Latrell Anderson Digital Program

The Life of a Young King

The Author of our Faith saw a befitting stage to introduce a brilliant sparkle of light into the world, through the lives of Jersmine Anderson and Staccilyn Frazier Roberts. From his pre-mortal cast of heavenly beings, he selected a distinguished persona to fulfill the role. This character was titled:

Latrell Ajani Joshua

Noble Victor God is salVatioN

Here is the compelling script of a life encapsulated with love, success, inspiration, of grand characters and epic encounters in the life of a King.

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1: birth)

If God gives you a son, it’s because you deserve to know what true love is.

Latrell Anderson, a bright star, entered this world on February 7, 2004 in Hollywood Florida. Stacey’s unexpected arrival of such a handsome chocolate boy brought joy and love to his family. He left the hospital with mom and Goddy Latonya (Baby T). Goddy Gail was the first to receive him and it was in her home where he bonded with his honorary siblings Zya, Jorden and Renault. With the eager anticipated welcome of Latrell when he came home in Grand Bahama, his big sister Branee “Queen B” was no longer the sole royal heir in the family, because she now had to share the spotlight with our baby King Trell as he was affectionately called.

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2: Growth)

As the curtains rise, we witness the beginning of Latrell’s journey towards greatness. He attended primary school at Freeport Gospel Chapel. It was in these young years Trell embodied his entrepreneurial spirit. At about the age of 7, we were quite humored to discover that when his Grandpa Goggles would babysit him and ask him for one of his snacks, Trelly decided to start charging him a dollar for it. Supply and Demand! Trell loved “pepper pepperoni”. After taking them to school as snacks and his peers always asking him to share, he launched his first business selling $1 baggies of pepperoni. He also got his first lesson in management because when the tuck shop got a wind of it, his unlicensed venture was shut down quickly. Beyond his business pursuit he was known for his warm and friendly nature. With his infectious, fun, loving and warm friendly spirit he began to foster lifelong friendships with his peers of the Class of 2016, who have become a part of his royal court!

After school, he was supposed to be in the shop at the Apple Tree with Aunty Tina but almost everyday it was a quest to walk Seahorse Plaza to see who he was “chilling with”. He made friends with all the Staff from Winn Dixie to Batelco and especially New Image where he would entertain Novie while he helped her work. He also loved to travel. Besides his many trips with his family, he especially relished adventures with his father Jazzy, going from Abaco to visit Grams to everywhere else around the world. He and Jazzy loved to eat, cruise and shop til they drop. And that has never changed.

Latrell’s magnetic personality, his ability to connect with others and his genuine kindness touched the hearts of all who had the privilege of knowing him. His cousin, Prince Amir had a unique fondness for him. Their vacations, photo shoots, church visits with grammy and Latrell’s support at Amir’s baseball games fostered their brotherly bond.

Trell advanced to Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Academy. He didn’t just go to classes, but it was where he began to create the remarkable legacy he leaves behind. It was truly now his family, friends and community would begin to witness the making of a future king. With a thirst for knowledge and a heart full of ambition, he began to prepare himself to be successful in his dreams. And he did so relentlessly. Influenced by the path of Branee in JA and Anchors, as well as Grammy Carolyn’s lifelong involvement in civic and charity organizations. Trell began to etch a legacy of trailblazing excellence in his path. He earned the admiration and respect of his teachers and peers alike.

Exerting his gift of dedication and enthusiasm led him to achieve outstanding accolades including Leadership positions of Director of Projects 2018, Social Media 2019, the esteemed office of being the First Male President in 2020. He achieved Distinguished Awards as President, for leadership, the 2022 Emeritus Achievement. Spotlight Award, 2022 Bahamas District Scholarship Grant and 2022 Anchor Club Star Award Recipient among many more. His exploits extended to the Pilot Club International arena where he was a Bahamas Flag Ambassador at the opening Ceremonies for the International Convention and Leadership Conference and as the Charter President first Compass Club’s opening ceremony in 2022. He represented his country with pride all around from Texas to Atlanta, internationally.

A young man of academic and civil distinction, he served as 2020-2021 Prefect and 2022 Senator (Head Boy) at MSSCA. Latrell was elected as a member of the 2021 Youth in Parliament, Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture representative for the Marco City Constituency and received the Alpha Phi Alpha 2022 Award to outstanding male graduating students.

The clean cut, handsome and classic gentleman he was, accompanied by his beautiful comrade Lady Bandelli Lowe, received the debonair Prince Charming Award 2022 Debutante Ball.

