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Friday, October 24, 2008

Barbara, Donna and Rhonda we are so sorry to hear about Rev. Monk's passing. Only time can heal the pain but please know that we are praying for you.

—Fran and Al Ray, Newport News, Virginia Contact Me

Friday, October 24, 2008

Psalm 34:18 "The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit".
A beautiful memory,
dearer than gold
of one whose worth can never be told;
In our hearts the memory will be kept,
Of one we love and will never forget.
Rhonda, you are in my prayers that in time you will find peace in the memories of your father.
your friend,

—Patricia (Trish) Morris, Newport News, Virginia

Friday, October 24, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in your time of sorrow. Mr. Monk will truly be missed.
From your neighbor Terry, Katina, and Tyler Ballard

—Katina Ballard, Newport News, Virginia

Friday, October 24, 2008

So very sorry to hear of Rev. Monk's passing . I was married to Steve Daugherty at one time and that is how I meet Brother Monk. He was always loving and caring to everyone. I will never forget when my mother passed away, he came to the viewing; it meant so much to me. I pray that your hearts will be filled with beautiful memories of him. He is now in heaven with his King!!! Love to all Kim Friedlin.

—Kimberly Friedlin

Friday, October 24, 2008

Donna,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. It is hard to express the right words when one loses a parent, but you will always have the memories of the good times when you were together. All of our love is with you.

—Chris & Kathy Hooper, Richmond, Virginia

Friday, October 24, 2008

God saw you getting tired and a cure was not to be. So He put His arms around you and whispered, "Come to me." With tearful eyes your loved ones watched you, and saw you pass away. Although we loved you dearly, we could not make you stay. A golden heart stopped beating, hardworking hands at rest. God broke our hearts to prove to us, He only takes the best.

I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family.

—Cindi Pastor, Newport News, Virginia

Friday, October 24, 2008

Barbara, Donna and Rhonda,

My deepest condolences in this sad time. Preacher Monk was very special to our family. He was a special comfort and was always there when we needed him most. I will always keep this fond memory of him. My thoughts and prayers are with each of you and your families.

—Nicolette Hall, Hampton, Virginia

Friday, October 24, 2008

Our love and prayers are with you in this time of loss. If there is anything you need, let us know.

Travis Lilley & Tracey Schmidt

—Travis Lilley, Hampton, Virginia

Friday, October 24, 2008

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

—Patty Borders, Williamsburg, Virginia Contact Me

Friday, October 24, 2008

Dearest Barbara Jane,
We were so sorry to learn of Donald's passing. If there is anything we can do please let us know. We love you very much and pray that God will give you and your family the strength to get through this difficult time. You and your family will continue to be in our thoughts and prayers.
Love
Jackie & Harry

—Jackie & Harry Keller, Newport News, Virginia

Friday, October 24, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you all as you go through this difficult time. Though I know that it was hard for Brother Monk to leave you, I know that the happiest time he has ever experienced was walking through the pearly gates of Heaven and meeting Jesus face to face for the first time! Brother Monk has been a true inspiration to me and I will always hold him in the highest of regard.

Love and Prayers

—Ana Rivera, Richmond, Virginia

Friday, October 24, 2008

I love you, big guy. I always have and I always will. I'll miss you.

-Curtis

—Curtis Brown, Newport News, Virginia

Friday, October 24, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family as you go through this difficult time.
from: Daniel & Crystal Hogge
P.S. God bless you all.

—Daniel Hogge, Newport News, Virginia

Friday, October 24, 2008

It will be 33 years ago Nov. 22 that Rev. Monk married us. We are still happily married and have fond memories of times we spent with him and those at the First Church of God.
Love and Prayers.
Larry and Gail Kestner, Durham, NC

—Gail Kestner, Durham, North Carolina Contact Me

Friday, October 24, 2008

Barbara and family, sorry for the loss of your husband and father. We will be praying for you.
Millie and Joe Mansfield

—Millie Mansfield, Chesapeake, Virginia

Friday, October 24, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. Donald was a very special person. He touched many hearts and souls in a positive way. Although we didn't know him well, he officiated at our son and daughters wedding. His warm hugs and wonderful smile will be greatly missed. He truly was a wonderful person.

—Gloria & John Flicek, Hampton, Virginia

Friday, October 24, 2008

Barbara, We are saddened to read this. Know that we will be praying. Love, Alice & Richard Moore (former neighbors of Jessie and Ola Mae)

—Alice Moore, Danville, Virginia Contact Me

Friday, October 24, 2008

This is Harless & Sonia Shrewsbury, Donald's first cousin in WV. We grew up together and went to the same school. I learned from Anita about Donald; it has been years since I last saw him. I have never met the family except brothers and sister. My prayers go out to everyone. God said in His word he would not put more on us than we can bear. If the family has an email, I would love to hear from some of the family. My email is hsbury@verizon.net. May God bless and give everyone comfort in the days & weeks ahead,
God bless.
Harless
P.S. Tell Lawrence & Anita if you receive this.

—Harless Shrewsbury, Mullens, West Virginia

Friday, October 24, 2008

Dear Sister Barbara & All-
Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. I know our God will give you His strength and comfort. I cherish the times we have all spent together at Camp Christi. You all have held a special place in my heart. Know that Brother Monk will be missed. Remember "His Eye Is On the Sparrow"...I know God will watch over you in the days to come.

