The closest I got to meeting her was when she showed up in a dream once.
It’s amazing the support we can get from people we never meet.
Rest in Peace Beautiful Lady.
Mutu IKAPI-IKAPI
Dr Maya Angelou, you were a great figure in the American history and all other world. As a teacher in a senior high school in Paris, France, I worked on some of your poems with my French students. They liked a lot your poetry. You positively influenced me as well as lots of other people. Thanks Dr Angelou for sharing with us your great inspirations. Still you will RISE. RIP.
Tonyaa Hendricks
Maya, Your words breathed life, wisdom ,and insite into my life. I will honor your legacy by passing your works forward. You will forever live in my heart.I am being Tonya, Miss Maya.I am being Julian and honoring and remembering you.Sister Friend.
Michael E. Wilkerson
In my 53 years of life as a professional musician (sax player) and avid traveler with my wife of 18 years, I have been blessed to perform for and meet true giants in. African American history, from MLK III, Rep. John Lewis, and Rev. Joseph Lowery. We stand on the shoulders of many other giants especially Dr. Maya Angelou who epitomizes grace, wisdom, spiritual blessings that through her poetry have guided us to believe to achieve and to have COURAGE. Knowledge is power and power is a divine gift from God the supreme ruler of the heavens and earth, I want to thank God for his divine creation called “Maya” a true GIANT FOR WHOM SHOULDERS WE STAND ON. Yes we loved her cherished her, but God loves her best. RIP but STILL – YOU RISE.
Alfie Alvarado
I will always rememember GOD LOVES ME!
Diane Myers
Thank you, God, for allowing us to be touched by your very dear and special Angel.
The D Jones Family
We have been watching and listening to OWN TV/Radio all week to hear and see her again. We tried to see her in February 2013 in Washington, DC, but were unable to get in. The line was wrapped around one of the larger Smithsonian facilities, because Dr. Maya Angelou was sooooo beloved by so many.
We extend our condolences to her son, Guy and his entire family, her brother’s children, her publicly adopted daughters, to include Oprah & Nikki and more, to the Wake Forest family and to ALL who knew, loved and respected her, like our family.
May God continue to enrich your lives with precious memories and words of wisdom of this beloved iconic Woman of God.
Stella Thomas
Dear Maya Angelou Family,
I want to take this time to let you know you have my condolences. Your mother was a very uplifting person. I want to take this time to let her know, and for you to know, I want to thank her for the thoughtful memories, and the differences she made in many people lives, and the many changes she made in the African American Communities. and the many smiles she put on many people faces, and the love she showed in many people lives.
May father “Yahweh” continually Bless and protect you forever.
Jean
I read Maya Angelou’s “When The Cage Bird Sings,” when I was just a pre-teenager. I have loved her ever since, and still have my original copy of the book, which I’ve had for about 40 years. I began re-reading it today, while I sat in a park, in the beautiful spring sunlight, by a lovely fountain. Her language is stunning, and I was drawn deep inside her words and her world. Thank you Maya Angelou; today I call myself a poet and a writer, and you were one of my early seeds. I know you are with your God now – I pray for your soul,you are still blessed, as you have been, always.
Amen to you.
Jean Bass
New York City
Janice P
One of the most profound messages she left with me is “the first time someone shows you who they really are, believe them.” What a woman; what a life; what a legacy … what wonderful memories!
Nancy Via
I did not know Dr. Angelou on a personal level but I heard about her many times over the years. I always meant to go by and introduce myself and tell her how much I admired her. She was so wise and seemed to be such a wonderful and spiritual person. My heart goes out to her family and the people whose lives she has touched so profoundly. Rest in peace with our Lord.
Sue Austin
Such a wonderful Angel that has graced the world with her thoughts and presence. To the family may God keep you in perfect peace and remember all the wonderful things you have learned and shared through the years. I now know why the cage bird sings because now she is free to fly all over heaven. She will be missed. R.I.P. Dr. Maya Angelou Thank you for giving the world your words will forever be in our hearts.
Ronnie Hampton
I have always been fascinated with people who have endured hardship but continued to carry the human spirit to love mankind. Dr. Angleou not only showed us how to overcome hardships but she taught us the essential meaning of love with her poems, writings, and life. One of our treasured daughters have been called home for rest – Her legacy has been left for many future generations. God, thank you for the woman called Maya Angelou!!!
“Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up,” (1 Corinthians 13:4)
Vicki L. Harvey
I remember seeing Maya in San Francisco some years back. She was fabulous. I have looked up to her for many years for her strength and fearlessness. She paved the way for many women who had suffered abuse as children. She showed us that no matter what we can be whatever we want to be and stand proud. I admire her poetry! I will miss her infinite wisdom 🙁 Maya RIP
Love,
Vicki
Carolyn Marcus
A woman of grace. An inspiration to the world today. You are missed. Rest in peace.
patricia moore
Sleep on Dr. Maya Angeleou gone but not forgotten
Camille NgSaye
I AM A HUMAN BEING BEING. NOTHING HUMAN CAN BE ALIEN TO ME. I was born in Trinidad the most southerly island in the Caribbean. I read and watched DR. Angelou’s teachings through the videos, clips, and speeches on my phone. I read everything. I watched everything. I feel like I have lost my teacher. I tried going to our book stores but they had none of her books and I was hurt because I was thirsty for her wisdom. I wanted to tell everyone I met about what I have learnt. I got up saying in my sleep the song she sang for the commencement speech at Spelman. I listened. I made my husband listen. I posted on my Facebook. I want to share the goodness. I want to teach people about courage: the greatest of all the virtues. I want young West Indians to understand that racism divides. I want to demonstrate through my words and my actions that the curried chicken goes well with the pelau and provision and saltfish if we cook it together. Yes respecting each other’s differences. As I watched all I am addicted to her voice as I am drunken by her words. I am diabetic and I am of a mixed race. But I am confident that I can make a great contribution to the human race. I got it Dr Angelou that I too was paid for already. I got it if I have give and if I learn teach. I know you. I feel like you mothered me in a week and fueled my soul. So I got it and I thank you if you can hear me. I will carry your light and will in my OWN way shine. To your family and friends I am indebted to your mom, Aunt, grandmother and great grandmother for inspiring me to be better. To be freer, to be kinder, to liberated in mind. It hurts….a deep pain…..This little light of mine…I am going to let it shine. Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine, let it shine…..
I take responsibility for the space I occupy.
William Paradise
Dr. Maya Angelou touched so many lives, and I’m happy to say that she touched mine. May she rest in peace, and she will be missed dearly.
Verna L Holoman
Dr. Angelou has been and always will be a true beacon of light for our world. An incredible gift came from Radford University when I was afforded the opportunity to have lunch alone with her. She was there to teach a creative writing course. Her presence and the warmth that exuded from her person had to be experienced in order to be understood.
“Joy, joy, joy…down in my soul.” Rest in peace, phenomenal lady.
Listen! In the silence you can hear her…
The closest I got to meeting her was when she showed up in a dream once.
It’s amazing the support we can get from people we never meet.
Rest in Peace Beautiful Lady.
Dr Maya Angelou, you were a great figure in the American history and all other world. As a teacher in a senior high school in Paris, France, I worked on some of your poems with my French students. They liked a lot your poetry. You positively influenced me as well as lots of other people. Thanks Dr Angelou for sharing with us your great inspirations. Still you will RISE. RIP.
Maya, Your words breathed life, wisdom ,and insite into my life. I will honor your legacy by passing your works forward. You will forever live in my heart.I am being Tonya, Miss Maya.I am being Julian and honoring and remembering you.Sister Friend.
In my 53 years of life as a professional musician (sax player) and avid traveler with my wife of 18 years, I have been blessed to perform for and meet true giants in. African American history, from MLK III, Rep. John Lewis, and Rev. Joseph Lowery. We stand on the shoulders of many other giants especially Dr. Maya Angelou who epitomizes grace, wisdom, spiritual blessings that through her poetry have guided us to believe to achieve and to have COURAGE. Knowledge is power and power is a divine gift from God the supreme ruler of the heavens and earth, I want to thank God for his divine creation called “Maya” a true GIANT FOR WHOM SHOULDERS WE STAND ON. Yes we loved her cherished her, but God loves her best. RIP but STILL – YOU RISE.
I will always rememember GOD LOVES ME!
Thank you, God, for allowing us to be touched by your very dear and special Angel.
We have been watching and listening to OWN TV/Radio all week to hear and see her again. We tried to see her in February 2013 in Washington, DC, but were unable to get in. The line was wrapped around one of the larger Smithsonian facilities, because Dr. Maya Angelou was sooooo beloved by so many.
We extend our condolences to her son, Guy and his entire family, her brother’s children, her publicly adopted daughters, to include Oprah & Nikki and more, to the Wake Forest family and to ALL who knew, loved and respected her, like our family.
May God continue to enrich your lives with precious memories and words of wisdom of this beloved iconic Woman of God.
