Dwayne James Choate

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Dave & Pam Claspill San Diego, CA June 16, 2008

Hi Rita and Lanny, Just recently found out about Dwayne, that is heartbreaking news. I can't even imagine all that you been through. I saw the video and he seemed like a fine young man and father and I know how proud you were of him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. God bless all of you and take care of each other until you see him again. Dave & Pam Claspill.

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Gina Buckley Jorgenson San Antonio, TX May 2, 2008

May God help you through this tragedy. I lived behind Dwayne in elementary school, and went to high school with him. I also had the pleasure of working with him at Stiles. He will be missed by many. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.

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Monkey Breaux/ Mary Ellen Weisse Hamshire, TX May 2, 2008

Lanny and Rita, There is nothing I can say about losing your boy. Only God knows. As Father Boreages told me at church when Kirk died, "His pain is over, Your pain is just beginning." Thinking of you...Love Monkey P.S. As soon as I find out where you live in this one horse town, I will be by to check on yall!!

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Brian and Christy Endicott Fannett, TX May 1, 2008

Stephanie, Colton, Lanny and Rita, There are no words to tell you how sorry I am for your loss. Dwayne had such a big heart and loved his friends and family so much and loved helping people. You are in our thoughts and prayers and I know the Lord will give you the strength to get through this. Dwayne loved the Lord very much. Lord willing we will be here to help and do whatever we can for you, since we met all of you about 11 years ago you have always been like family to us. It is so hard to see the people you love hurting so much and feel so helpless. The Choate family is a very special family we are blessed to know all of you and having the opportunity to spend time with all of you . Please dont hesitate to call if you need anything. We will always miss Dwayne he was a good man who loved his family so much. Love, The Endicotts

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Stephan Shelburne Houston, TX April 30, 2008

Stephanie, Colton , Rita and Lanny, I want you to know that I have lost a very special place in my heart with Dwaynes Passing! Just know that I will Always be there for all of you Especially my Buddy! God has again worked his mercy that we sometimes don't understand! Just know and be comforted that our loved one is with the Lord now! And know that all of his pain and suffering is now comforted in the arms of the Father! With All My Love Stephan

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Jerry and Paula Skinner Lumberton, TX April 30, 2008

Lanny and Rita, We are so sorry for your great loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

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Debbie Schimkowitsch Beaumont, TX April 30, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. TDCJ - Human Resources Department Debbie Schimkowitsch, Jo Bossier, Tanya Davis, Rhoda Goodman

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James McNutt Nederland, TX April 30, 2008

I am so sorry to hear about Dwayne. I have fond memories of the time I spent with yall at the beach cabin all those summers and the good times we had growing up. He was a very special friend, a great son and I know he grew to become a great husband and Father. He will be deeply missed by all that knew him.

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JOYCE FAY HANKAMER HAMSHIRE-FANNETT, TX April 30, 2008

I AM SO SORRY FOR THE LOSS OF YOUR LOVE ONE. HE WILL BE MISSED. MAY GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU. JOYCE FAY

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Julie winnie, TX April 29, 2008

I am so sorry for your loss . May you know that God is with you and your family,Dwaynes smiling face will be greatly missed.Love and prayers, Julie

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Dana Stark Nederland, TX April 29, 2008

Dear Rita & Lanny, I was deeply saddened to hear about the death of Dwayne. I know how much you will miss him. I encourage you to draw on God’s strength and the strength of your family. My heart and tears are with you. My deepest sympathies to Stephanie and Colton. I pray that God will give you all the peace that passes all understanding, especially in this terrible time of loss. God Bless you all, Dana(Wilson)Stark

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Sandra Johnson Mesquite/Silsbee, TX April 29, 2008

To the Family and Friends Of Mr. Choate, I would like to extend my deepest sympathy to you for your loss. I worked with Mr. Choate several years ago at the Stiles Unit, and he was a pleasure to work. Although you would like for him to still be here on earth, God's plan was for him to leave you now. Keep his memory alive in your hearts.

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Touie Semien beaumont, TX April 29, 2008

May the Lord keep you in your time of need!!

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Don and Leslie Broussar TX April 29, 2008

Dear Lanny and Rita, Just wanted you to know that we were so very sad to hear about Dwayne. Please know that our hearts and prayers are with your family. Don and Leslie Broussard

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Dennis Jeanise Bridge City, TX April 29, 2008

OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH ALL OF YOU. MAY GOD GRANT YOU PEACE, AND A QUIET KNOWLEDGE THAT DWAYNE IS WITH HIS SAVIOUR. GOD BLESS.

