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Dustin Poole Obituary

POOLE, Dustin The relatives and friends of Dustin J. Poole are invited to attend his Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 AM this Saturday at Our Lady of Good Council Catholic Church on Folly Beach. The Rite of Committal will be at Holy Cross Cemetery. In Lieu of flowers please make memorial contributions to Save the Light P.O. Box 12490 Charleston, SC 29422. Arrangements by James A. McAlister, Inc. 766-1365. Visit our guestbook at www.charleston.net/deaths.

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier on Sep. 30, 2006.

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Melissa Benson

August 28, 2007

Hey Lil' D, just a quick note to say that I miss your wonderful laugh, your beautiful smile, and your generous soul.
Love ya,
Melissa

Jessica Lambrakos

August 16, 2007

I didn't know you before. I can't get to know you now, but in the few minutes you held my hand I loved you...and I still do. You are with me always.

Jess Poole

June 29, 2007

Hey Dustin,

Yesterday was nine months. There is not a day that goes by that I do not think about you. I miss you so much; we all do. I want to see you in my drive way with my my Dad one more time, i want you to call me and ask me what I'm doing tonight, I want to hang out at Ash and Pat's with you and Lainey just one more time. That's all I want...just one more time. I love you.

Liz (Dole) Randolph

May 3, 2007

I am shocked and saddened, I just learned of Dustin's death. I am grateful for the time we spent together from the time we met while we were working at Market Pavilion to being neighbors on Folly Beach. I will remember the good times we had. For the family, Brinn, and other loved ones; my thoughts are with you, what a tragedy.

JEREMY COOK

February 28, 2007

HEY D' DADDY

I MISS YOU BRO!! I STILL THINK ABOUT YOU EVERY DAY. ITS REALLY WEIRD, I ALWAYS FORGET THAT YOU ARE GONE. IT FEELS LIKE YOU ARE ON A TRIP, OR YOUR IN COSTA. RARELY DOES THE REALITY SURFACE THAT I WONT BE SEEING YOU AGAIN IN THIS LIFETIME. ITS SO WEIRD TO THINK ABOUT. I REALLY MISS YOU RIGHT NOW, BUT I LIKE IT BETTER WHEN I DONT MISS YOU. USSUALLY I DONT MISS YOU AT ALL BECAUSE I DONT FEEL LIKE YOU ARE GONE. BUT WHEN I PINCH MYSELF AND REALIZE THAT YOU ARE GONE. THEN I LOOK AT YOUR PICTURES THAT I HAVE AND THE OTHER STUFF I GRABBED FROM GMA'S HOUSE. IT HURTS AND MY STOMACH TURNS INSIDE OUT. YOU ARE STILL VERY MUCH ALIVE INSIDE OF ME. I LOVE YA.

JEREMY

Samantha Bain

January 31, 2007

Hey, D
Well what can we say..besides we all miss you so much. Bren especially I took her running on the beach with with two new boxers I got, she loves them. Well every time i see someone riding that wave I think ha..no one could do it like you. Well we miss you dearly!
Samantha Your Other Little Cousin

Melissa Benson

December 7, 2006

The reality of the fact you will not be there to smile at me & Jody when we come home for Christmas just hit us. We were sitting at home last night making lists of the people we want to see and things we have to do when we go home. It wasn't until after I wrote your name that it hit me and the grief caming rushing back. Jody even wrote on his list to go surfing with you. It's odd huh? I still miss you more & more but I know that you are right there looking over me and all you family & friends making sure we're alright. That gives me strength.

I love ya D!
Mel

Laney Childers

November 23, 2006

Hey Deeder,
I miss hearing you laugh when I called you that. Today is Thanksgiving and it has almost been two months since you've been gone. Even though it is hard to find something to be thankful for today, I am thankful that I met you. Having you in my life is the best thing that has ever happened to me and today I will thank God for sending you to me. Although our time together was short and sweet I will cherish our memories forever. I will always fold my socks and make chocolate milk the "right way", the way you showed me! I love you Dustin
-Laney-

To the Poole family:
My prayers are with you and I hope you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving.

My best bud and I.

