In tribute to Vincent Agwuoke
MY BROTHER
Loved by many, known by others, who has not my blood, but all of my heart—MY BROTHER
Genuine soul, thoughtful heart, is now an unrealized dream—MY BROTHER
His potential unknown as an unraveled scroll—MY BROTHER
Unique in style, full of love and smiles—MY BROTHER
Whose life still remains an inspiration today—MY BROTHER
Whose passions were warm like the rays of the sun—MY BROTHER
The epitome of GQ, but at least as he knew—MY BROTHER
My body moves on, but my mind remains stagnant,
It’s hard to move on because my soul continues to lament—MY BROTHER
WE LOVE YOU VINCE
Tony Ohanba, Onochie Akazie, Stephen Addison, and Lonnie Harris
April 11, 2008 at 11:00 am
i just want to start out with saying vincent i might have not knew you however you are really loved by many. I hope wherever you are you RIP. For Vincent’s family i’m real sorrry you lost your only son but stay tough and know wherever he is i’m sure he is happy. Vincent’s friend i don’t want yall to cry over him but i do want you to remember him as a happy person and loving and caring guy. Even the people that didn’t know Vincent cried over him because of how wonderful of a guy he was.
WE WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER YOU VINCENT.
love,
family, friends and your school
April 11, 2008 at 11:03 am
I don’t know where you are. And, I know you’re not coming back. But, I know that you want us to be strong, move on, and be happy.
Goodbye Vincent, and we will remember you.
Whereever you are… I hope that you are happy.
April 11, 2008 at 12:03 pm
vince might be gone, but his memories will still be with us! RIP VINCE!
April 11, 2008 at 12:14 pm
Vince, thank you for your smile, your laughter, your love, and your strength. You are forever in our hearts.
April 11, 2008 at 12:27 pm
First give thanks to God because he is worthy to be praise! We don’t know his purpose or his plans for “Vincent” all we know is that he was called home. I would like to encourage you all to pull together and love and embrace each other. Now students of Westside go out and Love one another, be kind ,respectful and sucessfull and do it as a tribute to Mr. Vincent Agwuoke! Let his name live on in your hearts.To the family I pray God provide you comfort, peace and understanding.
Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you;not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid. John 14:27
April 11, 2008 at 12:33 pm
I pray God keeps you safe in his arms.
April 11, 2008 at 12:36 pm
To Vincent’s family, the family of Westside High School,
our hearts are heavy with grief for your loss.
May God give you strength in the coming days and
may you find comfort in knowing that he touched so many people with his bright shining life.
When we remember Vincent, it will be with a smile.
April 11, 2008 at 12:39 pm
R.I.P 2nd period will never be the same. Your funny dances and competitive spirit is going to be missed dearly. You had a passion for happieness and you are a prince. You will always be in our hearts and prayers forever. I know your up there dancing and singing
April 11, 2008 at 12:40 pm
My Boy Vince.
What a good three years I have known you. Ive played soccer with you and talked about teams and school and had classes with you and veen gave you ideas on that photography project that you had to do. I would like you to know that i will remember you always because you have been someone truly influential. Think of good things when you look down on us, and know that in the future we will meet again and play soccer and be as we have been.
April 11, 2008 at 12:45 pm
Rest in peace to my boy, Vincent. I pray that blessings overcome his family and friends. I pray that peace be brought to them.
April 11, 2008 at 12:55 pm
Vincent, hey buddy!
I just wanted to say that you truly were a good person. You left us with some
of the greatest memories, and you nor your laugh will ever be forgotten! Thank
you for everything you have done, and thank you for all of your love. We will deeply
miss you!
In a way you were our angel, one who brought our class closer together, and one
who always seemed to put a smile on our faces, not matter how bad the day!
R.I.P. VINCENT!
April 11, 2008 at 12:59 pm
i didn’t know you, i never made an attempt and for that I…. tears have been my only sustance. i am at a loss of words. Vincent, may your soul be one amongst the seraphims of God, for you were a dream unrealized. Prince among poppers. i love you. may your soul Rest In Peace, in the hand of the Almighty who gave you to us. We musn’t mourn your death, but celebrate your Life. Again I Love you. i will keep hope alive…
I and my Father are one,
All God is I am,
Where God is I am,
My oneness with God consitudes my oneness with all spiritual beings, so
Now that he is layed down to sleep
I pray to the Lord his soul to keep
Lord please hold him through the day and night
So when we meat again, all will be Right
(0_0)
Amen
April 11, 2008 at 1:04 pm
Your passing has touched the entire district. May you, your family and your Westside family be comforted during this sad time.
While I have never met you, all reports seem to indicate that you were a model citizen…your soul will never be forgotten.
God Bless!
April 11, 2008 at 1:34 pm
I just wanted to say that I met him yesterday and the first impretion that I got from him is that he is nice outgoing person. Hope that they can get through this. My regards go to his friends and family.
April 11, 2008 at 1:35 pm
I would just like to say that you are and will be missed by many people. I did not know you that well, but I knew of you and a little about you. You put a smile on everyone’s faces even when they were down. I feel that that was your purpose here on earth. Now you are HOME with our father where there is no pain what so ever. God will keep you!
R.I.P Vincent!!!!
April 11, 2008 at 1:35 pm
R.I.P
April 11, 2008 at 1:36 pm
Man Vince definately will be missed and I hope everyone now knows how great a guy he was and how much he impacted many. He was a very nice, chill, fun to be around kind of guy. May God Bless his family and although we lost a dear friend and to some a dear family member, God has just gained an angel…May you live on forever in our hearts and memories…
RIP Vincent….
April 11, 2008 at 1:36 pm
I just want to say that what I’ve seen from Vincent was that he was a good and loving person. When he got on the bus, when I rode it, he would always have smile on his face. He was never down or sad. I know that he loved soccer, because one time he had a magazine and my brother would point out any soccer player in the magazine and Vincent would know who it was without even looking at the name.
R.I.P. Vincent
April 11, 2008 at 1:38 pm
There are really no words for me to describe the pain i feel and the hurt i see in everyone around me. Vince was a light in all our times of darkness. He was constantly smiling about who knows what, and because of that he made everyone around him smile. I loved his songs he sang and the funny (though sometimes annoying) jokes he pulled on me. 4th period with Mr MacG will never be the same… and neither will 7th with Quackenbush.
You will always be in our hearts, Vince, because we all love you so much.
My entire heart and soul goes out to the family of Vince. Know that we are all here for you too in this horrific time. We love you.
You will never ever be forgotten Prince Vince
RIP!
April 11, 2008 at 2:03 pm
I am overwhelmed by love within my heart; overwhelmed by the compassion, sympathy, care, that we, by right hold within our Heart. That for now on, we use to comfort one another in greivance, whatver the cause might be. This passing is glory unto God; it united the body, forgave its sins through the love in our hearts. Sealed its wounds. And made us remember so many things. Yesterday, we donated blood, saving three people through one donator, but one life now rests in peace: God gave life, took his own back, to glorify and unite by love. And in him, I know, I know that he will be waiting patiently to see us all again. Infront of the gates of heaven, under the righteousness of Glory God.
Vincent united us to strengthen the love in our hearts. Vincent, just like many others, is in our heart, a sacrifice, to bring us all back to our first love.
My eyes were fixed on the needle; it pierced the vein below my arm I fixed my eyes on it, felt the rushing blood floatibng from me. How beautiful, the crimson color. A life giving fluid, In that moment, I rememebred Christ, when he shed his blood, he gave life. By love it was done.
Only Believe, Only Believe. All things are possible. Jesus is here.
April 11, 2008 at 2:27 pm
Vicent,
we never met, but from all the things I have heard about you, you were a great guy. You made an impact on the world and will be greatly missed. My heart goes out to you and your family.
<3
April 11, 2008 at 2:30 pm
I really didn’t know Vincent but I know how hard it is to loose someone you love. I have heard so much nice stuff about him and all I can say is that we are going to miss him alot!!!!!
April 11, 2008 at 2:32 pm
Well I didn’t know him but He Looks Like A Very Nice Guy and i would be able to make him laugh or something But he is in a better place and everything will be ok
April 11, 2008 at 2:32 pm
Although i ‘ve never knew Vincent it is still very sad to hear how such a happy and enthusiastic person left us on that tragic day. Rest In Peace Vincent
April 11, 2008 at 2:35 pm
Vincent,
I never got the chance to meet you, but you sounded like a great guy that everyone loved and respected. May you rest in peace and live eternally in our souls. God bless you and your family.
Your in our prayers.
April 11, 2008 at 2:40 pm
I never really knew you, but I knew who you were. I remember seeing you in the hall ways and you would always smile at people, even if you didn’t know them. I remember talking to you once, and I wish I had taken the time to make an effort to be your friend. I have heard so many good things about you. It breaks my heart knowing that you are not here at west side with us anymore, you were truly an amazing person. you will be missed by everyone. R.I.P.
April 11, 2008 at 2:42 pm
To Vincent I did not know you like everybody, but i knew of you. I just want you to know that everyone misses you deeply and you are in everyones prayers. There is not a day that people will forget about you. i pray for you and your family. I know that you are with GOD now and you would never want to come back to this crazy world. You will truly be missed Vincent.
We love you and miss you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
April 11, 2008 at 2:45 pm
I never knew you, but I saw you pass in the halls. Whenever I saw you, you were always happy. I can’t explain the pain and sadness I see around me. You were loved by many and missed by everyone. Just to everyone, Vincent was always a happy person and he wouldn’t want you to be crying. He would want you to live life and smile like he always did. You will always be with us in our hearts and in our mind. You will never be forgotten. We will move on anf live out our life for you because you never got to live out yours. Wherever he is, I am sure he is happy and smiling down at us. He will always be there to watch over us. To his family, i am sorry for your loss and I hope you get through ths. Wherever you are Vincent, i know you are smiling and laughing. May you rest in peace and I hope god keeps you safe in his arms. You will be missed. R.I.P. Vincent
April 11, 2008 at 2:47 pm
I don’t know Vicent, but i just want to let everyone know that I know it’s difficult to move on when you loose a very special love one. I hope that every will be okay and just know that you all don’t have to cry because remember that Vincent is in a very, very good place where there is no more pain and suffering. R.I.P VINCENT!!!!!!!!!