—Freda Johnson, Staunton, Virginia

Friday, October 24, 2008

Rhonda and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time.
The Sutherland's
Agape Christian Bookstore

—B Sutherland, Newport News, Virginia

Friday, October 24, 2008

Mrs. Monk & family,
We are so saddened to hear of Rev. Monk's passing. He was such a comfort to our family when our dad passed away in 1984 and our mother in 1996. Steve & I will be married 35 years next August, Gail & Larry for 33 years in November and he also presided over the marriage of our brother Jimmy & Marie as well as the dedication ceremony of our twin daughters in 1979. He will be missed by all who knew him - he was a blessing to so many lives & a special friend to our family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Love, Steve & Dianna (Borders) Bassett and family

—Steve & Dianna Bassett, Juliette, Georgia Contact Me

Friday, October 24, 2008

Barbara, Donna and Rhonda

My prayers are with you at this difficult time. 'Preacher Monk" has always been there for our family in difficult times. I know he is in heaven drinking my Mom's terrible coffee and eating Mege's delicious Gnooci's and talking football with Johnny, I will miss him. May God Bless all of you. If there is anything that we can do for you and your family please let us know.

Betty and family

—Betty Cortellesi, Hampton, Virginia

Saturday, October 25, 2008

Barbara, Rhonda and Donna,
We are very sad to hear of the passing of Uncle Donald. At these times in life I know there are few words that can comfort you and ease the pain of losing someone so loving and important in your life. Nothing can replace a Husband or Father but as long as memories of his time with us remain in our hearts he will forever be with us.
With Love and Prayers,
Glenn, Linda, Katrina and William

—Glenn Crouch, Keystone Heights, Florida Contact Me

Saturday, October 25, 2008

To the Monk Family,
I am so sorry to hear about your lost. My prayers are with you during this time. Rev. Monk was a very loving person and a man of God. Be strong and trust un the Lord for he will see you through this time. (daughter of late Rev. L.C. Brown & Mary Brown)

—Naomi Brown, Richmond, Virginia Contact Me

Saturday, October 25, 2008

Sister Barbara and Family,

I was saddened to hear of the passing of Brother Monk, yet I was filled with joy knowing he is with Jesus and will never again experience any of the heartaches, trials, or temptations this world has to offer again. I know he is in Heaven praising and glorifying the Master along side my grandfather, Brother Tick Bourne.

You have been in our thoughts and prayers every day and I pray especially that God will strengthen you through the days ahead. Jesus said, "Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted." I pray you will be comforted by God's Holy Spirit and be encouraged that Brother Monk is with his Master and that he has conquered man's last enemy.

Be blessed.

In Christian Love,

Michael, Colleen, and Noah Brown

—Michael Brown, Fredericksburg, Virginia

Saturday, October 25, 2008

Dearest Barbara, Rhonda, Donna and All,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all today. I will always remember Brother Monk and what a wonderful friend he was to our family. Camp Christi will never be the same! We have many good memories to hold in our hearts. I love you all so much. We will talk soon.

—Carol Wilson, Blacksburg, Virginia Contact Me

Saturday, October 25, 2008

Barbara
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May God give you peace and comfort for the days ahead.

Jeff and Diane With (Kinston, N C)

—Jeff/Diane With, Kinston, North Carolina

Saturday, October 25, 2008

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.

—Norman (T) Taft, Newport News, Virginia

Saturday, October 25, 2008

I attend World Outreach Worship Center and I just wanted to say that you are in my prayers that God will bring you comfort, peace, and hope that you will one day see loved one again. God is right here with you and will not leave you alone to grieve by yourselves. His ear is ever-attentive to your cry and His arms are extended to embrace and love you through this difficult time. He loves you and cares deeply.

My love and prayers,

Sonya Brundidge

—Sonya Brundidge, Newport News, Virginia Contact Me

Saturday, October 25, 2008

The family of Michael And Holly Smith of WOWC wish to express our condolences to the family of Rev. Donald Monk. Know that God is with you all at a time of lost such as your Loved one. We pray the Peace of our Lord and Savior Jesus be with you all. May God Bless you all continuously.

—Michael and Holly Smith, Newport News, Virginia

Saturday, October 25, 2008

Donald will forever have a place in my heart. I will miss him and his smile coming into the breakroom and sitting in his favorite seat and writing the time down. He was the most giving person I have ever met. Always asking if I would like some of his lunch. When my mom died in June he had the right words to comfort me.
Donald will not only be missed my me, but also other people at our lunch table he called "the important table" He was the important one, not us.
Love you and Miss you........Angie

—Angie Warren, Newport News, Virginia Contact Me

Saturday, October 25, 2008

Sorry

—Amber Biella, Crown Point, Indiana

Saturday, October 25, 2008

Dear Barbara and family,
We are so sorry to hear of Bro. Don's passing. May the Lord give you peace and comfort during this difficult time. You are in our prayers.
In Christ,
Rev. Mel & Maryanne Fosse & family

—Rev. Mel Fosse, Montgomery, Alabama Contact Me

Saturday, October 25, 2008

I don't know any of Donald's family, but I wanted to stop and drop a line here. I am just reading of his passing and very sorry that I could not attend services. I worked with Donald years ago at Walmart, and have returned in recent years to talk to him about gardening. Sometimes my son and I would bring him things we had grown. He will be missed deeply, he was always ready with a bright smile and shining eyes-that is how he will be remembered. Thank you to the family for sharing such a wonderful man with all of the community, he is truly an angel.

—Melissa Sprong, Newport News, Virginia Contact Me

Sunday, October 26, 2008

Dear Barbara and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of his passing. I have recently returned to First Church of God and remember what a great role model he has been. I am truly honored to have crossed his path and in a wonderful way his passion for Christ lives on through your family and his parishioners. May the Lord provide you peace that only He can give.

With love and prayers,

—Ernest Jones, Newport News, Virginia Contact Me