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Obituary For Mr. Rayshard Brooks

BROOKS, Rayshard, age 27, of Atlanta, GA, passed June 13, 2020.

Celebration of Life Service for Mr. Rayshard Brooks will be Tuesday, June 23, 2020 at 1:00PM; Historic Ebenezer Baptist Church, 407 Auburn Ave. NE, Atlanta, GA 30312. Rev. Dr. Raphael G. Warnock, Ph.D, Pastor.

Public Viewing Monday, June 22, 2020 from 3:00-7:00PM; Historic Ebenezer Baptist Church, 407 Auburn Ave. NE, Atlanta, GA 30312.

Interment: Private.

Services entrusted to Willie A. Watkins Historic West End Chapel, 404-758-1731.

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From The family in Baltimore we want to say we send our condolences too brooks and his family. We feel every bit of pain yall feel so just know we behind yall in every way. We will drag his name every year as well as others that been tide to these act's. Can nothing destroy on what god has build inside of us special people. can nothing destroy a heart of a LION. Lets fill this circle up with love, joy and happiness and celebrate life that god gave us as strong saints. we love you brooks. NHB!!!!

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My prayers are with you

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Rip

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Rip god. Bless. U. Shard

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Rayshard. God. Bless. U. Rip. Angel. We. Will. Gt. Justice. Fr. U. Gone but not frgttn frvr in our hearts ingodscare in heaven. One sweet day heaven.may all. Of. The. Good. Works deeds and wonderful things u. SPK fr u. Adored admired appreciated devoted dedicated determined dependable reliable responsible respectful loving caring kind nice sweet compassionate affectionate love humble mild meek mannerable awesome dad husband son brother uncle nephew cousin friend classmate church member coworker unique unconditional faithful real true loyal trustworthy generous genuine generosity loyal u hold a special and wonderful may in.our. hearts rip. Shardjodiemosley baldwinga mville ga 515pm

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My sincere condolences to the Brooks Family. My prayers are with all of you. I only met Rayshard one time and he was a very respectable young man. I'm so sorry you had to leave this world like that. God called you home to be with him. Rest in Heaven Rayshard Sincerely, Equilla & Nasir

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Please accept our sympathy and prayers from Appomattox, Virginia. We know that this is a most difficult time. Hold to the many precious memories that you have of him and he will always be near! God Bless! Milton & Frances Chambers & family

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Rayshard was like a son to my wife and I. He actually stayed with us for a few months. I'm 62 years old and we had some very serious talks. He was such a respectable young man. All he talked about was his wife and children. And we talked alot about his relationship with his brother, Stanley ( Baby Boy.) Who was always there for him. It's sad that his siblings had no input with the service. " God is so unhappy with the family structure!" We miss u you Rayshard.Rev John and Gwen Ward and Awaiting His Return Ministries l

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To the brooks family ; I'm praying for your family .

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deepest sympathy and love ,martha parks and family

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To the Brooks Family: I am continually lifing each of you up in prayer. Praying for the Lord to give you hope, solace, comfort, and peace, to hold you close in his loving care. May God Bless you and your beautiful baby angels, and please know that our family, the nation, and the family of Black Lives all stand with you, stand behind you, and love you. - My Deepest Condolences, Faye White & Family, Arlington TX

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My deepest condolences to the family of Mr. Rayshard Brooks. S.I.P.

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The Brooks family have my deepest condolences. My cousin in law will be missed.

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To the Brooks family, I am so sorry for your loss and the injustice you have experienced. I wish you all strength for the journey ahead. Sending love from Massachusetts.

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My Deepest Sympathy to the Brooks family, May God comfort you during this diffcult time and days ahead, Gone to soon, May he Sleep in Heavenly Peace. (The Ingram family) Alex, Va.

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Great man! We will all miss! God bless this Family! We love you in Florida!

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My condolences to the family of Rayshard Brooks! I didn't know Mr. Brooks but his passing has touched my soul deeply. RIP Rayshard...your death will not be in vein. We will continue to say your name. We will continue this fight the good fight as you watch over us. God Bless! J.Wilson

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Praying for God's grace and mercy for the family during this difficult time. May God give you strength.

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To the Brooks family. May God give you peace and strength. I lost a son 4 years ago. Know that God is with you and has his arms around Rayshard.

