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TRIBUTESto ENYA<br />

Enya Elissa English<br />

OCTOBER 20, 2003 - AUGUST 18, 2022


Compilation Note: There were minor edits to some tributes for clarity.<br />

For the most part, we have maintained the submissions as they were received.


Enya<br />

ORIGIN: Irish<br />

MEANING: Fire; Little seed, kernel<br />

Enya as a girl’s name is of Irish origins and means “fire,” “little seed,” and<br />

“kernel.” Enya is the anglicized version of Eithne and was popularized<br />

by the Irish singer of the same name. In Irish history, at least nine saints<br />

bore the name’s iteration. One 6th-century St. Eithne was the<br />

mother of St. Columba, who was the Irish abbot credited<br />

for spreading Christianity to Scotland.<br />

Today, Enya is a much-loved classic along the Emerald Aisle<br />

and is sure to put fire in the belly of your little one.<br />

And, our Enya Elissa certainly lived up to her name. This tiny seed,<br />

planted in our lives 18 years, nine months, three weeks and five<br />

days, multiplied her smile, joy and talents within her family, church,<br />

community, school and beyond. The fire she has lit is a powerful story of<br />

purpose and legacy and one that will illuminate our lives forever.<br />

We love you, Enya!<br />

Adapted from www.thebump.com


Family


Enya Elissa English,<br />

On the 19th of October 2003 it was a rainy Sunday evening when Everton and Maxine took me down<br />

to Spanish Town Hospital to give birth to you, but you weren’t ready to enter this world until Monday<br />

October 20th, 2003, on Heroes Day. That’s how I know you were destined for greatness - 4 pounds 4<br />

ounces was your weight. The instant I saw you, my life totally changed. Yes, thank you Lord, I got a pair -<br />

a boy and a girl. Giving birth to you was a joy. I will never forget. If I had to do it again, I would definitely<br />

go through the days of not wearing any underwear and living on cough syrup just for you again without a<br />

doubt. That Monday…I would do anything to go home to share you with my family and the world at large.<br />

I did not give you any nickname because I never liked it, so Enya was what everyone called you until you<br />

met your next mother, Aunty Jodi who called you Toothpick and I never had a problem with her calling<br />

you that because it was only for church. Enya I’m torn, broken, bitter, filled will hatred for death because<br />

he robbed me empty. I’m lost and confused. There’s a void that can’t be filled. There’s so much I want to<br />

say but pain won’t give me the chance to tell you how I feel but one thing I’m grateful for is I took you<br />

into the house of the Lord with me. So, I can be rest assured that you’re with your maker. The great, I am<br />

Jesus Christ, loves unconditionally, loves forever, loves never to end my baby girl. 18 years, 9 months, 10<br />

hours God gave you with me. Mom aka mama bear, cuddle with your king<br />

Enya why? Why did you get up and leave us without warning? Nothing,<br />

you just leave. Why couldn’t we fight harder? Why did you not fight harder? You just got up and left.<br />

We will never get to see what you had up your sleeve and the greatness your mind conceived. You were<br />

destined for greatness. I see it in the life you had, you touched both small, middle-aged, and senior<br />

citizens. You have impacted so many in the short time God allowed you with us. But I know for sure you<br />

will impact the angels, show them a move or two. Bitter pain lingers on, but God knows what’s best. Love<br />

you in life and death my baby. Pure you are, and pure you will always be. You leave me, your brother,<br />

family, community, church and school in shambles, but why?<br />

Return if possible.<br />

Kayeann<br />

DADDY’S LITTLE GIRL<br />

Enya, you were my daughter<br />

But you were also my friend<br />

And we have shared many moments<br />

Talking about how you would transcend<br />

One of your many dreams<br />

Was to buy yourself a car<br />

After graduating from college<br />

So, you and I will par<br />

I love you so much<br />

And though you are gone<br />

Deep within my heart<br />

My love for you lives on<br />

You will always be beside me<br />

As my Angel<br />

To protect and to guide me<br />

You will forever be in my heart<br />

You were right there from the start<br />

Your love will never be disguised<br />

You will always be by my side<br />

For the rest of my life<br />

You were precious to me<br />

You meant the world to me<br />

And you will always be Daddy’s Little Girl.<br />

Paul English<br />

Baby girl Enya, you are the first star at<br />

night and the last one in the morning.<br />

Keep shining your star bright in heaven<br />

so we know that you’re there. I love you,<br />

baby girl.<br />

Aunty Michele<br />

I am sorry I didn’t get the chance to fix<br />

things with you... but for the times we<br />

had together, I will always cherish. And<br />

even though I know you’re in a better<br />

place, I am still upset that you’re not here<br />

with us. Have fun in the sky, mama, for<br />

we will meet again. Until then, please be<br />

safe. Love and love alone couszz.<br />

Johnell Soares<br />

3


Enya English, aka Toothpick was the<br />

tiniest of all in the house, but she had<br />

the loudest mouth of all. She loud so till<br />

we have to ask har if she deaf. That nuh<br />

matter har. But that was just Toothpick,<br />

my little cousin. Miss har so much!<br />

One thing though enuh, she love har<br />

little boy cousin them enuh. She nuh<br />

play when it comes to them. Missed and<br />

forever in our hearts.<br />

Love you, Enya Sip.<br />

Cousin Renee<br />

A tribute to my niece Enya English:<br />

I give thanks to God for Enya, because she was<br />

the child of the great king Jesus. She was born<br />

and grew up and was baptized in the Ebony<br />

Vale Baptist Church, a family of Christ. The<br />

short time God gave her to me as an aunty, I<br />

am happy to have been in her life. I love my<br />

niece, and I am happy that I told her that I<br />

love her before she passed away. She is now in<br />

a better place with her Saviour. I have so many<br />

things to say, but God knows them all. You are<br />

always in my heart.<br />

Aunty Dorothy Dormer-Boothe/ Aunty Joan.<br />

Enya was the best cousin out of all of them. She was nice, kind, loving, happy; Always tell me to do good<br />

and listen to my grandmother. She loves me.<br />

Lil cuzzin Joel<br />

Enya, there’s a lot. I don’t know where to start my beloved cousin. You can go to Enya for help with<br />

anything, and she will assist from she can help. Enya is a loving and caring person, a sweet, sweet, soul.<br />

Enya always has something to talk about or is always asking questions and is a very demanding person<br />

in her sweet way. Once you see Enya it’s always a little smile on her face and she loves to laugh. We all<br />

know Enya is very loud and will slap you while laughing.<br />

Always jovial. Always ask if I’m cooking when she knows I don’t cook. And always asking for ice cream or<br />

box juice.<br />

Enya is my sports buddy. She was always up for playing netball or talking about tracks, but mostly, in the<br />

days before her sudden passing, we were always talking about track and field. Nothing feels better than<br />

having someone who speaks your language.<br />

The thing I love most about her is how she cared for my daughter like she’s her own. You cannot come<br />

between them. She always asks for Yasi. Yasi eat? Yasi this, or that. She would video call because she<br />

wants to see Yasi at any given moment. They sleep and bathe together. Everything it’s them. Any little<br />

thing Enya run come for her and give me a fine piece of cursing and leave with her and say I shouldn’t<br />

worry about my daughter, and I should have a nice day because she’s in capable hands. And I Know<br />

Yasannia Will Always Love You Enya.<br />

My Cousin Enya, I Love You Forever And Always. You’re Very Much Missed.<br />

Your cousin,<br />

April<br />

4


A bright smile and a loud and squeaky voice are the first things that come to mind when I think of Enya<br />

E. English. She was outspoken and non-violent. She loved children, going to church, and making Tik Toks.<br />

I have never met anyone as assertive as Enya. The times I spent with her were mainly filled with laughter<br />

and chatter, which would lead to full-on debates. She would, of course, never lose. There is nothing I can<br />

do to bring her back, so I’ll just have to hold on to the many precious memories she has left behind.<br />

From your cousin,<br />

Shanni M.<br />

I really hope you are happy wherever you are. I love you.<br />

My dear cousin Enya, where should I start? We did everything together baby girl. How could you just<br />

leave me like that? You left me in pieces, Enya. I don’t know how or when I will heal from this. Enya was<br />

a very supportive cousin, who always helped me with my school work, combed my hair anytime in the<br />

late hours or early morning for school. Enya and I walked to and from primary school every day together.<br />

Enya was the older one but was very tiny in body, so most people thought I was the oldest. Enya wanted<br />

me to pass for Merl Grove just like her so we could go to school every day together just like primary<br />

school days. Enya taught me a lot and I just want you to know that I always have that special place in my<br />

heart for you my baby . Enya was very loud with her little mouth. Enya loved to take off guard pictures<br />

of me and post it and we used to argue a lot about that style that she had. We had our ups and downs as<br />

cousins, but we always get over that because we are humans. There’s so much I could say baby girl, so<br />

many memories we had both good and bad. I miss the times when dog would always run us down and we<br />

are running and laughing like the idiots we are. We always a chat everywhere we go, especially in church,<br />

as if we don’t live in the same yard. Baby girl, I miss you so much. Continue being the smart and awesome<br />

person you are in heaven. Rest in paradise Enya.<br />

Cousin Brianna<br />

Anytime Enya would come home from school and go upstairs to change, Enya would come down in my<br />

room and ask, “Grandma yu nuh have nuh snacks?” I said no. She said, “yes, them in the red pan right<br />

there suh.” Suh me say, alright gwaan go tek out one, and den hear har now, “A one mi did want but me<br />

see dem suh now me want two and mi want something fi wash it down too.” And me seh nuh yu horse yu<br />

saggle. She laugh out loud and she seh, “alright grandma.”<br />

Next time she come and she seh, “Grandma yu cyan buy mi two worm?” Mi seh mi nuh have nuh money<br />

so go to Renee and tell Renee fi give yu two. No more than two yu hear me seh? She seh, “Alright grams,<br />

thanks.”<br />

Enya would always come and seh, “Grams me ago cook weh yu love enuh? The one bone meat - cow foot<br />

and mi ago share your food nice yer?” Boy, mi just miss mi granddaughter, God know.<br />

