(2017-11-27 15:57:36) Sheriel Bluitt-Waldrop wrote: God bless you and your family richly.
(2017-11-27 19:29:07) Ernest Carithers And Family wrote: In your moments of sadness, may God bless you and your family. “Weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning.” Psalm 30:5
(2017-11-28 07:10:46) Kevin Betton wrote: Heartfelt Condolences from my family to yours. We have truly lost a giant in the fire service. You have change departments across the country. Your legacy will live on forever. Thank you for your service. Job well done. We will take it from here. All I am I owe. I live eternally in the red.
Kevin Betton
President
African-American Firefighters and Paramedics League
(2017-11-28 11:18:38) Marcia Williams wrote: God bless you and your family richly. May his peace continue to comfort and give you rest through the days to come
(2017-11-28 14:09:04) Erica Mitchell wrote: Papa Holmes was THE BEST!!!!!
He cast a very long shadow. I will miss him very much.
(2017-11-28 21:30:31) Violet Ford wrote: Mr. Holmes is a legend in our community. I had the opportunity to meet him and conduct an interview with him along with some of the youth at the Urban League. He warmed our hearts with his kind, gentle spirit. He was truly extraordinary.
Your family is in our prayers.
(2017-11-29 08:56:00) Oscar Jackson wrote: My thoughts, prayers and sincere condolences are with the family and friends of Carl Holme. I have very fond memories learning to be a Boy Scout under the guidance of Carl Holmes and his fellow Black firefighters at the Fire Station between NE 8th Street and 9th Street on Stonewall. He made a real difference in the lives of so many young men.
(2017-11-29 09:15:30) Lawrence E Quinn wrote: My condolence to the Holmes Family,Carl was a true visionary who put into practice his thoughts.In 2010 he spoke to social media use and the Fire Service; some still did not hear his message. " Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends." John 15:13
(2017-11-29 13:08:56) Avis Franklin wrote: May God comfort you today. So many memories: the holmes family relationship with my parents since 1951, the legacy of the original 12 OKC firefighters, and Carl's awesome legacy of EDI ...Carl will be missed! Our deepest condolences during your bereavement.
(2017-11-29 15:00:56) Valerie Thompson - Urban League wrote: The Urban League OKC sends our deepest sympathy to the Holmes Family. A resolution for the family will be sent to the funeral home.
(2017-11-29 19:03:50) Lowell Jones wrote: We were saddened to learn of the passing of Chief Carl Holmes,our friend,our teacher and our guiding light.Without Carl's inspiration and leadership, many of us would not have elevated ourselves in our respective departments..Thank you brother…I'm also reminded what Henry Ward Beecher said.."Greatness lies not in being strong, but in the right use of strength"..Carl was a strong man…Rest in Peace Chief
Fire Chief LF Jones,Nwk FD..NJ
(2017-11-30 07:00:08) Gayle & Edgar Linzy wrote: We're praying for the family in this time of loss. My you find your comfort in the Lord. Let God amazing grace overflow in your heart and you find the perfect peace that only he can give. Love You All
(2017-11-30 08:14:46) Jerry Rowland wrote: My deepest sympathy. My prayers are with you and the family.
(2017-11-30 09:18:40) David L. Coble - EDI Graduate wrote: God bless you and your family richly.
(2017-11-30 11:43:51) Lillie Buckner wrote: My deepest sympathy.
(2017-11-30 22:21:01) Mr & Mrs Lucky Wilson Sr wrote: To the family, God has him in His arms and there's no better place to be. May God give you peace and comfort and know Carl will be missed but our memories live on.
Lucky Wilson Sr & Family (retired firefighter)
(2017-12-01 04:49:22) Carole Hall Hardeman wrote: In deepst sympathy to the family of Carl Holmes. He was a professional iconic leader and role model who set the tone for fire fighters throughout America..
(2017-12-01 08:28:06) Rudy Bender (caregiver Group) wrote: My deepest sympathy.for your loss. May God grant you and your family peace and comfort during this time,
(2017-12-01 14:01:55) Sherry Weaver wrote: God knows your heartache and shares your grief.I am very sorry for your loss. I hope you are comforted by the promise that God made at Rev 21:4 where death will be no more. You are truly in my prayers
(2017-12-01 16:25:42) Ruth C. Jones wrote: God bless you and your family richly.
(2017-12-07 08:31:09) Charlotte Petties wrote: My deepest sympathy. But the God of all comfort and the Father of tender mercies will help the family at this difficult time.(2Corinthians 1:3,4)
(2017-11-27 15:57:36) Sheriel Bluitt-Waldrop wrote:
God bless you and your family richly.