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May the God we serve continue to provide strength and comfort for the entire family and those who remain. Your life stood for so much while your death stands for so much more. Because of this, you rest in peace, it is my prayer that we began the change that allows us to all live in PEACE. BLACK LIVES Must Always MATTER! Respectfully & Prayerfully, Dorethea Hunter-Holt, Son, Rickus "Rico" Holt & Family

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With sincere condolences and prayers to the family. May he RIP Katie and Dorothy Baton Rouge,Louisiana

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Praying For God To Keep You And Your Family For The Days Ahead.Strength Peace And .Jeannine C.Rose

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Thinking about your family. He is in heaven now and is you all's angel. God bless. TN pittsboro nc

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With deepest sympathy I am saddened by Lil Mac's passing. He was such a beatiful person. Every time I would see him he would have a smile on his face. Lord wrap your arms around this family. Give them comfort and peace knowing in your loving arms. "Big Tee"

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Tomika & The Brooks' family: Although we have never met, I am grieving with and for you. Praying for the Lord to comfort & heal your hearts and wounds. It is hard to find the words to express the feelings surrounding the loss of Mr. Brooks except anger, pain, sorrow. My heart aches for his wife and his daughters. I am writing this with my deepest sympathies. We never met as I am in NC, grew up in NY. A mom of 3. Once in NC, adjusting to segregation, racism, hate, systemic racism, profiling, injustices & cycles of oppression & poverty hasn't happened. I didn't grow up with it as a norm, it's abnormal & it has to stop. I grew up knowing people are people, equity, equality, & we all deserve the same - the same everything. It's issues like this and injustices that led me to do the work I do. While my kids watch. Speaking about racism & do it even if it plants a seed that it's inhumane, not Christian, not American. It makes the majority uncomfortable, one may or will lose friends, but we cannot stop. A race war is what we need to end. One from day one. Seeing Mr. Brooks on camera replays in my mind and it's my hope that we gain enough support & advocates to see policing standards change; equity in hiring who is in authority, & consequences for taking lives away. I plan to support & advocate. I listened to his interview & what he said needs to come true...mentors, not a police state, not take away, individuality, not animals, and authorities need to take into account a family they are separating - the kids, the effects & all truth he shared from his heart. I lift you all up in prayer & justice each day. You have our support and love; and we are here for anything. There's strength in numbers. May the Lord cover you & keep you. He will fight for you all. - D'Anna Family (Toni)

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To Rayshard Brooks Family, I Give My Deepest Condolences To The Family Members. Prayers, Comfort, Healing, To Mrs. Brooks And Children. Lord Jesus Christ We Ask That You Comfort The Family During These Difficult Times! May Rayshard...Rest In Peace

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Bobby Fuse, Americus

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With sincere sympathy, we pray your life will not be in vain.

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To the Brooks Family: My deepest condolences to you all of the loss of Rayshard. You are all in my thoughts & prayers. Know that you now have a very special guardian angel watching over you. Yours in Christ, Saphronia Austin, Matthews, NC

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Sorry for your loss family

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To the Brooks Family: As time passes may you find that peaceful moment to adjust to this difficult time in life. Cherish the memories of Rayshard and hold them dear at heart. In lonely times Trust God, in difficult moments rely on God's strength; in times of need, Look to the hills from whence cometh your help. Although I do not know the Family, I grieve with you over the pains of his death. I lift you up in prayer. Remain faithful, and I pray that justice is rightly served for you. My condolence Marycile Echols

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May the Lord comfort you in this time of grief. May justice be served and know globe is holding your hand. We as a people will one day not be at the mercy of police with your great Mayor. Swiftness came for his experience. We feel your loss. Replace your broken heart with good deeds and stay strong for the future. Vanessa Parker and James Ryner of Cobb County.

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To the brook family weeping may endure for a night God said but joy comes in the morning light to Rashid's wife put all your hurt,anger frustrating and awful pain that you are feeling in God's hand I,guarantee you he will hold you and see you though the bible says trust in the Lord with all thine heart lean not to thine own understanding acknowledge him in all thy ways and,he will direct your pass no matter what trust him and keep the faith watch him work everything out in all our favor as blacks yes Lord God our lives matter BLACK LIVES MATTER we've always been last but in the end when it's,all over GOD said we will be FIRST!(GOD BLESS THE BROOK FAMILY)

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Sending our deepest sympathy to the Tomika & family, we pray God will give you strength and comfort in the loss of Rayshard,I know thoughts can't come to words but hold on to GOD'S unchanging hands. Cousins Arlene Akins &family (Tifton,GA)

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With Sincere Condolences to the Brooks Family and Friends. May God's love guide you during this time of sorrow and may you find comfort in His care (John 11:25).

