When I pass, speak freely of my shortcomings and my flaws. Learn from them, for I'll have no ego to injure. May the work I've done speak for me.This memorial website was created to remember our dearest Victor Young who was born in Jamaica Westmoreland on October 20, 1951 and passed away on November 13, 2006 at the age of 55. You will live forever in our memories and hearts.
"Always willing, Always sharing, always eager to be fair. Always helping, Always caring, When I need - Always there. Ever loving, Ever guiding, Ever faithful, Ever True. You're my Dad and I take pride in Thanking God He gave me you."
" If tears could build a stairway, and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to Heaven and bring you home again."
"May the road rise to meet you; May the wind be always at your back; May the sun shine warm upon your face; The rains fall softly upon your fields; And until we meet again, May God hold you in the palm of His hand."
Dad
by Judy Burnette
Dad...so many images come to mind
whenever I speak your name;
It seems without you in my life
things have never been the same.
What happened to those lazy days
when I was just a child;
When my life was consumed in you
in your love, and in your smile.
What happened to all those times
when I always looked to you;
No matter what happened in my life
you could make my gray skies blue.
Dad, some days I hear your voice
and turn to see your face;
Yet in my turning...it seems
the sound has been erased.
Dad, who will I turn to for answers
when life does not make sense;
Who will be there to hold me close
when the pieces just don't fit.
Oh, Dad, if I could turn back time
and once more hear your voice;
I'd tell you that out of all the dads
you would still be my choice.
Please always know I love you
and no one can take your place;
Years may come and go
but your memory will never be erased.
Today, Jesus, as You are listening
in your home above;
Would you go and find my dad
and give him all my love.
Love You Always Dad!!!
I'm Free
Don't grieve for me, for now I,m free.
I,m following the path God has laid you see.
I took His hand when I heard Him call, I turned my back
and left it all.
I could not stay another day.
To laugh, to love, to work or play.
Tasks left undone must stay that way.
I found that peace at the close of the day.
If my parting has left a void, then fill
it with remembered joys.
A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss.
Oh yes, these things I too will miss.
Be not burdened with times of sorrow.
I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow.
My life's been full, I savored much.
Good friends, good times, a loved one's touch.
Perhaps my time seemed all too brief.
Don't lengthen it now with undue grief.
Lift up your hearts and peace to thee.
God wanted me now; He set me free!
Every summer my family visits jamaica and we would yell Mr.Chin when we reach the shop so he could know we were here. We would get mangoes, banana, and I personally would get my cherry milk. We would talk and laugh. He was like a father to my kids and up to this day my son still talks about him.
This was my tribute to Uncle Victor at the memorial service held for him. It's a poem by Pauline Graham Binder and it's entitled "A Father"
A father knows when to be tough
And when to be kind
Knows to always show love
But never be blind
He Knows how to treat daddy's little girl
And to teach his little boy
How to be a man in this world
A father is a pillar of strength
Who walks through life with confident strides
But is not afraid to show his vulnerable side
A father helps with homework
He may not even understand
Because just being there is
Doing the best he can
He knows it takes a moment
To be a father
But a lifetime to be a dad
It takes commitment, patience and hanging in there
Through the good times and the bad
He has wisdom, he has style
Can catch a lady's eye with his devastating smile
But knows to never ever disrespect
The mother of his child
And one day he may choke up
And not know what to do
When he hears a sweet voice say
THANK YOU, DAD. I LOVE YOU.
How can i forget pops, my dad, my best friend and my hero... He could always tell when i had something on my mind even when i tried to hide it. Pops was the only person who knew me completely, he knew what i was capable even when i myself did not know. As i mature i realise that the most important persons in your life are always taken away too soon, but the less important ones never go away. I know he is proud of me and all i have accomplished.
I remember once we went to the pond to catch turtles, and when we got home he said, suzan here is the fork as sonn as him push out him head you go stick it with the fork and hold it so mi can cut it off, i was scared but with pops there i know i had no reason to be afraid......
The last time i saw him was two weeks before his death when i went to him so he could make something for me. I still cant believe that he is gone, bu Dad i am sure i will see again.....thanks for all the food, the advice, the jokes and especially all the love that you gave to me.
It's not the race of kit or kin nor is it the color of the skin, but it's the true heart that lives within that makes you a man...
In memory of Victor Antonio Young Sunrise October 20,1951 Sunset November 13, 2006.
Your memory is our keepsake, with which we will never part, your presence and your pleasant smile no length of time can take away our thoughts of you each day.
Your loving ways your kindness and the thoughtful things you did. THe jokes you gave us. In sickness we could always depend on you to give a helping hand.
You were upright and just to the end of your days. You had that special way to warm the hearts of everyone. you were always there to encourage us.Beautiful ways of you will always be cherished.
Sadly missed by sister Joyce, nephew Damian and brother-in-law Clarence.R.I.P.
| Tanisha |
Still in our hearts |
August 15, 2008 |
We will always miss you. My children ask me everyday, why is Mr. Chin dead? I try to explain but I always get tears in my eyes to know what a wonderful person he was and how much he help my family get through alot. Ms Chin all we have now is you stay strong and always remember we love you.
Tanisha, Eddie J, Takeiyah, and Daeshaun
| VAP |
IT HURTS |
June 16, 2008 |
IF YOU LOOK, IF YOU FEEL, IF YOU SMELL ........YOU WILL UNDERSTAND.....IT HURTS
| sheryl |
A pass byer |
March 30, 2008 |
I WOULD LOVE TO LIGHT A CANDLE,YES AN CANDLE FOR THE GREAT POPS,VICTOR,MR CHIN,PAPA SETO DAD AS I MAY SAY. THE DAD I DREAM OFF, THE ONE THE WORLD OF KIDS AND ADULT WOULD LOVED TO HAVE. IT'S A PITTY I DID NOT HAVE A CHANCE TO MEET AND SHARE THAT GREAT TOKEN OF LOVE YOH HAVE SHARE WITH THE WORLD . I TAKE THIS TIME TO SEND CONDOLENCE TO ONE OF THE MOST BLESS FAMILY TO BE FOUND WORLD WIDE COUNT ALL THE MEMORIES YOU ALL HAVE. GOD HAVE TAKEN DAD SO HE NOW DAD IS AT HOME PEPARING AND MAKING SURE EVERY THING WILL BE GREAT HE WILL BE WAITING FOR US. CHEER UP MY BROTHERS ,SISTERS,NEICES, NEPHNEWS AND ALL ONE LUV ALL PEACE BE ON TO U.
| petra Williams |
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December 14, 2007 |
We often ask why and we will never know why. The work you have done speaks volume. You are gone but will never be forgotten.
| Maureen |
Gone But Not Forgotten |
September 23, 2007 |
You were taken away so suddenly we never got a chance to reminisce about old times. You were a father, grandfather, and a husband to my sister for 32 years and would have more if your life was not shortened so soon. We will always remember you, you are in our thoughts always , we miss you .