April 11, 2008 at 2:49 pm
R.I.P.
April 11, 2008 at 2:58 pm
Vincent Agwuoke was a wonderful person with a great sense of humor and personality !!!
He was such a gentlemen and a kind, caring person !!!
He always had a smile on his face, he was the type of person that LIVED LIFE TO THE FULLEST.
He was the type of person that would talk to you even if he didn’t know you.
He was a friendly person, to any one even if they weren’t friendly back to him.
But no matter what he never showed any pain or sadness.
He was always a joyful and energetic person.
HE WAS A REAL TRUE FRIEND AND HE CAN NEVER OR WILL NEVER BE REPLACED !!!!!!!!!!
R.I.P. VINCENT “PRINCE VINCE” AGWUOKE
04-10-08 W.H.S
LOVED ALWAYS…NEVER FORGOTTEN
: ) :’ (
April 11, 2008 at 2:59 pm
prince vince.
know that our thoughts are with you and we all love and miss you dearly.
it ails me to think that we will never hear your laugh, or hear your voice again
we will never see your cheerful smile unless in a photograph, or a distant memorie.
though it’s taken all that’s inside of me to stop crying i had to smile at one point in the day, for all the people that i saw coming together in your memory.
it’s painful to know you won’t be coming back but i just hope that everyone can remember. that god has his own plan and at this point he needed you more than we did and the good lord had a hand in this, ong before we ever knew
Psalm 139:13-16
For you created my inmost being;
you knit me together in my mother’s womb.
I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made;
your works are wonderful,
I know that full well.
My frame was not hidden from you
when I was made in the secret place.
When I was woven together in the depths of the earth,
your eyes saw my unformed body.
All the days ordained for me
were written in your book
before one of them came to be.
god bless all of those that mourn the prince and
keep his family and friends in your prayers
April 11, 2008 at 2:59 pm
And I heard a voice from heaven saying unto me, Write, Blessed [are] the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth Yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labours; and their works do follow them.
Revelation 14:13
Rip vincent
April 11, 2008 at 3:00 pm
Vincent, i never knew you at all but from wat i heard, you are a very sweet and cheerful person. you bring light to the people around you whenever there is a dark and gloomy day. you are loved by all, even people who haven’t been around you and you will be in out hearts forever.
i think your purpose in life was to bring joy to people and you have completed that mission to the fullest.
R.I.P
April 11, 2008 at 3:10 pm
I didn’t get to know Vincent as much as I would of like to. But i do remember him walking in the hallway, he was always happy full of joy and made everyone around him the same way. His character will never leave us his smiles will never leave us, he migth be gone but his spirt is with us. Its hard to realise what has happen, and i just want to cry when think about it. I know that were ever he is he is watching us and thankfull of all of this. All my prayers go to him and his family, I know its hard but we shall not be sad cause he is not gone he is in our hearts.VINCENT WE MISS YOU!!!!!!!! …………..R.I.P VINCENT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
April 11, 2008 at 3:14 pm
Hey Vincent,
I know you’re in a better place and i pray for your friends and family.
We all miss you and will always remember you.
<3
April 11, 2008 at 3:24 pm
MY prayers are with your family. May the Lord strong arms hold them and assure them that you are in a better place and will be looking over them always.
April 11, 2008 at 3:43 pm
Vince, i can’t believe you’re really gone. Anyone who has seen me today knows that I’ve either been in a sort of daze or crying my eyes out. I never thought that yesterday in english class when we were joking about your portrayal of higgens or at the blood drive when we were joking about who was more scared of giving blood that that would be the last day that I ever got to see your smiling face or hear your great laugh again. I only knew you this year and i know that we didn’t exactly get along perfectly all the time but you really had an affect on me. You were one of the reasons why english was my favorite class. I’m takin this really hard and I want you to know that alot of people really cared about you, even more than you knew they did. I guess you know it all now. I’m gonna miss you and I know that in thirty or forty years I’m still gonna remember your face and how weird you looked in that hat. RIP VINCE
April 11, 2008 at 4:06 pm
Well Vince i really didnt know u but i did see you around school and everytime i did u had a smile in your face ill i can really say is that our hearts and prayers go out to u and your family and that your name will never be forgotten and you really made a big impact in our lifes at westside u brought us together as one. Well Vince Rest in Peace and i know u watching over us.God Bless Vince and his Family.
April 11, 2008 at 4:29 pm
Vince,
I didn’t really know you, but from what I’ve been hearing about you and how your friends talk so highly of you, I know you must have been a really good person. I had seen you in the hall a few times, but we never talked. I wish we had gotten a chance to. When I did see you, you always had a smile on your face and I won’t forget that. I think that was one amazing aspect of you: the fact that you were always happy and smiling and making everyone laugh. The Westside family will miss you dearly, but your in a better place now. Rest in peace my friend. My prayers are with you and your family always. <3
April 11, 2008 at 4:34 pm
I didn’t know you Vince, but ive seen you in the hall…we never talked or said hi but from what i have heard about you i wish i would’ve. You always had a smile on your face and you were always having fun, my family and i have your family in our prayers and we know you are in a better place.
April 11, 2008 at 5:03 pm
Vincent,
Although like many other people here I never got a chance to personally meet you, you sound like an incredible and amazing guy. It’s evident that you have touched the lives of so many, and everything who knew you will never forget you. Your seventeen years were short, but by touching so many hearts that’s an achievement in itself. You and your family are in my prayers and may God bless you! Rest In Peace Vince.
Love,
Liuna
April 11, 2008 at 5:15 pm
We are so sorry about the death of your Prince. We wish we could find words that would relieve your pain, but we cannot imagine what they are. Losing a child is one of the saddest life experiences possible, and words of true comfort are difficult to find.
Please know that we are thinking of you in your sorrow. You have our sincere condolences.
In sympathy,
Robert S. Rodriguez Jr. and Family
April 11, 2008 at 5:15 pm
vince I did not get to know you but from what i have heard you were always danceing and lauging and a really nice person and you have made a impact on peoples lives i saw so many people crying that i cried too we will miss you here at West Side my thoughts and Prayers go out to the family and friends R.I.P Vince We Will miss you!!
April 11, 2008 at 5:21 pm
Hey Vince, i just wanted to tell you that we miss you. We have had a long day without you. We all believe that you are with us in our hearts, but we really want to see you smile again. I know that we will all see you again someday. We were singing to you on the bus today, I hope you heard us. Mr.Frank is learning to relax more. Your birthady also happens to be on the same day as mine and we plan to celebrate for you and with you. We are gonna go play soccer and release some ballons with letters attached to them. I ask you to please read them all. You have been a blessing to all of us and you made such a great impression on us that ride your bus and go to school with you. We love you, Vince. We will never forget you. Rest In Peace. We are all praying for yu and your family. Talk to you later, best friend. <3
April 11, 2008 at 5:21 pm
Vincent-
I did not know you, but I saw you in the halls, and you were always, always smiling. Your friends talk so highly of you and how you radiated cheerfulness. I truly wish I could’ve gotten to know you. You have affected so many people. I pray that you have reached a much better place, and I pray that your family and friends can make it through these tough times. The Westside community misses you dearly. Rest in peace always and forever. <3 from all of us at WHS.
April 11, 2008 at 5:26 pm
Vince, I may not have known you that well, but I can say that in our biology class, Westside, and in the community, you will be dearly missed. I thank you for your joyful attitude and the smiles you brought to people’s faces. We will continue to carry your smile in our hearts and hopefully in our countenances as we look back at the fond memories of you. You have improved and touched so many people’s lives at Westside. My deepest condolences and prayers go out to those who had the opportunity to know such a wonderful and inspiring person. Rest in peace, Vince, with the love that surrounds you.
April 11, 2008 at 5:37 pm
Hey Vince,
Well what can i say but that am sad your no longer with us. I can always remember our time in elementary and how you were so smart. Am glad i got to know you.. you were great guy with a brigjht future ahead of you. I am really sad you wont be graduatin with us but my thought and prayers are with your family.take care .. we miss nd love u
Rest In Peace .. love Cynthia
April 11, 2008 at 6:16 pm
we may have lost a friend but god has gained an angel. indeed he has. you must be happy to be up there with the king of kings. you have done so much for everyone even if they only knew your name. you were such an humble and good friend down here and for that you will be rewarded. we can only weep for so long but we shouldn’t. your in such a better place with no worries and no stress. you called yourself prince vince but you were more than that…you are a king. you had such good potential to do good in life and we all know you were waiting for that big day when you could walk across that stage…don’t worry buddy you finished…just earlier than we expected. we never thought such a tragic even could happen to good ol westside high…but it did. seeing this happened has not only brought the senior class together but the whole school. we have realized that we should really value our friendships and not take life for granted. I believe that that was gods purpose. this was a wake up call for us and we all have questions but no answers..I know that on that great day we will see you again and rejoice. this is only temporary. to the family we keep you in our prayers and you did a great job raising your son. you’ll meet your son again and he will tell you all about his joyful experience with god. stay strong and don’t give up. king vince will always be apart of the class of 2008.
p.s. vince if you save me a seat in heaven ill save you a seat at graduation…DEAL!!
April 11, 2008 at 6:26 pm
Prince Vince!!!!
i didn’t know you that well but you rode my bus and we had a few conversations together.
and in those few converations i new that you were a positive young man wanting to make a difference in peoples lives.
you made everyone on the bus feel joy and laughter when your presence was felt. i know we will still feel that same laughter now because you live in my heart forever. even though i am a freshman you still didnt find it difficult in your heart to except me as a human being. i wanted to right this prayer for you:
Dear Lord,
I know that you have been with Vince from the day he was created in his mothers womb until the day he past away. you gave him a good heart to love and care for everyone he came in contact with. only you know why you took him so early but he has certainly changed many lives in this world. I pray lord that you will guard and protect him forever until it is time for us all to go. Help Vince’s family to recover from this major lose. Help them to realize that Vince is in a better place now and he is watching over all of us. Help his friends to find peace and love from this tragedy.
