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My dad was never really around but when he was he was loving and caring I was just a small child but I loved him dearly I will cherish all the times we spent together and all the pictures I have with him!!! 
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Darrell was such a good person. I remember in school when he always had the biggest smile on his face and always loved to joke around with me in Mrs. Anthony’s class.  You will be dearly missed my friend. RIH Darrell
I was 15 when Darrell was born, he was always tagging along with me. He was just 2 years older than my son when I was 18, so everyone assumed they were both mine. But what would you think of an 18 to 20 year old with 2 kids in car seats. I could never say no to Darrell tagging along. I enjoyed having him to play with my son. When my son was in Kindergarten I got a call from Child Protective Services. They were calling because my son had reported to the teacher that his uncle kicked him in the nuts, I just chuckled knowing that it was true. Then said yes I'm aware. They then asked me why I didn't call the police. I then said his uncle is 6 years old. Darrell and all my siblings are more than siblings to me. I was put in a position of almost a parent from the time my mother started having children with my step-dad (whom I consider my father.) Over the years as they have grown I've been reminded by all of them that I'm not their mother. I know this in my head but in my heart, it aches more like a parent to have us not get along at times and lossing Darrell still hurts way more then lossing our mother to cancer the prior year. Darrell took mom's death really hard. I never get dreams of either of them. I'm jealous of those who have dreams of those they've lost.
I remember back after we moved to Michigan. It was late fall, Darrell just bought a little 49cc scooter. An ugly yellow thing but it got him everywhere he needed to be.
One night my buddy came over and we were getting stoned in the backyard. It had to be 1am. Darrell wanted to smoke too. I just got out of my juvie stint. So we shared our doobie with him and he got stupid. He proceeded to get his scooter out of the garage and he sped up and down the driveway. Probably a 40yard stretch. At when he had to stop he would cram the brakes and screeched to a stop repeatedly honking the horn. This went on for 20 min or so. To this day I still don't understand how he never woke mom and dad up but sure laughed my ass off.
I taught Darrell at Au Gres. I am so sorry for your loss. I remember Darrell being such a positive student.
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Wanted to share this memorial video from Darrell's Celebration of Life in January.

https://youtu.be/-nsdzAAhtH4
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My condolences to Darrell's family. I lost touch with him years ago, and often hoped to meet up again. I'm saddened by this news, me and him hung out quite a bit in my last few years of high school. Rest easy friend.
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Darrell I have put you in my review mirror .... Let me explain.... The last ride I had with u on the bikes I saw you in my review mirror. Went along with our tattoos. That u had my six. I swear when I look into it now u are there. Right on my six with the wind blowing through that hair. Watch over us brother. Help heal us all. Miss you brother.....
I dreamt about you being gone this morning. I was visiting KS. I sat in the guest bedroom where David was staying at Donnie's on the floor trying not to cry weeping controlably hoping no one would see me. I miss you beyond words. My heart literally aches and hurts knowing you're gone. Please come visit my dreams with Mom. I've had none with her or you since either of you have passed. I just want that comfort of a good dream of you and her.
A Thornton
2007, Fort Bliss, TX, USA
We mobilized and deployed together. Good kid such a bright future. Rest easy Battle. Til we meet again.
Annette & Family,
I am sorry that Darrell’s life was cut short. It sounds like he was a wonderful person who was always assisting others. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sandi Smith
Jordan's first Christmas with…
2013
Jordan's first Christmas with Darrell's family.

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