Howard Leighton Alfred Bandoo

You taught me how a real man is suppose to treat a woman. You taught me how to be a lady, act like a woman, be myself at the same time with respect for me so others will respect me too. You let me know that not everyone was an abuser and that I too desrve happiness and was not the only one who made mistakes. You opened up to me about you and your flaws. I miss you so much. Terrill is homke now. He is doing well. We speak here and there which I am sure you would say is too much. I feel your presence at times. I feel like you are my angel. I love you Howard. Miss you terribily.

Howie; I do not want the world to see or hear our conversation because the enemy of our souls is still lurking in the dark but I can say I love you always in pain and in joy and every Tuesday morning and Tuesday evening about 7:30 pm; it is so special to me I can feel a gentle breeze whispring in my ear "Mom ,Love you, see you later mom" just the way you always said it to me.

   Son I'm trying so very hard to finish this race strong for those that will come behind me.  Also trying to keep your dreams alive in accomplishing a memorial scholarship in your's and your brother David's name for  young men who want to turn their lives around to the glory and honor of the saving grace of our Lord Jesus.  I did not forget our conversations and your dreams.
  
   My joy is full to know that you finished your course and ran a very hard race to the end. Though you were in a manglked crash You spilled no blood nor did you have any broken bones is a real sigh of the transportation and escort of angels you had to your heavenly home. Jesus paid it all . Our last telephone conversation was "Mom what is taking you so long"? My reply I will soon be there. The same holds true for this very moment. 

   I am trying my best to get things done for Jesus sake and our testimony that "Nothing is impossible with God and I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me".  My son I love you ; hug and kiss David, Grand-ma, Auntie, Aunty Alice, Corey. say hello to your dad and the other saints that came to greet you.  I love you and I am being strong and happy to be on this side to continue this walk of faith and grace through Christ. I am so happy I am saved and covered by God's grace.

  I have a ministry in the mirror now,  even take an offering when I can. smile!  I encourage myself to keep going on in Jesus in the joy of the Lord and the love we shared with our sweet David  your son. I am interceeding for him every day until the walls come down between us. I will love him no matter what, he is an extension of you in my heart but I must give him his space to grieve and to learn that I love him unconditionally. AS of this 15th day of Sept.2012 , I shall be counting the days to hold him in my arms again and see you in his eyes. This I will never have with your brother David . I just kiss  and talk to his pictures.

  Howie, you must know by now that I would have done anything to prevent you from falling into the deceptive hands of satan but disobedience has a premium. a high cost. I only remember the good we shared in Christ; the sweet victories we had in forgiveness and love. Enjoy heaven my son.  It is your reward from your Holy Father God, the three in one. Amen!!

Howie I met someone a little over two years ago. As a matter of fact, we were dating the last time I lit a candle. Who knew it would grow as it did? I fell in love Howie. I was afraid to after losing one of the best, (YOU). After asking me to marry him twice, I accepted on the tird round only to lose him July 9, 2012 to heart failure. Howie it hurts so bad. We just had a conversation about you. Each day I cry, my heart is so broken. Its like learning of losing you all over again. I just do not see me loving again. You and I had broken up for about six or seven months before you married then left us in body. We remained friends and your death hit me very hard so can you imagine me losing my fiancee'? Howard, I could always talk to you. I feel a lb lighter, yet my heart is still heavy. Thanks for being the Howie I grew to love. ~Bonnie/Clyde~BROKENHEARTED

My precious nephew, Howard, I love and miss you - how blessed I was to have had such a precious nephew as you - Happy Birthday my handsone nephew - now you are celebrating with our Lord and Saviour - who loves you more than any earthly person can - we cherish your memory - please say hello  to my darling brother, your uncle, Leighton and to Heavy.
Love you every waking Day!

I met Howie thru my daughter virgil and am also very saddened to see his life cut short by an accident especially since he seemed so full of life. The one thing I remember is that Howie wanted a nice wedding, even though he and virgil didn't get to that point I am so glad to see that he had that lovely event and  he seemed so happy.  I know he and his mom were very close and this must have been an awful shock, I too lost my son in 1999 and do know that with gods healing hand that all will make it thru this, my son has been gone 12 years and it seems like yesterday.
I find joy in the good memories that I had with my son and on the bad days I think of his love for me and my love for him and know that not even death can seperate that. To all the family I really think your  son, husband or brother was a nice person, and everyone that knew him is saddened  and feel a great loss. My prayers are with you all.

My heart is full of disbelief and I am in a state of shock.  I just learned today of this very sad news.  My sincere condolescences go out to all of the family.  A family who accepted me warmly and was always very kind to me.  Ms. Bandoo I recall many words of wisdom that you spoke to me and am grateful for all of them.  Howie was a sweetheart and someone I truly loved very deeply.  Howie was someone you never had to guess if he truly cared for you.  He loved his family with all his heart.  He made every effort to set matters right when problems arised.  No matter the situation, he left you with a good feeling.  He was a caring and very special person.  I am so happy that he was finally on his way to being the "best" of who he really was.  We all are imperfect and fall short many times.  To see that he had come full circle and was so happy touched my heart.  He will never ever be forgotten and he will be dearly missed.  Bless you all and continue to be strong.  I will keep you all in my prayers.   

 Howie my precious loving #4. You know Aunty Alice is home safely.  I am so free to trust God's words and I believe you, Davie, Auntie, Grandma will hug and rejoyce in the presence of Jesus.

I am growing stronger and staying longer in the presence of Jesus, I find such comfort there.
Heaven seems so real as we all take our flights at different times, I am so happy you made it home
in the presence of Jesus my beloved son.  I rent my heart out to live clean for Jesus every day.

I cry out to Jesus to keep my mind filled with the power of His words.  I love your memory, it is so
real, you are strong in my memory, I am so blessed to have a son like you in heaven with your brother Davis. I am so happy in Jesus.

Just recently, the Bandoo family crossed my mind.  I was wondering what happened to the family.  We were children when we last saw each other, I am so sorry for your lost Mrs. Bandoo.  Best regards, Anita

To the one person who always found the good in people. We love you and miss you so much.

Hi there my Ex. On ur 2 yr heavenly anniversary my heart still aches like the day I learned of ur home going. I recall the day we actually met, our first outing. Howard u left me with so many memories. I love u.