I dreamt of Marquex  last night. He was leaving for somewhere and going around the warehouse telling everyone goodbye. When he came to me we gave each other a big hug and we just held our embrace for such a long time. I kept telling him how much I loved him. When he was with us I would always say, “I love you, lil ole boy”

In my dream I kept saying, “I love you, lol ole boy. I’m gonna miss you, my lil ole boy”  

It was so good to see him again and hold him in our long embrace. He was such a special young man. He will never be forgotten. Always in my heart.

My sincere heart felt condolences go our to Marquex’s surviving family. This was a sudden tragedy that rocked me more than most and can’t imagine the sorrow you are experiencing. Keep the faith, remembering that….”we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him” . Here’s to one of the finest young men I’ve had the pleasure of knowing. I had the honor of hiring Marquex and seeing him grow professionally over the past 6 years. Marquex had the world in his hands, capable of anything he put his mind too. I will forever remember Marquex as living life to the fullest; embraced new adventures and took on life challenges head on. If his smile didn't brightened up the room his laugh sure would!  I’m an avid cyclist and motorcyclist and began sharing these passions with Marquex. Next thing I know, he’s joining us for road rides and entered a mountain bike race borrowing a e-bike, loving every moment of it! We shared life’s victories and heartaches together, leaning on each other for strength and always praising our Heavenly Father for all His blessings. Marquex will always hold a special place in my heart and will forever be remembered for his ear-to-ear smile and joyful spirit. I look forward to the day we can be reunited in God’s Kingdom.

God Speed,

- Tom H

Just like my daughter Cassandra, I too have reflected on the last loving presence of my nephew, Marquex. It is the time that Marquex carry my granddaughter, Tyler in his arms who was suffering from one of her constant sickle cell attacks, at one of our family celebrations. It was so heart felt by all of the family, to witness, our Marquex love for his family. But now, my caring , beloved nephew, Marquex is his own witness of love, from his family on Earth and in Heaven. Love Uncle Ike and Family.

Footprints:

One night a man had a dream. He dreamed he
 was walking along the beach with the Lord.
 Across the sky flashed scenes from his life.
 For each scene, he noticed two sets of footprints
 in the sand: one belonging to him, and the 
other to the Lord.


When the last scene of his life flashed before
 him, he looked back at the footprints in the 
sand. He noticed that many times along the path
 of his life there was only one set of footprints.
 He also noticed that it happened at the very lowest 
and saddest times in his life.


This really bothered him and he questioned the
 Lord about it. ‘Lord, you said that once I decided
to follow you, you would walk with me all the way.
 But I have noticed that during the most troublesome
 times in my life, there is only one set of
 footprints. I don’t understand why when I needed 
you most you would leave me.’


The Lord replied, ‘My son, my precious child, I
 love you and I would never leave you. During
 your times of trial and suffering, when you see
 only one set of footprints, it was then that
 I carried you.’

Hi Ife,

This is your cousin Donald.

 I am so sorry to hear about the loss of Marquex. I regret that I never got to meet him. But, I can tell just by looking at his pictures that he was a great man and wonderful person. There’s just a spirit of warmth and  goodness emanating from the pictures I see of him. 

I love you and I’m praying for you and the whole family. 

Love Donald