In Jesus Name,
Amen!
Prince Vince May Your Soul Rest In PErfect Peace!!!!!
I LOVE YOU!!!! ( i promise to name my first son’s middle name after you hoping that his personality will be like yours)
April 11, 2008 at 7:14 pm
Hey Vince,
I didn’t know you all to well, but i’ve heard so much about you that it seems as if i do. Every time a hear a story about you, it just breaks my heart to know that such a wonderful person can be gone in a matter of minutes. I know God has made a place for you in heaven where you can sing your heart out and take as many pictures as you want :]. You have made me look at life in a whole new way, to cherish your life, through the good and bad because it only takes one moment to change everything. I’m sure you are carrying a smile wherever you are..and you will be in my prayers! You are missed by so many people but we will all join you one day!
May God be with your family and loved ones.
RIP
Much love and sorrow,
Elizabeth
April 11, 2008 at 7:14 pm
To the PARENTS OF VINCE,
As I heard of the tragedy of the loss of Vince, I really became heart-broken; and as a Mother of two, all I can think about is the reality of “no love, like a Mother and Father’s love for their children.” You, Vince, and all loved ones will be lifted up in prayer.
“And the peace of GOD, which passes all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through CHRIST JESUS.” (Philippians 4:8)
BLESSINGS AND BE ENCOURAGED!
*A special Thanks to all of the Students and Staff for exhibiting love, care, and unity for Vince and his family!
April 11, 2008 at 7:47 pm
Vince,
I never got the chance to meet you personally, but you seemed like an amazing person. I always saw you in the hallways and you would always have a smile on your face. You looked like you loved life and you were enjoying every minute of it. I really wish that i took the time to meet you and be your friend. We all know you’re in a happier place now and westside will always love you! RIP Prince Vince!
April 11, 2008 at 8:40 pm
Vince,
Thank you for your smile and sweet spirit. You have touched our Westside family in so many ways. Rest peacefully in HIS arms.
Ms. Jackson
April 11, 2008 at 8:52 pm
Hey Vince,
Even though I never knew you that well, but from the things I heard I regret not knowing you. Everyone loves you at Westside and you will always be remember as the guy who put a smile on people’s faces when their down. And now you are safe with god and you are in a happier place now. We will always love you and remember you!!!
RIP Prince Vince!
April 11, 2008 at 9:33 pm
Though I did not know Vincent personally, I pray for his family and hope that his sprit is living happily in heaven.
April 11, 2008 at 9:59 pm
Vince,
i never really knew you all that well. i just knew you were the dude that sat infront of me on the bus in the mornings.i never did talk to you, which is somethinig i regret.but even though i didnt talk to you i felt that you impacted my life as well as the lives of others around you.i can remember you always smiling and having a good time on the bus, and you could tell you loved life.always having fun.that memory of u singing that thursday morning will always be with me.the bus will never be the same w/o you.but we will always remember you and keep you in our hearts.the only time we ever talked was the time you asked me if the bus was there already and i said no. i really wish that i couldve talked to u more.every birthday i will ever have, i will always remember you.seeing you having a good time that morning was the best birthday present in a while.i know ill see you in heaven one day.so thanks for everything and God Bless!
April 11, 2008 at 10:19 pm
Vincent,
Your loss has touched many hearts. I wish i had known you, but you will still be in my heart. I have heard so many good things about you, how you were always happy and smiling. All of this was just so sudden that none of us knew really how to react. Your spirit will still be with us at Westside High School no matter what. You will never be forgotten and we will always remember the smiles you have put on so many faces. You have gone to a better place now and i wish you the best. You and your family will be in prayers… R.I.P Vincent GOD BLESS YOU!
April 11, 2008 at 10:22 pm
Vincent,
omg where do i start?!?!…well first of all i wanted to acknowledge that you are the most wonderful, genuine, sweetest and beautiful hearted person i’ve ever met. although we didnt know each other very well, just having class with you, allowed me to learn so much from you. i wish we were able to know each other better, but atleast i got the honor of meeting you. Im so glad that my last memory of you, was of you smiling. i got to talk to you and see that beautiful smile of yours, one last time. And Although you left us so quickly, everything has a reason. You were an angel and a gift from God, but now he needs you to be up there with him. you have left a part of yourself in each and everyone of us. Know that 2nd period will never be the same without you. WestSide wont be the same without you.
God bless you and your family Prince Vince. We love you and will miss you very much.
<3 Jasmine Sigcho
April 11, 2008 at 10:40 pm
Vincent buddie oh buddie!! This is so surreal I’m so numb and restless. You were an amazing individual of unique character. Very confindent, you knew what you wanted and you knew how to get it. Incredibly smart, and funny. All you ever did was make EVERYONE smile, whether you knew them or not. I’m going to miss fighting with you, I’m going to miss your smile and those eyes of yours… Prince Vince you did something not many can achieve, you made an impact in many many lives, including mine. . I don’t think it’s fully hit me yet, you know… I’m still waiting for you to walk to my lunch table and start poking me. It sucks how hard you worked to graduate, even though you wont physically be there just know that every senior that walks across that stage will forever carry you in their hearts. I will never be the same, I’m never going to forget you.
To Vincent’s Parents:
No words can make the pain even slightly better. But if one thing I can say is that I was incredibly lucky to have met your son. He worked hard to make you guys proud. You raised him very well, one of the few guys I’ve met who still has values. I’m going to miss him dearly. I’m deeply sorry. I will pray for him, and for you.
R.I.P Vincent,
a.k.a. Prince Vince
April 11, 2008 at 10:42 pm
MY Boy!!!
Man vince i remember when we use to rap to lil wayne songs!!!haha good memories..
i remember i use to call you NINJA TURTLE…bro im gonna miss you so much you really inspire me to express my feelings to averybody and to b nice to everybody even if i don’t like them..vince you’ve even touched my mom’s heart..you touched so many people’s heart, people that you didn’t even know you’ve tought us a BIG lesson and is to always give a smile to somebody….and to live the day as if it was the last!!..
Bro that wasn’t supposed to happen to you, not you man ..last night i kept asking GOD why would he take you away?,why you man? you were such a good guy man.. the world needs more people like you.. there are so many things i could say about you man…but i just want you to know, where ever you’re at, that you’re the best guy i have ever met and i SWEAR VINCE I SWEAR !!! i would never forget you. i’m glad to have met you … REST IN PEACE VINCE!!! westside would always love you!!!
-Juan M. Rodriguez.
April 11, 2008 at 10:49 pm
prince vince. i know third period wont be the same anymore. with your catiques and you would talk but wouldnt have pictures. and your horrible singing. something i remeber the most. i know that everyone in third was touched dearly evan keely. she said today that you helped her with confidence. and chi-cha you would cheer up his day no matter what had happened. matt said that you had never called him by his real name just little man. i know my last time i talked to you i had say there and stuck the masking tape sticker back on you which said lalahaha, while you were getting pegged by a tennis ball which i had only stole a few minutes earlier. vincent you will be missed alot and you live on at westside.
April 11, 2008 at 10:58 pm
Vincent, I really admired u as a person ur a very nice person, especially how u devoted ur time at our church as a church servant and also a Choir Member. RIP GOD Be With YOU. We miss you
April 11, 2008 at 10:58 pm
Vincent gave you hope when you felt like there was no more. he gave you strength when the weight seemed to heavy, he made you smile, when you couldn’t find one thing to lift you spirits. he was a great person, a great friend, and even more, a great brother. i really miss him, and it won’t seem the same, not having “PRINCE VINCE”, sitting beside me every morning, and afternoon. I miss his smile, i miss his laugh, i miss him singing, i miss his jokes, i miss him. but, just because his body is not with us, does not mean then his spirit is not. We will all meet again. LOVE YOU PRINCE VINCE. My Dougey !
April 11, 2008 at 11:03 pm
Hey Vincent!
Whenever I saw you anywhere at school, you always had a smile on your face! I know I never really knew you as a close friend, but those days in algebra were so much fun bc you would always joke around with everyone! You were such an all around great guy and you will never be forgotten by anyone! My heart goes out to your family and all of your friends! I know that you are in a much better place and you will always still be there next to your close friends and family in spirit! Thanks for being such an inspirational person to everyone at westside! We all love you very much!!!
April 11, 2008 at 11:23 pm
Vincent, where do we go from here? What do we do in the wake of this heartache?… It keeps coming to me that at a time like this, you’re exactly the kind of person I’d run to for a pick-me-up. Who else could possibly force anyone into smiling better than you?
All I can think of is that the sincerest form of flattery is imitation, and you were the kind of guy that loved compliments :]
We all loved you. We all still do. I think the best thing we can do now is carry on your memory by living by your example, by sharing the love we all had for you with each other. I don’t think there’s a single person that couldn’t learn something from the way you lived your life. I know I did.
I was thinking about the memories, I don’t know anyone who hasn’t been. I’ve been thinking about art last year.. how you always borrowed my iPod everyday.. how you always were hounding me about giving up soccer. You were always, always talking about soccer. haha. And I really learned something from all those times you bothered me, something that really made me rethink my life and how I live it. I realized that the reason you always bothered me about it wasn’t just because you love soccer so much, but because you were trying to tell me that you shouldn’t give up on the things you love because of what other people say and do, that you should know what you want and go for it no matter what. that’s what you lived by. I know that not because you ever said that, but because it was like your aura. Everything you did was highlighted by that philosophy. We should all be so lucky.
