3 years.  / Melissa Richardson (friend)
god i dont feel like three years. i miss u man. we all do. there is never a day that goes by that we dont think about u. i kno ur looking down on some of us and u see some of us have grown and are growing up. most of us are parents. not me tho. this year u would have been entering college nd i kno ur mother would have been very very very proud of u brandon. we love you nd we always are thinkin bout u. Close

Long time no talk...  / Brittany Davenport (Friend)
Hey B...i kno i havent been on here id a long time but...you are still in my heart..as you know i have a daughter now..8 months old nd looks jus like me..lol...i cant believe its aready been 3 years but hey i say that every year...we really miss you down here wit us..everything is falln apart...everybodt isnt as close..i wish you was here!!! LOve yound i will be a ur thing tommorow!!!  Close

In Memory of Brandon...We miss you....  / Uncle Leroy And Diane
Don't think of him as gone away---
his journey's just begun;
life holds so many facets---
this earth is only one.

Just think of him as resting
from the sorrows and the tears
in a place of warmth and comfort
where there are no days and years.

Think how he must be wishing
that we could know, today,
how nothing but our sadness
can really pass away.

And think of him as living
in the hearts of those he touched....
for nothing loved is ever lost--
and he was loved so very much.

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Graduation / Chame Hawkins (friend)
Friday was our graduation and it was so weird not seeing your name in the program or knowing you wouldn't walk across the stage with all of us. WEdnesday we had practice and some man that i really wasn't listening to waz saying "Don't touch the white flowers that will be on the stage Friday. They represent all the people in your class that you guys lost that will not be able to be here this Friday." and immediately i thought of you,but to keep from crying i got it out my mind. Then as they were saying all the namez Friday i sat and thought about the last time i seen you and the last wordz that you ever said to me because I will never forget them. IT was freshmen graduation and we had just performed One small step--the song krystal hated because i called her out about liking you right after we praticed it--- and Proud Mary. ME and Shante were balling and i mean we was cryin so hard and i remember i was walking out the gym crying and you hugged me so hard, i still remember you had on that yellow shirt blue jean shorts and sum white reboc, and all i thought about was you was smelling GOOD lol. and you said something for as long as i will live will never forget..."Chame' don't cry because we will ALL see wach other next year school is only in two months you will survive." and that cheered me up...even though the day you died i kept replaying that back in my head over and over again thinking you lied to me i will never forget how happy you made me  that day ....I miss you so much boy lol R.I.P BDT Close

Thinkin About You  / Latisha Miles (Friend)
Well Brandon, its been awhile but i just randomly started to think about you so i decided to stop by here and let you know.  As if you didnt already!  Thats basically it, i just wanted to say that i still miss you and i will never forget you! Close

how time sure does fly  / Asia Cox (Cousin)
Boy, how time sure does fly! its been pretty much 3 years and there's still not a day that you dont cross my mind or i wonder if you know how much everyone misses you. I just wonder what you would be doing now, maybe getting ready for college, playing football,  driving. To me it still feels like yesterday and i still dont know how your mom holds it together because i dont even like coming here to this site and i cant look at your pictures too long because then i think about what happen. I hate that any of this even exists, because it shouldnt! But im almost sure where ever you are you are having a better time then we are down here. But we all love and miss you! Aya Close

Lil Poem I Wrote "Moment Between Life and Death"  / Kenny Taylor (Lil Bro )

Brandon…

 
Marching down the road
Over his friends’ crib
Moving, munching, chilling and hitting the streets while they were getting old.
Entered bad situation
Not knowing that his life was in danger, and
That he was about to die before getting old.

Boom! Shots are fired, Bullet
Entered his back, It
Traveled to his heart,
Went through just like that.
Ended his young life,
Ended his whole mack, I
Never thought that my brother would end up like that.

Lifeless body laying, bullet killed him instantly.
Inside his soul is saying, “Man I can’t believe this just happened to me”
Free floating far away, he ended up in a special place, He
Ended up in heaven, with that one familiar Face.