Ashley Poole-Broderick

November 15, 2006

I read this guest book everytime I get an email that someone has signed it. I knew the day would come when the emails didn't come in as much. I am so thankful for the abundant love my family and I have received from our friends and Dustin's friends...from James Island, to Folly, all the way to Las Vegas friends have shown us how important my cousin was to them. Thank you so much! Thank you for reminding me daily that he was a major part of your life. Thank you for showing me the amount of people he touched.
It's overwhelming to know you're not with me right now Dusty, but hold tight to our memories. I can't wait to see you again, we will have alot of overdue fighting to take care of when I meet up with you. We'll have a ton of partying to do and I know that because of OUR commitment to Jesus Christ we've got the best spot in the world to do ALL OF THAT! 143

Katelyn Mock

November 10, 2006

Dustin: The reality of you being gone is becoming more and more obvious as time goes by. You have touched so many peoples lives in the short time you were here. Everyone who knows you only has wonderful things to say.I can understand why GOD was ready to have you for himself. Heaven is probably a more joyful place now that you're there.I am happy to have known you and I will miss you greatly. I look forward to seeing you again when my time comes.Take care Dustie!!

Sandi Pagano

November 3, 2006

Dustin - I was just checkin in on ya. We love, miss and think of you ALL the time. Cody misses you and thinks of you often. We miss hanging out with you and hearing your laugh. Keep shining down on all of us.
XO - Sandi

Aliese Phillips

October 29, 2006

Dustin stated A Mother holds her childrens hands for awhile Their hearts forever. Dustin has filled soo many Hearts with Love and Kindness. Having you has been always cherrished each and every day. I know that you are now there even more for everyone in your life. Love and Miss you Always. Till we can hold hands again.
Aliese

Karen Laport

October 20, 2006

My family and I must be living under a rock. We just heard of Dustins' parting and our prayers are with all the family and friends of Dustin's. We knew Dustin when he was very young and full of life and to my understanding he never changed, not one iota. God Bless You Dustin! The lord needed a ray of light and took you to be with him. You will be deeply missed! God Bless You All! Love the Laport/Gonzales Family (Joe, Karen, Ryan, Michael and Justin)

Whitney Poole

October 11, 2006

Well it's almost been 2 weeks. Everyday it seems like it getting harder and harder realizing that you are gone to be with the LORD. I know our faith in God will get us through it. We are all missing you soo much. All I can do is cherish the Greatest times we had together! Watch over my dad he REALLY misses you! I love you very much. We will be meeting together again in heaven. Your cuz-whit

Adonna Phillips

October 8, 2006

Dustin, You will always be my big brother. I will miss you so much and wish that we could have spent more time together. You will always be in my memories. Love Adonna and Elizabeth

Sandi Pagano

October 5, 2006

"D" We have been so lost with out you here. We love and miss you very much. The only comfort that we have is to know that you are watching over all of us.
Love your buds - Skip, Sandi and Cody

Bryan Poole

October 5, 2006

Dusty, You will be missed by all, God Bless, Surfs Up!
Bryan, Rose, Kim, Jason Poole
Las Vegas NV

Angie Tarleton

October 4, 2006

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Tara Newman

October 3, 2006

Being able to know Dustin most of my life was very special, this tragic event has given me an awakeing. You'll be missed and always loved.
Deepest Sympathy

Aleisha Phillips

October 3, 2006

I will miss you so much. I'm sorry we weren't closer than we are. I love you!!!!

October 3, 2006

You were always so positive about everything in life and enjoyed everything it had to offer. I'll always remember watching you surf when we were younger. I'll miss you dearly.

Janine Bain

October 3, 2006

Lil D in memory of your love for others we have started a fund for Paul anyone interested email me and I will forward the information. Your loving sister/aunt. Janine

kerry benton

October 2, 2006

you will be missed...you were one of the only guys i didn't mind getting a hug from.

Laney Childers

October 2, 2006

Dustin,
You are the most amazing person I have ever met. Being around you made me realize what it is to be happy. I will always remember the good times that we shared. Thankyou for bringing me into this beautiful family because without them loosing you would have been so much harder. I will always love you.

Tanya Doyle

October 2, 2006

Dustin, You made my sister the happiest person. She loved you more than you could ever imagine. I am so sorry to have not been able to spend more time with you. You will always have a special place in our family.

We love you,
Tanya and Dan Doyle

Bo Edmonds

October 2, 2006

I am greatly saddened to hear of this loss. I did not know Dustin, but as a fellow surfer I know we had much in common. Life is so fragile, so let us all take notice and live life to the fullest and spread love with our smiles as so many of you say Dustin did. Aloha to you Dustin. Rest in Peace.

Chris Oliver Lowder

October 2, 2006

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Steve Kincaid

September 30, 2006

Janine and the Poole family. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Meghan Porter

September 30, 2006

May God bless you and your family. You will forever remain in our prayers.

Mari Jayne Steen

September 30, 2006

I would like to send my deepest sympathies to Lil D's family and all of his friends. I grew up on Folly with Lil D and though we were never very close, his death was a shock to me. For someone not even two weeks older then myself, to die so tragically in an accident, lets us all realize how precious life is. I know he will be missed by not only myself, but also by all those close to him.