In his senior year, Trell job trained at Jenja Dental where he harnessed his love for the medical field.

Trell’s formative years of High School was not all work and no play. He loved to have his own money and his goal was to be rich! He ventured into another business project, his 242 Booze Refreshments. He marketed, packaged and did his deliveries as if it was already a franchise. His display of maturity, responsibility and self-management did not go unrewarded. Here enters his little brown Nissan Marche, aka his BMW. Getting his own car gave him freedom of mobility to embrace his zest for life! Trell looked forward to his weekend gig of catering to Goddy Liz as her personal driver, assistant and grab guy.

He rolled through the town with his friends like a boss. Responsible enough to be trusted as Chaperone for his younger friends Journey and Danielle, Trell created wonderful memories with his many friends, the Lords and Ladies of his Royal Court. Weekend excursions to the beach, hanging at home with their families, working on projects, planning for adult life was met with exclusive lunch dates and dinners events all around the town. Quite the social elitist, he had a zest for life!

His organizational skills and responsible character earned him the job of Resident Manager for his honorary sister Motesia’s apartment complex. From the day he got those keys in his hand, he executed visitation with the contractors and workmen and consistent security checks while she was away. He never missed a beat! He considered it practice for when he was ready for his own! The spirit of excellence always was emanate in all he did!

(Scene 3: coronation)

“There is no passion to be found playing small - in settling for a life that is less than the one you are capable of living.”

- Nelson Mandela

The spotlight now shines on Latrell as he takes his rightful place on the throne. A king who was trained and exposed to a life which prepared him to cultivate his legacy.

Determined and ready, Trell was accepted into 8 colleges! He chose Valencia because he wanted to be close to his sister and his niece Princess Valayah-Star in Orlando. Filled with fortitude, along with his closest friend and confidante, Lady Zyhir, he executed all his college affairs and then notified his family of what subsidiary support he would then need. Trell was so eager and determined, he even secured with deposit, site unseen, his own housing and signed his lease, only then to inform Branee that he needed her signature as guarantor.

Trell was an industrious powerhouse and his personality drew him to establish many great personal friendships, to most of which he was a leader, supporter, consort and an excellent example for them to follow. Lady Sanae was his junior associate and because Trell had already established himself as a responsible young man, she looked forward to joining him to be her guide and roommate in her freshman year. He was a muse to the likes of Little Lady Journey, Lord Jayden and so many more in their reign as successors as Anchors and Junior Achiever leaders. Lord Seth, Lady Airlee, Lady Cahmeel, Lady Dorissa…members of his court among his numerous other friends of close chamber, together have generated memories and experiences with the young King to last them a lifetime.

His natural affinity for nurturing and caring for others led him to pursue a career in Nursing.

He acquired a license as a certified Nursing Assistant and undertook employment at a nursing care facility .This experience influenced him to maximize his potential and he enrolled in his Bachelor’s of Nursing Program and applied to Advent Health Hospital where he was gainfully employed to his end. During his employment interview, he was asked why he wanted to be a nurse and why work there. His response was that he simply got a deep sense of fulfillment in his ability to bring comfort and hope to persons whom he cared for. He desired to be affiliated with a stellar establishment that would afford him to be a beacon of light in the lives of the patients he cared for. With his crown of compassion and his scepter of empathy, he was victorious in his aim to bring healing and comfort to his patients.

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4:

the traGic

twist)

And in the end, it’s not the years in your life that count, It is the life in your years.

Despite his young age, Latrell showed incredible maturity and wisdom beyond his years. He was busy embracing life, its joy and its challenges with fortitude, never losing sight of his dreams and aspirations. His most recent journal entries reflected his path of spiritual growth and cultivating a deeper relationship with God and his goal to become financially independent . Throughout it’s consistent entries, his journal revealed, he was succeeding in both!

Sadly, fate had a different plan for this young king. On September 17, 2023, tragedy struck, and Latrell’s life was cut short. The news of his demise engulfs the members of his court in darkness, symbolizing the immense loss felt by his loved ones and the world. In wrapping up his tenure in this realm, we, his family are well pleased with the evidence of the fulfilled life he lived. Respect from his peers and elders alike college colleagues and roommates, his employers and colleagues at Advent Health and the structure in which he lived his daily life, has left us with a sense of peace that his short lived life was a life lived purposefully. Though his time on this throne was brief, he made an indelible impact on all who knew him. We mourn his loss with pride in his life!