Another day is all I wish I could have with him, but
Now he’s gone, and all I have is memories and film.
Donald Ware... 


Donald Ware, man you took my brothers life away,
Ever so stupid that you couldn’t just drive away?
After being hit, you had to go back and open fire? Man
They were playing around and yeah what they did was wrong, but you were wrong too and I guess now, you have a new
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Feelings / Kenny Taylor (Younger Brother )
Bro I'm coming to you in red.  I'm coming in red because my heart is still so torn bro.  We met bro, and we clicked so quick and easy.  It was like nothing before.  You was just like that missing piece that I needed all along.  And I'd like to take the time right now to apologize for our dad's actions.  There is no reason is the freakin world why we shouldn't have been together from the start.  But my dad didn't have his SHIT together.  Excuse my language but I know it angered you and by me putting myself in your shoes, I have no choice but to be angry.  But anyway, the few times we met up was perfect.  And I can only think about the time we went go-carting.  The way we were both cheesing so hard.  We were having so much fun.  And we just came together bro.  There was no more akwardness, it was me and you, and we were there.  And then we went on our spell, we lost contact and didn't talk for months.  And then to have to wake up to grandma knocking on the door to deliver the news that Brandon died last night.  It crushed me bro.  But I would not cry.  It was so hard for not only me, ashanti, and aryann, but for our dad.  He took it the hardest.  In his heart he knew we should've been together and he failed to make it happen.  And after that day, he was also crushed.  And to have to come to your funeral...Bro, it really did kill me.  Reality set in.  And I saw you, as fresh as I ever seen you, but you was lying in your final bed.  It hurt bro.  I had been meaning to call you but...I really just didn't have the courage.  After all the fun we had I just didn't know...and I regret it so so much.  Now you're here, but you're gone, and I'm torn.  And bro, at first I didn't want to cry.  And now I want to. I just feel that you won't let me.  And know that my daddy, you're Big Ken (lol), and me, and our little sisters, love you more than ever bro.  You are always gonna be a part of us.  I love you bro.  And, I know you know how i'm feeling, but its just horrible.  If and only if, I could turn back the hands of time.  Just so we could chill.  So I could say my final goodbye. And let you know that I'm holding it down for US in the high school, just so I could sit there, and watch you bro.  Just spend that quality time that we never really got alone.  I want it back so bad.  My insides are crying out. I wanna release it.  Let me have it bro.  Let my tears drop. Close

visited you  / Melissa Richardson (friend from neighborhood )

heey  b,,

me nd heather went to visit u the other day. i got some good pics. we brought jayden up there. sonnys son. yea that kid finally had a kid. i juss wanted to let u kno that we went to see u becuz ur always in our minds.. love you boy

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Message from Brandon  / ME
I know your hearts are heavy and you miss having me there but I'm with God in heaven where no one has a care - I just shook hands with Moses - I met Job and Daniel too - People who were sick on earth are now as good as new - it really was amazing - when I walked through the gate I saw the beauty of this place and I could hardly wait - to see the many wondrous things I'd heard about for years - a place where all is joy and peace - a place that's free from tears - Peter said "Now come with me - I'll take you to your guide" - soon I was standing with Jesus by my side - He took me by the hand and said "I'm so glad you came - your place is reserved in heaven's choir - sing praises to my name" - You should see my mansion - it's a sight to see - Jesus had it custom built especially for me - I'm having the best time up here so don't be sad and blue - I'm looking forward to the day when I can usher you - into this very special place where we'll live forever more - please live for God so you won't miss the things He has in store.
May God comfort us as only He can.
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sometimes thinkin is hard.......  / Jude Sayles (best-friend)
hey bro man i dont even kno where to start man its so crazi man let me start by sayin i miss you bro it aint nothin like it used to be i been gettin through tho atleast tryin to sometimes it feels like i wana to be where you at.....i sit back and just think what would life be like if you was still on the right side of me{my right hand man}i been tryna get through all this pain i gotta lil girl im tryna do what i can its so tough bro i kno you doin good where you at i kno you watchin over erybody....bri i memeber when i first met you six grade McClelland}we got real coo and became best frineds we got holder adn matured more thats when the nieghborhood was{phat}lol}we hung out eryday now its like i hang wit a couple of people here and there you kno we been thorugh so much in our life from us being mad at each other to us being cool through erythang but you kno wen we was mad at each other it wasnt gon stop us from having each others back no matter what the beef was over we always told each other what somebody else said bous us when we wasnt around man i dont think i could ever be cool wit anybody as cool as we was bro i miss and love you you kno even tho you aint here you still my best friend and you still dat {Prince of the Allstars}love you bro Close

