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Blanche Gamble-Holmes
Posted on the 2022-06-28 at 20:00
Good Afternoon to ALL my WHEW family
this 45th Annual reunion: We are virtual for the last three reuinons but the family members such as Margo Jackson-Tavares, Brian Slay, LaShaundra Smith (Cornelius) and Nadrianne and others really came together and did an excellent job.
I miss you all.
This is the closing prayer on 6/26/22 noon:
In giving honor to God and His presence in our lives.His grace, mercy and protection.
We are His children and the 45th WHEW reunion is a great milestone. I know it was meant to be a constant reminder of our family here on earth, We ate so fortunate to have this technology.
God has put in our family members the need to push Education. This has been our thread that binds us.
God your grace has given us all things and we have business owners, educators and the like. This is because of you Our Father. Not us, God you compensates us all with talents.
Thank You GOD almighty for all who took the helm to continue our wonderful legacy. May this pandemic be over real soon and during it allow us to get closer to you because of it.
To all our loved ones who have transitioned- may they continue to be in our hearts and watch over the family.May our future be as bright as God's awesomeness.
thank you God for all your love shown to us.
In Jesus, the Christ name.
Amen
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Victoria Gamble
Posted on the 2019-05-23 at 20:00
Hi everybody this is my first year of actual contributing to the success of this reunion. During Daris’s updates & Moses’s responses I’m elated that so much sincere effort is being appled. We’re waiting with baited breath for this joyous gathering! I will see you there.
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Daris Gamble
Posted on the 2019-05-23 at 20:00
Family, it saddens my heart that WE, as a family, have this portal to communicate our concerns without ridicule! I urge All to resurge your thoughts to ignite conversation. Nowadays, it’s important that we share our different thoughts so that “food-for-thought is shared”! Again, there is TO MUCH happening around us to inadvertently walk into such darkness. A SILENT VOICE IS A FRIGHTFUL HEART! - Speak up cause I want to know!
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Inetta T.Murray/Cullars
Posted on the 2017-06-24 at 20:00
Just wanted to say hello family, hope everyone is enjoying summertime. Have lots of fun, keep cool, and stay blessed!
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Bria Rochelle (Whitehead)
Posted on the 2016-04-13 at 20:00
It's so awesome to be able to go back and look at all the memories I've made since I was a toddler! This family has taught me so much about life and how to live it. I love you all with all of my heart and I can't wait until San Antonio!!!
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Blanche
Posted on the 2014-10-15 at 20:00
Hi family,
I talked to a soon to be attendee Ms Khendyl Gamble, daughter of Shelia G to the family reunion.. She is planning to attend the reunion in Washington DC in 2015. Alton Felts, her brother plans to attend as well. He hasn't been since he was a young child with his mother Shelia. The clan here is excited about the upcoming reunion and get to be re-introduced to others. I failed to take pictures in Las Vegas this year, but look forward to somebody uploading theirs for viewing.
Please family, stay in prayer for our loved ones who have transitioned in the last two years. We are still grieving and missing them. SEE you in our nations capitol 2015.
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Blanche Holmes
Posted on the 2014-07-30 at 20:00
We are a peculiar people set a side for God's purpose. I look forward to more involvement from our young people. I'm in the quardian group of the WHEW and look forward to our young men and women to step up and join us at the next family reunion. We have a lot of our matriarchs and patriarchs leaving us and going back home. We have to keep this great legacy going and embrace it. I will continue to notify my immmediate family of our rich, knowledgeable and resourceful WHEW family. All ideas and suggestions please forward to Patrick Gaydon, President for review and possible implementation. We as a family have a Plethora of talent still unknown by others. Let's share and encourage by stepping out with boldness to spotlight that talent. This is a challenge for all our young people from 3-100 years of age. Get ready for the next year reunion. I am encouraged. Blanche
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Bill Rochelle
Posted on the 2014-05-04 at 20:00
Hey Family, it's getting closer to that time when we will all be together again in Las Vegas. I know and you all will agree that there is no family like our WHEW family. I am so proud of how we keep our love as a family strong and sincere. Through the years and through our children we have proven it takes a village(WHEW Family) to raise a child. I have seen how the WHEW babies have grown to become successful adults and making significant differences in our society. Our closeness as family has provided the strength for our offspring to forge ahead in this harsh world and become triumphant. Hat's off to all of WHEW family for a job well done! I Love You Guys
Bill
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Daris Gamble
Posted on the 2014-04-02 at 20:00
Hello Family!