(Scene 5: MeMorieS and Legacy) The CurTain Call

As the final act begins, we cherish the memories that Latrell leaves behind. His dedication to his studies, his infectious laughter, and his unwavering kindness will forever be etched in our hearts. In this last scene, the stage- the hearts of his family and friends- is filled with a mixture of sorrow and gratitude. We bid farewell to our young king, knowing that his spirit will live on in the lives he touched. Latrell Ajani Joshua Anderson, a shining star, may you rest in eternal peace and rise in glory.

[The curtains close, and the stage is left empty, a silent tribute to a life taken too soon]

Charlie Chaplin once said, “Life is a play that does not allow testing. So, sing, cry, dance, laugh, and live intensely, before the curtain closes and the piece ends with no applause.”

Trell was predeceased by Great Grand Mother: Modena Hepburn; Grandmother: Kathy Anderson; Grandfather: Anthony Roberts II.

His Legacy and Life will forever be treasured

by: His loving Mother: Staccilyn Frazier Roberts; Father: Jersmine Anderson; Sisters: Branee Fyne-Higgs, Jenayah Anderson; Brother-in-love: Vanbyrd Higgs; Grand Parents: Carolyn Roberts, Tyrone and Caroline Anderson; Niece: Princess Valayah-Star Higgs; Aunts: Tina Roberts, Charlene Lewis, Evanya Roberts; Uncles: Anthony Roberts, Taj Anderson; Grand Aunts: Keva Nethersole, Donna Roberts, Marsha Roberts, Delvera Roberts, Dr. Lynda Riddle, Winifred Roberts, Carolyn Roberts, Hartlyn Roberts, Martha Johnson, Lillian Brown, Maisie Moss, Laura Albury, Fredrick Stuart, Brenda Archer, Vania Anderson; Grand Uncles: Dr. Robin Carolyn Roberts, Shadrack Johnson; God Parents: Elizabeth and Peter Collins, Gail Marshall, Latonya Taylor, Debra Dixon, Melvern Williams, Kizzy Beneby, Cassie Bowe, Tino Clarke, Terrance Simmons. Masanetie Joseph, Dwayne Adderley, Franklin Russell, Rudolph Bonhomue; Adopted Sisters: Sydia Wilson, Motesia Wilson, Treniece Stubbs, and Chrishanna Wilchcombe; Cousins: Prince Amir Roberts, Anastasia Thompsons, Alexis Bradshaw, Tomasina Simms, Toni, Thyra and Tarran Simms, Drayann Simms, Megan Bethel,Tyree Cargill, Tyler, Timia Simms, Yasmine Simms-Munnings, Alexiou Munnings Juan Simms, Don Simms ( Shaketra} , Don Simms Jr, Antoine and Analicia Thompson, K-Joy and Xavier Simms, Tracy and Michael Halkitis, Shariff Roberts, Ryan Roberts, Obie, Nicole and Michelle Roberts, Sharell Pratt, Simeon Roberts, Simone Thompson, Alex and Aliya Riddle, Steve, Chad and Jennifer Roberts, Ellsworth Cumberbatch, Caleb Anderson, Evania Anderson, Gabriel Anderson, Adorai Anderson, Taj Anderson, Acela Russell, Dominea Dawkins, Dominica Dawkins, Camille Arnett, Desmond Cartwright, Jason Archer, Cameron Archer, Alexander Archer, Vandyke Ambrister, Chas Darville, Sharon Stuart, Herbrelle Stuart, Charmaine Stuart, Tiffany Rolle, Monique Deveaux, Karen Deveaux, Tasha Bastian, Stacey Anderson, Brenda Forbes, Samara Jean and Shiloh

Symonette; Host of Relatives and Extended Family: Zya and Jorden Randolph, Renault Riley, Calvin Melvin, Wendal Marshall, Howard Thomas, Shuvalo Roberts, Lenice Pinder, Karlson Bootle, Marlon Simms, Kendall Burrows, Dejanell Dixon, Cassnika Bowe, Jerica Rolle, Monae Johnson, Christopher Williams Jr., Tremain Smith, Kenicia and Lawanda

Burrows, Alex Carey and Family, Anthony Frazier and Family Jean Lord and Family, Clothilda Frazier and Family, Myrna Gaitor and Family, Demetrie Johnson, Charles Johnson.