Dear Maya Angelou Family,
I want to take this time to let you know you have my condolences. Your mother was a very uplifting person. I want to take this time to let her know, and for you to know, I want to thank her for the thoughtful memories, and the differences she made in many people lives, and the many changes she made in the African American Communities. and the many smiles she put on many people faces, and the love she showed in many people lives.
May father “Yahweh” continually Bless and protect you forever.
I read Maya Angelou’s “When The Cage Bird Sings,” when I was just a pre-teenager. I have loved her ever since, and still have my original copy of the book, which I’ve had for about 40 years. I began re-reading it today, while I sat in a park, in the beautiful spring sunlight, by a lovely fountain. Her language is stunning, and I was drawn deep inside her words and her world. Thank you Maya Angelou; today I call myself a poet and a writer, and you were one of my early seeds. I know you are with your God now – I pray for your soul,you are still blessed, as you have been, always.
Amen to you.
Jean Bass
New York City
One of the most profound messages she left with me is “the first time someone shows you who they really are, believe them.” What a woman; what a life; what a legacy … what wonderful memories!
I did not know Dr. Angelou on a personal level but I heard about her many times over the years. I always meant to go by and introduce myself and tell her how much I admired her. She was so wise and seemed to be such a wonderful and spiritual person. My heart goes out to her family and the people whose lives she has touched so profoundly. Rest in peace with our Lord.
Such a wonderful Angel that has graced the world with her thoughts and presence. To the family may God keep you in perfect peace and remember all the wonderful things you have learned and shared through the years. I now know why the cage bird sings because now she is free to fly all over heaven. She will be missed. R.I.P. Dr. Maya Angelou Thank you for giving the world your words will forever be in our hearts.
I have always been fascinated with people who have endured hardship but continued to carry the human spirit to love mankind. Dr. Angleou not only showed us how to overcome hardships but she taught us the essential meaning of love with her poems, writings, and life. One of our treasured daughters have been called home for rest – Her legacy has been left for many future generations. God, thank you for the woman called Maya Angelou!!!
“Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up,” (1 Corinthians 13:4)
I remember seeing Maya in San Francisco some years back. She was fabulous. I have looked up to her for many years for her strength and fearlessness. She paved the way for many women who had suffered abuse as children. She showed us that no matter what we can be whatever we want to be and stand proud. I admire her poetry! I will miss her infinite wisdom 🙁 Maya RIP
Love,
Vicki
A woman of grace. An inspiration to the world today. You are missed. Rest in peace.
Sleep on Dr. Maya Angeleou gone but not forgotten
I AM A HUMAN BEING BEING. NOTHING HUMAN CAN BE ALIEN TO ME. I was born in Trinidad the most southerly island in the Caribbean. I read and watched DR. Angelou’s teachings through the videos, clips, and speeches on my phone. I read everything. I watched everything. I feel like I have lost my teacher. I tried going to our book stores but they had none of her books and I was hurt because I was thirsty for her wisdom. I wanted to tell everyone I met about what I have learnt. I got up saying in my sleep the song she sang for the commencement speech at Spelman. I listened. I made my husband listen. I posted on my Facebook. I want to share the goodness. I want to teach people about courage: the greatest of all the virtues. I want young West Indians to understand that racism divides. I want to demonstrate through my words and my actions that the curried chicken goes well with the pelau and provision and saltfish if we cook it together. Yes respecting each other’s differences. As I watched all I am addicted to her voice as I am drunken by her words. I am diabetic and I am of a mixed race. But I am confident that I can make a great contribution to the human race. I got it Dr Angelou that I too was paid for already. I got it if I have give and if I learn teach. I know you. I feel like you mothered me in a week and fueled my soul. So I got it and I thank you if you can hear me. I will carry your light and will in my OWN way shine. To your family and friends I am indebted to your mom, Aunt, grandmother and great grandmother for inspiring me to be better. To be freer, to be kinder, to liberated in mind. It hurts….a deep pain…..This little light of mine…I am going to let it shine. Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine, let it shine…..
I take responsibility for the space I occupy.
Dr. Maya Angelou touched so many lives, and I’m happy to say that she touched mine. May she rest in peace, and she will be missed dearly.
Dr. Angelou has been and always will be a true beacon of light for our world. An incredible gift came from Radford University when I was afforded the opportunity to have lunch alone with her. She was there to teach a creative writing course. Her presence and the warmth that exuded from her person had to be experienced in order to be understood.
“Joy, joy, joy…down in my soul.” Rest in peace, phenomenal lady.