Comments on: R.I.P. Anthony Hartfield Jr.

By: Donna McGhee-Weaver

Donna McGhee-Weaver — Sat, 19 Jan 2013 02:08:00 +0000

Thank you Carrie! Thank you to everyone especially to you Parres and your mom for reaching out to us, here in Minnesota. I am trying so hard to ignore the internet with regards to this mayhem, but it is the only way to find out anything about my nephew. We were hoping to have Jr be with us this week. However, we will respect his father’s wishes and honor his pain. This is and will be the longest difficult 2-week wait. My sister is confused, frustrated, angry, and just want answers; which is very futile considering Jr was in Oklahoma for what we thought was a weekend stay. Truth found out. I can place a band aide on my sister’s knee; I can rock her and continue to wipe the waterfall, which pours down hers and my Mothers’ stained faces. As big sister and daughter, it is hard to look in both their eyes when begging and pleading to me asking “why?” I reassure them hourly with hope and a prayer and remind them of everyone’s condolences. Emily with my last breath, I will continue to kiss the top of your head, cradle your twice broken heart, and honor your request to return him home, smell his skin, caress his face, and sing to him just as you did when he was born. Mom I will pick you up, remind you to inhale, promise to bring him home and repeatedly nod my head: yes it is true. Tonio its okay to see Jr’s face in the mirror, hear him whispering in your ear, and feel his presence behind your back. Meko to see and hear you whale. Zavy walking around in a maze. I can carry six grocery bags, a child, house keys, and a purse and still open the front door all by myself. Your words, kindness and donations are like having extra arms without having to ask. Thank you Oklahoma; for acknowledging our loss and reminding others that WE ARE HERE impatiently waiting in Minnesota. We are so grateful to you all. Carrie thank you!

By: Daniel Billinger

Daniel Billinger — Sat, 19 Jan 2013 01:18:55 +0000

DAMNN brahh i remember those dayz as a kid we played basketball in MN at wilder rec growing up we use to go at it tlk n bout who better lol…you was a cool ass friend/homie nd cant believe yu left us but im gone always have yu in heart real tlk my prayers go out to your family yu gone be missed. R.I.P HOMIE SEE YU LATTER!

By: Parres Drake

Parres Drake — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 20:04:44 +0000

Hey Will Everyone Please Share This Page On Your Fb & Twitter & With Everyone It’s A Page Where People Can Go To Donate To Anthonys Burial Fund To Get Him Home To Minnesota & Have His Burial Service. The Link Is gofundme.com/AnthonyHartfieldFund

By: Denzel English

Denzel English — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 19:24:39 +0000

We love you and we miss you bro. Its been years since we had a conversation. I just seen you in the mall last week, and I couldn’t believe it when I heard. I didn’t want to believe it.My heart goes out to your family, especially your mom and tone! we love you and you will be forever missed, but never forgotten!

By: Denzel English

Denzel English — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 19:24:02 +0000

By: TASHIA LOVETT

TASHIA LOVETT — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 19:01:57 +0000

I remember how proud your father was when he told me you were coming to live here! I remember how even more proud he was after you got here and began to lead every one around you and your self to glorious achievments! Once you landed that awesome picture of yours in the Edmond Sun thats all she wrote Sr could not stop bragging! He was so excited to buy your first car and that he could because you were full of awesomness! Never getting passed your smile is were my thoughts dangle when I think of you! and this is why God gave us memory so no matter were we are we can remember and that we will forever do! You will live on! You made a deep impression on every one you passed such a good soul! So until we meet again enjoy your hoops on the golden court, swooshin the golden rim playin for team Jesus! Forever missed! There couldnt be a better Angel, Love Always

By: Tim McGowan

Tim McGowan — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 02:54:16 +0000

Anthony spent one year at Community of Peace Academy High School in St. Paul, Mn. This, his freshman year, was a year of recovery for a knee injury that kept him out of basketball. During the course of this school year I had numerous opportunities to speak with Anthony. Numerous opportunities because of our love for sports. We talked about basketball and life. He never once complained about not being able to play, but always about the achievements of his brother and that he would be back playing the next year. Anthony left CPA after that year, but what I recall most was never hearing about what was wrong in the moment, but what he was working for next. Just recently, before Christmas Break, Anthony stopped back at CPA with his Mother to visit his younger brother. In that visit he stopped by and checked in for what has now become the last time. In that visit Anthony was” Ant”. His eyes were on me, his smile lit up the room, he was genuine and found the good in all that was around him. He spoke of what he was working for and not what he didn’t have. In the short time that he was here I know he’s left a legacy of purity, integrity, hope and love that we can only hope to emulate in our lifetime. I became an educator with the ideals that I wanted to make a difference in the lives of my students. Never did I think in such a short period of time that a student would make such an impact on my life.

By: TMichael

TMichael — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 19:43:40 +0000

Make It up there **

By: TMichael

TMichael — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 19:42:40 +0000

Good Morning Jr, I miss you so much Jr, Ever since you past away I can’t stop thinking about you. I wish I would have went to church last week and I could have seen you, man this is sad. I’m sorry I didn’t make it there bro, I dedicate this hooping life to you and I will work hard everyday. You almost made it n I hate that they had to take your life, Those talks we used to have when I came over, the wise words you told me, the skills you taught me, I will never forget. I’ll never forget the times we had I love you cousin your in a better place at least. Guide me while your up there Rest In Paradise and I’ll see you when I make up there. I Love You Jr.

By: Jess

Jess — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 18:45:06 +0000

One of those guys who always had a smile on his face. I went through middle school AND high school with him and he made a great impression on our class. It’s absolutely unexplainable what everyone is feeling right now and unreal that this happened. My heart goes out to those who have known him at a more personal level than I have. If he made the impression he did on me, I can’t imagine what his best friends and family are feeling right now. The best thing we can do is keep smiling and never forget. Rest with the Angels Anthony. You will be greatly missed.