This memorial website was created in the memory of our loved one, Damian Ellison who was born on August 16, 1983 and passed away on November 28, 2010. He is loved and cherished and we will remember him forever.
Damian Jarreau Ellison, 27, of Detroit Michigan, died tragically in his home on November 28 2010. Born August 16 1983, he was the youngest of two sons born to Joseph and JoAnn Ellison.
Damian attended Detroit Public Schools and graduated from Cass Technical High School in 2001.
A consummate athlete from an early age, Damian excelled in soccer, basketball, and baseball. He was awarded a full athletic scholarship to Howard University where he attended in a pre-physical therapy program until the abrupt cessation of the school's baseball program. Transferring to Alabama A & M University (located just outside of Huntsville in Normal, AL.) the following year, Damian continued his studies and his baseball career until his graduation.
With a keen interest in science, Damian enrolled in an accelerated doctoral program at Andrews University in Berrien Springs, Michigan. He successfully completed a three-year program which included 40 weeks of clinical internships, and was awarded a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) in August 2010.
Deeply spiritual, Damian believed in prayer, volunteerism, and living for others and not for self. He was known to quote Martin Luther King, Jr. in stating "Service is the rent you pay for the space you occupy''.
Preceded in death by a loving grandfather, Sylvester and a brother, Jason, Damian is survived by his mother JoAnn Ellison ; a grandmother Leila ; 1 brother Richard Anderson ; aunts Mae Wilson (Kenneth) Dorothy Anderson, Sylvia Ellison, Janet Anderson-Davis (EIvin); uncles Raymond Anderson (Karen), Johnny Ellison, Greg Ellison, and Carl Ellison, as well as a host of other loving relatives and friends.
His memory will be forever cherished.
Tributes
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Rest well,my son. Be easy. And I will try to do the same. Love always. Mom
Mom
Big Happy Birthday shout out to my best baby boy!
Rest In Peace Eternal. Still my baby. Still remembered. Always loved.
Mom
May your heart & your spirit be uplifted & full of joy by remembering the happy times you shared. May Almighty God bless you with peace. Happy Belated Birthday Damien.
May your heart & your spirit be uplifted & full of joy by remembering the happy times you shared. May Almighty God bless you with peace. Happy Belated Birthday Damien.
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Mom
Just Because
So early this morning I got an email reminding me to offer a tribute to Damian Ellison, and I am compelled to do so just because. Damian's story touches my heart, for reasons I can't really explain. I've read about him, heard stories about him and my heart goes out to his mom and family and friends. Like me, Darian was an artist and a writer. I missed seeing most of his work and reading things he wrote. Yet I can still relate, because many artists have a quality about them that sets them apart from the rest of the world, and I truly believe that Damian was set apart somehow. So rest in heaven Damian. You've been loved and cared for all the days of your life, and you will always be in the hearts of those who have loved you, especially your mom, JoAnn. May God continually cover her with mercy and Grace, just because.
A Bday Shout out
SHOUT OUT TO DAMIAN !!!!Remembering you on your Birthday,. I still think of you often , and I whisper a prayer for your Mom, such an amazing and God fearing woman, you would be so proud of her. You will ALWAYS be remembered in my heart ,