knowing that you will not physically be there. Everyday is an emotional roller coaster one minute I can smile and speak off you and the next minute I'm overcome with sadness longing for this to be a horrible nightmare. I know you're in a better place and I know that I will see you again one day but I still struggle with accepting that you're gone. I struggle with the thought of my grandson your only child growing up without you. That animal really doesn't know what he did when he allowed Satan to use him that dreadful day. I love you my Angel... Until we meet again. <3
September 4, 2014
September 4, 2014
Happy Birthday day Dershawn.. May u rest easy.. Continue to watch over your loved ones.. I don't even have to know u like others may to see u had nothing but good n u.. Your parents did a great job raising u.. Every time I saw u u we're just so positive.. And respectful..I know u n heaven smiling down on all your loved ones Cuz every time I seen u u were smiling.. Well that's it family.. Happy bday bro..
September 4, 2014
September 4, 2014
This is all so Beautiful♡
September 4, 2014
September 4, 2014
Happy birthday my dear brother it's really not the same now that you're gone. It's really hard for me I'm glad that we were apart of each other's lives & saw each other's accomplishments you were always a intelligent man. So humble & sweet you were, you never failed as big brother, a son, a father, you were always so much more it was like you were perfect which explains why you went home early you were needed. God needed to embrace you the way we did. & although I smile on the outside but I'm so blue on the inside especially when I have thoughts of you I feel your presences here & there & I see you're being too lazy to visit me in my dreams because I'm not seeing you in them that much lolol get off that pedestal of yours & come see us in our dreams lolol happy birthday big brother I love you dearly ! & I miss you ❤️
September 4, 2014
September 4, 2014
Pray for healing for my friends
O Lord, my friend is so special,
They mean so much to me.
We've walked together for so long,
No closer could we be.
O Lord, please give them healing,
Restore them day by day.
Renew their hope and dry their tears,
Answer them when they pray.
O Lord, you are our Saviour,
Our strength when we are weak.
Your light is hope within our hearts,
When the day is bleak.
O Lord, I put my faith in you,
I trust you'll heal my friend.
May they know our love and care,
On us they can depend.
Meike & Scooter my prays go out to you and your family....
O Lord, my friend is so special,
They mean so much to me.
We've walked together for so long,
No closer could we be.
O Lord, please give them healing,
Restore them day by day.
Renew their hope and dry their tears,
Answer them when they pray.
O Lord, you are our Saviour,
Our strength when we are weak.
Your light is hope within our hearts,
When the day is bleak.
O Lord, I put my faith in you,
I trust you'll heal my friend.
May they know our love and care,
On us they can depend.
Meike & Scooter my prays go out to you and your family....
September 4, 2014
September 4, 2014
First and foremost I would like to wish you a Happy Birthday sweet Angel. Dershawn you were an amazing young man who touched the lives of many, your smile alone could light up a room and the dedication you had as a Father, a brother, a son, a cousin, a nephew as well as a friend was wonderful and truly a Blessing. You have touched so many lives in life and after. You are and will remain in our hearts and our minds#Forevermissed#Neverforgotten♡ Rest now in Paradise Sweet Angel~
September 4, 2014
September 4, 2014
Words can't express how much I miss you. You were such an awesome young man I consider it an honor and a privilege to have you in our lives. I love you Der. There isn't a day that goes by that I don't think of you and that wonderful smile. How I loved that hearty laugh of yours. Until we meet again in Paradise.
September 4, 2014
September 4, 2014
My little big cousin your smile and laughter will forever be missed I remember so many memories as I'm writing I'm thinking back n laughing cause there is not just one memory to share without sharing the others as well!! I will be able to see you again! ! I love you and will always n forever miss you!
September 4, 2014
September 4, 2014
Happy Birthday My Love!! You will live in my heart forever I miss you so much and it's hard not to actually wish you happy birthday face to face and to have you give me the type of hugs only you could give. I could really use one now! I love you more than words can express this Love is deep, pure, honest and will never die! Rest In Paradise My Sweet Angel!!
September 3, 2014
September 3, 2014
My Angel ~ Dershawn
There's a special Angel in Heaven
that is a part of me.
It is not where I wanted him
but where God wanted him to be.
He was here but just a moment
like a night time shooting star.
And though he is in Heaven
he isn't very far.
