Loosing my son has been the most devastating thing that has ever happened to me in all my life. I am a single parent, raising my two boys on my own.

I lost my husban 11 years ago. Dupree was the father figure to his younger brother and bestfriend. My boys are what kept me going all these years,caring for them made me strong.

Dupree was snatched from us for no reason, at all. Fore, he was not the type to be involved in anything negative. He had so many things to achieve in his life.

My son was a positive person, he was the type to give back to his community. Now all of that has been taking away from him in a split second.

All I have of my son's 17 years of life are memories and the love I have for him. My life has been completely torn apart. I feel like I'm in a dream but I just can't wake up. "Help me and my son"

To: Dupree L Tave

I had so many words to say. So many secrets to tell you. But God didn' give me enough time. It's kind of hard to put years of words in a couple of sentences.

I had so many dreams about me and you running things together in college and the pros.

Who ever did this thing to you took my dreams away forever. I'm gonna struggle and strive to start mine and finish what you started. I'm gonna dedicate my life time accomplishments to you and the family.

One night I was asleep, I woke up to a bright white light in my eyes, I thought I was gone. I saw feet over my face, then the light went away.

I thought my Daddy came to get me, but he passed me by. I guess he wanted to have a talk with you first.

Love Always Your Brother "Jamar TAVE ".

He's gone home, to a place we can only wish we could be, instead of being hear on this earth and seeing everything there is to see.

He's gone home, away from all this corruption and danger.. Dupree's in a spot where he doesn't have to worry about being a stranger.

He's gone home, to a place where he'll feel no sorrow and pain. To a place where he'll be able to wash our tears with heaven's rain.

He's gone home, to a place where he waits so patiently to welcome his family and mother. To be steadfast and pray, because he knows he'll see them all one day.

Oh yes, we all have homes of our own, but they're only temporary. Wouldn't you rather have one that's yours for eternity.

Dupree's in a place that has golden gates where everyone loves and no one hates. Heaven is a place Dupree has gone, you see God was calling him and he had to go home. So heaven is where he was destined to belong.

This is written for Dupree Lateef Tave in loving memory of her son-Dupree.