Ashley DaPore

September 30, 2006

Little D,you always had a smile on your face and contagious laugh. Ill never forget the times we shared and will carry on your amazing spirit forever.

Paula Weatherford-Dahlke

September 29, 2006

Janine & family,

We are soo sorry to hear of the passing of your brother. We will be keeping you and your family in our daily prayers. Take care and God Bless.
Love,
Paula, Johnny & Chandler Dahlke

Brook Aker

September 29, 2006

To not be in the body is to be with the Lord.I am saddened at our loss.Little D meant so much to everyone who had the privilege of his company.He will be missed everyday....

Mary Patton

September 29, 2006

Such a loss to all who knew you may you be carried on the wings of angles to a greater life. Prayers to my family. Aunt Mary Jane

Matt, Cody, & Logan Padget

September 29, 2006

Dusty, you lived life to fullest! There are very few people that could have lived their life with the joy that you did. We know that your ear to ear smile touched many, and that you brought a ray of light into this world. We will love and miss you, always remembering the little kid with the big smile and bigger heart.

Michael Clay

September 29, 2006

As a Public Safety Officer and a member of the community we call Folly Beach, I had the chance to meet many of the youth of our town. Little D was one of those youths. I had the opportunity to see this youngman grow up into a good man. I'll always remember the respect you showed me as a person and Police Officer. My daughter Jessica also will remember how you looked after her like a big brother. Folly Beach will always remember you as a "Son a of the Beach". Love ya "Little D". Michael Clay

John & Kathleen Rooney

September 29, 2006

Please accept our sincerest sympathy on the death of Dustin. We are friends of Donold and share in the grief that is present. May God take his soul to his heavenly reward.

Peg Versgrove

September 29, 2006

Our prayers and deepest sympathy go out to the entire Poole family. May God bless each and everyone of you. We will continue to keep you in our thoughts and prayers. Val & Keith Bivens

Smith Family Cleaners

September 29, 2006

Our Thoughts and Prayers go out to the Poole Family and Friends.

Melissa Benson

September 29, 2006

Lil' D, you'll be missed by all. I just wish I could see you smiling face one more time. And say thanks for all the times you didn't get mad when I accidently dropped in on you. The beach won't ever be the same without ya. Love ya, Mel

Leah Reeves

September 29, 2006

My heart goes out to Dustin's family and friends. He will be missed by so many. He was a pleasure to be around and I know that I will miss him dearly. To Dustins family I am so sorry for your tragic loss. I know that this has to be so tough to deal with. I am glad that I was able to have the chance to know him.

leigh forsythe

September 29, 2006

What a beautiful difference one single life made. "D" I miss you. You, your family and Brinn are in my prayers.

Rebecca Campbell

September 29, 2006

My prayers and heart go out to the family and friends of Dustin. He was a good friend of mine and a great person. I know he is with the Lord know. Let's remember all the good memories we shared with him.

Leslie McCravy

September 29, 2006

God Bless you & your family! You will be in our thoughts & prayers & will never be forgotten!

Sarah Ellmers

September 29, 2006

May we always remember the good times. My thoughts and prayers will be with your family.

Tara Kirby

September 29, 2006

Lil D was exactly as described! What a comfort to have such an angel as him, look down upon us. He will be greatly missed.

Lee & Suzanne Chewning

September 29, 2006

Dustin will always be remembered by the both of us as that skinny kid with the big smile who worked in our restaurant and became a friend that we will always remember. He made our lives brighter.

Beth Nelson

September 29, 2006

Lil' D, We all love you and will miss you very much. I'm reminiscing on all the good times, esp. back in high school and the good ole' Point James Apts.
To the family, please let me know if there is anything I can do.

Katherine O'Neale

September 29, 2006

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Poppy McLoud

September 29, 2006

Dustin was very special. I feel greatful to have known such an outstanding person, my friend, you shall live on forever in fond memories. May the waves of heaven take you home and the sun shine bright on your smiling face. We will miss you! Love ALWAYS! Your friend, Poppy XOXO

Christina Nicole Eason

September 29, 2006

Your smile will always be remembered.

Monica Miller

September 29, 2006

Was so sad to have learned of your loss. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Deepest Sympathy,

Monica(Gordon)Miller and Family

Mandy Eeds

September 29, 2006

Thank you for all of the time we spent together. We learned a lot from one another, and that is something I hold very dear. I never imagined you being gone. It breaks my heart. I will miss you, and Brinn will miss you too!!!

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