He touched the heart of many
like only an Angel can do.
I would've held him every minute
if the end I only knew.
So I send this special message
to Heaven up above.
Please take care of My Angel
and send him ALL my Love!!!!!!
There's a special Angel in Heaven
that is a part of me.
It is not where I wanted him
but where God wanted him to be.
He was here but just a moment
like a night time shooting star.
And though he is in Heaven
he isn't very far.
He touched the heart of many
like only an Angel can do.
I would've held him every minute
if the end I only knew.
So I send this special message
to Heaven up above.
Please take care of My Angel
and send him ALL my Love!!!!!!
September 3, 2014
September 3, 2014
"A Gift So Precious"
As days go by
the easier it gets
Every day I cry
Deep inside my soul
For a gift so precious I once could hold
I can hold no longer
A crying heart
I do possess
A bleeding soul
I have ‘til death
A gift so precious
Sent to me
From Heaven above
was taken from me
A gift so precious
God wanted to keep
He lent him to me for 22 years
our time so brief
His memories forever
Will dwell in my heart
Happiness I feel
For now he’s loved so very much more
In Heaven above
In God's hands
This is where
He's always been meant to be.
Love you so dearly ~ Rest on My Angel!
As days go by
the easier it gets
Every day I cry
Deep inside my soul
For a gift so precious I once could hold
I can hold no longer
A crying heart
I do possess
A bleeding soul
I have ‘til death
A gift so precious
Sent to me
From Heaven above
was taken from me
A gift so precious
God wanted to keep
He lent him to me for 22 years
our time so brief
His memories forever
Will dwell in my heart
Happiness I feel
For now he’s loved so very much more
In Heaven above
In God's hands
This is where
He's always been meant to be.
Love you so dearly ~ Rest on My Angel!
September 1, 2014
September 1, 2014
Dershawn I miss seeing and talking to you everyday. I miss your bright smile and the way you knew how to make everyone's day. You are truly Loved by all that knew you. Son it always brought me joy to be in your presence. I was always so proud of you. You were such a strong, determined, and focused man. I admired the way you marched to the beat of your own drum and were never a follower. I love the way you took care of your family and the priority they were in your life. The love and support you gave your brothers was amazing. You always wanted the best for them and as a big brother you always tried to be a positive role model. I am truly honored by the privilege God gave me as being your Mama! Life will never be the same as we are missing your physical presence. But the memories we have will live forever... Thank you for the gift of DJ as we will have a piece of you here with us. Rest on my Angel.....LOVE YOU SON!!!
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September 4, 2023
September 4, 2023
Happy Birthday Der ...Missing you so much today and in need your wisdom more than ever. Still, I will do my best to celebrate your life by remembering all the good times. I love you so much and hope you're shooting hoops and eating your favorite burgers and celebrating your 31st B-day ❤️❤️
P.s. sorry it took me so long to return. I'll do better ✨
P.s. sorry it took me so long to return. I'll do better ✨
September 4, 2023
September 4, 2023
Remembering you on your special day! Happy Heavenly Birthday son! Oh how I wish you were here celebrating your day with us. I love for eternity and missing you like crazy! I can imagine your grandparents, Keem, Uniqe and all our relatives/ancestors are celebrating your special day brings smiles and joy to my heart ❤️.Love you forever son! Happy Heavenly Birthday ❤️
June 26, 2023
June 26, 2023
Hey son! I am here another day without you, missing your physical presence and that contagiously bright smile! Today I am going to honor your life by focusing on you and the wonderful memories we made together. I love you forever and always son. Man I miss you so much son, Gone too soon Continue to watch over us all until we meet again❤️
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September 17, 2014
08/28/14 I had the most awesome dream!!! I was having such a hard time realizing that I would never get one of your big bear hugs again. All I could hold onto was the last time you hugged me which was 2 days prior....on my birthday. But my heart ached and longed to hold you one more time.....I prayed everynight and asked the Lord why....just one more hug....and then on Thursday 08/28/2014 you came to me...I said oh you came back....you said I had to give you that hug....we held on to each other for so long....then again and again and again and again....we set on the couch and talked for a moment before you said you had to get back!!! That was hard but I will be forever greatful to God for allowing you to come to me and answer my prayers...it definitely made this journey a little easier! I love you always and forever my Angel!!