It’s odd, but i think the thing that i’ll feel is missing the most will be your voice. I can picture hearing you in the hall from time to time, “Hey Pandaaa! When you gunna show me your soccer moves?” You never failed to make me smile :]
Vince, you and I weren’t that close. We weren’t friends that hung out together on the weekends. We never sat together at lunch. We never called each other up when we didn’t have much to do. But you still changed my life. Life is not measured in the number of breaths we take, but in the number of moments that take our breath away. In that unit, your short life was trully long. This tragedy couldn’t have happened to a more sincere, well-rounded, hilarious, charming, intelligent, competitive, confident, artistic, or loved man. You were a man. All our hearts go out to your family, blood related and otherwise. It’s one thing to suffer a loss, but it’s another when it’s losing someone as great as you. And you, Vincent, will remain in our hearts for always.
We couldn’t forget you if we tried.
PRINCE VINCE!!!
April 11, 2008 at 11:23 pm
Vincent,
You have inspired and united so many in our student body. Words cannot express the impact you have had on my family, the community, and the Westside student body. I thank you for your gift. I have seen so much love in the last two days. Let’s not forget. Things should not go back to “normal”. There are no words… God knows our hearts.
April 11, 2008 at 11:50 pm
You were someone I never had the chance to meet, but wish I had. From what everyone said, you were a funny and great guy. We all remember you and will never let go of that. R.I.P. Vince.
April 12, 2008 at 12:12 am
Vincent,
I’ve always known you as a happy and outgoing young man. Everytime I would see you in the hallways, you always had a smile on your face, laughing and dancing to some popular song. Now that your gone, life doesn’t feel the same any more. I miss you bro and wish you never passed away like that…..But as you always told me at church, everyone has a certain time to live on Earth and I guess God meant it to be that way. Vince, I will never forget you for as long as I live. My heart goes out to everyone who is feelin the impact of this great loss and to the family who loss a wonderful son…
PRINCE VINCE!!!!!!
April 12, 2008 at 12:14 am
I didn’t know Vincent very well, but I do remember him from my days at Jane Long Middle School. I feel that I could have met him and perhaps had a great friend, but I missed out on it because I felt intimidated by him. His pride intimidated me-he was so confident, so sure of himself as he walked among us. I remember seeing him and his friend visiting Mr. Clardy when I had A lunch last semester, and I remember how hard he would make Mr. Clardy laugh. My last clearest memory of him was when I went to Westside early one Thursday morning and was playing around with a tennis ball with a few friends from band, and he came along with TSU gear on and played with us. He would also join us when we’d play soccer after school before marching band practice last semester.
Vincent’s passing away was not a mere coincidence. We all have a destiny in life, and he was brought to this world to bring joy into it, to bring happiness into the ones he loved. I was overcome with grief when I saw the news, when I attended the candlelight vigil, when I walked into the commons and heard an unfamiliar sound: silence. I was moved by the wolf in front of the main office; this was a a great gesture on behalf of the person who came up with the idea. I looked around campus today and saw tears being shed, people with starry eyes walking around, a wave of white shirts and ribbons worn by students and faculty, hands shaken, pats on the shoulder exchanged, hugs given and received. We all saw this, and I am sure that Vincent is looking down at us at this moment and is overjoyed by what we have done in one day.
Westside is a family; there is no doubt about it. School spirit is high here, and I’m glad to be a part of this family. However, when one of our fellow classmates passes away, we all feel their pain. We are one in this time of need, and it is up to us to rise from the ashes and make Vincent proud.
Rest in peace.
April 12, 2008 at 9:17 am
Hey, I just wanted to say first of all Vince you have still taught me to be a better person even though your not here with us now. You have taught me that life is precious and should be lived up to it’s fullest. Vince lived life to the fullest, he was a genuine guy, a gentlemen, comedian, and just an all around great guy! Now i learned to appreciate people more, as i see throughout the school you’ve touched more than me to apperciate each other more no matter who they are or how long you’ve known them cause one day they might be gone. My blessings goes out to his family and towards our schools student body and staff that we may heal from this tradegy.
R.I.P Prince Vince
April 12, 2008 at 9:56 am
Just think of all the people that you knew in the past
that passed on, they in heaven, found peace at last
Picture a place that they exist, together
There has to be a place better than this, in heaven
-Tupac
We always talked about ‘pac Vince, you always walked to the car with me to listen to the ‘Pac song I was jamming to. and if you remember, this was the last 2pac song we heard together. It was “thugz mansion”, and those were the last lines of that song.
I lost a lot of dear people before you man, my favorite aunt, 3 uncles, and a grandma’s sister that raised me and lived with me my whole life, but I never cried more than I have those past 2 days. I can’t stop man, can’t stop, I am not dazed, not trying to cope man, just crying, just crying.. non-stop.. I never thought I could be so emotionally linked to you man.. I’m typing this from work, the same place we talked on the phone for 2 hours last week and I wasted all your cellphone minutes, the same spot that we were discussing our future, college, weekend homework, Mr. Webb’s beard, Ms. Heil’s class, Mr. White’s essays. the same spot u asked me to email you the Bio packet, the same spot you convinced me to ditch work and go to prom so we can hangout together. The same spot you suggest that I start running a bit to trim down all that fat, the same spot you told me how much you can bench, the same spot you reminded me that you were a GQ extraordinaire and you self-proclaimed yourself the epitome of GQ. you were a brother man, not a friend, a brother, a great one, and you left. you left me alone to face this rough world, and you went to a better place. you were a good guy Vince, and good guys go to heaven. One thing you can count on Vince, your name won’t be forgotten as long as I am alive, and maybe even later. I just found a new motivation to keep me going and fighting in this rough life. I am going to dedicate every single achievement in my life to you Vincent. I’m printing a huge banner for you Vince, I am growing a beard for you Vince, I am wearing a special button and a black ribbon for you Vince.
everytime I listen to ‘Pac, I am gonna remember you, every time I listen to ‘get it big’ or dugie, i’m gonna remember you, everytime I hear my new ringtone, “just a li’le bit of luck”, I am gonna remember you, every time we have a Bio studyguide due, I am gonna remember you, everytime I hear Mr. White speak, I am gonna remember you. everytime I watch Thierry Henry play, I am gonna remember you. everytime I see a GQ Magazine, I am gonna remember you. everytime I look at my fat arms in the mirror, I am gonna remember you.
you always had a passion for flashin’ dude, and now that you’re gone, you will always be flashin’. you’re on every single local TV network. Houston Chronicle had a 2 page aritcle on you fool. and the last picture we saw of you, on a stretcher, living your last minutes, we saw your 6 pack man, and it was looking good. we saw those ripped arms man, those sick triceps you always bragged about.
you lived a hero, died a hero.
you’re not only the epitome of GQ, you’re the epitome of happiness, of optimism, of high ideals, of smiling even when you’re having a bad day…
the last words I heard you say 2 hours before you went away were “just a little bit of luck”, that’s all you needed, but you didn’t get that, everything went wrong, and we lost you. but screw luck man, you have something way greater. you have the admiration of this whole world, and you skipped over all of this worthless meaningless bitter life and went straight to heaven. All of us who are like you will follow you one day, it’s inevitable, but we’re gonna have to struggle through this rough life, fighting illnesses, failures, disappointments, deaths of best friends. you’re eyes probably aren’t burning like my eyes are right now. you’re probably doing the dugie dance with my aunt, my 3 uncles, and Malcolm. I will join you one day, and we will jam to ‘pac together. we won’t have to copy each others’ Biology studyguides or whine about Ms. Heil’s tests. we will be there, competing to see who does more pushups.
you’re dead only in the physical form man,
and even though you had a great ripped body that you bragged about,
it doesn’t amount to nothing compared to your huge soul,
you’re still alive man
up there
and in here
in my heart
I should be happy for you right now
but my tears keep falling man
I can’t control it
I shed so many tears
and will suffer through the years
I forgot all of my fears
‘cuz I lost one of my best peers
my vision blurry, can’t really see clear
loud buzzing stuck in my ear
can’t even tell if I can still hear
but I can see that you’ll always be near
my heart, and I can also hear
you voice singing, gosh, you’ll always be dear
you were a brother Vince
a real brother
and brothers can’t be replaced
Rest In Peace brother
your british accent was perfect man, you sounded just like Professor Higgins, you didnt’ sound like a nigerian car salesman, I was just messing with you. and your orange flipflops weren’t really feminine, they were GQ man, just GQ, your glasses weren’t emo glasses, they were cool, they epitomized your GQ character. I couldn’t really beat you up like I once told you in English, you’d probably destroy me, but I can still do more pushups than you. whenever you called me (every night), and I answered “sigh, what in god’s name do you want?”, and you sang that Indian song “leche leche”, I wasn’t annoyed to hear your voice, just the exact opposite. I forgive you for the cursing-filled email that you sent to me in spring break because I wouldn’t fax the Biology packet to you because you were careless and lost it. and you gotta forgive me for replying to that email with an even worse email making fun of you and telling you that you could find the packet online. remember when we were playing around in Mr. White’s class and I punched you on the shoulder, but you didn’t feel anything and I gripped my already-sprained wrist in pain? my wrist still hurts, and it wil probably stay that way for a while because I keep aggrevating it, and everytime i feel it, I will remember you dude….
I can’t stop typing man, just can’t, grief counselors didn’t help, I couldn’t say anything, your picture was stuck in my mind. I couldn’t go the wolf where they set a memorial for you, I didn’t want to break down in front of everyone, because I was alreayd broken down. I told Mr. White that you loved him, I told Mr. Webb that the last thing you said about him was “man, Mr. Webb is such a nice guy”. I told Ms. Heil that we were making fun of her in the end of 2nd period, and that you loved her.
you are the only person who knew about the secrets that I told you from this very spot at work that I am typing from. and the stuff that you told me will always be kept man. we all miss you Vince, we all miss you. but I REALLY miss you,
how can’t I? no one called me last night to ask me what we had for Monday and make fun of my arms.
I won’t forget you Vince, and I don’t think I can stop crying anytime soon,
your boy,
Mahmoud Allahham
April 12, 2008 at 11:32 am
vince
… we’ve shared so many memories dating back from middle school
from meeting in ms.greens class to now, growing distantly apart in high school
you were always one of the nicest people i knew, and i took that for granted
always being picked on in middle school yet you always put a smile along and brushed it off
enjoying playing soccer even if others thought you were a joke for it
you were always one to never let others bother you or get in your way of happiness
and i now know i shouldve charished out friendship more
im so happy you went to westside and made much better friends and family
and so sorry i wasnt a better friend to you during these past couple of years
we all honor you in our memories, wheather it be past friends, or new ones
and i hope … that wherever you are now … you’re happy
goodbye old friend.
