Surrounded By Females;

No other person in this world could be as blessed to have such a wonderful brother-in-law as I am. James has been like a brother to me for the many years he was with us. Always there to lend a hand if you needed anything - always there to lend an ear if you needed to talk about anything... Loved my sister, his daughters, granddaughters and great-granddaughters so much and his family - this man will surely be missed by us all. There are so many memories we have of James and believe me we can share them with a lot of tears and smiles. His memory will be with us for always...

In Memory of James Carroll McBride

1/7/40 - 3/21/09

Those we love don't go away,

They walk beside us every day,

Unseen, unheard, but always near,

Still loved, still missed and very dear.

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Poor James we used to kid him about being surrounded by females all the time;

he didn't stand a chance with us when we all gathered -

luckily our brother would show on some occasions.

This poem speaks for itself -

Surrounded By Females

Young and in love he never had a chance
As partnering in life he did the dance
All grown up with very few misters
This man was blessed with so many sisters
Quite a sense of humor, kept us laughing a lot
Surrounded by females he found his spot
One was his wife through vows they made
Two were his daughters as through life they played
Even two female dogs for their family pets
Surrounded by females he had no regrets
Two daughters grown up and on their way
With lives of their own there on display
Three little granddaughters come along
Surrounded by females he sang the cradlesong
One granddaughter grew up and she married
Now two great-granddaughters he loved and babied
Surrounded by females who loved him so
God took his hand saying “it’s time to go”
In poor health for so many years
We all said ‘goodbye’ through prayers and tears
Later that evening standing by his grave
He was surrounded by females getting ribbons to save.

We miss you James
3/25/09

Brit holding Riley - Teresa - Alison - Stormy

Jamie - Tammy - Elaine

Tammy - Judy - Elaine

Teresa - Jamie - Alison - Tammy

Judy - Tip (Me)

Riley - Brit
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It will be the little things that you will remember,

the quiet moments, the smiles, the laughter.

And although it may seem hard right now,

it will be the memories of these little things

that help to push away the pain

and bring the smiles back again.

Grieve not, nor speak of me with tears, but laugh

And talk of me as if I were beside you.

I loved you so—‘twas heaven here with you -

James * (Daddy & Papaw)

Our Fun Loving Friend - Dewboy

William Landon Doss aka "Dewboy",

A son, a father indeed a best friend

Faithfully beside you surely till the end

He gave up the fight as two hearts were broken

In silence he left us as soft words were spoken

"I give up, I'm hurting, I love them so much

I need that warmth, that special touch" -

Loving two daughters, his eyes they gleamed

Being a family he longed for, he dreamed.

Surely he will be missed for he is loved so

While all left behind - we'll grieve I know.

God bless his dear loved ones

Peace and comfort be with you

(The picture above was made in 1998 Karoke at Blanche's in Graham, NC)

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This is Dewboy and Jamie, my youngest son aka Thumper on Christmas Day 1992, we lived on Sidney Ave, Burlington, NC. Oh look at the smiles and happiness here and oh so very young. Landon was 28 years old & Jamie was 16 years old.

How do you describe such a friendship as this? Landon and Jarrett, two best friends who were inseperable while living here in Burlington. After Dewboy married and moved to New Jersey they still communicated through phone calls and visits. No better friends than these two. They shared and dreamed the same dreams and yet fate had other plans for the two of them.

Ricky and Dewboy singing (well, if you could have heard Ricky's helper there!) at Blanche's - it was hilarious that night and it was not a dull moment...

My friend Blanche and Dewboy

Dewboy doing "The Jig"

Courtney, Heather and Landon

Christmas at my house 1997.

William Landon Doss

Sending an angel to watch over his girls, Harleigh & Courtney

Saying Goodbye To "Dewboy"

William Landon Doss
WESTMONT, N.J. - On Jan. 26, 2009, William Landon Doss, 44, passed away. He was the loving father of Courtney Doss and Harleigh Doss of Westmont; the dear son of Eula Mae Doss of Burlington, N.C.; brother of Patricia D. Smith (Clifford) of Burlington, N.C. and Crystal J. Webster (Jack) of Stokesdale, N.C. Relatives and friends are invited to attend his visitation Saturday, Jan. 31, from 9 to 10 a.m. at Kingsway Church, 2701 Chapel Ave., Cherry Hill, N.J. 08002, followed by his funeral service at 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Landon's memory may be made to Heather Doss, c/o First Colonial National Bank, 1040 Haddon Ave., Collingswood, N.J. 08108. Interment will be private. For e-condolences, please visit www.jacksonfh.net.

