This memorial website was created in the memory of our loved one, David Nelson, who was born in New York City on May 07, 1979 and was murdered by robbers on April 01, 2005 at the age of 25. We will remember him forever.

We miss you and love you forever Dave

                                                                      Thanks Julie

A million times I've needed you
A million times I've cried,
If love could have saved you
You never would have died.
Things we feel most deeply
Are the hardest things to say,
My dearest one, I loved you,
In a very special way.
If I could have one lifetime wish
One dream that could come true,
I'd pray to God with all my heart
For yesterday and you. 



































On April 1, 2005, David’s life was tragically taken by brutal coldhearted killers simply for a bag of money he was going to deposit in the bank for his employer.  David, a wonderful, loving and dedicated son, brother, and father, became the victim of this horrific and senseless crime just for being a hardworking citizen. I lost a great son and I now must live with a big hole in my heart that can never be filled. David is a wonderful son, I am and was always very proud of him and I thank God for such a wonderful gift. I will forever cherish David’s wonderful 25 years of life, and he will live forever in my heart until we meet again.










David Nelson was born at Roosevelt Hospital in Manhattan, New York on May 7, 1979 to Yves Nelson and Eugenie M. Nelson Cyriaque, their first and only son. David and his family moved to Miami, Florida when he was eight. He attended Holy Family Catholic School, Archbishop Curley Notre Dame High School and graduated from North Miami Beach Senior High School in 1997. After graduation, he attended Miami-Dade College while working at Just For Feet. He was promoted to Assistant Manager within one year and Store Manager two years later. After the Just For Feet store-chain closed in 2004, he went to work for another athletic chain-store on April 1, 2004 as a Store Manager until his untimely tragic death on April 1, 2005. At the time of his death, David was pursuing his Bachelor’s Degree from Western International University.
















An Angel's Kiss


We go through life so often
Not stopping to enjoy the day,
And we take each one for granted
As we travel on our way.

We never stop to measure
Anything we just might miss,
But if the wind should blow by softly
You'll feel an Angel's Kiss

A kiss that is sent from Heaven
A kiss from up above,
A kiss that is very special
From someone that you love.

For in your pain and sorrow
An Angels kiss will help you through,
This kiss is very private
For it is meant for only you.

So when your hearts are heavy
And filled with tears and pain,
And no one can console you
Remember once again.....

About the ones you grieve for
Because you sadly miss
And the gentle breeze
You took for granted
Was just....."An Angel's Kiss"

~Author unknown~ 
























David is a loving son, father, brother, and friend who inspires others through his hardworking, tireless, and purpose-driven life. David is a strong, handsome, intelligent, good-humored, dependable, and friendly person.  He always knew he wanted to be a business leader. Although he was very intelligent and excelled in school, he valued work experience as much as academic theory. He was very proud of his work accomplishments.

































David has been recognized by his employer for his excellent management and leadership skills. On the eve of his death, he received a Leadership Award for inspired drive, superior merchandising skills, professional retail expertise and leadership talents resulting in a sales gain of $102,000 for the company. David was a tireless and considerate worker who disliked taking vacation and who would not quit until the job was done. His friends, customers and colleagues will remember him for his leadership and dedication. 













Gone is the face we loved so dear,
Silent is the voice we loved to hear,
Too far away for sight or speech,
But not too far for thought to reach.
Sweet to remember him once here,
Who, though absent, is just as dear. 












David’s leadership went beyond work. He embraced his Haitian roots and tried to be a part of a young leadership that would advance the cause of Haitians in a way the older generation had not. He was proud to be a Haitian-American. David saw himself as an example to others and conducted himself accordingly. He was fiercely independent and always said: “I am a leader, not a follower”.





David’s spiritual life was also guided by the principle that we lead through our actions. He was fond of referencing the book Joshua to emphasize that we should draw people to God through the beauty of our personal lives and not be so concerned with church affiliation or religion. David’s life was clearly touched by the grace of God. His actions embodied the faith, hope and love that changes lives.





David was forthright and unpretentious and showed his love for his family and friends through action. He was the protector who constantly checked on his mother and sister to make sure they were safe. He also kept his friends close and safe and out of harms way. Although he would say: “I am a man of few words” and cherished his privacy, David was transparent in showing his family and friends that he loved them unconditionally and would always be there for them.   Everyone knew him as the Godfather.  His all time favorite TV shows and movies were:  Seinfeld, Goodtimes, Married with children, Everybody loves Raymond, Scarface, The Sopranos, and the Godfather.  





















Time may wipe out many things,

But this it wipes out never -

The memory of those happy days

When we were all together 















 

David was especially devoted to his three children, Tiera, Laila, and Anthony. He gave them the kind of direction and love only a special father could. Even as he worked long hours at distant locations, David always attended to his children’s needs. He let everyone know that his children were his priority. David was a father figure to Breana and Terell James. He is an exceptional father, and his children adore him and deeply miss him. He was never too busy for them. When they trace the footsteps of their time with their father, the children will find that their father was always there, lovingly guiding them, teaching them discipline while comforting them with a warm smile or hug. David’s legacy of love for his children is so profound it will challenge and guide those of us who must now care for them. Although we cannot hope to completely fill that void, we will be inspired by his example.


















































Within our hearts we always keep

A special place for you,

And try to do our best to live

As you would want us to.

As we loved you, so we miss you,

In our memory you are near;

Loved, remembered, longed for always

With the passing of each year. 


















David somehow lived life to the fullest during his 25 years on earth. God showed him his path early and he has left us with a wonderful legacy that will strengthen us in these difficult times. David would always make an exit with the sign of peace. As he makes his final exit on this earth, we are consoled by the peace and strength his spirit will give us. We celebrate our angel and hero who now protects us from heaven.







David has always been a mature person since childhood. He always took life seriously. David had great respect for life and took responsibility for all his actions. He has  always been an independent, reliable, loving and caring person. David takes pride to be a mentor and a role model to all his friends and family and he was admired by all who knew him.  He respects everyone and likewise he was admired by all of us, especially his mom and children who adore him dearly. He was a happy person who did not complain about life’s problems. David is mine and his three children's inspiration. David is a wonderful, charming, loving, and irreplaceable son, brother, father, and friend. We desperately miss our beloved Dave and he lives in our hearts forever.   His light will forever shine in our lives.  WE MISS HIM GREATLY.




















Diana & Anthony


























This site was edited by Julie Stanford.
http://thomas-packer.memory-of.com/

Many thanks to Julie for helping keep my loving son's memory alive by adding such beautiful graphics and poetry to his site. 
God bless you Julie.


Thanks to everyone who visits this website and pays tribute or lights a candle in David's memory.   Please feel free to share any pictures or videos of David.




EVERYONE FOR ALL YOUR KIND WORDS OF SUPPORT AND THE BEAUTIFUL GRAPHICS IN LOVING MEMORY OF MY PRECIOUS DAVID.