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My thoughts and prayers to Raynard's family. He will be missed - think of all the good times y'all had in the short time you were together. My thoughts and prayers to each of you. may you all fin peace. Bill J. Dalton, GA \

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I'm praying for the entire family of Rayshard, his family (The Barbines) is a part of our family growing up in Spencer Sharples. May the love of God strengthen and give everyone the wisdom, comfort and peace to live a blessed life representing their never-ending love for him. Remember that he will be with you forever, because he's in you. Forever love, it's me Dr. Dee Daisy Jones

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My deepest and most sincere condolences to you and your family.

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My deepest condolences to the family. Praying for your strength during this difficult time. -D Terry & Family

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Continued prayers for the family

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Tomika, though we have not met, I want you to know that I am grieving with you and praying for you and your precious and beautiful children. Your best friend Rayshard should have never been taken away from you like this. May God strengthen you, deepen your faith and take you to a place beyond doubt where you know that Rayshard lives on and is now part of the great cloud of witnesses(Hebrews 12:1). The only path through these days of sorrow is by fixing our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith. Oh God heal us all and make us one, even as You are One. - S. Perry Slavens

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With deepest sympathy-B F Trammell

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Prayers going up

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May GOD be with your family, I LOVE all of you even tho I don't. I will keep the prayers going up for each. JeromeA PittmanSr.

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Sending our sincerest condolences to the family and friends of Rayshard Brookd! "Earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal." Sincerely yours, Reverend Nathaniel and 1st Lady Rochon Small

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I did not know Brother Rayshard Brooks personally,but I do know what happened to him was wrong,hateful and not of Almighty God.I am praying for the Soul of America continually,as we see and experience too many of Black Men and Women being mistreated by Police and White Racists.America,must turn back to God,as stated in 2Chronicles7:14.We must pray for the persons in Leadership positions being President,Senators,Congressmen and Congresswomen,Governors,Mayors,Council Members,Judges,Law Enforcement,Prosecutors,Lawyers Mankind inclusive.Bless his Family,Friends as they endure hardships at this hour.There will be PEACE in the valley one day for you and me.GOD BLESS AND HEAVEN GIVE YOU PERFECT PEACE!!!DEACON EUGENE PITTS.

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Family, Please remember that our memories are forever and a place where we can always visit when our loved ones are no longer here with us. Praying for the children, wife and extended family that the Lord will comfort your hearts during this time and forever.

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My condolences to the family

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So sorry that your life ended so tragically,May your soul rest in peace!!Vonetta Johnson Albany Georgia...

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My condolences to the family.....The Dennis Family

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So sorry for your loss

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We share our condolences from here in Miami, Florida. We pray that God will give you the strength you need during this time of grief. Keep your head up and know that God has his hands on you - Pastor Darnell Osirus (Youth Pastor) #MountCalvaryMissionaryBaptistChurch

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My lil cuzzo!! Mack gone miss you jack. Just a quick hit to say hello. I'm gone miss those calls and text.. Love you lil cuzz.. Til We meet again!! Oginga

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My lil cuzzo!! Mack gone miss you jack. Just a quick hit to say hello. I'm gone miss those calls and text.. Love you lil cuzz.. Til We meet again!! Oginga

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Gone to soon. My you're soul rest in perfect peace. Praying for Strength and comfort doing this difficult time.

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Mr. Brooks is gone far too soon. May he now experience a freedom that this world could never offer him. May he Rest In Peace, and Rise in Glory!

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I didn't know Mr Brooks but his death has touched my heart more than you will ever know. I am praying for you his family that God will give you a peace in your spirits and comfort you as only HE can. May the sweet memories of this man overshadow the pain of his death. Phyllis W

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To the Brooks Family: In this difficult time in your life, may you find comfort in God's Word, the Bible. Psalm 147:3 assures us "He heals the brokenhearted; He binds up their wounds." May your memories of the time spent with Rayshard bring you peace and joy, as you reflect on all the good times you shared together. Hold onto your memories, and trust in Jehovah God to guide you during this difficult time. My sincere condolences, S. Acker.

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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