Published in the TheTimesNews.com from 1/29/2009 - 1/31/2009

There are guestbooks you can sign for the girls if you'd like

Heavens Newest Angel…
William Landon Doss

"Dewboy"
September 21, 1964 – January 26, 2009

Celebrating in life of forty-four years
We’ve lost you now while wiping away tears
Angels came down and swept you away
You left here happy going thru `Heavens Gateway~
"To my daughter's, I'm sorry, I meant you no pain

Be good and love life for we will meet again.
I lived life to the fullest, loved you so, it’s true.
There's a smile on my face as I speak to you -
“God gave me two daughters and I cherish you so
I know that you love me and I hated to go
My daughters I leave to you, my memory
Just think of me often, there I will be
My days here on earth were so very sad
Tried loving my family and being your dad
But you see I am happy now, please understand
I’m Heavens Newest Angel, holding God’s hand.”

I Love You,
Daddy
1/30/09

(Written by: Sylvia “Tip” Allison)

"Dewboy" was and always will be my oldest son's bestfriend - he is now going through a rough time after having to say "goodbye" to Landon. They have been friends for years - I have pictures of the two of them and will be posting on here for Landon's girls.

If you read this - please leave a comment or Email me - I will see to it Harleigh and Courtney gets a copy of every item sent.

Thank you and Have A Blessed Day!

(Click here to email me)

~My Little Star~ NOAH

January 5, 2009 is my little grandson Noah's 5th birthday. He stayed with me on New Years' Eve day and reminded me at least a hundred times his birthday is on Monday, January 5th and he would be five years old - little did he know he was getting a "Spiderman" birthday party! Spiderman is his favorite character - well hero...

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Rainy and cool - a lot of people didn't get to come to the party because of being sick. This crazy weather has really put a damper on the holidays with colds and such! The weather has had it's ups and downs we never quite knew what to wear going out - one day it is warm and the next it is cold - so we all suffer the consequence's of the weather...

To You & Yours: ~Happy New Year~

From Poetmaw's Desk ...

My wish for you is peace and love with friendship through and through; as I make new friends online I am blessed that they remain faithful and honest. I am wishing you all the best for New Years and always. Hoping 2009 will be a year we all prosper and see changes for the good in the economy and the country. Let's continue to pray for our troops and hope they all will return soon to their loved ones and the country they fight for. Please pray God sends them home safely. See you in 2009!

I am a big fan of Carly Simon - loved her in my younger years and still do! Her songs and words are from her heart and has so very much meaning. Hope you will listen to this song"Anticipation"

Caylee Marie Anthony

In Memory of Caylee Marie Anthony

Although I never knew her

Her memory lingers near

Thinking solely of you her loved ones

That loves her oh so dear

I'm sorry you're going through this

My heart hurts in every way

Stayed close to the reports of news

Never missed a single day

Little wings earned too soon

So many lives torn in two

Keep faith in the Lord above

You know He'll guide you through

Heartaches are very many

With a tragedy such as this

In your prayers nightly

Send Caylee a special kiss.

Sylvia Allison

12/21/08

Little Caylee

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Once You've Been There

Cindy Anthony & Caylee

This picture is so special to me - a grandmothers' love is the touch of Gods' hand as she cradles her grandchildren in her arms. No one knows till they've been there...

You'll never know the feeling

That feeling in your heart

Of holding a little grandchild

That's how you made the start

Of loving little people

You created years ago

Now they created babies

For you to love so ...

Tiny little people

To caress and hold so tight

Watching them with their many moves

Saying prayers for them at night

Hold tight to your little ones

Watch them closely everyday

Hold their hands throughout their lives

Be good to them in every way

Until you've been there

Am sure you'll never know

When something tragic happens

And God says it's time to go.

Sylvia

12/21/08

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My heart goes out to George and Cindy Anthony today as they have to say goodbye to a loving and special granddaughter they lost to some one's cruel and deadly hands. I do hope and pray justice will be served and the right person is punished within the standards of Florida's law. No one should have to say goodbye to a child in this manner, really anyone in that case. Lots of other reasons are out there to lose a loved one without something this tragic to happen.

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God be with you Anthony family as this crisis comes to past and my the presence of our God in Heaven be with you daily as you partake the trials and tribulations of this tragedy as the truth unfolds in the presence of the Florida courts.

Peace be with you always...

Saying prayers for you and your family daily.

Sincerely,

Sylvia Allison

Sharing A Candle For Caylee

Please say a prayer for Caylee's grandparents and

add this candle (right click and save) to your page in memory of Caylee.