Sleep in peace, baby. Love,<br />

Grandma<br />

5


How I remember my sweet little cousin Enya, is Enya loves to smile. She had a beautiful one and Enya<br />

loved laugh to nuh matter the situation or mood she was in. She’s always happy. Always jovial and I wish<br />

to keep her that way in my memory. Love and miss you cousin.<br />

Cousin Donnovan<br />

John 11:25-26... Jesus said to her, “I am the<br />

resurrection and the life. He who believes in me,<br />

though he may die, he shall live. And whoever lives<br />

and believes in me shall never die.”<br />

I miss Enya.<br />

Cousin Kelly<br />

Thinking about you got me to this scripture.<br />

You’re not here in body, and I believe you’re<br />

with the Lord. We are saddened that we only<br />

got eighteen years and ten months with you,<br />

but your memories will live on forever. Your<br />

cousins (Azalea and Aurelia) will know how<br />

wonderful you were. They will know about your<br />

loud laugh and when anyone looks at you “a<br />

wah?” would be your reply. They will know you<br />

loved the Lord, and you were pure. I am going<br />

to miss your random text asking if we are ok<br />

and when we are coming over.<br />

Enya you left me with Precious Memories<br />

though you’re gone you will always be in my<br />

heart. Gone too soon but you did not go<br />

alone. You take a part of me with you. Love<br />

you forever baby girl sleep on and take your<br />

rest. God knows best.<br />

Your loving, Aunty Angela<br />

Our last conversation was about you spending<br />

Christmas with me this year and how you’ll<br />

help in the kitchen like the last time. Enya, I<br />

will forever cherish the 2019 Christmas that we<br />

spent together. Love you and miss you. You’re<br />

one of God’s angels now.<br />

Cousin Alecia Smiley Smith<br />

Sorry you only had 18 years with us for<br />

that’s too short...my heart hurts till now to<br />

know you are no longer here with us. Your<br />

memories will live on. Sorry we had to say<br />

goodbye. May your soul rest in peace.<br />

Claudette Daley Heslop<br />

Enya, I miss you so much for the lil time that<br />

we spent together. I love it, and I hope one we<br />

will resume it but don’t worry we will see you<br />

soon. One day we will all be together again.<br />

Reiana Lewis<br />

6


So, my tribute of my cousin Enya, my little mawga cousin, is that we love to play together and I would<br />

always love to run her down and hold her by her neck or turn her upside down by holding her by her feet.<br />

I loved to lift her up but she would act like she doesn’t like it, deep down I knew she loved it. She loved<br />

to run from mi suh me would always lay wait her on the step suh when she see me she would shout out,<br />

“mommy talk to Davion nuh? Tell him fi move suh mi can go downstairs.” And Aunty Kayeann would<br />

just shout out back, “mi nu business with you and Davion enuh.” And me nah move enuh suh she have<br />

to come down so me must catch her. And a the two a wi that up and down in a the yard, because me<br />

determined fi catch her and she woulda run fi her life because she little and swift enuh. We had so many<br />

good times together and Enya used to love trouble me while I’m sleeping in grandma’s room. Love come<br />

and tickle me foot and run and think me nuh know a she but when me ketch her she start shake and she<br />

would say, “done, done, please.” Only thing I have left back is just memories haunting me. I know my<br />

cousin is in the hands of the lord and is in a better place. I’ll miss her screaming out my name to leave her<br />

alone and just us idling so much. Gwaan sleep in paradise my sweet cousin.<br />

Cousin Davion<br />

My memory of my loving cousin Enya. Where<br />

can I start? She was a loving person, a person<br />

that I can reason with about anything. Words<br />

can’t explain how much I miss her, especially<br />

these days playing games. Just enjoying her<br />

time was a blessing. I wish she was here, but I<br />

know I’ll see her in my dreams.<br />

Christopher Junior, Cousin.<br />

“Uncle Christopher, yu dah a town? Mi wah<br />

you come fi mi” I was har personal transport<br />

buggy “mi ago come work fi yu mi want<br />

money.” Those were the words of my little<br />

niece. She loves running and she loves sports.<br />

Mi love play domino with har, mi love run har<br />

down but mostly mi miss har smile because<br />

it’s the One thing she knows how to do. Sleep<br />

in peace mi niece.<br />

Uncle Christopher<br />

My Cousin Enya was a beautiful soul and a good<br />

role model at times. She was the academically<br />

smart one and a good athlete. She sometimes<br />

managed to make you upset with dumb<br />

questions like, “what are you doing?” when she<br />

can clearly see what you were doing. She was<br />

a mischievous soul, like when she troubles my<br />

father and screams when she gets caught but...<br />

idk I just wish I got a chance to say goodbye<br />

because it hurts. I won’t see her again. Any<br />

ways sleep in peace princess.<br />

Abby (Cousin)<br />

Well, this is about my niece Enya. Enya, my niece, was annoying and had a very loud mouth but she was<br />

very caring and loving. She was the type of person that every time that Enya comes downstairs Enya<br />

always wanted to trade the porridge that her mother made for any type of food. She always ask if me a<br />

cook and what mi a cook because she doesn’t like to cook. Enya would pay me money to clean up meat<br />

for her because she hated cleaning up meat. Every time Enya come see me, a pure food she talk bout,<br />

food, food, food. Anytime, Enya come see me a watch tv she asks, “a weh yah watch?” All when she see,<br />

she just loves to ask the obvious questions. But that’s just Enya. That’s just how she was. Enya love ask,<br />

“Aunty Donna yu nah nuh bread? Beg yuh two slice a bread?” Me seh, “Enya mek yu suh lazy fi cook? Yu<br />

mother have meat in the fridge season up, yu too lazy mon, gwaan guh cook.” Enya love fi buy har dry<br />

food. Enya just different She loved her cousins so much. I know she misses them because they miss<br />

her too. Enya, Aunty loves you and will always do.<br />

Rest In Peace niecey, Aunty Donna<br />

Enya, you’ve been my niece for 18 years, then they took you away. You will be missed now and forever.<br />

Enya was smart, intelligent, funny, outspoken and she was a trouble maker at times. Sometimes she<br />

makes me mad but you can’t help but to laugh at her, but what I miss most about her is that she is quiet,<br />

and I love her for that. I’m really going to miss her. Gone but not forgotten.<br />

7<br />

Love you, Enya. Aunty, Marvia


Enya was like that comet which blazed across the evening that is gone too soon. Whenever you see<br />

Enya the first thing to greet you is her teeth. I don’t know if it is because they were so pearly white,<br />

she just had to show them off. She had that infectious smile with her one dimple. I can never ever recall<br />

seeing her without her smiling, a charming, witty, brilliant, intelligent, and priceless treasure was she. I<br />

remember when she was about 13 and she was there asking me a lot of questions, and I asked her if she<br />

was planning to be a lawyer. She asked me why I said that and I told her because she nah ramp with the<br />

questioning, and she burst out laughing.<br />

Enya is like sunshine after the rain. A young lady who was not only goal oriented but was a true servant of<br />

God. I last saw her on July 8, of this year and wow did she look beautiful. I said to her “Gal yu look really<br />

good”, and as usual with her laughter she said, “Thanks aunty Judy.” When I heard that she was in the<br />

hospital I tried calling her the same week and couldn’t get through. It wasn’t until the following Monday<br />

that I got through to her. I asked her if she was boycotting my calls, she laughed and said, “No aunty.”<br />

We talked for a while. I asked her how she was feeling, and she said she was feeling better, only the fever,<br />

but she was getting antibiotics for it. Little did I know that would be the last time that I would hear that<br />

voice and her laughter.<br />

I know that death is a part of life, but still the knowing will never make it easier.<br />

The comfort I take is knowing for a fact that Enya lived a fulfilling life. Yes, it<br />

was short but God truly broke our hearts to take the very best. For flights of<br />

angels are singing welcome home to her and she’s there dancing and smiling.<br />

The life that Enya lived will always speak for her, what an amazing life she<br />

lived. So, although my heart is broken and wishing won’t bring you back, I take<br />

comfort knowing that I will see you again.<br />

Your aunty,<br />

Judith Walters<br />

Enya English was my loving and jovial God<br />

daughter n she will be forever missed. So<br />

grateful for the time spent with you!<br />

Love you hun.<br />

Rohan Jenkins<br />

It’s hard for me to start each day knowing that<br />

you’re gone. I am so much in pain knowing I’ll<br />

never see you again in this world. I will always<br />

see your face in the corner of your smile and<br />

all the little things that no one will ever know.<br />

Goodbye is just a word I’ll never say, oh I still<br />

feel you’re here with me, you’re more than<br />

just a memory. Oh, Enya you’ll never been<br />

forgotten even if a million years pass us by.<br />

Sandra (Godmother)<br />

8


U were a sweet and humble soul. I can recall you always remembering your little cousins after their<br />

father died, if no one else did you did! U weren’t working but you got vouchers for school and you<br />

thought of him and gave them to him to help with books. A birthday you never forget for them, you will<br />

be truly missed. Rest in paradise baby girl the angels are lucky to have you amongst them.<br />

Kerina Clarke<br />

Saying goodbye<br />

Was the hardest thing to do.<br />

I never thought I would,<br />

Especially not to you.<br />

You always listened<br />

And knew what to say,<br />

Knew when to give a hug<br />

When I was having a bad day.<br />

No one will ever take your place.<br />

I can always promise you this.<br />

It’s hard to find someone like you,<br />

So know you’ll always be missed.<br />

Shanora<br />

Life has shown us again its hurtful side<br />

by taking you away from us when we<br />

didn’t see it coming. You have left some<br />

wonderful memories that will never fade<br />

from my heart, weathering everything life<br />

threw at you with such bravery. An Angel<br />

gone too soon; he only takes the best. I<br />

won’t see that beautiful smile any more,<br />

two shining eyes at rest. A heart of gold<br />

stopped beating,<br />

Gone too soon.<br />

Shanoria Liking<br />

I’ve known Enya for a short while, but it seems like I’ve known her for quite some good while. Enya was<br />

a very sweet soul towards me and always encouraging me to do my best in what I can. Enya is always<br />

looking out for me even when she’s very sick. She always a call me to come and pick any of her snack that<br />

she had, even if it’s not a lot. Anything Enya doesn’t want to eat when she was sick, I know for a fact she’s<br />

going to call me and ask if I want it, even when she’s not ok. I miss you Enya.<br />

Nickel Boothe<br />

To my beautiful God sister, I hope your dancing and sharing that beautiful smile up in heaven… you<br />

might’ve broken my heart by leaving us ; But it warms my heart just to remember every laughter and the<br />

sound of your giggles. You’re a true gem one that brightens anyone’s day. As we try to cope with you<br />

not around physically, I hope myself and other relatives and friends never forget what your presence feels<br />

like. It’s hard to believe this but I’ll just tell myself that you’re taking your beauty rest. Afterall pretty girls<br />

with beautiful smile like yours needs beauty rest.<br />

Sleep In Peace.<br />

God Sister,<br />

Aaliyah<br />

9


Church<br />

Family


Tribute For the Late Enya English<br />

In January 2016 when I became pastor of the Ebony Vale Baptist Church I was ushered into the life of<br />

Enya English and family. I countered Enya through the dance ministry of the church.<br />

She possessed a pleasant personality but don’t let that fool you as she is also determined. She spoke her<br />

mind and will defend whatever position she held dear.<br />

To meet Enya English is to experience someone full of life and hope. She is the image of joy and purpose.<br />

It seems like Enya had the strength to face and overcome anything.<br />

Enya had a love for life that was infectious. You could not spend time around her without being infected<br />

with her love for life. She represented grace amid trial and joy amid pain.<br />