I send well wishes and pride felt applause to all in reciept of these greetings. I've received the reunion information and am elated that our gathering draws near. It's my wish that I visit with all my relatives on this occasion in celebration of our family. i truly hope to see you in Las Vegas! Daris
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Thelma Jann Caison
Posted on the 2014-01-03 at 19:00
A few days ago, I got a call from my cousin Robin Lesure. After talking for a while we broached the topic of reunions and she informed me of the Ellingtons (part of the WHEW family group) annual reunions. I was stunned to learn this and went searching to find out more about the Ellingtons. I stumbled upon your very informative website and was Mother passed on as of 2012 but she was Thelma Corene (Colvert) Caison, New York. She married Carl Hamilton Caison Sr She was the first born child to James Lewis Colvert Sr and Gertha Lee Ellington. You have listed all of her brothers and sisters with the exception of James Lewis Clovert Jr., he was the first born male and second child of James and Gertha Lee in Tuskegee, AL. Almost all James' and Gertha Lee's children with the exception of John Colvert are now deceased including my mother as follows: (Mom) Thelma C. Colvert, Uncle James L. Colvert Jr. (Uncle Bubba), Aunt Arcelia Colvert, Aunt Trphenia Colvert Stephens, Uncle Elvert Colvert, Aunt Lorraine Colvert Whitlow.
What a journey your website took me on!
Jann
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Robin Lesure
Posted on the 2013-08-20 at 20:00
Can't wait until next year
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Daris Gamble
Posted on the 2013-05-26 at 20:00
Hello Family, I send well wishes and love to all. Its that time for all to fellowship in our heritage as individuals, as parents, and forebearers of family success. I look forward to showing off my family gathering amonngst a new city of wonder. I pray safe for all and good health. Daris
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blanche
Posted on the 2012-06-29 at 20:00
Great Job on the WHEW 35th reunion. That is a milestone by itself. Mary and all our cousins did a good job. Thanks for the memories I have and continue to tell everyone about our loving family. I look forward to another 35 years in the making for our young people.
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Daris gamble
Posted on the 2012-06-09 at 20:00
Though it is time to pass the torch I want to say that the path you two have paved will be one easliy followed due to your dedication and supreme devotion to family. You\'ve set the bar quite high in that the next to follow will be well prepared to shoulder the responsibities you two have cared for far to long. As a "late bloomer" I\'m proud to have witnessed such obilging courage you two have shown in your efforts to present all aspects of this family in a possitive light. I thank you and our youth thanks you. God bless you both!
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Daris Gamble
Posted on the 2011-08-15 at 20:00
Margo, During my short course of attenedance I recognized your heart-felt efforts to elevate the minds of our youth, not to a new heightened mindset, but to the level of consciousness that had given our ancestry the strength / courage to overcome all atrocities placed in their way. As I watched elder/peers gleam with such renewed faith; knowing that the message is amongst us. To you(both) Thank You could never be enough!
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Daris Gamble
Posted on the 2011-03-13 at 20:00
Hello Family, It does my heart good to know that another reunion is near. And that I\'m an inticate fiber in this American fruit bowl per birthright. In doing my homework I found that every individual, in this family, is contributing in its mainstay in history.....be it locally, scholastically, or as a humanitarian at-large. All of us, as a whole, shall and will always perservere historically with the good Lords blessings. So say we al! Ha Ha Ha HA See ya soon!
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Latonya Riley \Ellington\
Posted on the 2011-02-19 at 19:00
Hello everyone, looking forward to attending possibly the next WHEW Family Reuion 2011. Me and my family have not been since the 1st reuion in Tuskegee and last one we had in Cleveland Ohio over 20 something years ago. My mom (Mary Ellington-Jones)is the daughter of Tom Ellington . She will be 85 years old on May 14th, 2011. I see we Ellington\'s need to update our family tree. Luv yu family!!!!
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Patrick Gaydon
Posted on the 2010-01-26 at 19:00
Well it is almost that time again. I always look at the ticker to see how months and days we have left. The ticker is a fabulous asset. My family and I are looking forward in seeing each and every one of you down in Panama City this year. If you are able to please come. Again, hope to see you in the great state of Florida.
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BG Holmes
Posted on the 2009-07-20 at 20:00
I was delighted to be a part of the Host commitee in Atlanta, GA. Our Cousins:Yvonne Bryant and Carolyn Anderson did an excellent job. Don't forget our Willie (Jr) Whitehead who filled in with the food for hospitality night.