(2017-11-27 19:29:07) Ernest Carithers And Family wrote:
In your moments of sadness, may God bless you and your family. “Weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning.” Psalm 30:5
(2017-11-28 07:10:46) Kevin Betton wrote:
Heartfelt Condolences from my family to yours. We have truly lost a giant in the fire service. You have change departments across the country. Your legacy will live on forever. Thank you for your service. Job well done. We will take it from here. All I am I owe. I live eternally in the red. Kevin Betton President African-American Firefighters and Paramedics League
(2017-11-28 11:18:38) Marcia Williams wrote:
God bless you and your family richly. May his peace continue to comfort and give you rest through the days to come
(2017-11-28 14:09:04) Erica Mitchell wrote:
Papa Holmes was THE BEST!!!!! He cast a very long shadow. I will miss him very much.
(2017-11-28 21:30:31) Violet Ford wrote:
Mr. Holmes is a legend in our community. I had the opportunity to meet him and conduct an interview with him along with some of the youth at the Urban League. He warmed our hearts with his kind, gentle spirit. He was truly extraordinary. Your family is in our prayers.
(2017-11-29 08:56:00) Oscar Jackson wrote:
My thoughts, prayers and sincere condolences are with the family and friends of Carl Holme. I have very fond memories learning to be a Boy Scout under the guidance of Carl Holmes and his fellow Black firefighters at the Fire Station between NE 8th Street and 9th Street on Stonewall. He made a real difference in the lives of so many young men.
(2017-11-29 09:15:30) Lawrence E Quinn wrote:
My condolence to the Holmes Family,Carl was a true visionary who put into practice his thoughts.In 2010 he spoke to social media use and the Fire Service; some still did not hear his message. " Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends." John 15:13
(2017-11-29 13:08:56) Avis Franklin wrote:
May God comfort you today. So many memories: the holmes family relationship with my parents since 1951, the legacy of the original 12 OKC firefighters, and Carl's awesome legacy of EDI ...Carl will be missed! Our deepest condolences during your bereavement.
(2017-11-29 15:00:56) Valerie Thompson - Urban League wrote:
The Urban League OKC sends our deepest sympathy to the Holmes Family. A resolution for the family will be sent to the funeral home.
(2017-11-29 19:03:50) Lowell Jones wrote:
We were saddened to learn of the passing of Chief Carl Holmes,our friend,our teacher and our guiding light.Without Carl's inspiration and leadership, many of us would not have elevated ourselves in our respective departments..Thank you brother…I'm also reminded what Henry Ward Beecher said.."Greatness lies not in being strong, but in the right use of strength"..Carl was a strong man…Rest in Peace Chief Fire Chief LF Jones,Nwk FD..NJ
(2017-11-30 07:00:08) Gayle & Edgar Linzy wrote:
We're praying for the family in this time of loss. My you find your comfort in the Lord. Let God amazing grace overflow in your heart and you find the perfect peace that only he can give. Love You All
(2017-11-30 08:14:46) Jerry Rowland wrote:
My deepest sympathy. My prayers are with you and the family.
(2017-11-30 09:18:40) David L. Coble - EDI Graduate wrote:
God bless you and your family richly.
(2017-11-30 11:43:51) Lillie Buckner wrote:
My deepest sympathy.
(2017-11-30 22:21:01) Mr & Mrs Lucky Wilson Sr wrote:
To the family, God has him in His arms and there's no better place to be. May God give you peace and comfort and know Carl will be missed but our memories live on. Lucky Wilson Sr & Family (retired firefighter)
(2017-12-01 04:49:22) Carole Hall Hardeman wrote:
In deepst sympathy to the family of Carl Holmes. He was a professional iconic leader and role model who set the tone for fire fighters throughout America..
(2017-12-01 08:28:06) Rudy Bender (caregiver Group) wrote:
My deepest sympathy.for your loss. May God grant you and your family peace and comfort during this time,
(2017-12-01 14:01:55) Sherry Weaver wrote:
God knows your heartache and shares your grief.I am very sorry for your loss. I hope you are comforted by the promise that God made at Rev 21:4 where death will be no more. You are truly in my prayers
(2017-12-01 16:25:42) Ruth C. Jones wrote:
God bless you and your family richly.
(2017-12-07 08:31:09) Charlotte Petties wrote:
My deepest sympathy. But the God of all comfort and the Father of tender mercies will help the family at this difficult time.(2Corinthians 1:3,4)