WHAT I'M THANKFUL FOR:  / Ellonia Bickers (MOMMIE)
I AM THANKFUL FOR:

HAVING THE LABOR PAINS TO GET YOU HERE,

THE FIRST MOMENT I SAW YOUR FAT FACE AND HELD YOU,

THE FIRST WORD YOU SAID: "MOMMA" (i made sure of that!),

THE FIRST STEPS YOU TOOK, 

THE FIRST TIME YOU BIT NANA,

THE FIRST TIME YOU HELD YOUR BREATH AND PASSED OUT BECAUSE YOU WERE MAD,

THE FIRST TIME YOU PATRICK TRIED TO MAKE BREAKFAST ( what a mess),

THE FIGHTS BETWEEN YOU AND PATRICK OVER TOYS,

ALWAYS DRESSING YOU AND PATRICK ALIKE (even if you weren't twins),

ALL THE AWARDS YOU GOT IN SCHOOL,

WATCHING YOU WORK HARD TO GET INTO SHAPE FOR FOOTBALL,

ANSWERING THE PHONE ALL DAY LONG, TELLING YOUR FRIENDS DON'T CALL HIM HE'LL CALL YOU,

WATCHING YOU TEACH DORIAN HOW TO PLAY VIDEO GAMES,

WATCHING YOU TEACH CHRIS HOW TO DANCE & TO SAY " WHAT'S UP BABY",

WATCHING YOU WORK ON THE CAR WITH YOUR DADDY & LIFT WEIGHTS,

WATCHING VIDEOS WITH YOU,

GOING SHOPPING WITH ME AND KEEPING ME FROM SPENDING TOO MUCH MONEY,

WATCHING YOU EAT "HOT CHEETOS"


WELL IN A NUTSHELL:

I AM THANKFUL FOR EVER MOMENT I HAD WITH YOU AND ALL THE MEMORIES TO KEEP ME LAUGHING, SMILING AND EVEN CRYING TIL WE MEET AGAIN!

I LOVE AND MISS YOU EVER MOMENT OF MY LIFE! 

MOMMIE

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YOU ARE STRONG  / ROBIN MITCHELL (FRIENDLY ANGEL )
I WANT TO SAY TO HIS MOTHER IT TAKES A STRONG AND GOD FEARING HEART AND PERSON TO ADDRESS EVERY PARTY INVOLVED, AND TO BE ABLE TO FORGIVE, YOU ARE TRULY AN ANGEL YOURSELF, BECAUSE ONLY GOD CREATES PEOPLE LIKE YOU. I ADMIRE YOU AND HOPE THAT THE LORD CONTINUES TO PROTECT YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.
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Happy Birthday  / Jasmine Thigpen (Close Friend/Neighbor )
Wow Brandon......18 years old!!!!! I can see you in heaven juss havin a ball! Its been awhile since I have talked to you but I want you to kno that you will always be in my prayers. Happy Birthday and I hope to see you soon! Love and miss you always!!!!:D
                                Jasmine
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HAPPY B-DAY BRANDON  / CASSiDY EASTES (FRiEND)
BRANDON,