We were all of an unified mindset. I look forward to Destin, Fl in 2010.
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Melissa G. Ellington
Posted on the 2009-07-02 at 20:00
I have never been to an Ellington family reunion, it would be good to meet relatives that I have never met before. Please keep me updated when the next reunion will take place.
As always God Bless & Have a blessed day!
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LaShunda Smith
Posted on the 2009-06-12 at 20:00
Hello Everyone,
I am so happy to be part of such a wonderful family! Cornelius and I can't wait to see you in Atlanta.
LaShunda Smith
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Kimberly (Kimmi) McLean
Posted on the 2009-05-11 at 20:00
Hey everybody...
I truly can't wait for this reunion to get here. I'm looking forward to seeing all my family and having fun in atlanta. I know this will be a good year I just hope its not too hot outside. lol
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Erica Singleton-Thomas
Posted on the 2009-02-07 at 19:00
This is my first time at the website. Great job to Margo and Manny. Well I'm the daughter of the Ruth Whitehead-Singleton. She passed in 2006. Her parent were Joe and Susie Whitehead. I hope to see ya all this year at the reunion in Atlanta...that's where I stay....
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Chantel Boyd
Posted on the 2009-01-29 at 19:00
This is website is a good way for all of us to stay kind of in touch with one another.
I am the daughter of Pinkie (Freeman) and Larry Boyd. The Grandaughter of Louise Johnson Moss . I fit in on the Huffman side. Mother of Jordan Micah Amari Boyd age 2 1/2.
You all do such a wonderful job remember to stay blessed.
Live Love and Laugh Cry if necessary.
Love you all truly.
P.S. Let us this year try to get the drama to a very low minimum by praying.
The music is excellent.
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Tamieka Tavares
Posted on the 2008-10-01 at 20:00
The website continues to grow and be a great representation of the love within your family. I thoroughly enjoyed myself at the W.H.E.W. reunion my husband and I attended and was impressed at the level of organization and detail so evident throughout the weekend. This sight has inspired me to headup a web development project for our annual family reunion in Texas. I look forward to the next W.H.E.W. experience. Thanks and keep up the great work! Love Meka & Mario
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marion johson
Posted on the 2008-04-04 at 20:00
Thanks for the wonderful website! I am the daughter-in-law of Wilson Johnson (Cleve, OH), who's mother was a Huffman. Is there any one near me here in Canfield, OH???
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Leslie&Doug Greenwood
Posted on the 2008-01-07 at 19:00
Your web-site is great!We were just looking at black family reunions and came across your family and happened to see someone from our church family(Mrs.Vicky Rogers and her lovely daughter.We are from New Jersey and we will have our family reunion for the first time in 20 years and your family web-site has given us some ideas,GOD BLESS your family and we will see you Mrs.Vicky in church on Sunday.
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B G Holmes
Posted on the 2007-08-07 at 20:00
Great update on this website. Love the family pictures. See you in my hometown Orlando in 2008.
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Norm Stringer
Posted on the 2007-06-18 at 20:00
My family and I are really excited about this 30th reunion. This is a great web site...good job! The bit of history and pictures special. See you guys next week.
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Charles Holmes (Helen Prices nephew)
Posted on the 2007-06-04 at 20:00
Great idea for this site_ I'm not available to attend this year but I am proud to see that someone understands the urgency of keeping family together in these days and times or anytime_ Hope ya'll have an awesome time there_ Much love_
myspace.com/chawsholmes
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Bill Rochelle
Posted on the 2007-05-29 at 20:00
Love your hard work!!! It's a great site.
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Inetta Teresa Murray-Clayton
Posted on the 2007-04-30 at 20:00
Stay Blessed Everyone and I hpe to meet you all at the reunion! SMILE In case your wondering how i'm related. I am one of the youngest great granddaughters to "Will and Mary Whitehead. Barry Whitehead thier son marreid my grandmother Julia and their daughter Inetta jeanne Whitehead is my mother, "SMILE". I'm next to the youngest child. I am called( LIL Inetta) or Netta. All my life I've prayed to meet my family and share all the wonderful Blessings , God has Blessed me with. Startiing with my 6 Beatuful chilren,and my 13 grandchildren. Stay Blessed and see you all at the reunion. Smile.....