April 12, 2008 at 12:57 pm
I’m so shocked I don’t know where to even begin. It was devasting for something like this to happen. It feels just only yesterday I was talking to Vincent and about how much I love acting and he loved photograghy. I know its hard for everyone to cope with the loss of not only a friend but a brother. GOD said joy comes in the MOURNING it may not be today or tomorrow but it will come. Vince lead a good life a path that we all should choose to follow. Although he may be absent from the BODY, he is present with the LORD. He was an angel sent to us for deliverance and agony that we have been placed upon. Vince lead a perfect life and everyone felt the embrace when he came around. If I could say any last things this is what I’d say in a poem:
IN DEDICATION TO VINCENT AGWUOKE:
You are the light of the world,
Since you’ve left its been complete dispair,
Its hard for everyone,
Knowing that your not there.
You are a blessing sent from up above,
You sent peace~ A White Dove,
Gone from the body,
But present in our hearts,
I cant think of the right place to start.
You always helped those in need,
You’ve done your share of earthly deeds,
Take your place on heaven’s throne,
I’ll be there soon to my heavenly home.
I’ll take my place right by your side,
Because the love I have for you can never hide,
You are the sun, distant from the moon,
You are the star, distant from the sky,
You are everything great,
You are a good friend.
In Memory Of: Vincent “Prince” Agwuoke
April 12, 2008 at 1:16 pm
Life is so precious and it’s a shame that yours has ended so tagic and short. Vince, eventually all of Westside will join you in Heaven…
RIP Gone, but never forgotten
April 12, 2008 at 2:01 pm
vince, i got to know you a couple of times, but the most amazing memory i had of you was the time you played soccer with one time at school. You came up, by the goal, and i was goalkeeper, You scored with your heel, facing backwards, and scored through my legs. I will never forget you because you scored an amazing goal and i will always remember you, especially your family and friends
Rest In Peace………….Vince………………Rest In Peace
April 12, 2008 at 5:02 pm
Vincent, we all miss you so much. You were always smiling, always laughing, always singing, and you always made me laugh and smile. You never said no when i asked you for paper, or a pencil in physics. And the both of us switching from Andrusco to Quackenbush is something i’ll never forget. You’re in a better place, and i know you’re watching over all of us. I’ll never forget you, i’ll never forget 6th and 7th period, and i’ll never forget that tragic day in the pool. I wish i could’ve said goodbye, but i’m happy that i was one of the last to be in your presence. My prayers go out to you and your family.
RIP Vince
April 12, 2008 at 5:41 pm
Vincent you were always the one to joke around …making me laugh and smile …..i cant believe your gone…..but you will never be out of my life, i will never even think about forgetting someone as great as you . you were such a great person and you have many people who love you …. westside high school has never had spirit as a whole but you some how managed to make us all care and come together as a whole in our time of crisis and need …………..i will never forget the day i meet you freshman year when you came up to me and said “hey cutie, let me get your number.”………”
Vincent im so sad because you had a great life that was unfolding for you i wish you could have walked across the stage with us but even though you wont be there we willl know your presence will be with us…
i will miss you greatly vincent…………………….rest in peace <3 <3 <3
April 12, 2008 at 6:16 pm
Vince…words cannot express what impact you had at westside. You will be sincerely missed your laughter, your smile, and just your presence. Thank you for giving me a laugh or two every now and then. I sat with you and earron and kerry, and kenny and actually most of the guys track team and a few football players. We talked every now and then but just you being there helped me through some tough days. Save a spot and in heaven for me because i will meet you there someday. You will always be in our hearts.
Dear Lord,
I pray that you continue to bless vince’s parents and help them cope with the absence of their son. I also pray that people have the same attitude as Vince being happy and seeing the good out of everything no matter what the circumstance.
Amen
To Vince’s Parents
I know that it is a hard time for you right now and my heart and prayers and my family’s prayers go out to you. Vince was an amazing person and a wonderful friend. Just knowing him was an honor.
You be in our hearts forever and always…………………………………………..<3
April 12, 2008 at 6:47 pm
I did not know you. But I know you were a great student. We will miss you. You are always in our hearts.
April 12, 2008 at 8:28 pm
Vincent,
I didn’t get the chance to meet you, but you sounded like a wonderful guy. You’ve made an enormous impact on so many people, and that is more than the world can ask. You, and your family, are in my prayers, and will never be forgotten. God bless you and may your soul rest in peace.
April 12, 2008 at 8:42 pm
a tribute to Vince:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=_UcBNnzLh2s
April 12, 2008 at 11:17 pm
r.i.p vincent love u man
April 13, 2008 at 8:53 am
Vincent!
We only saw you twice in passing, but we have heard wonderful stories about your warm heart and kind spirit from Ariel. I believe that God needed you most! You had done all the things that he wished you do. Please say “hello” to all of our relatives in heaven!
May God wrap his arms around your family, your friends, and Westside High School as we prepare to say “goodbye.”
You have made a great impression on Ariel. Thank you for being her “brother.”
May you rest in peace. You will never be forgotten!
April 13, 2008 at 11:57 am
Vincent, its horrible how something like this could happen to such an admirable person like u. u brought joy, smiles, and happiness to all of us. You were loved by many and hated by none. u always had a gladsome presence and soul that no one can put down. everyone can only strive to have ur personality. u’ve touched many people’s hearts with your vibe and love. 7th period will never be the same without u, ur an incredible individual with a big heart. i hope ur looking down on us and smiling, and though it might hurt everones hearts that u left us so early we soon will feel a since of relief knowing that u are in a better place, where u belong, with all the other angels.heaven. i will always have u and ur family in my prayers and U WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.. R.i.p vinsooo, til we meet again.
April 13, 2008 at 2:50 pm
vincent,
i remember the first time i met you. Mr. MacG gave us new seats in class, and i was lucky enough to be able to sit next to you for a few weeks. We had gotten to know eachother pretty well, and we would always have a good time. i remember i would always make fun of you becuase you slur your words really bad and i could never understand what u said! it is terrible that something like this had to happen to an amazing person like you, but you are truly an angel now, and i hope you have a never ending supply of lollipops.
we all miss you, and love you
you are in our hearts forever and always
April 13, 2008 at 3:36 pm
you were the first person to introduce yourself to at freshman orientation 4 years ago. i thought you were crazy
but then we ended up having 3 classes together and you definately gave me a few good laughs and many of inspirational smiles. you are one of a kind vincent. and yes i say “are” because you are still here with me and so many other people that you comforted, inspired, and brought together. Your spirit stays with us in our souls and we will forever carry a piece of your kindness within us.
Forever, you changed our lives. Forever, with your big sweet eyes. Forever, you will be apart of our lives. Forever, with the sweetest Goodbye.
Rest in peace Vince.
Love,
Lauren Jansen
April 13, 2008 at 4:23 pm
Vincent,
Like so many others I have never met you, but your passing has taught me so much more then I could’ve learned from you. Being honest, I don’t think we ever would’ve met, but you sounded like a great person from your friends’ eyes. Smart, Joyful, Active, An artist; I just can’t believe what happened. Shock is still setting in as I still believe you would’ve woken up from that accident. I’ll try to live by Mr. Castro’s words and “be like vince” and try to put joy into other people’s hearts. Rest in Peace.
Sincerely,
Howard.
April 13, 2008 at 6:30 pm
Vincent: You were one of a kind in my AP World History class!! You added humor, insight, and knowledge each day in class. Thank you for walking through the door of S236 and staying awhile. We have all been blessed by your crossing our paths.
April 13, 2008 at 6:35 pm
Vincent: Thank you for walking through the door of S236 and into my AP World History class. Your humor, insight, and knowledge enriched the class each day. I feel honored to have known you, even for such a short time.
April 13, 2008 at 7:48 pm
Vincent; I will never forget you, you were a great guy and we will all remember your great smile and humor and how you put a smile on everyone’s face.
RIP Vincent we will miss you.
April 13, 2008 at 8:24 pm
Vincent,
Wow, to be honest, I don’t exactly remember the first time I saw you or met you, but I’m pretty sure it was somewhere around freshman year. I’d always seen you in the hallways and I might’ve talked to you at one point, but I’ll always remember how jovial and fun-loving you looked.
But it’s the memories I’ve had of you in the past month that I’ll remember the most. About a month ago, you walked into the college room and I remember you spoke to me and I spoke back. We engaged in a few friendly words and then you left once you realized that Ms. Karacek wasn’t there. Haha but you were sure to take some chocolates before you left. Gradually, I started seeing you in the college room more and more. Sometimes I’d see you with Onochie and Stephen, and other times you would come alone. But I would see you at least twice a week and we would talk about college and our futures and prospective careers. You were so sweet and your smile was so incredibly infectious and I thank you so much for that.
The last time I saw you was I think on Monday or Tuesday of this past week. You were walking with someone and I saw you and I smiled and waved. I remember you waved back to me and we kept going our separate ways. I don’t think you have any idea how happy I am that we got to have that last moment together. I could’ve easily kept walking by and not even looked your way, but something told me to wave at you. And I did. And I thank God that I did.
It’s been a really rough past few days and when I walked by the college room on Friday I just broke down and started crying. I wish I could’ve gotten to know you better, but I’m thankful for the little moments that we got to have together. I feel your presence everywhere now, and I promise, I’ll stop crying because I know that you don’t want any of us to be sad. I see your smile in the clouds, sometimes if I try hard enough I can hear your voice, and I’m constantly replaying our brief interludes in my mind whenever I think of you.
I’ll miss you so much Vince. Even though we weren’t necessarily close, I still feel a great connection to you. You were an angel and a blessing to everyone who crossed paths with you. And I’m extremely grateful that God introduced you to my life. I’ll miss you babe. And I’ll be seeing you in the college room up There soon. Keep watching over us and I hope you’ll have my back once I head up to UT this fall. I love you Vincent. You’ll always be my prince.