I cant believe that it has been so long. It seems like just yesterday you were singin to me to try and make my day better :) Its crazy how things turn out to be. But I just wanted to let you know that I have been thinkin bout you all day and I hope you are having a good 18 b-day. I love you and miss you brandon ALWAYS!!!!! Close

Birthday Wishes  / Uncle Leroy And Aunt Diane
With thanksgiving and love that you have been given to be a part of our heart and of our family, we celebrate this day of your birth, beautiful child, delightful spirit, heavenly angel.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!
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Happy Birthday Brandon  / Brenda Wendy Forever 21 (MOMS)

Happy Birthday Brandon

Dear Ellonia,

Just stopped by to wish Brandon a happy birthday and to let you know I am thinking of you. I pray you have loving memories of your precious son.

Peace, comfort and hugs,
Brenda 
www.angelfire.com/in2/Angel2
Wendy forever 21

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Missin U  / Quintin Diggins (One of the true Friends )
Hey, BDT long time talkin to u sorry bout that, but wants been goin on around here is crazy, it havin been the same every since you left i guees u was he reason we hanged out.  Everyone is gettin better, but we not even close how use to , i juss dont kno, its like when we always at yo mom house and she told us 2 stay 2gether dont let this brake us down, it seem they didnt listen. Thats all yo mom asked us to do and we couldnt even do that, come to see her, and for them to fight at yo party when your mother juss wantedus to enjoy ourself, its a shame.  Well i seen yo mother at my job the other day i told her im going to start comin to see her i mean it to.

Well i go to go but ill talk to u soon 
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A Tribute For Brandon  / Beverly Ribaudo (Passeby)

TO LIVE IN HEARTS LEFT BEHIND, IS NOT TO DIE.

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I really Miss You  / Kelsey (friend)
Brandon, 
I havent been on in awhile, and that may be because it hurts so much -- or it may be because i cant face that you're gone!! In a way i feel like i shouldve been there, i should've tried harder, it should be me & not you!! Everyone tells me that everything happens for a reason -- && somedays its ok, and i will wake up and move on because i know in my heart you are in a better place. And somedays i will wake up from a dream of you and it tears me apart. Not a day goes by that i dont look at your picture, and not a day goes by that i dont remember something you said, or did. When the 25th came i knew what the day was, i remembered Elijahjuan calling, and i remember how i felt all over again. I feel like i lost my best friend, i feel like the whole world just doesnt understand, and i feel like no matter what sentencing that man got, it will never be enough. But i also know that you had a heart of gold. & that no matter you have forgiven him...and you hope that he learns from it in the time that he will spend in there. 

The other night i talked to you in my dream -- and you told me that there was nothing i could do, and that you were happy. That life is never what it seems and that you have to make the best of it no matter what situation God may throw at you. I know this will make me stronger! And i know this will teach me about the world, about others, and about myself. But i also know that i will never stop hurting from this, and that i will never forget you. You were there so many times for me to talk to...and you will never know how much i appreciated that. As life goes on, and more people pass, i always think back to you Brandon, and though i may shed a tear, i smile...because i remember the good times over the bad. I remember your smile over the pain, and i remember your laughter over the tears. You are and will always be a ray of sunshine & i love you for that.  I wrote you a poem the day of your funeral -- it was the only way i could deal with the pain and finally i want you to hear it.

I'll never understand, some of the things you do.
Now that you're gone, im stuck missing you.
I will always wonder what, was going through your mind.
When you not only tried to run, but you also tried to hide.
You were running from a force, far greater than yourself.
Your last breaths were taken, and to your knees you fell.
Out of all the ignorance in the world, it reared it's head to you.
In a blink of an eye you were gone, and i just cant believe its true.
When they took you brandon, they took a part of me.
God called upon you, and he finally set you free.
I know one day i'll see your face, and together we will be again. 
Because sweet Brandon, your smile can only brighten up Heaven.


R.I.P. Brandon Chadwick Dunson~Taylor 

We Love && Miss You

&& one day we will come home to you. 
Bye for now, but never forever -- Kelsey
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