To the memory of David Curtis "Uncle Dad" to all the children in a generation who need a dad. He loved and was loving, kind and generous with all that he had. He loved his family, he loved his wife, loved nature, biking and fishing with his brothers. He is beloved. We will miss his presence in our lives and family.Yesterday was David's birthday 12/29/52 a blessed day! We celebrated his birthday with his loving family living here in the Los Angeles area and his wife of 36 years, my sister Amenah. Here is Amenah's dedication read after the birthday dinner and before the birthday cake:
By Audri Amenah Curtis, December 29, 2011
Happy Birthday Dad, Uncle Dad, Big Dave, Gram pa... For 60 years today, the light of AlNoor that twinkled from your eyes in the form of loving, caring acts of kindness and joy continues to shine through numerous people and spread to countless places.As I look out the window, the sun is shining and it looks like a beautiful day. Not unlike the day we packed up the kids and drove to the beach to watch the waves. We picked a spot on a hill so we could see the waves coming in. After a while, the waves started getting bigger and bigger. The water was getting rough and there was a little boat in the water that was really getting pushed around. Then in a blink of the eye, the boat tipped over. You started the car, pulled up to the curb, jumped out and started running towards the water. We ran behind you but before we knew it you jumped into the water and started swimming out toward the boat. By the time the Coast Guard arrived, you had already started rescuing the people in the boat. When it was over, all five passengers survived and it was just another day in the life of a Jr. Lifeguard.
That was a memorable event. 2011 was filled with memorable events in the lives of people that you have touched. Your grand baby Ruh came to California for a visit, as did Yodi and Nuria, and Birdie, Karma. Mae-Mae and Belize. In February, we celebrated Mom's 80Th Birthday with a big event that Bede put together with approximately 90 guests attending. Shaheed, Love and Jabril make frequent visits. Shaheed made it through his 2nd year of private practice, Love started her prerequisite for a BA in Nursing and Jabril was recognized as an advanced student in preschool. For that, he gets extra homework.
Belize spread your light of love in the beautiful City of Farjardo, Porto Rico where she witnessed a dazzling display of the beauty of God's Creation. Macara turned 30 and Akilah turned 13. A major birthday milestone, you might say, but both are aware of how blessed they truly are. Yodi and Nuria are equally thankful for their beautiful condo off the lake in Orlando,Fl as well as the infinite possibilities coming their way. Speaking of infinite possibilities, Dawud is sending out his resume highlighting the BA he earned in 2010 for IT. Maresa and her family also express their gratitude for the many blessing that they have enjoyed. In addition, BJ played Jr Varsity football at Crenshaw High. Ayesha's daughter Starla runs a business training dogs and Regen B started a new on line business where several of the other kids in the family participate.
We have some new arrivals in the family: TaeTae had a baby boy named Bryce; Lid Eli had a baby boy named El Allen Curtis, IV; Mikey has a set of twins named Joshua and Jacob; Khadija had a baby girl names Zen and MaeMae had a baby girl named Sagen.
Saquina finished the first revision of her book The Art of the Heart - Using Ancient Wisdom, Quantum Medicine and Energy Healing on 12/14/11. Fatima and Yusef started school in Rancho Palos Verdes. They attended public school for the first time this year. Fatima really enjoys her classes and Yusef is playing basketball. Jasmine moved to Arizona to live with her father, Dave. She started a new school and joined the cheer squad. Christina's kids, Hannah and Shakespeare joined a family tradition when they signed up for tennis lesson with Kirk. Bede received The Black Engineer of The Year Award from her job at Raytheon. Christina put on an event at Jordan High for her students who received the VESTT Award. She invited Ardis as one of her Guest Speakers. That was a real treat! And Raudric,as Defensive Coordinator in his 5Th year of coaching at Bellflower High, took the team to a first place position (3-way tie) for the first time since 1985! Soooooooo will he be back?
OK, so much more really happened, but the point is that we take a part of you with us every where we go, and on this day, your birthday, we take a moment out to remember the joy and love that fills our hearts as a result of you being in our space.
Sunset's, Beaches, Fishing and Biking remind us of you. We Love You Uncle Dad:-)To Your Health, Wealth and Prosperity
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