Love,
Alexis George
P.S. Don’t eat up all the chocolates while your up There =D
April 13, 2008 at 9:59 pm
PRiNCE ViNCE Y0U ARE L0VED AND GREATLY MiSSED.Y0U HAVE T0UCHED MY LiFE iN S0 MANY WAYS. i L0VE Y0U AS A BR0THER AND A FRiEND. i WiSH i C0ULD HAVE G0TTEN T0 KN0W Y0U BETTER. ALTH0UGH Y0U HAVE G0NE WiTH THE L0RD Y0UR SMiLE AND L0ViNG SPiRIT STiLL REMAiNS iN THE HALLS OF WESTSiDE. T0 MRS. AGWUOKE Y0U AND Y0UR FAMiLY WiLL REMAiN iN MY PRAYERS.
PS. i AM STiLL A BiGGER WAYNE FAN!!
L0VE Y0U
ALWAYS,
KWEN
April 13, 2008 at 10:48 pm
Wow, there was definitely nothing in the teacher’s handbook about this one, but here I am. I was very fortunate to have had Vincent in my Comm App class this past summer. He and Mr. Addison made life in summer school more fun than the law should allow. I am still in shock and not sure how to manage this one. The one thing teachers are supposed to be able to do is answer tough questions from our kids and this time I am fresh out of sacrcasm, yet filled with sadness.
Vincent is the kind of kid that everyone enjoyed being around…students and teachers alike. I have been so moved over the last couple of days to see that I wasn’t the only one that noticed how special you are. In all of the sadness that has been spilling over in hallways and classrooms, there has also been a wonderful spirit of generousity that has come over us at WHS. Students seem to be taking your lead and following admirably in your foot steps by reaching out their hands to one and other. They are offering their shoulders for others to cry on and are truly trying to embrace the ways that you brought to our hallways each and every day.
In hindsight, I am very grateful to have bumped into you in the hallways this week. As usual I asked how your grades were and if you were staying out of trouble and your typical response was, “But of course Mr. Martin.” LOL I would have never imagined that was our last chance encounter. It still seems wrong that I am here typing this message. There is nothing right about this. So just know that you will always be remembered with great fondness. It was my pleasure to have you in my classroom. Until we meet again, sir, keep smiling down on us.
Mr. Martin
April 14, 2008 at 12:11 am
R.I.P. Vincent. You and your family are in our prayers. We’re gonna miss you, man.
April 14, 2008 at 7:30 am
Vincent:
It’s a shame I don’t know you but from all the wonderful stories that I’ve heard, you were an angel on earth. I feel great grief in my heart but at the same time you’re in a far more better place. We, as a people on earth cant’ and never will understand, but God had a plan for you. He knew you’re purpose and felt that you fullfilled it.We shouldn’t mourn over your passing, but we should be celebrating your wonderful life, and how you shed a light on so many others. To the family of Vincent, and the Westside family, I want you to know that God has never forsaken us, and he never will. He does things that goes way over our head and we can not even begin to wonder about. I ask that God brings peace and love to your family, and the Westside family also. God has recieved another angel, and for being an angel here on earth i love you for that. You are only gone but NEVER forgotten. Your memories will fill the heart and head of everyone, including me. You are the only one like you we had, and we will always save a space for you to walk down the hallways, and participate in class. We love you and will miss you dearly….♥♥♥WE LOVE YOU VINCENT♥♥♥
April 14, 2008 at 9:13 am
All of our thoughts and prayers are with Vincent’s family at this tragic time. Let some of the happy memories of Vincent help you through the saddest of times.
He has united the Westside community, and from all of the heartfelt and inspirational tributes that have been written for him, it is obvious that he was an amazing young man.
May he rest in peace…
April 14, 2008 at 9:36 am
Vincent a.k.a prince vince.
since im one of the youngest sophmores here i felt like you was and still is my big brother. every time i see you you have a huge smile on your face never a frown. seeing that you are gone now it will be very hard for me. i cry day and night because you are not around. you was there for me when i needed you. you helped me through hard times. out of all the people here i will probably miss you the most. you maybe be gone but your spirit lives on. walk these hallways watch over every one here. while you are up there watching over us keep god laughing. you was the funniest dude i every knew some of your jokes were even corny but they still made me laugh. not having you around any more will be hard but i know you will always be some where watching over me. I WILL MISS YOU VINCE!!! LOVE YOU LIKE A BROTHER!!! and to the family you had a great person with you just know he will always be with you, watching over you he is in a better place. R.I.P. PRINCE VINCE.
April 14, 2008 at 9:42 am
To the family – May God give you strength to endure this time. May He give you peace and understanding as well. We will continue to keep you in our thoughts and prayers. I did not personally know Vincent but after attending the candlelight memorial at the school last week I was really touced as this young man seemed to have touched many lives! In a great and might way! To the students of Westside – Hope that you will all remember to love one another, be kind, be respectful, and successful in all you do as a tribute to this fine young man! Let his legacy live on in your hearts and spirits!
April 14, 2008 at 1:47 pm
Vince…was such a good friend.He was always a really happy person. I never saw him down.He always had a smile on his face. I will miss talking to him on the bus and seeing him on the way to 6th period. I remember when i first met him in summer school and i also remember the last time i saw him on the bus the day he died. I love and miss him sooo much and will never forget him. R.I.P VINCEY BABY!
IM GONNA TRY TO SMILE JUST FOR YOU
April 14, 2008 at 4:24 pm
To Vincent”s parents I offer my deepest sympathy and will pray that God will grant them peace and comfort through this very difficult time. To those who are asking “why” May be it is because God wants us to understand that life is fragile and precious and that we should not take it for granted.
for as we have learned with Vincent it can be gone in an instant. So let us all resolve to live our lives understanding that the unkind words we say –we might not have the opportunity to take back or the damage we do to another reputation–we might not have the chance to say I’m sorry or the words of encouragement or love we want to say-we might not have the oportunity to say. From what i have read about Vincent on this web sight I think it would be awonderful tribute to him if we were all to live our lives knowing that we might not get anothere chance to be kind and love one another.
April 14, 2008 at 5:15 pm
Wow!! I don’t know where to begin.
I really can’t remember where or even when I met Vincent , but I know he has brought
smiles to my face evn when i didn’t even want to. He has helped me understand the importance of not letting any specific situation or person get to me, always keep a smile on your face because you never know whose day will be impacted. I don’t know what I’ll miss most about Vincent, the long talks on three way with Onochie or seeing his smiling face sitting behind me in Mr. White’s second period class. I know many people have said this before, but sometimes i would be annoyed with Vincent’s constant smiling, but in all honesty, i would be excited and anxious to get to the class. I know we have all lost someone we will always love and treasure for the rest of our lives, and questions are circulating about how we are supposed to continue, but I feel i have a solution. Just think, dwell about all of the positives that Vincent has brought to your life. It has helped me these past 3 or 4 days and i know he’s all good, and i’m getting better everyday. He was absolutely THE BEST HENRY HIGGINS EVER!!
To the senior class of 08-
For those of you that didnt know him, (it was hard not to), listen to the stories from those that did. They knew that Vincent had a special presence about him, one of happiness and laughter. Although the physical Vincent will not be here with us at graduation, you know he will be there, walking across the stage along with each and every one of us, in our hearts. We must keep him alive in all of us.
To Vincent’s parents and entire Agwuoke family-
I’m very sorry for your loss and you are all in my prayers. Although this was a horrific tragedy, i know that Vincent is in a better place. He has brought joy to many peoples lives and has made me a better person. I will always remember Vincent Agwuoke. May GOD be with during this trying time. Love and blessings coming your way.
PRINCE VINCE..you will be missed…but most of all remembered
April 14, 2008 at 5:31 pm
Westside Family.
Although I did not know Vince personally, I have been introduced to his spirit this past week. I am sure he would share one of my favorite poems with the Westside family.
Do not stand at my grave and weep,
I am not there, I do not sleep.
I am in a thousand winds that blow,
I am the softly falling snow.
I am the gentle showers of rain,
I am the fields of ripening grain.
I am in the morning hush,
I am in the graceful rush
Of beautiful birds in circling flight,
I am the starshine of the night.
I am in the flowers that bloom,
I am in a quiet room.
I am in the birds that sing,
I am in each lovely thing.
Do not stand at my grave and cry,
I am not there. I do not die.
…….largely considered to be written by Mary Elizabeth Frye (1904-2004),
April 14, 2008 at 5:56 pm
Dear: Vincent
I miss you old friend, we shared times in middle school people know you as a westside wolve but i know you also has a longhorn, i know that you are up in heaven watching over us and your family i know your ok, your an angel bro and well you might be gone but you will never be forgotten i know we lost touch in high school but when i saw you again at westside for my senior year i was happy i had an old friend you were one of the few people i knew that went there and well now your gone bro but you will always be in my heart, Monica and I miss you dearly.
R.I.P
old friend.
Daniel.
April 14, 2008 at 7:15 pm
Prince Vince!!!! I still cant believe your gone. It wasnt too long ago when we were at church in choir laughing and playing around. Its been hard making it knowin dat one of my brothers is gone. You might not know how popular you are, but your passing has touched everyone. We pray for you and your family every day……we miss you bro. R.I.P PRINCE VINCE!!!!
April 14, 2008 at 8:42 pm
I sat at a table with Vincent and lots of other people on one occasion & one occasion only. Right away I could tell that he was such a sweet and wonderful guy. From the tears shed at Westside, I know he will be greatly missed by all. I only wish I was blessed enough to know him.
April 14, 2008 at 9:11 pm
Dear Vincent,
I actually saw you in the commons on thursday and said bless you as you were sneezing.. but you didn’t hear me.
I really wish i had gotten to meet you. From what i hear you were an amazing guy that everbody loved. I will continue to pray for you and your family.
