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This memorial website was created in memory of our loved one, Emile Vanderham, 57 years old, born on July 17, 1958, and passed away on April 20, 2016. We will remember him forever.
April 20, 2020
April 20, 2020
It’s been 4 years since your passing. It doesn’t seem that long.
Miss and love you, cousin! ♥️♥️♥️
April 20, 2019
April 20, 2019
Dear brother Emile, it has been 3 years ago that you left us to join Dad and now you are up above in heaven with Dad, Mom, Eduard and Hilda. We are down here waiting for God to call us to join the family. We miss you very much until the day comes. Love you and the family very much. Gerard
August 14, 2016
August 14, 2016
I was just thinking of you and Eduard last night and thinking, "Are they really gone?" It's still hard to believe it's true. Now, Tante Anges has joined our family in heaven. Missing all of you very much.
May 8, 2016
May 8, 2016
my little brother Emile through out our lives we been threw a lot but you are always there for me, in texas when jon got hurt, you were always with us, you and without you I don't know if I could go on. we had some really good times together, I love you so much and I will miss you so much. RIP my brother you will always be in my heart.
May 5, 2016
May 5, 2016
Dearest Emile rest in paradise with dad. You will be missed. I still can't believe your gone. Many memories we're made and will never be forgotten. Love your twin sister. Yolanda ♡
May 5, 2016
May 5, 2016
Rest in peace, Emile.
To the family, I am so sorry for your loss.
April 24, 2016
April 24, 2016
I met Emile in 1985 at the Red Lobster in Tampa when he had just started dating my sister, Diane. He was such a kindhearted and wonderful person. He never complained, worked hard, loved to play the drums, he had a great laugh, and he made the world a better place by his presence.

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April 20, 2020
April 20, 2020
It’s been 4 years since your passing. It doesn’t seem that long.
Miss and love you, cousin! ♥️♥️♥️
April 20, 2019
April 20, 2019
Dear brother Emile, it has been 3 years ago that you left us to join Dad and now you are up above in heaven with Dad, Mom, Eduard and Hilda. We are down here waiting for God to call us to join the family. We miss you very much until the day comes. Love you and the family very much. Gerard
August 14, 2016
August 14, 2016
I was just thinking of you and Eduard last night and thinking, "Are they really gone?" It's still hard to believe it's true. Now, Tante Anges has joined our family in heaven. Missing all of you very much.
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My younger brother Emile

May 7, 2016
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My name is Gerard and I am the older brother of Emile.  I am also a drummer and like Emile said, the music comes from the heart.  I bought my first drum set when I was 17 years old (3 piece Slingerland).  When I wasn't playing or practicing, I see Emile would get on the set and play.  He learned by himself and has become a very good drummer.  I remember one night I had to play for a party from University of Tampa and Emile was at that time 10 years old and wanted to come with me.  He told me that he would sit quietly somewhere in the corner but I told him that he couldn't go because alcohol would be served.  The next morning he would asked me how did it go and I would tell him.  The following year, I traded in my Slingerland set for a 5 piece Rogers set and when I got drafted into the Army, I gave Emile the set and he would practice everyday.  There are many more memories of Emile.  I will always love you brother.  Rest in Peace my younger brother until we meet again.  Love, Gerard

MY LITTLE BROTHER

May 5, 2016

I love you very much and i,m going to miss you so much, I;m going to miss our fishing trips,

 

 

Goin Fishing

May 5, 2016

I have many fond memories of my dad.  There are many to choose from but if I had to pick only one it would be this-

When my dad and I lived in Florida, we used to pass time by fishing in a small pond in the neighborhood.  We fished with cane poles on warm sunny days.  I remember it was a big deal when I learned to bait my own hook.  We mostly caught small fish like shiners and would put them in a 5 gallon bucket so I could pretend they were my pets for an hour or so.  One day we went to throw the bucket of fish back into the pond and one fish didn’t swim away.  He was just still under the water.   I began to cry because I would never want to hurt the fish.  My dad told me it was okay and leaned down and grabbed the fish by the tail.  He waived the tail back and forth until the fish began to come back to life.  The fish swam away and I looked at my dad like he was magic.  He dried up my tears, gathered our cane poles, and we walked back to the house.  We were happy.  It was a normal day for us.  We fished in that pond many times after that and every time we did I never worried ever again because I knew my dad was magic.  

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