Please let me know you did so, thank you.

I would love to see how many responses I get and how many candles are shared. God Bless You...

~Welcome Kodie Layne~

Welcoming -

Kodie Layne Allison
11/17/08
Arrival time: 8:44 am
7 lbs. 12 ozs.

Kodie Layne

Big Sissy & Kodie

Daddy & Kiara; she's finally here!

Mommy says "Hello" to Kodie

Could pinch those cheeks!

The happy family!

~In Memory - Tiffany Nicole Long~

Tiffany Nicole Long of Burlington, North Carolina - October 16, 1998 at the young age of ten years old lost her life to the hands of three local teens who was charged with her brutal and dreadful murder. No amount of words makes it any better, this was a senseless and despicable murder. I never could quite understand what motivated them into such a crime as this - am sure they knew right from wrong even if they were young. Such a sad situation and yet there is very few days that go by that I don't think of Tiffany and her family. I would love to see and talk wer her grandmother again.

A Series this week about Tiffany Longs' tragic ending...
Burlington Times News

The first page I made for Tiffanys' memory
http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Styx/9547/sylvias/tiffany.html
Ten years Later: In Memory of Tiffany Nicole Long
http://beadinggranny.com/Tiffany.htm

You know I will never forget the evening I heard on the news of the missing 10 year old girl in Burlington, N.C. and waking the next morning to hear they had found her and the tragic way she was killed. I couldn't help being glued to the television and the newspapers to read about Tiffany and the trial of the three teens who were accused of her murder. They were so very young and I couldn't help but think of what their families were going through too. The only thing - they would be able to see them again - their lives weren't taken away - out of sight. They could write and visit and talk with them but Tiffany's life was over, a memory to all who loved her and missed that little 10 year old child with a grin so captivating to anyone. I remember the pictures her sisters showed me the day I met them after visiting with a poem I had written and framed for her grandmother, Nancy. I remember the vigil where candles were lit and prayers were said for Tiffany and her family. Remembering this tragedy happening in this small community will be with me always - I sit and write about my feelings and think of it often. No matter when or where my grandchildren are I worry every minute of the day about them. No one should have to go through this any time of their lives - but it is real - they are out there to hurt some poor soul eveyday and it happens too often. Crime is up in our streets now in 2008 more than it was in 1998.

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After the trial I wondered is it really over? We can't just wipe it out of our minds and forget. I never knew Tiffany or her family until I heard about the missing child and that she was found murdered. And then I met her grandmother, Nancy, oh my word this is the lady who works at the remnant shop at BMOC! Shock was my first feeling, then the sentiments began. How in the world could she cope? How could she manage a tragedy such as this and raising her grandchildren alone? My heart felt so heavy - I could never imagine going through this. I lost a granchild due to premature birth and thought my world had fell apart! How was she going to make it? Talking to Nancy at the store on several occasions I thought she was one of the sweetest ladies I had ever met, so nice and polite and really helpful while working at that store. I could not get my mind off of what she was going through.

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I thought of the many lives that were tattered and torn in two since the tragedy of Tiffany and could never get these words out of my mind - I would like to share it with you...

It’s Never Really Over …

As the trial is slowly ending
the jury has come in
Waiting in anticipation,
oh where do they begin?
“Guilty” is the verdict,
a lifetime for all three
Hoping God will guide them
help to make them see
There was a life taken
in a cruel and battering way
As a community will remember
what happened on that day.
Pressure in the courtroom
with evidence and such
Tears from the families
who loved and cared so much
It’s never really over,
the memories are still there
Of lives that have been shattered
the ones who always care
No one wins today
it’s a shame for this world, you see!
There’s so much crime and hatred
in this cruel society
It’s never really over
`lest we will forget
This little girl who loved life
and the three paying the debt.

God Bless You All,
S. Allison
10/5/00

Hearts were broken, torn in two
A community left in fear
Tragedy struck, all was lost
When reality did appear

Three local teens were at fault
Taking a life so young and new
So close to home in an abandoned house
Just down the avenue

Three scared teens ran away
Leaving her beaten and tied up
A sunny day in October
A sense of tragedy did develop.

Lifeless and bound there she laid
That child of ten years old
Police investigates and captured the three
Questions them as their tales were told

Tonight while the family thinks back
Ten years ago it seems
That it was only yesterday
The three tore apart their dreams.

Sylvia Allison
5/13/08

A bench dedicated to Tiffany at the Alamance Memorial Park where she finally rests.

This flame burns in Tiffany's memory