The King’s Royal

Court:

Fair Ladies: Dorissa Ferguson, Sanae Knowles, Zyhir Miranda, Shenna Ferguson, Denae Ellis, Dhia Culmer, Kenadee Russell, Airlee Buzzi, Taria Roberts, Shannon Knowles, Tanayasha Farrington, Cai Pratt, Heaven Strachan, Hailey Ritchie, Sanai Jagnandon, Shannon Knowles; Loyal Lords: Seth Bullard, Micheal Edwards Jr, Jayden Flowers, Julius Nicolls, Kris Smith, Darren Laing, Charles Saunders, Aaron Burrows, Jeremy Wildgoose, Ethan Moxey, Cravin Rolle, Delbert

Whyte, Julius Nichols; Honorary Family- Royal Court Advisors: Donald and Deborah Archer and family, Raleigh and Antoinette Carroll and Family, Angela Burrows, Toni Hudson Bannister and Family, Monique Leary and Family, Theresa Mitchell, Jackie Carroll, Jethlyn Burrows, Cheryl Bartlett, Franklyn and Bejra McCoy and Family, Kaylisa Kemp, Keira Cox, Edenlynn Munnings, and Quinton Ellis; Special Friends: Dr. Wilfred and Veronica Ferguson, Evelyn Nesbitt, Ellodie Roberts and the Basden Family, Nakoya Knowles, Jevan Knowles, Lorell Dames, Mandy McConville, Darris Adams and Family, Mary Culmer and Family, Sanique Culmer, Jan Culmer, Barrington Sinclair, Antoinette, Barry and Barea Fyne, Charlon Fyne, Ann Carey, Vanria Smith, Wendy Rolle, Marsha and Tara Hudson, Kyette and Sergio Basden, Keshanna

and Harvey Woodside, Joey and Kayla Lightbourne, Basil Miller, Derek Russell and Family, Josue and Joselle Bellamour, Catherine Forbes and Family, Cabot Drive and Bering Family, Donell Higgs and Family, Adrianna Rolle and Family, Staff of Ministry Of Works Grand Bahama Office, Pharmacy Team at Rand Memorial Hospital, Yellow Elder Debutante Ball, Andrew Forbes, Dominic Russell-Crown Her/Crown Him Pageantry, Modeling and Production. Norma Hedley and Cancer Association; Class of 2016 Freeport Gospel Chapel and Special Friends: Clinique Laing, Cahmeel Pinder, Clifton Pinder, Milan Melvin, Raynecia Campbell, Jasmaine Major, Alethea Sturrup, Andrea Saunders, Rickaya Patton, Taye Fountain; Class of 2022 Mary Star of The Sea Academy and Special Friends: Bandelli Lowe, Aimee Franks, Brianna Williams, Keli Davis, Knevaughn Dean, Zion Russell, Patrelle Laing; Pilot International Family: Members of the Anchor Club of Lucaya, Pilot Club of Lucaya, Sunset Pilot Club of Grand Bahama, Members of the Bahamas District Pilot International, Anchor, Compass and Pilot International, Pilot International President-Elect, Nickola Dawkins, Governor Terez Curry, Past District Governors Nadia Storr, Emily Glass Tiffany Glass, Rita Spriggs, Karen Ferguson Bain, Jethlyn Burrows, Ethel Laing, Sonia Williams, Dellareese Edgecombe-Wilson, Dorian Cox, and Pilots Kaylisa Kemp, Keira Cox, Laverne Nixon, Missy Ridgway and the Florida District of Pilot International; Anchor and Compass Club Court: Journey Bannister, James Bain III, Alejandro Moncur, Danielle Mitchell, d’Azjah Archer, Jayden Pinder, Bynaj Rolle, Aimee Franks, Chelsea Knowles, Tatyanna Stubbs, and Wilisha Hart;

JA Company Flames and Ice sponsored by Buckeye Zorah Lewis, Leroy Noel, Jamie Campbell and Alvin Forbes. His Private Court of Royal Intercessors: ‘The Family that Prays Together’

Special Thanks to The Hon. Michael C. Pintard and the FNM Marco City Constituency

Thanks be to God for the experience of our Noble Victor, who’s Salvation is in God!

to My Son

Matthew 22:1 reminds me, “For many are called, but few are chosen.”

It is every mother’s heart’s desire that the child she bears would bring purpose and make an invaluable contribution to the lives of others and ultimately the world. This you certainly did. From the day that you were born, everyone who was privileged to have encountered your endearing spirit, knew without a shadow of a doubt that you were chosen. I chose you each and every day for the 19 years, 7 months and 11 days as the gift from God that you truly were to me. I would do it all again.