R.I.P
April 15, 2008 at 5:18 am
To the family of Vincent “Prince” Agwoke,
I never got to meet Vincent but my son Joshua rode the bus to school with him everyday. Through the many tributes to him that I have read about him; I am throughly convinced that “Angels” do dwell among us. As I sit here writing this message to you; I have tears in my eyes because all of the tributes reveal so much pain that his friends are feeling. I pray for them and I pray for you; that Almighty God will restore your Peace and Joy soon! I want to share with you all a poem that I recently wrote and I pray that the words give you comfort. To the Westside family and the Agwoke family Vincent was an “Angel Watching Over You”!
SO MANY “DIVINE APPOINTMENTS” MISSED…TO WALK IN THE WAYS…WAYS OF A SINFUL WORLD…I DID INSIST…INSIST “GOD’S VOICE” TO IGNORE…ALL OF MY WORLDLY DESIRES…MY DESIRES TO EXPLORE…ONLY IN TIME TO OPEN MY EYES TO SEE…TO SEE…I GOT…ANGELS WATCHING OVER ME!
ANGELS WATCHING OVER ME…AS THE LORD CONTINUED…CONTINUED TO SEEK TO SET ME FREE…FREE FROM ALL THAT HAD ME BOUND…THINGS THAT SO OFTEN TURNED…TURNED MY SMILES TO FROWNS…AS I PLAYED THE FOOL…WALKING AROUND THINKING…THINKING THAT I WAS SO COOL…BLINDED BY MY OWN IGNORANCE…UNABLE TO SEE…SEE THAT GOD HAD…ANGELS WATCHING OVER ME!
THOUGH THEIR PRESENCE I COULD SOMETIMES FEEL…FEEL ALL AROUND ME…EVEN WHEN DANGER WAS NEAR…I WAS SO OUT OF CONTROL…THAT I HAD NO RECOGNITION OR FEAR …RECOGNITION OF “SATAN’S PLAN” TO DESTROY MY LIFE… “ALMIGHTY GOD” SURROUNDED ME WITH A “HEDGE OF PROTECTION”…AND STEERED ME BACK…BACK IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION…OPENED MY EYES TO SEE…I GOT…ANGELS WATCHING OVER ME!
ANGELS WATCHING OVER ME…ALL OF MY BLESSINGS TO RESTORE…NO LONGER CAN I IGNORE…IGNORE THE TOUCH OF…TOUCH OF MY “HEAVENLY FATHER’S DIVINE HANDS”…AS HE DISPATCH THEM ONE BY ONE…PROTECTING ME AS A FATHER WOULD HIS SON! SO I SAY THANK YOU, “HEAVENLY FATHER”…FOR YOUR ANGELS…ANGELS WATCHING OVER ME!
RARE EXPRESSIONS
MARCH 3, 2008
April 15, 2008 at 8:00 am
I MET VINCENT JUST LAST YEAR WHEN HE RODE MY BUS BUT WE DIDN’T REALLY TALK THAT MUCH.ALL THE THINGS THAT HE HAS SAID OR HAS DONE HAS MADE A BIG IMPACT ON PEOPLE ALL OVER AND I JUST WISH THAT I COULD HAVE GOT TO KNOW HIM BETTER BECAUSE HE WAS REALLY SOMEONE SPECIAL.U WILL BE MISSED VINCENT AND U WILL REMAIN IN EVERYONE’S HEART.GOD HAS PLANNED EVERYTHING TO WORK OUT IN HIS FAVOR BUT U ARE NOW IN A BETTER PLACE.GOD BLESS YOUR SOUL AND GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY.
April 15, 2008 at 11:12 am
V is for valaint
I is for intelligent
N is for nice
C is for courageous
E is for excellant
N is for never far
T is for treasure
Vincent you will be missed by me the most. you was and still are a big brother to me. i will miss so much about you. I never saw you with a frown. I love you vincent and everything about you.you have made a huge impact on my life. i will begin to appreciate everything that people do for me. The last thing you said to me was i love you like a little sister keep your head up. that is exaclty what i am going to do. just for you.
R.I.P. Prince Vince
You will be missed. Love you
April 15, 2008 at 11:59 am
Dear Vincent,
I never met you like many of these people but this shows how one person can touch everyone even people he didn’t know. I never cried so much for someone i never met in my life. I really wish I did meet you. From what I see you were a good person and a better friend. I know your in a better place now but I still think here wasn’t such a bad place either. Its a shame how it takes losing someone makes us see how we take everything for granted. I promise never to forget you even though we never met. God bless your family.
R.I.P.
Vincent Law
April 15, 2008 at 1:58 pm
hey vincent,
getting to know you in preAP chemistry junior year was really cool. me, amy. arin, austin, you and michelle were like the brat pack in that we laughed, had fun and learnt some chem from the calvinator. converting you into a fan of scrubs was AWESOME!!.. and always talking about smallville with you and arguing about lana was a blast. sitting with you and brittanie during TAKS week and having funny and sometimes serious discussions about life was a treasure i will hold dear for years to come. thanks so much for impacting my life and others in the best way possible… and in the words of the ceasars (the band we love).. i hope you’re jerking it out up there in heaven!!!
April 15, 2008 at 6:10 pm
I did not know you,but I knew of you. I know you were a senior like me and alot of your friends.We are both a only child in the family.I know some of my friends knew you,and will always miss you.I know what it is like to lose a loved one.My granddad and 2 dogs. And I almost lost a good friend whom graduated in 2003.who went in a coma after getting hit in the head at a college party. It looks like God said it was not his time yet.But God needed a truly blessed person to be with him in Heaven to help others in need.I am truly sorry that your family has to lose an only child so early in life. I heard you had a bright future, but now it is in Heaven. Rest in peace, You are truly blessed. Curtis Mcneal and Family.
April 16, 2008 at 12:54 pm
rest in peace my brother
April 16, 2008 at 6:33 pm
I didn’t really know you, but a lot of my friends did. It is tragic that this happened to such a wonderful man who had a wonderful life ahead of him. Yet, the thing is… it did happened and no matter what, we can’t change the past. For over a week, i’ve heard so many people say “i could of changed this”… “if only i had paid attention.” The thing is… it was meant to be, everything was meant to be. I have witness so much mourning and I have witnessed one of my beloved friends go to counseling, and for some time i wondered if I would ever change, if Westside would ever change. Your life was full of joy and humor… everyone i have spoken to said those exact words, yet I have to wonder why this would happen to someone so close to everyone’s heart. After I week, i have finally come to a conclusion. This occurred to bring us, Westside, together. I’ve walked through the school and I always see people in their own groups, yet on friday, there was so much unification among the student body. Four hours after your death, the student body single handedly performed a vigil, created hundreds of ribbons, planned a white dress for friday, created a memorial next to the wolf, made banners and several planned prayers during school. During Friday mornings, i go to Christians on Campus and there’s usually fifteen to twenty people in S100, yet on Friday there was literally hundreds of people, i had to stand outside the door with my friend just to pray. I realized that you were a God loving person and that gave me assurance that you were in heaven looking down on us. And after much self-examination, I have realized that you don’t want us to be depressed because of your death, you would want us to unify and celebrate over your past life and look up to you and follow your examples. You have taught us a wonderful lesson… nothing in life is ever promised…EVER. Life may seem like its going good and that we can never be harmed, yet Westside has realized that life can be changed and that nothing is promised. I know that at least one seat in Westside High School will be empty every period, that over two-hundred people knew from your classes just this year, and that many more people knew you as a very close friend. No matter what, we can’t change this… but this did change us for the better. Man, i’ll miss you and I will never forget you, i’ll still wear my ribbon and pray for you and your family nightly, and I will go to your funeral… and I will meet you in heaven.
God Bless you and your Family,
Travis Smith
April 16, 2008 at 9:59 pm
i hope you R.I.P and that you kno that ur memories will alwayz be with us even though ur gone and looking down on us we look up to u…..so really how we see u never changed!!! good luck and enjoy paradise in peace!!
April 17, 2008 at 8:52 am
Vincent,
i didn’t know u but i knew u were around sometimes i saw u in the hallway and it is sad how i never said hi or anything to u sorry for that and i pray for you and your family hoping that they will be allright
-ANDRES-
April 17, 2008 at 10:44 am
Vincent,
i dont think i knew you but that dosen’t matter it must be a tragedy for your friends and family. It’s hard to belive that just a couple of months ago i was there and i probably saw you in the hall. i heard about what happened from a friend and then from my moms friend. Then i came online and read what happened. Your missed by so many.
RIP VINCENT
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To Vincent’s parents,
Im sorry for your loss. It must hurt. He watches you from above that i can promise.
KEEP YOUR HEAD UP!
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To all westside students,
Its painful even from here in sinton (were i am living now). I mean yeah i didnt know him but it dosent mean that i dont care cuz i do.
Death is something we are all gonna face. We just dont know when. Ever since i moved here i’ve been living my life to fullest.
Its okay to cry over something like this.
so if anyone of you guys need someone to talk to im here.
you can e-mail me if you’d like…..
my e-mail address is: ifiwokeupnexttou@mail.com
much love,
~mikki~
April 18, 2008 at 10:24 am
Vincent.
YU WiLL BE MiSSED.
EVEN THO WE DiDNT GET TO KiCK iT LiKE WE SHLD HAVE,
YU WiLL ALWAYS BE MAH BROTHER.
WE ARE CONNECTED THRU BLOOD AND LiFE.
AND EVEN THO i’VE ALREADY MOURNED UR LOSS…
i CAN NOW CELEBRATE UR HOMECOMiNG.
i AM HAPPY NOW THAT YU ARE iN A BETTER PLACE…
iN COMPARiSON TO THiS WORLD WE LiVE iN.
YOUR iMPACT ON WESTSiDE HiGH SCHOOL…
WiLL LiVE ON iN THE HEARTS OF ALL GRADUATES.
FROM C/O 2008 AND BEYOND.
UR SPRiT WiLL WLK THE HALLS FOREVER.