She will be dearly missed.<br />

Pastor Oniel Brown<br />

You brightened our lives with your radiant smile<br />

Touched our hearts with each dancing glide<br />

But now you are no longer walking by our side<br />

For God has taken you home to glory land.<br />

Reverend Stephen Smith<br />

You sang to the Lord with all your heart from the children’s choir to the heavenly choir.<br />

You became a member of the children’s choir at a tender age. Your dedication and consistency in this<br />

ministry to the Lord, did not go unnoticed. Your charming smile and camaraderie shared with your fellow<br />

choir members was unforgettable. You could be depended on to remember the tune and lyrics of the<br />

songs rendered. You demonstrated such a proper disposition even when singing. You were indeed a<br />

role model.<br />

It is with deep respect and admiration that we salute you as a member of the heavenly choir. Sing on<br />

Enya, sing with the heavenly angels.<br />

Children’s Choir<br />

E- Effervescent N - Naturally Beautiful Y - Youthful A - Ambitious<br />

Enya was with our ministry for only a few months but with that time she did well to leave her mark. From<br />

her first day of recruitment with Donesa, without a fuss she accepted each task given to her as an honour<br />

to help serve in God’s Kingdom. She was always willing to lend an extra hand when she could, especially<br />

to Patricia and Jhanelle even though she was not on their team. Her effortless kindness can never be<br />

forgotten. She brought her lifting spirit into the ministry, gracing us with her authenticity and positivity<br />

and spreading her joy to others unintentionally by simply creating smiles and bringing fun by using her<br />

wittiness. A dull moment could not exist while she was around.<br />

A willing servant left us too quickly, but we praise God for the time we spent, the love we shared and the<br />

work that she was able to produce even to the very end. We love and miss you Enya, until we can laugh<br />

together again.<br />

Media Ministry<br />

11


Toothpick, Winngie, Canngle, Slim Thing, Munchkin, Babygirl, Warrior Princess. None of us could have<br />

imagined that this would be the end of our journey. Dancing was more than just another ministry; we<br />

were a family. We were privileged to grow together spiritually, physically, academically you name it;<br />

every aspect of our lives was intertwined. Through the good, the bad and the ugly nothing could break<br />

the bond God placed in our group. You were one of the smallest in stature, but you were one of the<br />

strongest, toughest, and energetic dancers we have ever had which is quite ironic because you were one<br />

of the laziest, such a contradiction.<br />

We truly wish we had more time. More time to talk, laugh, share our weekly drama whether good or bad,<br />

get in more hugs, more prayers, more time to stare at your infectious smile and most of all, share one<br />

more dance but God had other plans.<br />

Enya, you have imprinted on our hearts. Although we will be sad and broken for a while, we have found<br />

comfort knowing you will be with us forever because you ensured your heart was with God. Keep dancing<br />

and looking down on us. Until we dance again.<br />

Dance Ministry<br />

Kayeann, you are not just a Mother, a Friend, a Sister, a member, you are the one who gives ALL she can<br />

no matter what the cost. You always seemed to have all the time in the world to share, to care and only<br />

God knows how you were able to give so much to your children. In this ministry you have proven yourself<br />

committed and devoted time and time again; always on time, always filling in, week after week never<br />

complaining - It’s like you are always on duty.<br />

Here now is our opportunity to share, care and give to YOU! To fill in for YOU, to show up for YOU,<br />

to cover for YOU, to make YOU feel like we have ALL the time in the world to ensure that you remain<br />

solid, rooted, and grounded in faith and love. We cannot take your pain away, we cannot replace what you<br />

have lost, but we can support you through it all, and just like an offering bag, we extend blessings and pass<br />

on LOVE in its richest abundance.<br />

Usher’s Board<br />

A line from one of Michael Jackson’s popular songs states, “Like a comet blazing across the evening sky<br />

gone too soon”. Yes, that is how we feel but if we can put our grief aside for a minute we can speak our<br />

truth - the truth. Enya came, saw and she conquered!<br />

Enya’s accomplishments in her relatively short life are way more than some of us will ever accomplish.<br />

She touched many lives by the way that she lived her life. Enya was not a ‘bystander’ in life, she was an<br />

active participant.<br />

Whatever she was called on to do she did, and she did it well. Ebony Vale Baptist Church was an integral<br />

part of her development. Her mother ensured that she was brought up in church and Enya had the<br />

willingness to stay in the church.<br />

Although we mourn her passing, we realise that Enya was an angel that was loaned to us by God. God<br />

had a purpose for her life, and she fulfilled her purpose. Her life was exemplary in the community, the<br />

church and at school. Due to the way that she lived her life others are now inspired to be better persons.<br />

The Lord decided that His angel has fulfilled His mandate and He has called her home. Enya, we love<br />

you, we will always love you and we miss you.<br />

Rest well angel.<br />

Women’s Federation<br />

12


When your tears flow, your fears grow. When the ocean rises, your feet get tired, shoulders get tight,<br />

tummy burns and memories flood your soul. We might not have words adequate to soothe your pain, but<br />

be assured of our prayers, thoughts, and tangible support. We will be there for you. Our God is fighting<br />

for you and day by day he is carrying you through. His faithfulness never fails and will continue to cover<br />

and comfort you. Be encouraged and stay strong.<br />

Combined Choir<br />

Your beautiful smile will forever be in our<br />

hearts, and not a day will go by without you in<br />

our thoughts.<br />

You were always willing to give a helpful hand,<br />

carrying out the church’s duties and our<br />

Saviour’s plan. You would brighten up a room<br />

with your charming demeanour and captivate<br />

those around you with your childish and<br />

playful behaviour.<br />

Enya, there is no doubt that we will always miss<br />

you, but we know you are resting in the sweet<br />

arms of our maker.<br />

Until we meet again on that sweet day, our<br />

little princess, you have gained your wings and<br />

it is now time for you to rest.<br />

Continue to sleep in peace our beautiful young<br />

angel, heaven has certainly gained a gem.<br />

“On behalf of the Care Ministry, we Love you.”<br />

Care Ministry<br />

We love you but God loves you more.<br />

Remember that your brothers and sisters<br />

share your pain. I personally know that pain,<br />

we have hugged and shared this experience<br />

together. I will always be there for you. Time<br />

heals, it healed me, and it will do the same<br />

for you too. After this suffering for a while,<br />

God will restore, support, and strengthen<br />

you and will place you on a firm foundation.<br />

Hold on to your faith in God and you will be<br />

strengthened by it. I cannot tell you how to<br />

go through this, find your own way through<br />

God. This is what I did, and it works. We love<br />

you always and you will soon be miss, busy<br />

body again. Love you my sister from Sis<br />

Jennifer and the Hospitality team.<br />

Hospitality<br />

Energetic Nifty Yip Adept<br />

A quiet but humble young lady. Enya was my daughter and granddaughter in one. Sandreen was like a<br />

mother hen caring and protective of her. When she was in our home, I would have to call out her name<br />

to see if she was really there. Dimi, I hope you do not feel left out as you are always a part of us. Steve<br />

would always come in from work and ask, “Little one, are you here? Did you eat?” He never treated<br />

her differently from his other girls. He would fuss about her not eating just as he would have done<br />

Sandreen and Sheniel.<br />

I remember coming in one evening from work and she said, “Aunty Erica I cook. You want dinner?” I felt<br />

so good hearing that from her, and we ran our little joke about her knowing how to cook, and she said<br />

“Yuh think I can’t cook. I cook all the while at home.” Those memories and the ones of her dancing<br />

at church will forever be etched in my mind. Thank you Kayeann for sharing your daughter with us.<br />

A flower has been plucked from the garden on earth, but I know you will be brighter and stronger flower<br />

watching over us.<br />

Sleep<br />

on little one and take your rest from all the pains.<br />

13<br />

Erica C. Williams


“She likkle but she tallawah’ A Jamaican proverb that aptly describes Sis Enya English – she was<br />

small in physical stature, yet she accomplished anything that she set her mind to do. We reflect on<br />

Enya as a stalwart and a pillar of the EVBC Family Bible Hour (Sunday School) – Youth class. Her<br />

accomplishments were numerous as she passed several Sunday School examinations and her most<br />

recent accomplishment at FBH was being successful in the Jamaica Baptist Union Quiz Competition<br />

for EVBC in 2021. Sis Enya was very competitive - her journey to success in the quiz competition and<br />

the examinations was based on her determination and her tenacity. Her FBH teachers can recall that<br />

although Enya was studying for her academic exams, like many of her peers, she was determined to<br />

participate in the FBH quiz - she requested additional practice questions and reviewed the study material<br />

with a seriousness of purpose. She was commended for her efforts at the FBH Anniversary service.<br />

Her FBH teachers can recall her willingness to always participate in the activities of the FBH class –<br />

whether reading the scripture – she knew her Bible well as she was always among the first to find the<br />

relevant passages ahead of her peers in the class. She was the first to complete the exercises in the<br />

Sunday School book or to write/draw on the blackboard or to act out a part. She would be encouraging<br />

her peers to participate and was a true example for us all.<br />

Sometimes Sis Enya got a little distracted in the class as some sidebar conversations would occur with<br />

her fellow classmates. But she was so obedient and apologetic and would quickly follow the instructions<br />

of her teachers, a testament of good home training.<br />

We appreciated Sis Enya not only for her contribution to FBH but, on a personal level, when she would<br />

send a text to console in grief or to offer congratulations for success. Enya was an example for us all<br />

– she achieved many awards in her very short life, which provided motivation for us all to stick to and<br />

complete the task at hand. Her faith in Jesus Christ as her personal Saviour was real and was reflected in<br />

how she conducted herself and her attitude to life. We thank her for the life lessons she has taught us,<br />

and we resolve to continue her legacy of unshakeable faith in Jesus Christ as our Lord and Saviour.<br />

Did you know Enya English?<br />

She was Pretty, polite, pleasant and stylish.<br />

A charming Christian and willing participant in assisting with church activities;<br />

She was never hesitant.<br />

Such a good team player with a curious mind,<br />

Kind-hearted and well-spoken, she was one of a kind.<br />

Enya<br />

She was our daughter...<br />

She was a go getter, spoke her mind with respect, knew what she wanted. She was willing to try and was<br />

always helping others in class.<br />

ENYA<br />

Ever ready, energetic, electrifying<br />

Never nonchalant,<br />

Yes, I will do it, yes, I will try<br />

Attitude right and with purpose.<br />

Gone too soon…thank you Lord for allowing her to touch our lives in her eighteen years. We know her<br />

purpose was fulfilled, as she had completed her assignments.<br />

Family Bible Hour<br />

14


Watching you walking across the platform, regally adorned in your cap and gown with your degree in<br />

hand as you graduate from University. Blowing bubbles at you as you waltz down the aisle with your<br />

handsome groom on your wedding day. Playing silly games at your baby shower as we anticipate the birth<br />

of the child you and your husband are entrusted with. These are just a few of the dreams and aspirations<br />

we anticipated sharing with you as we watched you blossomed from the gangly legged little girl into a<br />

gorgeous young woman. Instead, we were blessed with your always beautiful, but cheeky smile that gave<br />

the impression you had just played a trick on someone and was enjoying a silent joke. We were blessed<br />

with your never-ending hugs that exuberated pure warmth and love, your fiery personality when you<br />

argued your points and your graceful dance moves as you were swayed by the rhythms of reggae, soul,<br />

calypso and hip hop. How can we forget your athletic prowess, as you maneuvered the hurdles on the<br />

track, and most of all, your passionate love for the Lord and your committed service to His people.<br />