I am forever grateful for all our fond memories and every moment we shared as a proud mother. As I reminisce along with the scores of people from all around the world, who speak in high esteem of the positive impact you had on their lives, I find solace. The mannerly, talented, encouraging, resilient, promising, learned, purpose driven, passion filled and courageous young man that you dared to be is a testament of the fact that you were indeed chosen. You stood tall as a beacon of light and love in life and have ignited an even brighter light that shall never go dim despite us having to say goodbye to you.

Even though there will forever remain a void that can never be filled in my heart, and the sorrow that overshadows me from the day you took your heavenly wings, it has given me an enlightenment. You, my dear son, were chosen by your Heavenly Father to be in His nearer presence. Because of this, I trust God to give me His peace that surpasses all understanding, and His sustaining grace as I face the days, weeks, months and years ahead without you.

You came, you conquered and we are all the wiser and blessed having had the pleasure of sojourning with you, even if only for such a short time. Now, we celebrate the larger than life that you truly are.

I love you forever and a day, PIP ! Love, Mummy.

your Stacey

Order of Service

Antiphon

(together): I place all my trust in You my God: All my hope is in your saving word.

Priest: Out of the depths I cry to You, O Lord: Lord, hear my voice.

People: O let Your ears be attentive to the voice of my pleading.

Priest: If You, O Lord, should mark our guilt; Lord, who would survive?

People: But with You is found forgiveness: For this we revere You.

Priest: My soul is waiting for the Lord, I count on His Word: People: My soul is longing for the Lord more than the watchman for daybreak.

Priest: Because with the Lord there is mercy and fullness of redemption. People: Israel indeed He will redeem from all its iniquity.

Priest: To the Father Almighty give glory; give glory to His Son. People: To the Spirit most holy, give praise, whose reign is forever.

Antiphon (together): I place all my trust in You my God: All my hope is in your saving word.

GREETING

Priest: The grace and peace of God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ be with you.

People: And with your spirit.

BLESSING OF THE BODY

Priest: I bless the body of Latrell with the holy water that recalls his baptism of which St. Paul writes: All of us who were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into His death. By baptism into His death, we were buried together with Him, so that, just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, we too might live a new life. For if we have been united with Him by likeness to His death, so shall we be united with Him by likeness to His resurrection.

And can it be that I should gain An int’rest in the Savior’s blood?

Died He for me, who caused His pain? For me, who Him to death pursued?

Amazing love! how can it be That Thou, my God, should die for me? Refrain: Amazing love! how can it be That Thou, my God, should die for me!

‘Tis mystery all! Th’Immortal dies! Who can explore His strange design?

In vain the firstborn seraph tries To sound the depths of love divine!

‘Tis mercy all! let earth adore, Let angel minds inquire no more. [Refrain] He left His Father’s throne above,

So free, so infinite His grace; Emptied Himself of all but love, And bled for Adam’s helpless race; ‘Tis mercy all, immense and free; For, O my God, it found out me. [Refrain]

Long my imprisoned spirit lay Fast bound in sin and nature’s night; Thine eye diffused a quick’ning ray, I woke, the dungeon flamed with light; My chains fell off, my heart was free; I rose, went forth and followed Thee. [Refrain]

PLACING OF THE PALL

Priest: On the day of his Baptism, Latrell put on Christ. On the day of Christ’s coming, may he be clothed in glory.

People: Amen.

CEREMONY OF THE PASCHAL CANDLE

Priest: Behold the light of Christ.

People: Thanks be to God.

Priest: I am the resurrection and the life; he who believes in me, though he dies; yet shall he live, and whoever lives and believes in me shall never die. Do you believe this?

People: Yes! We believe that Jesus is the Anointed One, the Son of God, he who is to come into the world.

Priest: We must work the works of Him who sent me while it is day; night comes when no one can work. As long as I am in the world, I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness but will have the light of life. (John 8:12)

Priest: The Lord be with you.

People: And with your spirit.

Priest: Let us pray: O God, whose nature is always to forgive and to show mercy, we humbly implore you for your servant Latrell, whom you have called to journey to you, and, since he hoped and believed in you, grant that he may be led to our true homeland to delight in its everlasting joys, through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.

People: Amen.

Please be seated

LITURGY OF THE WORD

First Reading - Wisdom

Responsorial - Psalm

The Lord’s my Shepherd, I’ll not want; He makes me down to lie

In pastures green; He leadeth me

The quiet waters by.

My soul He doth restore again, And me to walk doth make

Within the paths of righteousness, E’en for His own name’s sake.