AND i KNO THAT YU ARE THE BLESSING THAT WHS HAS BEEN WAiTiNG FOR.
i CELEBRATE UR LiFE BY LiViNG MiNE TO THE FULLEST.
♥//Salma
April 18, 2008 at 2:47 pm
Rest in heaven Vincent. You were so crazy dude. I hope you and God are really have a funky good time. lol. (I know you hated it when I said that )
You were really a person I’m glad I got to know and you made 3rd period Photography so much fun for not just me but the whole class. You will be missed dearly and you are loved. It was a tragic ending but that was God’s plan and you’re safe in his arms now away from this cruel world. You were a great friend with a wonderful personality and a beautiful sole and I miss you.
Love Always,
Dedra
April 19, 2008 at 7:54 am
Please check out the above link.
“For God so greatly loved & dearly prized the world that He(even) gave up His only begotten(unique) Son, so that whoever believes in(trusts in, clings to, relies on) Him shall not perish(come to destruction, be lost) but have eternal(everlasting) life.”
John 3:16(Amplified Bible)
Love,
Barbara(Sunnah Butte’s mother)
April 19, 2008 at 11:35 am
On April 10, 2008, a very special person left this world. Vincent Agwuoke was an amazing, intelligent, caring and passionate young man. His nickname was ‘Prince Vince’ and I am convinced there is not a name that would have suited him better.
I am writing this note, not as a tribute to Vince, but as a tribute to the friendships he formed and those he inspired others to make.
In his life, Vince tought us the meaning of joy. If you were looking for a smile, you could count on him 110% of the time to give you that ray of sunshine. In his passing, I believe Vince taught us the meaning of friendship. Friendship has no end, no color and no vice. I believe friendship can be seen in the songs Vincent sang and in the laughs he provoked.
I’m writing this note to tell my friends that I love them. I know I didn’t get to say it enough, if ever, to Vincent. I can’t think of a better tribute than to pass on his message of love and joy to the friends we are still surrounded with.
“And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.”
1 Corinthians 13:13
Love, Erin
April 20, 2008 at 1:03 am
vincent remember that u will always be missed,and what happened 2 u was ment , god called u home so it was ur time, and i dunt really knw but my friends said i do so i do
RIP vincent love u
April 20, 2008 at 10:55 am
I DIDNT KNO U AS MUCH AS OTHER’S BUT WE DID EAT AT THE SAME TABLE B4 && IM BLESSED TO HAVE BEEN IN YOUR PRESENCE … I KNO UR IN A BETTER PLACE SO IM NOT WORRIED ABOUT U … BUT .. UR FAMILY :[ I PUT THEM IN MY PRAYERS && I KNO UR WATCHING OVER THEM . THANK U FOR MAKING ME REALIZE WHAT I HAVE AND HOW FAST I CAN BE WITHOUT IT ... NOT ONLY DID U TEACH ME A LESSON ... U TAUGHT WHS THE BIGGEST LESSON EVER [TO PUT EVERYTHING ELSE ASIDE AND SUPPORT EACH OTHA] && WE THANK U FOR THAT !
THANKS 4 EVERYTHING …
LOVE YAH
QUESHA:]
April 21, 2008 at 10:27 am
IN 9TH GRADE WE USED TO GO TO MS.CROW NOW MRS.CORNODADO’S CLASS FOR (IPC) TUTORIALS AND SHE WOULD TELL US TO WRITE THE SYMBOL OF THE DAY FROM THE PERIODIC TABLE. iT WAS VINCENTS TURN AND HE WROTE
VINCENTENIUM AS IF HE WAS A METAL. IT WAS OUR INSIDE JOKE . AS THE CLASS CAME THEY SEARCHED FOR THE NAME AND COULDNT FIND IT ON THE PERIODIC TABLE THEY BECAME FRUSTRATED BUT THEN VINCENT STARTED TO GIGGLE JUST LIKE HE DOES WHEN HE TRIES TO KEEP IT IN WITH HIS SMILE FORM EAR TO EAR AND HIS HAND COVERING HIS FACE . THATS WHN THE CLASS KNEW IT WAS A JOKE …………….LITTLE THINGS LIKE THAT MADE US LOVE VINCENT MORE. I WASNT CLOSE WITH HIM BUT IT HURT ME TO SEE SOMETHING LIKE THIS HAPPEN TO ME IT WAS LIKE A BROTHER DIED. BUT HE GOES TO HEAVEN HIGH SCHOOL AND IS GOING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF ANGEL ……………. LOVE YOU VINCE
“LONG LIVE PRINCE VINCE”
April 22, 2008 at 2:05 pm
As my beloved daughter calls you “Prince Vince”, I have read all the comments made by her and others and am overwhelmed by the love and affection everyone feels for you and can only say thank you for touching my daughter’s life and so many others. You have inspired and influenced all for good. Please be happy in your new place and know that you are loved by the ones remaining behind.
April 23, 2008 at 7:31 pm
My heart, prayers and sympathies go out to Vincent’s parents and the Westside High School students. I can’t imagine the grief. But God will see them through this. Cling to each other and God.
April 25, 2008 at 11:35 am
Vincent, I never got to meet you and I wish I had. You seemed like an amazing person with a great heart. Its upsetting to find out that this horrible accident happened to a person like you. By only hearing great things about you, it has made me change the way I say and act towards other people. Everyone that knew you said that you were so funny and happy all the time and you will obviously be missed forever. Much love <3
April 25, 2008 at 4:30 pm
A letter to Heaven
Dear Vince,
I know that you have settled in your new home by now, and from everthing that I have
heard about you from the commons, to the hallways, to the courtyard at Westside, I
can see you walking around Heaven right now where you have traded your funny hat
for a crown fit for a PRINCE.
Duke and I never had the pleasure of meeting you, but I must honestly say with all of
the great things that have been written and spoken about you, it was truly our loss.
Thank you so much for taking time out of your precious life, to make so may other
lives a little bit happier. From what I have heard, you were the man that could change
someone from a sad face to a happy face in a heartbeat. And that my friend, in this
day and age, is a true God given Blessing.
Duke and I will always remember you as our 2008 Westside Fallen Angel.
Greater Love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.
John 15:13
To the parents of Vincent Agwuoke,
May you find Peace in your valley and the strength to carry your cross.
Know that your little Angel awaits you in heaven, watching over you down here on earth.
God Bless you.
April 27, 2008 at 9:14 am
vincent, you were an amazing guy, thats enough said. i played soccer with you pretty much every tuesday and thursday after school and you were always there making the game a little more fun. then i got to meet you outside of soccer, and you were still an amazing guy. you made my day a whole lot brighter by your smile and your overall positive outlook on life. i cant believe this happened to you. :’(you’re in a better place now and your waiting to welcome someone else to heaven with open arms and a brilliant smile.
much love
April 30, 2008 at 11:53 am
Ima really miss u Vince. You were so unique and there is nobody on this earth who can replace you. You made me laugh. You always told me the truth, even if it hurted. I miss that already. You were smarter than I ever was and you taught me so much. I still remember when you would pull strands of hair out of my head just to get on my nerves. I remember that time when we were listening to my ipod and it broke lol. We had some funny memories but it was all because of you. You were the one who loved me for me and Im so grateful for that. I wish you were still here.
May 2, 2008 at 6:11 am
Vincent:
I can’t believe it’s true. The loss of you is staggering. I’ve been out of town and I just heard today that it was you. Right before I left someone told me a student at Westside drowned. I didn’t take the time to find out who it was because I didn’t want to know that it was one of my students. Today I heard your name. I saw your sweet parents on television speaking of their loss, and then I felt it… my loss… the world’s loss… I know you to be a wonderful boy, joyful, smiling, and loving life. I also know that you loved your family, friends and your church. I know you loved God and I really know He loved you. That is the only consolation at this point. You loved Him and He loves you so I know that in end you are still smiling and looking after all of us.
The first day you were in my class, I gave you a note that read, “Today you are my student. No matter where you go, or what you do, you will always be my student.” That is still true. I only wish you hadn’t gone so far.
Much love,
Mrs. Sloat
May 3, 2008 at 8:47 pm
i REALLY GOT TO KNOW YOU LAST YEAR DURiNG SUMMER SCHOOL & i’LL NEVER FORGET THOSE MOMENTS WE HAD EVERYDAY DURiNG LUNCH. YOU ALWAYS MAD ME LAUGH & MAKE ME SMiLE. i’M KEEPiNG YOUR FAMiLEY & FRiENDS iN MY PRAYERS. i KNOW YOU’RE SAFE WiTH GOD & THAT MAKES ME HAPPY. i’LL ALWAYS LOVE YOU.
R.i.P ViNCE!!
May 10, 2008 at 5:43 pm
VIncE THE pRincee,
YOU ARE LOVED TRUELY BY MANY!
UR FAMILY WILL ALWAYZ B IN MYY PRAYERZ…
IT HELPS ME TO KNOW THAT U R SAFE…
R.I.P!!
I LOVE YOU!
May 16, 2008 at 10:24 am
I still remember the time in BIOLOGY when vincent came up to me and asked me what brand of glasses did i have. I said i had gucci. and i asked him what did he have. He told me walmart. From that day on, he referred me as Gucci and i referred to him as walmart. This story has stuck on with me every since this trajedy occurred and i still remember everyday when i saw him in the halls and hey said “hey whats up gucci” You’re being missed and will always be missed. We all love you.
–kevin phu
May 27, 2008 at 10:02 am
To Vincent’s family always remember God is in control! Regardless how awful it may seem to us, God knows the plans for our lives, thats what the book of Jeremiah says, Keep your heads lifted unto the Lord and trust him with all your hearts. There is a reason for everything and I pray that God will reveal himself to you all in the fullest. Victory and Life is here! I pray that Vincent knew Christ for himself and if he did he is now in a better place looking down on you all and covering you with his new wings of grace. My son whom attends Westside did not know Vincent but we are all one big family in God’s eyes. May God Bless you and keep you and the entire family. My family prayers will continue to uplift you all and pray that you may gain strength when you are weak. -Yvette Thompson- Quenton Jarvis