Are these memories enough to compensate for those we will not get to experience? Yes!! The truth<br />

is, those seemingly few years we had with you, a reality that we sometimes still find so hard to accept,<br />

have provided us with a lifetime of memories. Thank you for being such a wonderful and special part of<br />

our lives ENYA. We will truly miss you. You have your wings little angel, wear your crown with pride and<br />

continue to dance with the angels in heaven until we meet on that great homecoming day.<br />

Sophia and Rae-Anna<br />

A radiant smile, an infectious laugh, a pleasant voice. Beautiful dancing feet, an honest unfiltered<br />

enquiring mind, all these and so much more embodied our earth Angel who impacted everyone she came<br />

in contact with. From that first solo dance I watched you “Oh freedom - Over me” an Energizer Bunny.<br />

I will never forget that last time I saw you telling me I should be preaching. My commitment to you is to<br />

let my life be a living Bible. Walk good.<br />

Shereen Bennett<br />

Enya, a name I never thought I’d speak<br />

of under circumstances as this. One of<br />

the bravest souls I ever came across on<br />

the dance team. Always willing to try<br />

something new even if she knew she’d<br />

look funny, to the extent of laughing at<br />

herself and still trying to fix what needed<br />

to be. There is a saying I quote, “if you<br />

love me, better you tell me now, don’t<br />

bother waiting till later, when I’m gone,<br />

you’re scattering roses”, and this was a<br />

chance I never got to take. You will always<br />

be my memory of great times, the years I<br />

got to spend with you as an acquaintance,<br />

a friend and those heart-to-heart<br />

conversations we would randomly have,<br />

are all the things I’ll have to keep in a box<br />

of memories that you and I created.<br />

For me, it’s never a goodbye, but see you<br />

soon, on to a greater life as you remain in<br />

our hearts.<br />

Until we meet again, bright beautiful soul.<br />

Brittany<br />

My dearest Enya, you were always full<br />

of light and a ball of happiness. Not to<br />

mention one who would always give<br />

trouble, because that’s one characteristic<br />

that made you so lovable and cherished.<br />

You were never the person to pass me<br />

without screaming my name “Spesh”<br />

followed by a warm hug and then proceed<br />

to ask me when I can bring you out, then<br />

eventually we would start talking about<br />

silly things until we burst out laughing like<br />

we are in a comedy show. You have most<br />

definitely touched the hearts of many by<br />

just being yourself. I wish I could have said<br />

goodbye, but looking back I don’t think I’d<br />

be able to, instead I’d want to slow time<br />

down just so you could be with us today. I<br />

would have made the moments last much<br />

longer. Your smile is like the stars and the<br />

moon, brightening up the night sky and I<br />

will never forget it. Though I’m missing you<br />

I’ll find a way to get through. I hope your<br />

dancing in the sky.<br />

Love,<br />

Blaire<br />

15


My dear ENYA, it pains my heart just<br />

to write this. I really don’t know what to<br />

say because I still can’t believe you’re<br />

gone. This I know for sure it was a<br />

pleasure to know you for the 18 years<br />

God lent you to us! I guess heaven<br />

needs you more than here. It was such<br />

a joy to dance, sing, and sign with you!<br />

I know for sure you’re continuing to do<br />

the same in Heaven, dancing, singing and<br />

singing with the angels. Enya, we miss<br />

and love you! You will always be in our<br />

heart. Until we meet again my dear!<br />

Lakecha Grant<br />

Enya was an angel sent from God. Enya was a true<br />

natural child, she had a mouth, yes, but she was<br />

always respectful to her elders. She would say what<br />

was on her mind. That was how Enya was. She didn’t<br />

take nonsense. Her belief was in God, and she was<br />

keeping it real. That’s how she was until the day she<br />

left us. All young people should take a leaf from<br />

Enya’s book, and they should try to emulate her life<br />

as she lived, do the things she did, and come out<br />

looking really good like her. May God continue to<br />

take care of my baby.<br />

Yvonne Campbell<br />

Enya, your memories live on. They live on past your name and past the roles. They live on based on the<br />

people you’ve touched, the hearts you have blessed and the lessons you’ve taught. They live on past the<br />

troubles you’ve faced. The slippers you’ve dodged. It lives on through the memories of your laughs and<br />

the ministry of your dance. They live on through the words you’ve spoken in times of chaos that soothed<br />

the atmosphere, the hugs you’ve given and the helping hands you have stretched out. Your memory lives<br />

on through the listening ear you’ve always lent. It lives through your understanding and the words you<br />

share to solve problems. It lives through the memories of the good times and bad times. I thank you for<br />

sharing your time with me.<br />

Aaliyah<br />

Dear Kayeann, Dimitri and Paul, words cannot express how painful this loss is. When I looked down<br />

memory lane and saw that fine, sweet, and graceful soul of Enya moving around, surely a gesture I will<br />

never forget. All along I prayed to God to send us his Guardian Angel to walk with us on earth, not<br />

knowing that Enya was indeed one of those Angels. She has graced us with her strength, confidence,<br />

growth and a ray of sunshine when performing on the big stage. She displayed to me a true child of<br />

God. Hey baby girl, tell me how heaven looks. Someday we will gather again in Gods kingdom. I love you<br />

Kayeann, Dimitri and Paul and the rest of the family I am praying for you.<br />

Treshanna Watson<br />

Enya, the only thing that we have to hold on to, in order to cope<br />

with the fact that you are no longer with us, is that we are sure<br />

that you have gone to be with our Saviour. We can just imagine<br />

when he sees your beautiful smile, how he will welcome you into<br />

his bosom. Although we will miss that radiant smile, brisk walk,<br />

humbleness and your devoted participation in different areas of<br />

the church’s ministries, and the tears that we cry may not stop<br />

for now, just know that we know, that you are now in a better<br />

place. We love you little Enya and may you continue to sleep in<br />

eternal peace<br />

The Rattrays Alfred, Jacinth, David, Nathelee,<br />

Donald Tameka, Tah-je’, Jevier, Zahaaier, and Zarah.<br />

16


This news shocked everyone, Enya. We knew the plans you had but sometimes our plans do not align with<br />

God’s plan, and it hurts sometimes, but we trust God. You are going to be missed literally forever. You<br />

were not only Dimitri’s little sister, but you were also all of us’ little sister. You would always congratulate<br />

me on my achievements, and I always tried to match you by congratulating you whenever you won. You<br />

always won Enya, you always won! I remembered I told Dimi that for every pass you got in “CSEC”<br />

I would reward you, and you did almost make me go broke because you did so great. Heaven won, an<br />

Angel Enya. You were a gem to everyone that knew you.<br />

Love you and miss you Lil’ sis. You made us all proud the short time God lent you to us!<br />

Kedeanne Muirhead<br />

The journey of your life was filled with<br />

laughter. There’s no regret until the smile<br />

you blessed us with suddenly fades from<br />

our lives. We will never say goodbye and it<br />

broke my heart to lose you, no one will ever<br />

know. You will not go alone, a part of me<br />

went with you. Even though you are out of<br />

sight, you are always on my mind.<br />

Love you always my dear Enya<br />

Marge<br />

Enya, you are not here, but your presence<br />

and warm smile lingers in the shadows. I<br />

will always remember your laughter and see<br />

you dancing when I think of you. You have<br />

left a void in my heart, as if you were my<br />

biological daughter. Rest in peace.<br />

Sister Spence<br />

A beautiful soul gone too soon.<br />

My heart cannot express the way I feel,<br />

and my mind refuses to accept that<br />

you’re no longer here with me. The fact<br />

that you don’t easily open yourself to<br />

those you hardly know, anyone who sees<br />

you could see a humble soul. I cannot tell<br />

when this emptiness inside will go, but<br />

until then my child, I will hold on to the<br />

memories we shared and the smiles I will<br />

have each time I think of you. For I know<br />

in the arms of your Saviour your soul will<br />

dwell; so farewell until we see each other<br />

again.<br />

Farewell my dear Enya.<br />

She was a good friend of mine.<br />

Shea<br />

Jordan<br />

Enya, you were like sunshine because you had a smile that you always wore so gracefully.<br />

Though you were young, you lived with the wisdom God had blessed you with at such a young age. I have<br />

never seen or heard of you doing anything of ill report. You were young but you still answered the call of<br />

God. “Who will go and work for me today?” You responded, “Here l am O Lord, send me.”<br />

You left us very unprepared for your absence. Reminders of you will be ever present because you were a<br />

blessing to everyone around you. Yes Enya, you are still teaching us to overcome challenges with a smile.<br />

No one can take your place in this chapter of life. We can only move on with the memories of joy and<br />

peace you left with us. You will carry on in the hearts of those you left behind.<br />

We will miss you Enya. The memories of you remain in our hearts. May your soul rest in peace.<br />

Kwesi-Ann and mom Sheryl<br />

17


I remember one year while teaching<br />

Sunday school we were preparing for our<br />

yearly youth exams, the group we had was<br />

small but Enya was always enthused about<br />

the next pop quiz I was gonna give them.<br />

She would always want me to mark the test<br />

quickly as she wanted to know if she passed<br />

and if she was ready for the exam to come.<br />

She was always willing to help and always<br />

made whomever in her presence laugh.<br />

There was never a dull moment around her.<br />

You will be forever loved and missed. Rest<br />

in the arms of our Saviour.<br />

Regards,<br />

Joni Campbell<br />

Sweet girl Enya, what can I say? I miss<br />

you so much it hurts. You are one of the<br />

sweetest people I ever met with that<br />

radiant smile that lights up every dark room<br />

and those warm hugs that signify love and<br />

comfort. You were such a brilliant, smart,<br />

dedicated, ambitious, playful, and happy<br />

girl. It was a pleasure having you around and<br />

to have met you. Attending church and not<br />

seeing you is gonna be hard. Your memory<br />

will surely live on. Heaven surely gained an<br />

Angel, and there’s always gonna be a place<br />

in my heart for you baby girl. We love you<br />

but God loves you best.<br />

Tennesha Terrelonge<br />

Tribute to an Angel in Heaven<br />

To an angel up in heaven, I want you to know I feel you watching over your mother, brother, and friends<br />

everywhere you go.<br />

Enya, I thought you would have stayed with us longer. But it was never to be, memories of you in my<br />

heart that I can only see.<br />

Our angel up in heaven I hope you understand that I would give anything if I could hold your hand. I<br />

would hold it tightly and never let go and all the love inside of me to you I would show.<br />