Yea, though I walk in death’s dark vale, Yet will I fear no ill;

For Thou art with me, and Thy rod

And staff my comfort still.

My table Thou hast furnished me

In presence of my foes;

My head Thou dost with oil anoint, And my cup overflows. Goodness and mercy all my life

Shall surely follow me;

And in God’s house forevermore, My dwelling place shall be.

Second Reading - Revelation 21:1-5a,6b’7 ... ... ...

Gospel Acclamation ... ... ...

... ... Patrelle Laing (Classmate 2022)

Alleluia, Alleluia

Blessed are those who have died in the Lord; let them rest from their labors for their good deeds go with them. Alleluia, Alleluia

Please ALL stand

GOSPEL

(After the Gospel, please be seated) HOMILY

(Please ALL stand for the Intercessions) INTERCESSIONS

(After Intercessions, Please be seated)

PRESENTATION

Amazing grace how sweet the sound

That saved a wretch like me

I once was lost, but now I’m found

Was blind but now I see

‘Twas grace that taught my heart to fear

And grace my fears relieved

How precious did that grace appear

The hour I first believed

Through many dangers, toils, and snares

I have already come

This grace that brought me safe thus far

And grace will lead me home

When we’ve been here ten thousand years

Bright, shining as the sun

We’ve no less days to sing God’s praise

Than when we first begun

Priest: Pray brethren, that my sacrifice and yours may be acceptable to God the Almighty Father.

People: May the Lord accept the sacrifice at your hands for the praise and glory of His Name, for our good, and the good of all His Holy Church.

(Please stand)

THE PREFACE SANCTUS

- LITURGY OF THE EUCHARIST –

People: Holy, Holy, Holy Lord God of hosts. Heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest.

(Please kneel)

PROCLAMATION OF FAITH

Priest: The mystery of faith.

People: We proclaim your Death, O Lord, and profess your Resurrection until you come again.

DOXOLOGY

Priest: Through Him, and with Him, and in Him, O God, almighty Father, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, all glory and honour is yours, forever and ever.

People: Amen.

(Please ALL stand)

THE COMMUNION RITE

Priest: At the Savior’s command and formed by divine teaching we dare to say:

People: THE LORD’S PRAYER

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come; thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.

Priest: Deliver us, Lord, we pray, from every evil, graciously grant us peace in our days, that, by the help of your mercy, we may be always free from sin and safe from all distress, as we await the blessed hope and the coming of our Saviour, Jesus Christ.

People: For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours, now and forever. Amen.

Priest: The peace of the Lord be with you always.

People: And with your Spirit.

Peace Hymn: Let there be peace on earth

And let it begin with me

Let There Be Peace on Earth

The peace that was meant to be

With God as our Father Brothers all are we

Let me walk with my brother

In perfect harmony.

Let peace begin with me

Let this be the moment now.

With ev’ry step I take

Let this be my solemn vow

To take each moment and live

Each moment in peace eternally

Let there be peace on earth

And let it begin with me

LAMB OF GOD

(After the ‘Lamb of God,’ please kneel.)

I am the bread of life. He who comes to me shall not hunger; he who believes in me shall not thirst. No one can come to me unless the Father draw him.

And I will raise him up, and I will raise him up, and I will raise him up on the last day.

The bread that I will give is my flesh for the life of the world, and he who eats of this bread, he shall live for ever, he shall live for ever.

And I will raise him up, and I will raise him up, and I will raise him up on the last day.

Unless you eat of the flesh of the Son of Man and drink of his blood, and drink of his blood, you shall not have life within you.

And I will raise him up, and I will raise him up, and I will raise him up on the last day.

I am the resurrection, I am the

life. He who believes in me even if he die, he shall live for ever.

And I will raise him up, and I will raise him up, and I will raise him up on the last day.

Yes, Lord, I believe that you are the Christ, the Son of God, who has come into the world.

And I will raise him up, and I will raise him up, and I will raise him up on the last day.

PRAYER

(Please stand for the Prayer of Commendation)

FINAL COMMENDATION

(Pall is removed and body is incensed in silence)

Priest: Let us pray:

Trusting in God, we have prayed together for Latrell and now we come to the last farewell. There is sadness in parting, but we take comfort in the hope that one day we shall see Latrell again and enjoy his friendship. Although this congregation will disperse in sorrow, the mercy of God will gather us together again in the joy of His kingdom. Therefore, let us console one another in the faith of Jesus Christ.

