Charles Wilborn, 10
Andre Davis Jr., 4
Charles and Andre (cousins)
Weymouth, Mass.
November 25, 2000

January 29, 2001 

Dear family and friends:

Words can never express my gratitude towards all of you during this time in my life.  I am so overwhelmed and blessed with your love, unselfish giving, and support.

What can I say, my little Charles was and will always be an angel.  He touched so many lives in ways I never imagined any human being could in this day and age.  He was very charismatic and loved by all.  What's more, Charles was very innocent yet, as those of you who knew him, mature beyond his ten years.

Charles had, among many other things, a gift for talking.  He was a child with high aspirations and took on all life challenges with determination.  In addition, he set very realistic goals for himself and always had a captivated and mature audience as he spoke passionately about his future. 

Charles loved the simple things in life and never took anything for granted.  He and I shared a very special relationship with God.  I guess this is why I find such comfort in knowing he is enjoying every second of his “new” life in a “land” I refer to as a Heavenly Utopia.

I envy this place Charles has transitioned, for he no longer experiences pain, racism, poverty, injustice, sorrow, hunger, frustration, feeling unloved, peer pressure, illness nor any of the other social constraints of society we are all bound by.  What a wonderful way to spend eternal life- free!

On behalf of Charles, in his physical absence, allow me to thank you for helping his mother get through this difficult time.  I love and miss Charles so very much!!  His charismatic smile, high spirit, kindness and love for life will forever exist in me. In addition, please keep the Williams, Wilborn and Davis (little Andre) families in your prayers.

Sincerely,

Thelma J. Williams

Charles’ Mom