Our angel Enya up in heaven for now we are apart you will always live inside of me deep withing my<br />

heart. A precious gem. Love you always, Enya.<br />

Andrew Martin<br />

As I recall the words of Enya’s career objective on her resume that she shared with me, I can truly say<br />

she was outstanding. She had major plans for her life and also the potential to achieve all of them. In my<br />

brief encounters with Enya, through the Youth Summer Employment Program that is hosted by my<br />

workplace, I was touched by her animated accounts of what happens when she goes out to collect the<br />

data. I still laugh when I remember her story about being chased by a cow but still, she pressed on with<br />

her work. She had great work ethics, even at this young age, and she was top of my list for this year’s<br />

summer program which she unfortunately was not able to participate in. Enya left her mark in this world<br />

because she was an amazing human being that was raised by an amazing mother with strong values. I will<br />

always remember her in that regard. Rest well Enya, you did your part.<br />

Tudian<br />

18


Missing You<br />

06|09|2022<br />

for E.E.E.<br />

Numb is my heart,<br />

Not knowing how to start;<br />

I am broken in pain<br />

Not by stone...<br />

For if you hit me now,<br />

There’d be no feeling in any of my bones —<br />

You have left us in disarray,<br />

Gone never to smile another day…<br />

I wish I could have asked you to stay,<br />

To shine your light and have strength to play.<br />

Forgotten is what you’ll never be,<br />

Not knowing how to imagine<br />

You not, being beside me…<br />

So much joy you bought,<br />

A peace to my busy soul,<br />

Just one more chance,<br />

I’d love to have you to hold.<br />

You were My Princess, a name you received with so much joy. I can’t<br />

remember the very first time you stayed over but I remember I never<br />

wanted you to stop. I remember one week I invited you over because I<br />

missed you SOO MUCH! In my selfishness of wanting, you with me<br />

it never occurred to me that was one of the emptiest weeks at home,<br />

barely any food, no one had money for groceries but you never grimaced,<br />

as I put things together for you to eat, giving you small portions because<br />

that’s what we had it wasn’t til after you left it was brought to my<br />

attention how absent-minded I was by bringing you over without proper<br />

accommodation. I ALWAYS WANTED YOU WITH ME!<br />

There are SO MANY secrets we share, so many times you’ve scolded<br />

even me for my actions. And no matter what you could get me staying<br />

up with you @2am [and then waking me at 5am cause you had to be at<br />

school early, and insisted we travelled together] studying the night before<br />

a test or exam even when you spent 4 days just relaxing because you said<br />

being with us made you feel safe and happy. {the days you were here, were<br />

the earliest I was at work}<br />

I will miss you showing your love in hidden ways, the portrait you made<br />

for me was the DEAREST gift I’ve ever received. You told me how<br />

beautiful I was and how much you wanted me to remember that. My<br />

Princess, no matter how many pleadings I had to do with you to talk to<br />

me when you’d prefer to be silent, to eat even when you weren’t hungry,<br />

to be honest about a situation if you were afraid of the outcome, to be<br />

gentler with a few people because not everyone understands how you<br />

love. I WOULD DO IT ALL AGAIN .<br />

Thank you for choosing me. Though a part of me is gone with you,<br />

I breathe only because I know you would want me to.<br />

Sandreen, your confidant.<br />

My mentee, Enya English (as I loved to say...Enya Patois), because you perfected the patois so well, I<br />

still can’t understand how your surname was English. I will never forget your early years visiting me at the<br />

church office, begging for a rubber band or two, begging for a paper clip and how you used to giggle and<br />

touch just about everything. I miss you so much; words cannot express. God had placed His special stamp<br />

of approval on her life....in 18 years and 10 months. She ran the race, kept the faith and completed the<br />

task set out for her. God has called another angel home. May the Lord comfort our hearts as we mourn<br />

such a significant loss.<br />

Gone but will NEVER be Forgotten<br />

Aunt Janet<br />

19


Enya,<br />

I have cried and stopped and had the cycle on repeat for days before I could pen this. I am honestly at such a loss for words.<br />

I have never considered saying goodbye to any of my children. My heart is broken, manifested physically by a constant<br />

ache that refuses to leave my chest. Thank you for allowing me to love you and loving me in return. I am grateful to have<br />

spoken with you every day in the last eight days before your transition. That’s what I choose to call it because I know that<br />

for those of us who believe in Christ, earth is but a rehearsal for eternity. I’m thankful to have said I love you each time we<br />

spoke. My heart burns with regret at that last call when Kayeann put the phone to your ears. Selfishly, though you were not<br />

in a position to speak, I wish I could have kept talking to you longer. Oh, Enya, how I love you.<br />

I recall Kayeann coming with you as a toddler to church, glimpses of you in your Basic school uniform, but more intensely,<br />

I reflect on 12-plus years of you in my life, and I smile, and I wince. You were my Toothpick, not only because you were<br />

the tiniest of them all, but because despite your size, you could be sharp and piercing and ensured your mark was felt. In<br />

summary, “Likkle pickney yu gi talking enuh!” But, oh, how I love you.<br />

When we would meet for dance practice in a group of sometimes 30 or more, there was a high-pitched voice above the<br />

noise. I would simply have to peer over heads and follow the sound. Behind the bellow would be a small frame giving out<br />

a sharp correction to others (who were more than likely older), a performance theater in which you were the storyteller<br />

sharing your latest adventures, and at times, the path to your voice was defiance of instructions. You were never rude but<br />

strong-willed and determined. As you grew older, that firm will became one of your most admirable characteristics. You<br />

never gave up on your faith, even as you watched others go astray. You, my child, knew your path and refused to follow the<br />

crowd. “Yah good girl, man.” For that, I love you.<br />

I smile in admiration when I recall one of my first phone conversations with you outside of dance. Your curious mind at just<br />

six intrigued me. “Aunty, wish part yu deh?” My response was, “work.” “Suh yu guh every day?” And before I could answer,<br />

there were several other questions. You didn’t let the conversation end there but followed up that Saturday with more<br />

questions - what type of work, whether I liked it and how much I got paid? “Likkle gal yu did faas.” But, oh, how I love you.<br />

You were never afraid at any age to challenge me and came to every practice (and I meant every practice, for you were<br />

rarely ever absent) with a perpetual, “why?” I wince as I remember finalizing the choreography for our pastor’s farewell<br />

in 2013. You were the youngest selected to minister at this ‘high-profile’ event, with the Governor General’s wife in<br />

attendance. As we rounded out the last rehearsal and executed the end of the song with a bow, in the solemness of the<br />

moment, you broke the formation, turned, folded your hand and yelled, “a wish part im ago siddung, cause mi nah bow to<br />

nuh man, only God.” Though stunned, I quickly had to assess whether our direction made sense. On another occasion, I<br />

remember accompanying you to purchase uniforms at Merl Grove and telling the lady in the bookshop a specific number<br />

to which you promptly interjected, “Aunty, how yu fi a take four and a five day inna the week?” causing the entire room<br />

to break out in laughter and me slightly embarrassed, having to revise the order. “Pickney, yu never ramp fix mi up.” It will<br />

never stop my love for you.<br />

You knew how to tug at my heartstrings. I will never forget the day of your baptism when at 10, your testimony made us<br />

all cry. It was also the often sly smile, the wait until I would walk to the car, the random call at work, or while I was driving<br />

home. Equally, you knew how to push my buttons. Regardless of my anger, you would just be silent and ignore me. As you<br />

grew older, you would make those periods of ignoring me last longer, and I know you knew that hurt me more than a feisty<br />

answer. But I also learned how to push yours, and when I upset you, you occasionally would report me to Kayeann who<br />

sometimes had to play referee. I would often smile at the fact that you cared enough to complain. And I know you cared…<br />

”Coulda gwaan like yu tough.” Oh, Enya, I love you.<br />

I could tell stories for days, but I will remember you and those rashes every time I see a mango. I will never hear about<br />

crabs, breasts, pass the bus stop at Merl Grove, see a pack of Milo, hear the word patty, or hear “a tru yu nuh know,” and be<br />

able to hold a straight face. I will miss your stories about Abby, Joel and Yassi and your many “nah talk to Brianna” episodes<br />

(90% of which you could never recall how it started). I will miss how you called Kayeann - “mommy” (“ah dat mi a tell<br />

mommy” “mommy love cook e food too early” “mommy mi nuh waan dat” “mommy falla mi nuh”) and hearing you brag<br />

about your older brother Dimi (though often in his absence). I will miss your facial expressions, loud laughs, and your refusal<br />

to speak English (and the irony of how that belies your last name). I will miss the art you brought to storytelling and how<br />

through it, you taught us how to laugh with you and laugh at ourselves. I will miss celebrating your many accomplishments<br />

and accolades (especially the Accounting Auditing Firm you and Dimi would open). “Enya, yu mek mi proud enuh. Proud<br />

buck!” My beauty and brains, I love you.<br />

Most of all, Enya, I will miss having you here.<br />

Aunty Jodi<br />

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Community<br />

and Friends


Peace be with y’all. Enya was more than a<br />

friend. She was more like a daughter to me.<br />

Very respectful, calm, and wise young lady.<br />

She’s not the type to be seen on the road<br />

unless she is going or coming from school.<br />

The little time you’ll see her is when she<br />

goes to the shop, which she doesn’t even do<br />

much. Enya was very polite and intelligent<br />

and filled with manners, so I really miss<br />

picking her up early in the mornings for<br />

her to catch the bus to get to school and<br />

sometimes when I’m unable to, I feel so<br />

bad because I knew she feels safer and<br />

more comfortable with me taking her to<br />

and from. I really miss her and her happy<br />

face and smile because truly she was just a<br />

humble young lady and if everyone treats<br />

and grow their children the way Kayeann<br />

aka Kay does, the place will be filled with<br />

wonderful children. But Enya will always be<br />

remembered, always in my memory. Rest<br />

in paradise young, Enya.<br />

Enya was a brilliant light in the world. She<br />

leaves permanent footprints in our heart.<br />

We celebrate ENYA’s legacy every day.<br />

The lovely bud, so young, so fair<br />

Called off by earthly doom<br />

Just came to show how sweet a flower in<br />

paradise could bloom<br />

What though death at times steps in<br />

And call our best away<br />

And sorrow seems to win over a heavy sway<br />

Leave for her a red young rose<br />

Go your way and save your pity<br />

She is happy for she knows<br />

That her dust is very pretty<br />

Sleep our little angel<br />

Here so briefly<br />

Our bright light<br />

The sunshine of our heart<br />

Jessica<br />

Charles aka Scata (taxi driver)<br />

I want to extend my condolences to the family. I’m deeply saddened to hear of Enya’s passing. When<br />

I heard I was saddened and heartbroken. Enya was an angel in human form. She was warmhearted,<br />

beautiful and an ambitious individual and I was honored to know her. She will be missed but will live on<br />

in all the minds of those who had the privilege of knowing her. Someone special can never be forgotten.<br />