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annetoinette adams
Posted on the 2007-04-28 at 20:00
I JUST WANTED TO SAY HELLO YOU MIGHT NOT KNOW WHO I AM BUT I AM INETTA WHITEHEAD GRANDDAUGHTER AND I JUST WANTED TO SAY I ENJOYED THE PHOTO'S I AM PLANNING TO ATTEND THE FAMILY REUNION THIS YEAR BECAUSE I WANT TO MEET MY FAMILY. I LIVE IN MUNCIE , INDIANA SEE YOU SOON.
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Robin Lesure
Posted on the 2007-04-24 at 20:00
Website is great. Hey, I've got pics from a previous family reunion held in Atlanta back in the 80's. Will definitely be in Skegee in June.
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Jennifer Leach
Posted on the 2007-03-13 at 20:00
I'm just surfing the Net and I came across your page. I love to see the Black Family come together in Unity! Just like the song says, "It's so nice to come together." I wish you guys much success at your reunion.
Jennifer
http://www.legettefamily.myevent.com
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Ebony Boyd
Posted on the 2007-02-17 at 19:00
Hey Margo and Manny can't wait to see you in 130 days.I looking forward to another marvelous year with the family.
Love,
Ebony Boyd and the Anderson family.
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Schanta Safo
Posted on the 2007-01-19 at 19:00
Hello family,
Awesome job on the website. Look forward to seeing and meeting you all. Not sure when, but! I will keep in touch via website and email. My mother Mildred is the daughter of Lizzie Ellington and Rollo Menefee. Much love and peace to everyone. Cleveland, Ohio
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Blanche Holmes
Posted on the 2006-07-04 at 20:00
Hi Mannie and Margo, Great job on the website and reunion in Mt. Pleasant. It was truly First Class. I miss you all from the last three reunions. Hope this website encourages my children to come next year in Tuskegee, Al for our thirtieth reunion. You know there are some families that don't have reunions at all. What a shame. I'm bless to have a full and proud family that encourages knowledge and the pursuit of it. I will be bragging about your (our) professional website.You did a great job. See you in Tuskegee 2007 Love 'ya Blanche
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Patrick Gaydon
Posted on the 2006-03-01 at 19:00
Hey how do you post photos from other reunions. As you know I have plenty of them. I just do not have any from St. Louis. I surely would love to see some of those photos. I will send you pictures that I do have.
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Pat Alston - Ellington
Posted on the 2006-03-01 at 19:00
This site is awesome and it is quite obvious that a lot of hard work went into making it happen. Good Job.
I really can't wait to meet some/all of you. I am so looking forward to attending, for the first time, the reunion planned in Charleston.
Love to all of you,
Pat
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Susie Whitehead-DeShazo
Posted on the 2006-02-28 at 19:00
Great Job....
Thanks for providing a means for sharing family history, joys and loving times.
Susie & Dean DeShazo
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Orlando Whitehead
Posted on the 2006-02-26 at 19:00
Love the website great idea.
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Patricia Watson-Allen
Posted on the 2005-09-06 at 20:00
Margo & Manny,
What a great idea to post the information on the website. I will remember June 2005 my first attendance of our family reunion in Metarie, La.
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HARRY SLAY JR
Posted on the 2005-08-26 at 20:00
GREAT JOB CUZ WILL DEFINITELY SEE YOU GUYS IN CHARLESTON LOVE YOU
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Kim & Mike McLean & Family
Posted on the 2005-08-20 at 20:00
This is aboslutely beautiful. Great job, Margo.
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Bill Rochelle
Posted on the 2005-08-15 at 20:00
This is a wonderful site. We are a family that keeps up with our past by using technology of the future. What can
I say...We Bad Like That!
Great job Margo.
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Mary M. Upshaw
Posted on the 2005-08-14 at 20:00
WHEW is on the move. The website is fantastic. I will search for old pictures to submit. ...This is GREAT!. Good luck, will see you in South Carolina.
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Tonya Ahmed
Posted on the 2005-08-14 at 20:00
Margo and Manny:
What a great site. Finally something that really represents the WHEW family . Thanks
Lots of Love
Tonya
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Huldie Page of Oakwood Village, Ohio
Posted on the 2005-08-13 at 20:00
What a wonderful website!!! You better believe, it's saved on my FAVORITES. I am enjoying the photos and enlighten by the excellent information.
Keep up the good work.
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Aisha Carr
Posted on the 2005-07-20 at 20:00
Manny and Margo,
The website is incredible! It brought joy to my heart to see the W.H.E.W. represented so well. I look forward to reading all the family stories and seeing pictures of my loved ones.
Aisha