SONG OF FAREWELL

Priest: Saints of God, come to his aid! Come to meet him angels of the Lord.

People: Receive his soul and present him to God the Most High.

Priest: May Christ, who called you, take you to Himself, may angels lead you to Abraham’s side.

People: Receive his soul and present him to God the Most High.

Priest: Give him eternal rest, O Lord, and may your light shine on him forever.

People: Receive his soul and present him to God the Most High.

PRAYER OF COMMENDATION

Priest: To you, O Lord, we commend the soul of Latrell your servant; in the sight of this world he is now dead; in your sight may he live forever. Forgive whatever sins he has committed through human weakness and in your goodness grant him everlasting peace. We ask this through Christ our Lord.

People: Amen.

Sing the wondrous love of Jesus, Sing His mercy and His grace; In the mansions bright and blessed He’ll prepare for us a place.

When we all get to Heaven, What a day of rejoicing that will be! When we all see Jesus, We’ll sing and shout the victory!

While we walk the pilgrim pathway, Clouds will overspread the sky;

But when trav’ling days are over, Not a shadow, not a sigh.

Let us then be true and faithful, Trusting, serving every day; Just one glimpse of Him in glory Will the toils of life repay.

When we all get to Heaven, What a day of rejoicing that will be! When we all see Jesus, We’ll sing and shout the victory!

”When We All Get To Heaven”

Onward to the prize before us!

Soon His beauty we’ll behold; Soon the pearly gates will open; We shall tread the streets of gold. When we all get to Heaven, What a day of rejoicing that will be! When we all see Jesus, We’ll sing and shout the victory! When we all see Jesus, We’ll sing and shout the victory!

RITE OF COMMITTAL + AT THE CEMETERY +

Priest: Let us pray:

Our Brother Latrell has gone to his rest in the peace of Christ. May the Lord now welcome him to the table of God’s children in heaven!

With faith and hope in eternal life, let us assist him with our prayers. Let us pray to the Lord also for ourselves. May we who mourn be reunited one day with our brother; together may we meet Christ Jesus when he who is our life appears in glory.

Priest: We read in Sacred Scripture: “Come, you who are blessed by my Father, says the Lord, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world.”

PRAYERS OVER THE GRAVE

Priest: Lord Jesus Christ, by your own three days in the tomb, you hallowed the graves of all who believe in you and so made the grave a sign of hope that promises resurrection even as it claims our mortal bodies.

Grant that our brother Latrell may sleep here in peace until you awaken him to glory, for you are the resurrection and the life. Then he will see you face to face and in your light will see light and know the splendor of God, for you live and reign for ever and ever.

People: Amen.

People: Amen. Priest: People: By Your coming as man Lord, save your people. By Your birth. Lord, save your people. By Your baptism and fasting. Lord, save your people. By Your suffering and Cross. Lord, save your people. By Your death and burial. Lord, save your people. By Your rising to new life. Lord, save your people. By Your return in glory to the Father. Lord, save your people. By Your gift of the Holy Spirit. Lord, save your people. By Your coming again in Glory. Lord, save your people.

Priest: May Almighty God bless you, the Father, + and the Son, +and the Holy Spirit.

People: Amen.

GRAVESIDE HYMNS: My Life is in Your Hands

Glad Reunion Day

a Letter to My Son

Dear Son,

The grace to redeem time is a gift you truly possessed. At such a young age your dreams, achievements, ambitions, and determination rivaled that of a man who had lived well into old age with a lifetime of experience. When you determined your path, nothing was slowing you down, not even Daddy saying “take ya time”. Your passion to achieve your goals was continually moving you towards greatness.

I understand a little more now why you were so driven and determined, as your time with us would be short, but your impact would be felt across generations. The amount of love and support not only from our family, but also from the friends and peers you have influenced along the way has been an encouragement to me as I deal with the pain of you leaving so soon. I knew how bright you shined, but now I also know—so did the world around you.

You taught us to chase dreams and to aim for the sky. In my reflection of your love for finer things and your taste for luxury (The unique part of you that kept daddy pushing and hustling each day). You’ve taught me a lot of lessons. One of them was, “If you like and want things, you gotta have big dreams.” You wrote all of your goals on your vision board and you had a clear plan, crossing out each achievement along the way.

Daddy is slowly understanding now. You’ve left us with the blueprint on how to be great and successful in this world. What an example you were to so many!