Happy times I could never regret, and wonderful memories will live on forever in our hearts. May she rest<br />

in eternal peace. My deepest sympathies go out to the family during this difficult time. Stay strong. May<br />

tender memories soften your grief, may you find comfort and peace in the thought of joy that knowing<br />

your loved one brought.<br />

Gary Sappleton<br />

Enya, she was educated, nice, young, and<br />

adorable. When you saw her, she’d greet<br />

you with a smile. She was quiet sometimes;<br />

you’d wonder does she know the word<br />

trouble? I saw someone focused, she was a<br />

young lady who was going somewhere, she<br />

was a rare kind of flower in a garden, you<br />

would have to notice, we got her for a short<br />

time, but she’ll always be remembered.<br />

Sleep sweet Enya.<br />

Jennifer Wright Smith - Family friend<br />

Ever since you went away the days go<br />

slowly by and the hardest thing to cope<br />

with is never knowing why.<br />

Some days the sadness leaves me.<br />

Some days I just can’t understand the<br />

reason you’re not here.<br />

But I’ve learned that those we love never<br />

go away. They walk beside us every day.<br />

Life and death hold mysteries but one thing<br />

for sure, I loved you then, I love you now<br />

and will forevermore.<br />

Petrina<br />

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Enya will always be remembered as a very jovial person and a person with a bright smile. She was very<br />

good at Debating, the game “French” and Golfing. Enya is such a caring, loving, and very dedicated to<br />

accomplishing her goals and making her family proud. You were loved and will be missed by many Enya.<br />

Rest In Peace.<br />

Raxann<br />

Enya you were such a beautiful soul, and you are forever in our memory and our hearts. May peace be<br />

with you. We’ll meet again but until then, fly high with all God’s angel.<br />

From,<br />

Peddy<br />

It pains a lot when we heard the news that you’re no longer here with us. You were a kind and loving soul<br />

Enya. Even in your pain, you still find the time to help out others. You were a fighter. You may be gone<br />

from our sight but not from our hearts... We love you Enya... Rest in peace...<br />

Damarley Samuels, Yolanda Green and Nadica Robb.<br />

Seeing her mom as a single mom, she never<br />

failed her mom she is very intelligent<br />

and nice.<br />

Kishnel<br />

Loving, caring, intelligent, adorable, funny<br />

always have a beautiful smile and her face<br />

really miss you Enya.<br />

Shaniel<br />

Enya is a daughter of the community. She was a gift from God to us. She’s always laughing, and she is a<br />

no nonsense person outspoken and very encouraging with a bundle of ambition. I am so blessed to have<br />

known her.<br />

Mavis Campbell Givans<br />

24


When I am gone<br />

Release me and let me go<br />

I have so many things to see and do<br />

You must not tie yourself to me with tears<br />

Be happy that we had so many years<br />

I gave you my love and you can only guess<br />

How much you gave me in happiness<br />

I thank you for the love you have shown<br />

But now it’s time I travelled on alone<br />

But grieve awhile for me, if grieve you must<br />

Then let your grief be comforted by trust<br />

It’s only for a while that we must part<br />

So bless the memories while in your heart<br />

I won’t be far away, for life goes on<br />

So, if you need me, call and I will come<br />

Though you can’t see me or touch me, I’ll<br />

be near<br />

And if you listen with your heart<br />

You’ll hear all my love around you soft<br />

and clear<br />

And then when you must come this<br />

way alone<br />

I’ll greet you with a smile and say,<br />

welcome home<br />

From, Carolyn and Kedean<br />

Your life was a blessing, your memory was<br />

a treasure, you are loved beyond words and<br />

missed beyond measure Enya. I really do<br />

miss you Enya, our times at Golf and our time<br />

bonding together. I’m still trying to come<br />

to the fact that you’re not here with me/us<br />

anymore. When you left, you gained new<br />

wings. I was heartbroken at losing you, but<br />

you were needed more in heaven. The worst<br />

emotion is having to miss someone that’s no<br />

longer with you. I miss you badly, but I know<br />

you’re in a better place. I Love you so much<br />

Enya baby.<br />

Tashie Gazader<br />

I’ve known Enya for about 15 years. I first came across her at friendship primary school track & field<br />

training where my little brother was a part of the track team a couple of years ago. Down the line,<br />

although she lived in the community, we didn’t frankly exchange words at the time. Years later blew<br />

out and I found myself playing football in the surroundings where she lived with most of my friends and<br />

some of her cousins. Sometimes her mom would join in the fun of the game also. But when Enya would<br />

come on the field it would be a game of laughter and excitement lol! Someone would tell her to pass<br />

the ball, she would kick it as hard as she can with her big toe lol. She would sometimes run away from<br />

the opposition who’s coming in with a tackle. We would sometimes get angry with her but at the end of<br />

the day, it’s just a game of enjoyment and exercise and it wasn’t a dull moment when she’s on the field.<br />

During my years of working with her uncle (Boogie), she would sometimes ask him to come to work with<br />

him in a joking way but trust me she was serious about it. Boogie would take it for a joke, but one day he<br />

gave her a chance to come to work and she did mean business. She helped out a lot, but she would ask<br />

a lot of questions. The one that had everyone laughing is when she asked Boogie, “Wah time we aguh<br />

eat lunch?” Boogie himself wasn’t in a good mood that day, but what she said and how she said it made<br />

everybody in the van start laughing that day. Enya was curious, fearless, and funny. I can still remember<br />

the last time I saw her. I was making fun of her asking her if she wasn’t gonna grow and she would laugh<br />

and smile and she asked me if I had left the country because she hasn’t caught sight of me in a long while.<br />

She was such a meek soul with admirable intellect. I am sorry to say may her soul dance in heavenly<br />

peace. The life of the one we love is never lost. Its influence goes on through all the lives it ever touches.<br />

Goodbyes are not forever, are not the end; it simply means I’ll miss you until we meet again.<br />

Your friend, Sterling/rahyme.<br />

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MY DEAR Eyna, if tears could build a stairway and memories were land, we would walk right up to<br />

heaven and bring u back again, no farewell words were spoken, no time to say goodbye you were gone<br />

before we knew it and only God know why. Enya you were stronger than you know, braver than you<br />

believe and smarter than you think and loved more than you know. You will never be forgotten. Sleep<br />

well sweet girl.<br />

Prayer for Kayeann<br />

Father God, I pray you will guard her heart and mind against the lies of the enemy and unintentionally<br />

harmful comments from others who haven’t walked in her shoes and don’t understand the grief she’s<br />

feeling. Father, you are the God of all comfort, please comfort her heart right now. You will be the lifter<br />

of her head; you will remind her how very much she and her precious children are loved and will you tend<br />

to the desires of her heart. We know that your word says, you love to lavish good gifts on your children;<br />

lavish your love on her today. God heal the hurt and wound she feels. Do not let Kayeann’s pain go<br />

in vain.<br />

AMEN<br />

Nicole Roland Aka Nikki<br />

Hey Enya,<br />

Just cannot believe that you’re gone. When I<br />

first heard of what happened, I just couldn’t<br />

believe, and I refuse to believe. It was like<br />

yesterday when you were here at my house<br />

sleeping over, I could hear your laughter<br />

and you enjoying yourself. I could see all of<br />

that on you growing into a beautiful young<br />

lady. You had so much going on for you, and<br />

then it was all taken away, but I know that<br />

you’re gonna gain a lot where ever you go. I<br />

am so proud of you girl and all that you have<br />

achieved. I know your mom is very proud of<br />

you too. I know your mom loves you, and we<br />

all love you too.<br />

Enya! I am going to miss you girl, I really am.<br />

I am going to miss seeing you passing the<br />

gate.<br />

Life is out there waiting on you sweet angel,<br />

and it is going to be beautiful out there,<br />

because you have a beautiful soul. So, take<br />

care until I see you again.<br />

Some people come into our lives and leave<br />

a footprint on our hearts, and we are never<br />

ever the same. You were one of those<br />

persons Enya. You will never really know the<br />

true impact you have on those around you.<br />

Death is painful, however death taking a<br />

precious jewel like you is more painful. You<br />

were a young lady with a good heart who<br />

cared so much about friends and family.<br />

You contributed to the development of<br />

every single person you met on your path<br />

and never ceased to be an inspiration to all.<br />

You were without a doubt a great person.<br />

You were intelligent, discerning, attentive,<br />

and full of knowledge. You showed so much<br />

compassion and displayed a lot of humility.<br />

So much, that everyone of use seeks to<br />

emulate you. Your loving memory will ever<br />

remain a monument in our hearts.<br />

Perisa<br />

Andrea Hall<br />

Enya, my happiness, my joy, wish you didn’t have to go so early. I wish that I could tell you I’m not ready<br />

to let you go. But you’ve already departed, and my heart is feeling so low. I miss that little twinkle that<br />

used to light up your eyes. And I miss the sound of your voice, your laughter, and your sighs. But most<br />

of all, I miss the way you made me feel. There are others here who miss you and they’ve gathered here<br />

today. Your life touched so many people who became your friends along the way. They want you to know<br />

they love you too And they’re filled with sadness and grief. No one really wants to say goodbye So we’ll<br />

just wish you eternal peace.<br />

From yours truly,<br />

Leahcim Anderson<br />

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When I lost you, her mother would say. I wish I could see you one more time, Come walking through the<br />

door, But I know that is impossible, I will hear your voice no more.<br />

MOTHER KAYEANN DORMER<br />

She would wish to say to my mother. I know you can feel my tears and you don’t want me to cry, Yet, my<br />

heart is broken because I can’t understand why someone so precious had to die. I pray that God will give<br />

me strength and somehow get me through<br />

As I struggle with the heartache. That came when I lost you.<br />

ENYA ELISSA ENGLISH<br />

She would wish to say to my brother, Dimitri English don’t cry for me I will be okay I am where I belong.<br />

I want you to be happy and try to stay strong. Don’t cry for me it was just my time for I didn’t have no<br />

fear, God take away all my pain it’s gone, Jesus took my tears. Please don’t cry for me.<br />

ENYA ELISSA ENGLISH<br />

She would wish to say to father Paul English please don’t cry for me daddy. I know that you loved me<br />

with all of your heart and that none of you wanted me to depart. I don’t quite understand it myself. But I<br />

know you’ll get by with a little help.<br />

ENYA ELISSA ENGLISH<br />

she would wish to say to your mother.<br />

If I could come back for just one day<br />

I know exactly what I would say.<br />

To my mother, yes I would say to be sad for a day and to do what you need to do. And then lift up your<br />

eyes to the wonder of the sky and know that I love you too.<br />

ENYA ELISSA ENGLISH<br />

She would wish to say to family and friends. If I could come back for just one day. I know exactly what<br />