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Liz Soliz Mayfield Groves, TX April 29, 2008

To the Choate family, May God keep each of you close to his heart and give you the strength you need during this time of grief and sorrow. I had the priviledge of growing up with Dwayne from elementary through high school. He was always a wonderful person who always had a smile on his face each time I saw him. You will all be in our prayers. Liz Soliz Mayfield PNG Class of 83

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Danny & Kay Griffin Greeley, CO April 29, 2008

We are so sorry for your loss.

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Matt Alvarado Cypress, TX April 29, 2008

Stephanie and Colton, I just wanted to say how sorry I am for your loss and how much Blair and I love you too and have and always will keep you in our prayers. I know its hard and everything hurts right now, but remember, God is still God and He is an awesome God. He'll see you through all of this and we love you.

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Tracy Mooneyham Nacogdoches, TX April 29, 2008

I am so sorry to hear of the loss of a great person and an old friend. I had the pleasure of growing up and graduating from High School with Dwayne and always looked forward to spending time with him and his parents who are wonderful people themselves. I look back at those times as some of the best of my childhood. God Bless you all and know that your Son was loved. Tracy

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Stacy Scott Davis Groves, TX April 29, 2008

I am so sorry for your loss!

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Barbara Haviland Groves, TX April 29, 2008

Dear Rita and Family My prayers are with you at this time of grief.. I just wanted you to know I was thinking of you. Barbara Haviland

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Dixie Ferguson Hamshrie, TX April 29, 2008

To the family of Dwayne Choate.. I am so sorry for the lost of your son, husband, and father. You are in my thoughts and prayers. May God be with you now in this time of sorrow.

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Sonja Wilson Port Neches, TX April 29, 2008

May God Bless You All

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CHARLOTTE JORDAN-WIMER KOUNTZE, TX April 29, 2008

Officer Choate will be remembered as "the nice guy" who always had a smile and hello for everyone at the unit. He will be greatly missed. To his family my deepest regrets for your loss. God Bless. Officer Jordan

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Patrick Peake Beaumont, TX April 29, 2008

I had the pleasure of working with James at the Stiles Unit, both directly and indirectly for most of my carrer with TDCJ, as we both started around the same time. He was a pleasure to be around, and he will be sorely missed. My heart goes out to his family, and my prayers are with them at this difficult time. I am truly sorry for their loss, as I have lost a friend as well.

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Mike and Sally Courville Nederland, TX April 29, 2008

Lanny and Rita, Mike and I were so sorry to hear about the loss of your beloved son, Dwayne. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this most tragic time. Sincerely, Sally Miller Courville

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Michael Friedman Round Rock, TX April 29, 2008

Our prayers are with you! the Friedman family from PNG 83

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Judy Hernandez Fannett, TX April 29, 2008

Rita and Lanny, I'm deeply sorry to hear of your loss. I have had the pleasure of seeing Dwayne on occassions, and we would chat about our families. Dwayne was a good man. He was very proud of his family. My prayers are with all of you. God Bless! Judy

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Christie Darby Sour Lake, TX April 29, 2008

Stephanie and Colton, I am very sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time, and in the future days to come. I pray for peace and strength and for God to hold you and comfort you.

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Robert & Barbara DeBlanc Orange, TX April 29, 2008

We don't always know why things happen in our lives the way they do, but we must remember, we are all in God's hands, and that we are all His children. May our prayers strengthen you.

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Gina Johnson TX April 29, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with your family. Gina Johnson- wife to the late Bart Johnson (class of 1983)

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Mary Ann Judice Port Acres, TX April 28, 2008

Lanny, Rita and the Choate Family, I'm very sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. God be with in your time of need. Love, Mary Ann

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Mary Ann Judice Port Acres, TX April 28, 2008

Lanny, Rita and the Choates Family, I'm very sorry to hear of your loss. I have you in my prayers. God be with and confort you at this time. Love, Mary Ann

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Amy Cloud Nederland, TX April 28, 2008

Rita, Lanny, Stephanie & Colton We are so very sorry for your loss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless yall. From Amy & Derrick Cloud

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Sharon (Evans) Mannino TX April 28, 2008

Rita and Lanny, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your son. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

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Carolyn Driver Lumberton, TX April 28, 2008

I am so very sorry for your loss. May God bless all of you.

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