Though you left us too soon, in my heart you will continue to reside. As your father, I take on the torch to pass on to others the memories cherished, the lessons learned, and the dreams imagined so that your legacy lives on in everyone you have touched. When we spoke on how you would accomplish all these things, you would always laugh and say, “Just wait and see.” Today I see, and Daddy is as proud as can be, because I needed you more than you needed me.

Rest in peace, my “One Son”. You’ll forever shine on. I love you, Daddy

My Brother

I am not sure what pain is worse; the shock of what happened or the ache of knowing what never will. Now I have to remember you, for longer than I’ve known you. I’ve been begging God for just one more..

One more conversation of you sharing your aspirations and hearing the confidence in your voice because you had it all figured out, one more personal doordash, one more trip to the mall, one more unannounced visit, one more chance to tell you “ its rude to just enter someone’s home without knocking”. One more chance to remind you that you can’t list me as a professional reference & your emergency contact, one more chance to warn you that you are about to exceed your data limit, one more chance to fuss you about returning my tupperware. One more chance for Valayah-Star to scream when you walk through the door… One more hug, one more smile, one more chance to say I love you.

My baby brother, as I sit here with a heavy heart, my thoughts are always drawn to you. The pain since your absence is a constant ache but so too are the cherished moments we shared that bring a smile through the tears.

Your kindness, laughter and love left an indelible mark on our lives. Your memory is a beacon of hope and strength during the darkest days. Your spirit lives on, a testament to the incredible person you were. I find solace in knowing that one day we will reunite, and I will get to hold you closer once more.

Until then, I will keep your memory alive sharing stories of your greatness, the remarkable legacy that you created and your purpose you fulfilled in this world.

If my love could have saved you, you would have lived forever. I love you beyond words and will miss you beyond measure.

Your Big Sister- Nee’

My grandSon

There is no way to describe the way a Grandmother loves her 1st GRAND-son. Trell the King; is what you were affectionately called. This was a name that you truly lived up to; doing everything in grand style and even dressing the part. I knew that you were special the first time I saw those little brown eyes, a wonderful surprise. Some may call it mother’s wit or the gift of clairvoyance, but I just knew that you were a heaven sent from God to this world.

Your presence alone filled me with unexplainable joy; as you were the sunshine that took away the rain on days that proved difficult; truly a gift from heaven. The nineteen years you lived; though deemed short by human standards, you made an invaluable and positive contribution to all you came in contact with. For that, we have been blessed with precious memories to live on and cherish. I am extremely proud of you! Trell, I will miss you as my escort on our trips. My heart is broken, not only because you went away, but also because I did not even get to say good bye and look into those brown eyes one more time.

Just as God graciously blessed us with you, He has chosen to receive you at this time into His nearer presence. May you have external rest and may perpetual light shine upon you as you rise in glory.

Gone to Soon

Love Always, Grammy

my

Nephew

I cannot find words to express the agony of losing you. The tragic way in which you passed broke me into a million pieces.

From the very first moment Stacy placed you in my arms, I fell in love with you. The cutest plush baby who became my Sugar Bear. You brought an undeniable light to our world. I watched you grow and was filled with anticipation to see how you would take on the world with all your plans you shared with me. I consistently prayed for God to protect you and that you would prosper as you find and walk in your purpose. In the tapestry of your life, you have woven a beautiful narrative of your zest for life which was fun and contagious, inspiring those around you to embrace every moment, to chase their dreams fearlessly, and to live with purpose and passion. You have found and lived your purpose fully.

I fondly remember our last conversation. The depths of it left me in a kamikaze of emotion and respect for your focus, strength and acknowledgement of God as your source. You were a remarkable young man. It will always hurt to lose you, but I am comforted by the wonderful memories and your profound impact of the Latrell experience! With the exceptional legacy you’ve managed to generate at such a young age, you have accomplished more than many seniors do in a lifetime.

I am privileged to have been your aunt, a confidante and most rewardingly, an exclusive witness to the making of a legend, in the life of a young King! You have left an indelible mark on my heart. I pray that through your loss, the footprint you have left in our lives will continue to inspire us to be better, to love fiercer, and to cherish every precious moment we are given. In your absence, we are reminded of the fragility of life, urging us to embrace each day with gratitude and to hold our loved ones a little closer.

May your memory never fade, and may your soul find eternal peace in the embrace of the heavens above. My Black Diamond, Aunty Tina will always love you!

my cousiN

Hi ‘Trelve’, I just want to tell you my heart is broken and it hurts alot. I love you. You are a brother to me. It is hurting me but the Lord chose you to go. I am going to miss you.

Love your favorite cousin, Prince Amir