I would say to you my family and friends and those who I loved as a message for God who speaks from<br />

above. I would say it’s okay to be sad for a while. But what I really want most is to see your smile And for<br />

you to go on live once again. Allowing the lord to comfort your pain.<br />

ENYA ELISSA ENGLISH<br />

Would wish to leave these few words to you all. When tomorrow starts without me and I’m not there to<br />

see. If the sun should rise and find your eyes all filled with tears for me I wish so much you wouldn’t cry<br />

the way you did today. While thinking of the many things. We didn’t get to say I know how much you<br />

love me. As much as I love you, and each time that you think of me, I know you’ll miss me too. When<br />

tomorrow starts without me, don’t think we’re far apart. For every time you think of me, I’m right here in<br />

your heart. This is for you family and friends. Acts 2:38 Repent and be baptized every one of you in the<br />

name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy spirit.<br />

1 Thessalonians 5:11<br />

Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.<br />

Love you all.<br />

Keisha Lawrence<br />

27


Enya English you were such a Beautiful soul,<br />

kind and thoughtful even in your darkest<br />

hour.<br />

Enya even though you gone to be with your<br />

heavenly father, you will never forgotten.<br />

You have touched our lives in many, many,<br />

many different ways. May your beautiful<br />

soul REST in ETERNAL PEACE....<br />

Enya was like a little sister to me. She’s<br />

always smiling. If you need assistance with<br />

anything she’s always willing to help. Such a<br />

wonderful soul. I really miss her. It bothers<br />

me to see that she’s no longer with us, but<br />

God knows best. May her soul Rest In Peace<br />

Akeel Hall<br />

Tasceanna Walker<br />

The first time I saw this child it was her smile that got my attention. I asked, whose child is that and was<br />

asked you don’t know Kayeann? And my response was yes, and I was told that’s Kayeann’s daughter.<br />

From then, onward if I don’t remember her name, I would address her as Kayeann daughter to which<br />

she would answer, “Yes, Ms. Joan” and a smile. Anyone who knew her and interacted with her could see<br />

she was destined for greatness (a productive and blooming tree whose growth was cut short). She was a<br />

respectful, intelligent, multi-talented, jovial but yet quiet young miss. Rest well Princess. God needed a<br />

Shining Star.<br />

Elizabeth Dale<br />

Life is not the same as it was. All now I<br />

don’t play a decent game of French because<br />

you aren’t there. Your presence makes a<br />

difference. Love you, Enya.<br />

Christopher (family friend)<br />

My memory of Enya is her love for playing<br />

dominoes, especially French, and how she<br />

would normally get excited and loud while<br />

playing. Enya was meant to be the best of<br />

us regardless of her time spent with us. I’ll<br />

always keep my fun memories of her smile<br />

and energetic vibe.<br />

Family friend,<br />

Sheldon<br />

Enya is smart, intelligent girl. She always<br />

happy. I love to see her smile and Enya<br />

you are always in our heart. You are the<br />

angel in heaven looking down on us with a<br />

smile.<br />

Friends and family always love you. Miss you!<br />

Nyssa<br />

ENYA is intelligent, smart, she’s always<br />

inside. You’re an angel looking from heaven<br />

down on us. Fly high, Enya<br />

Zowie<br />

Enya was a kind-hearted, quiet, and genuine person. Whenever she’s home or not, you never can know<br />

because she is always inside if she’s not at school or church. She was a very smart girl who was really<br />

dedicated to her books and church, and that was something I admire as her neighbor. Such a pleasant girl.<br />

She was always smiling. Whenever I am washing, I could always call on her to give me some water from<br />

the pipe. Sometimes I would ask “Enya u tyad a mi?” Then she would smile and say, “no, mi nuh tyad,<br />

dat good man.” That’s how reliable she was. I knew she would have been a success story, God took her<br />

because he had greater plans for her. So, yes, we do miss her a lot, but heaven was needing an angel, and<br />

Enya, that’s you. Gone, but will never be forgotten. Fly high Enya, may your soul rest in peace.<br />

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Kadean Coote


A flower was planted, watered with love, started to grow as a little sprout, nourished, cared for and<br />

blossom, was just about to produce the greatest sweetest flower. Enya was just a little flower bud in the<br />

prime of her life. She will be remembered for her pleasant smile, mild manner, discipline, loving child of<br />

God, always encouraging and supporting. Enya was one child that was all about her education, she always<br />

excels at whatever she does.<br />

As a child growing up, she was always holding on to her mother and Dimitri her brother could do no<br />

wrong, she just loves him above and beyond. I remember the last time we saw her on July 8, 2022, she<br />

supported my daughter’s Pizza Sale, she was the prettiest little flower one could ever see, I said, “Hey<br />

Enya you are truly a beauty.” She smiled and said, “Aunty I took my picture package today.” She looked<br />

so radiant and with her sweet voice said, “Thanks, Aunty.”<br />

On July 19th, Kayeann sent me a voice message to pray for Enya. She explained that Enya wasn’t well,<br />

and you know I petition heaven on her behalf. A few days later I was told Enya was feeling a little better.<br />

I was truly grateful to God. Only to find out she took ill again. I was called again and this time she was<br />

admitted in the hospital I prayed so hard, I plea, I beg God and just cry out my heart to God as a mother.<br />

Enya was just a different kind of person, never quit, never give up, always giving God glory. I will always<br />

love Enya as my very own. Let us remember Enya as the beautiful flower that she truly was. Enya from<br />

Kenya that was the name Judith called her and of course we did the same.<br />

E is for Everlasting Daisy one of the best flowers that ever bloomed.<br />

N is for Nigella, a flower called love in the mist, a beautiful pink rose.<br />

Y is for yellow archangel, a beautiful yellow flower.<br />

A is for Angel’s Trumpet, which blooms September to November.<br />

These beautiful flowers depict a beautiful garden that was truly what ENYA’s life embody. She will always<br />

be remembered as a garden made by God which in its season, picked with the hand of God. Sleep on<br />

sweet flower, you will truly be missed. Heaven sent for you, but your life was well spent.<br />

To her mother, Kayeann, you are indeed a great Warrior. Keep praising God. My mother always say<br />

Kayeann is my daughter, and she is a blessing to all.<br />

To her brother Dimi, keep trusting God. You have come this far by faith and your best is yet to come.<br />

To her Grandma Aunty Polly, trust God my dear. Please turn your eyes upon Jesus, he is your only<br />

source.<br />

To the rest of the family, trust God. Believe that God has allowed this to be a wakeup call to the family.<br />

John 14:27 Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let<br />

not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.<br />

God bless you all.<br />

Francine Mcdonald Vassell<br />

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Our Questionnaire<br />

This is not just questions for you are God, but questions to the entire universe and mother nature itself.<br />

We ask, why such a beautiful and pure soul? Why this contagious smile? Better yet why Auntie Kayeann<br />

and Paul’s only girl child?<br />

We often have to remind ourselves that we are on a new journey that requires our utmost strength in<br />

order to stay focused.<br />

Enya, we promise you that we will never leave her side and we are now committed to her now more than<br />

ever. At least we know that will keep you smiling whenever you look down on us.<br />

The silence is deafening not hearing your random laugh, not smelling fries being air fried in the kitchen.<br />

Can someone, anyone, seriously provide answers for the purpose of our healing and mental stability?<br />

Let me answer for you all, NO! You can’t and you never will. This is very, very unfair.<br />

Rest in Heaven to the most beautiful soul I know.<br />

Denise and Jovanni Hyde<br />

You rest in the arms of angels<br />

In a place of peace<br />

Watching over us always<br />

From heaven above.<br />

You guide us through our journeys<br />

And help us through each day<br />

Always by your mother’s side<br />

You never went away.<br />

This bond that mother and daughter has<br />

Can never be broken<br />

Made from love so pure<br />

Death does not break this bond<br />

It lives on forever more.<br />

You rest in the arms of an angel<br />

Free from illness and pain<br />

Waiting for that day<br />

Where we meet once again.<br />

For the short time I have known Enya<br />

She impressed upon me the spirit of being humble.<br />

A young lady gifted with the ability to<br />

Do well, she will forever be in my mind as an eagle<br />

with a kind and gentle soul.<br />

Revelation 21: 4<br />

And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes:<br />

And there shall be no more death,<br />

Neither sorrows, nor crying, neither shall be any<br />

more pain:<br />

For the former things are passed away.<br />

Avril Merchant<br />

Nothing is more painful in this world than<br />

losing someone you love so deeply. Some<br />

truths in life are very hard to accept. I<br />

won’t see you smile, and I won’t hear you<br />

laugh anymore because time wasn’t on<br />

your side. It isn’t right!! Your memories<br />

will never be forgotten, you have touched<br />

countless lives, and today you leave a void<br />

in our hearts no one can fill, SLEEP IN<br />

PEACE ENYA<br />

Erecka Henry Riley<br />

Dear lord please take care of my little Enya<br />

for me yes, the one with big eyes and short<br />

black hair. I can remember she used to ask<br />

me for things when she needed it. Now<br />

there is no need that she is with you, so let<br />

her know that she is special as you already<br />

know, she touched the hearts of everyone<br />

she knows. God tell her that letting her go<br />

is so hard, make her know that I can still<br />

remember her smile, it could brighten up<br />

the darkest room. I just wish you didn’t<br />

have to take her so soon; God make Enya<br />

know that I miss her day and night. I used<br />

to text her and ask if her mom was there,<br />

who do I text now that you have taken her<br />

home?<br />

Sleep Enya English that’s how I would call<br />

her.<br />

Keresha Murray<br />

Enya, what an imprint your footprint has left upon our hearts. Your life was a blessing and your memory a<br />

treasure. You are loved beyond words and missed beyond measure. Sleep in peace baby girl.<br />

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Nadine Brown (friend)


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The best thing about this short girl was her smile and<br />

ability to make everyone happy. I can still remember<br />

how she used to make me smile on my darkest days.<br />

For that I’m forever thankful to you, Enya. Training<br />

has always been hard, but you find a way to make<br />

training fun with your weird questions without even<br />

trying. I remember when we finally made a final for<br />

champs. She was so happy. Her words were “Who<br />

fi tell we seh wi cyaan wear finals jersey.” That day I<br />

took a million pictures just because Enya wanted me<br />

to remember this milestone of our life. Thanks for<br />

being the best training partner and friend I could ask<br />

for Enya. I hope you knew how much we loved and<br />

appreciated you.<br />

Nehlia Mills<br />

Enya my G still can’t believe you’re<br />

gone. Cannot lie, you are always<br />

laughing, always at school beating<br />

we at the game French. There are so<br />

many other things to say but I just<br />

want you to know that we miss you<br />

and the whole L.O.E love you. Enya<br />

always helped me with my school work<br />

and encouraged me to be successful<br />

L.O.E. Family<br />

Jah know star, more time you take for granted all the time you spend with your friend them, now them<br />

gone. Enya never have I imagined that a day would come when I’m here writing you this tribute. Over<br />

the years I’ve known you, you’ve become more of a family than a friend. The news hit me and put me in a<br />

state of disbelief because you’re young. Vibrant, jovial and fun Enya just take her wings and gone just so.<br />

On August 18, 2022 2:19 pm you text me and say, “ You’ll text me when you feel better” and a couple<br />

hours later mi get a text say you gone.<br />

You know what? Let’s not dwell on the fact that you’re not here but those four years of friendship. You<br />

leaving without a proper goodbye hurt me to the deepest core but I just want you to know I love and miss<br />

you, My G , My sister, My teammate.<br />

Rest in heavenly peace my friend.<br />

I hope the angels know what they have. I bet it’s so nice up in heaven since you’ve arrived.<br />

Love, Amanda<br />

My loving friend, thank you for all the<br />

laughter and happiness you brought<br />

into my life. You were always willing to<br />

help, always there whenever I needed<br />

to talk about anything. You were so<br />

genuine that the love was always<br />

reciprocated. You have taught me to<br />

never give up and to always press on<br />

no matter the situation and for that,<br />

I will forever be grateful. I’ll forever<br />

miss you brightening up my day.<br />

Your sister, Shekada.<br />

Enya We all miss u bby g. When I heard that<br />

you’re no longer here with us, I couldn’t even sleep.<br />

I didn’t even get the chance to say I love u, and<br />

goodbye. I’m still in disbelief Enya you have a<br />

bright future ahead of u, big dreams and big plans<br />

and u just gone like that bby g. But just know say<br />

Dannefer love u so much. U wouldn’t even know the<br />

love I have for u and how much I miss u pumpkin.<br />

Sleep in peace I know we’ll all remember you<br />

even though you’re not longer here with us.<br />

Heaven just gained another sweet angel and I<br />

hope the angels know what they have.<br />

Dannefer Honeygon<br />

You never said goodbye and only God knows why<br />

So as memories of the past revive in our mind<br />

Give us strength and time to try and articulate what a wonderful friend Enya was<br />

For weeping for someone as lovely as her could’ve stayed longer.<br />

Wish you never had to leave this early<br />

But this is the truth that is always hard to accept, the memories shared will forever be remembered. Rest<br />

in peace my friend.<br />

Shenell<br />

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Enya English has been known to me personally from 2018 when she entered my Principles of Accounts<br />

class. She was the smallest in the group but had the strongest voice. She was a very pleasant and<br />

determined student, who always aimed for excellence and was never afraid of saying “miss me nuh<br />

understand”. It did not bother me at all, and I was always willing to teach all over again for her. It was a<br />

great thrill for me when she was successful in her CXC Principles of Accounts and was later promoted<br />

to Sixth Form where I taught her for two years. Enya was always the first to text or call me when she<br />

received her results. However, this year was different.<br />

My fondest memory of Enya was on Teachers’ Day May 2022, when she came with all smiles and<br />

presented me with a fresh cut red rose and a personal made card. The rose was so beautiful I kept in my<br />

refrigerator for days. I cherished that moment to this day. I am happy that this occasion was captured on<br />

video, which I kept playing over and over again, cannot believe she is really gone.<br />

I will always remember her cheerful ways and her lovely smile.<br />

Rest well, Enya.<br />

Karen Hylton-Henry (Mrs.)<br />

Principles of Accounts and Accounting Teacher, Merl Grove High School<br />

Ecclesiastes 3:1-4<br />

3 To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:<br />

2 A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted;<br />

3 A time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to break down, and a time to build up;<br />

4 A time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance.<br />

Now, this is your time to rest my sister our precious gem. There was never a dull moment around you,<br />

always smiling or telling a joke.<br />

Your go too hairstyle was putting your hair in two and from that, I called you little puff. They were so little<br />

and made you cute.<br />

Beauty with the brains, you are such a brilliant girl whenever I needed help, I could come to you, and you<br />

wouldn’t turn me away.<br />

Can’t forget math class with you because you made learning fun.<br />

In accounts class you were the star, building the competition in class and making everyone else excited to<br />

learn and participate in class.<br />

When it was finally CXC time you called us late nights and early mornings, me a talk some bad 2 o’clock<br />

or 3 o’clock and after we better go sleep because we have to wake the next morning for school and at<br />

school, before the exam, you would drill us multiple times because at the end of the day you wanted us to<br />

pass.<br />

Don’t forget when school over a the first bus you a catch to go home lol<br />

home you gone.<br />

or after practice straight<br />

Gone too soon and wasn’t able to accomplish most of your dreams and for that we will continue to make<br />

you proud Enya.<br />

There’s so much to say but words seem lost to me now. A true friend is never truly gone. Their spirit<br />

lives on in the memories of those who loved them. There will come a point when I will be able to look<br />

back at our memories together and smile.<br />

I know we’ll all remember her even though she’s no longer with us.<br />

Let’s make sure she’s never forgotten.<br />

Love, Scarlett<br />

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Enya! Enya! Words will never be enough to express how much she enjoyed being in our presence. She<br />

wanted so much to be successful in all she set her heart to. Admiration for her teachers, coaches, peers,<br />

and teammates was not enough for her. She wanted them to know how much she enjoyed being around<br />

them. Her infectious smile and joy to be around will always be remembered. You have not left, you have<br />

just exchanged the place you came and saw for one made even better, a resting place in your Creator’s<br />

arms.<br />

Ms. R Salmon<br />

Former Head of Sports Merl Grove High<br />

Enya : I call your name and it just makes me smile always. You are a perfect example of how to enjoy life.<br />

Free spirited, laughing at the silliest of things, never angry, always seeing the best in others, hard worker,<br />

never afraid to try something new even if it is not your thing and doing it with a smile. Joyful expression<br />

was who you are. Christ made you special at showing others how life should be lived. Laughing, smiling,<br />

living each day as if it was your last. Nothing seemed to be a bother to you just ending a moment in a day<br />

and returning the next, not missing a beat, demonstrating how to have a really fun day and time. I taught<br />

you how to hurdle, and not one day or time did you complain just took the challenge and ran with it. Run<br />

on my child, enjoy your moment, dance in his presence, smile as you wave to us. As we try to laugh one<br />

more time with you as you take your rest.<br />

Coach GBourah<br />

A heart of gold implanted in such a beauty<br />

We enjoyed every moment shared with you<br />

Your smiles are pure like water from the well and<br />

your words are true<br />

Your personality is filled with excitement, joy<br />

and madness<br />

Merl Grove wi come from<br />

*Yuh dun know di badness*<br />

Your memories will live on in our hearts<br />

The love we share will never set us apart.<br />

Thank you for your love and the smiles you put<br />

on our faces around you.<br />

Nuff love from kushii, Chezii, Chas, and Parry<br />

Enya was such a sincere, honest, and<br />

trustworthy friend. Enya has looked out for me<br />

ever since I started at Merl Grove High School.<br />

Even before that we went to the same primary<br />

although we were in two different grades,<br />

the teacher allowed me to stay in their class<br />

sometimes because my uncle was in that class.<br />

That’s how I met Enya. I saved a place for you in<br />

my heart. And your memory will always live on.<br />

God as gained another angel.<br />

-Tessanne<br />

My vibrant, winsome and gem of a student.<br />

A priceless gift of love, light and zest for life is what you’ve been to me.<br />

You’ll forever live and be loved in my heart and mind for eternity.<br />

With love from earth to heaven above.<br />

Mrs. Cecile Blake,<br />

Grade 2 teacher whilst at Friendship Primary School<br />

I taught Enya for over 5 years when she was a student of Friendship Primary School and an active<br />

member of the dance group where we participated in the JCDC dance competition and won several<br />

medals.<br />

Back then, she was so tiny and feisty. I figured she was just making up for her size. I always wondered if<br />

she would grow and that she did into a beautiful young lady. She had such a bright future ahead of her.<br />

She was humble, focused and knew what she wanted. I still can’t believe she’s gone but......<br />

Miss Levy, Friendship Primary School Dance Teacher<br />

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To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven. A time to weep, and a<br />

time to laugh, a time to mourn and a time to dance.<br />

Enya Elissa English….. Belle amie! A beautiful soul is who you were. We had so many memories, dreams<br />

and things we wanted to do and accomplish. If anyone knew Enya well, she always wanted to become<br />

an Auditor or an Accountant. She was always jovial, Ms. Picture Perfect, always smiling, talking and<br />

laughing. Enya and I shared so many memories over the past few years. If y’all know the Jamaican term<br />

“batty and bench” that is who were. Always together, no matter where I go or she go even if it’s on the<br />

phone we would still be together. I remember one time we were on mid-term break. Enya went to a hotel<br />

she called me right through her stay at the hotel. She called me when she reached, eating, even when she<br />

was taking pictures, I was still on the phone with her.<br />

We spent most of our memories at school. Enya was a scholar, she doesn’t play about her work. Enya<br />

was one who would sometimes lapse in class but when it’s work time Enya always knows what to do.<br />

Sometimes I would say to her “my girl nuh you just did a sleep, so how you know wah fi do?” and she<br />

would just laugh you know her sneaky little laugh and say “nuh worry your head” and I was there all along<br />

paying attention and still don’t understand. We were always doing TikTok, just making memories and<br />

making each other laugh. Enya was kind, caring, genuine, and straightforward. Enya will tell you the truth<br />

and nothing but the truth. We never had a disagreement. If there was ever something between us we<br />

would just sit and talk. Enya was like my sister. I would look out for her and she would do the same<br />

for me.<br />

Little did we knew that night that God would call your name. In life we loved you dearly, in death we do<br />

the same. It broke our hearts to lose you, but you did not go alone. For a part of us went with you. You<br />

left us with beautiful memories. Your love is still our guide and though we cannot see you, you are always<br />

by our side.<br />

REST IN PERFECT PEACE OUR ANGEL<br />

Shenice Campbell<br />

Through our strengths and weaknesses, we have faced together in our life’s journey, the many obstacles<br />

that came our way to pull us down, we persevered. You were energetic and fun to be around, even though<br />

at times you troubled me, along with Shenice and others. Through the many years I have known you,<br />

there has never been a dull moment. Every laugh brings tears of joy and sadness. You were a friend I<br />

could count on to encourage me and pull me back up when I stumbled or fell. At times, I know how<br />

forgetful you can be without having me constantly remind you of a couple things here and there. I have<br />

so much admiration for you, and I would like to thank you for shaping me into a better version of myself,<br />

and I know you would have continued to do so as well. You were there for me when I lost the only parent I<br />

had left, constantly checking in to ask if I was alright as well as bringing a smile to my face when I<br />

felt down.<br />

I won’t cry knowing you’re here with me. It may not be physically, but I know you’re here spiritually as<br />

well as in my heart. Your love will never be forgotten. We know you are watching over us.<br />

Georgia Grenyion<br />

Your life was a blessing, your life was a<br />

treasure. You are loved beyond words and<br />

missed beyond measures. May your sweet<br />

soul Rest In Peace.<br />

Kimone Ewen<br />

Enya was an intelligent little ball of energy. She<br />

will be remembered by her bright smile. The<br />

impact you left on your generation will forever<br />

live on. Sleep in peace Enya.<br />

Iannikaye Brown (friend)<br />

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