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(Jocelyn’s Video Performance 2010)
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Respectfully Submitted by Devin Haley Website Designer & Administrator, of Philadelphia, PA
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On July 22, 1989 Jaionne and Devin Haley married at the young age of 20 after meeting dating and courting through high school from the age of 16.
With Jesus Christ in our hearts and at the Helm of both our lives we took a step of faith on July 22, 1989. Since that time the Lord has gifted us with 4 wonderful children whom you have meet in recent posts. They each share our faith and love for Christ in their own personal lives. We together give Glory, honor and praise to our God who has kept us and our family over the years through struggles, trials and the tribulations of marriage and of life and we are truly blessed and thankful for what he has done and continue to do.
After 24 + years of being together and sharing our lives we salute Jesus Christ our savior, God the Father and the precious Holy Spirit for what is done and continues to be done in our lives and in the life of our family.
We are not and have not been perfect but we are yet being perfected, even until the day of Jesus Christ’s return.
Psalm 138:8
New King James Version (NKJV)
8 The LORD will perfect that which concerns me;
Your mercy, O LORD, endures forever;
Do not forsake the works of Your hands.
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Jaionne & Devin Haley at Pocono Palace 2013 left and Family Portrait 2007 right
Respectfully Submitted by Devin and Jaionne Haley, Devin is the WLH Newsletter Blog Developer and Administrator
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This is News from the family of Willie and Helen Lake of the DC Chapter, Washington, DC. Willie is the son of the late Lossie Mae Lake who was the first Treasurer of the WLH Washington, DC Chapter:
Willie Lake, Sr., received a beautiful blue and gold trophy from the S.M.A.C.V.A. Car Show this spring when he entered his 1956 Plymouth Belvedere in their car show.
Helen Lake is spending her spare time learning and speaking French in the ministry work. She is actively engaged in this new endeavor by working with persons whose native language is French. Bonjour. Bonne journée.
Willie Lake, Jr., our son, received a Safety Award for Outstanding Safe performance of Bus Maintenance for the past three consecutive years, at the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority.
Malik Johnson, our grandson, enjoyed working as a junior counselor again this summer for Watkins Day Camp. He bought himself a beautiful black mini-Suzuki motorcycle with one of his pay checks.
He says the bike is up for sale now at a bargain price of $300 – 400. Anyone interested? Contact his mom, Karen Lake (our daughter) if so. (See bike below):
Picture below is of our granddaughter, Lania, at her kindergarten graduation. Congratulations Lania !!!
Lania Lake, our granddaughter, graduated from Kindergarten to the First Grade. She received awards in excellence in Reading, Math, Penmanship and Citizenship. She also received from her school a one-day free pass to a Six- Flags Theme Park for being an exemplary student. 
Picture of our granddaughters below: Lauren and Lania at a Tea Party they attended this summer.
Soooo Lovely !!!
Lauren Lake, our granddaughter, was promoted to the 3rd grade. She received recognition for being an Honor Roll student throughout the school year, as well as for her achievements in Mathematics and Reading.
Picture above is of our Grandson, Malik, and our Daughter, Angela Vaughn.
Kind regards to all of you from all of us,
Willie and Helen Lake, Sr. of the Washington, D.C. Chapter of the Wilson Lake Herbert Family Reunion Circle
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Raymond Lake stated he enlisted in the United States Air Force toward the end World War II in 1945. Because he was up for the Draft, his brother told him it would be better for him to enlist because if he was drafted it was possible that he might be put in the Navy which he didn’t want to do- for fear of being thrown overboard. Lol!
Raymond served his Country from 1945 to 1947. The Military was still segregated but he still feels he had a very good experience there. He said he basically was taught by doing the required daily regiments gentlemanly things such as how to handle his surroundings, keeping things in order and how to dress, etc.
He was stationed at bases in Atlanta, Georgia; Topeka, Kansas and Arkansas. He received an honorable discharge upon completion of his stint in the Service. He states he is now enjoying the benefits of having served in the Military. Thank You, Raymond for your Dedicated Service to our Country!
Respectfully Submitted by Raymond Lake, Sr. of the Greenville, S.C. Chapter of the Wilson Lake Herbert Family Reunion Circle
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. . . Two Darryl’s! They didn’t know it then but their grandfather’s had been good friends since way back in 1956 when Darryl Herbert’s Grand Pop, William Herbert, Sr.’s sister, Luecretia Herbert Haley dated and later married Darryl Fitt’s Grand Pop, Morris Haley. The two Darryl’s grandfathers had good family fun: they were both Prince Hall Masons, played pinochle and shared a garden for their family, but mostly they enjoyed going fishing together!
When the two Darryl’s met around 1991 in Philadelphia, PA, they were at their mutual friend, Damone’s house, paling around talking “men’s talk.” After awhile one of the Darryl’s mentioned he had to get home because he had to go to a cabaret that night. The other Darryl said he had to do the same thing because he was going to a Cabaret that night also. As they talked about where it was, etc., they began to realize they were going to the same Cabaret— their Family’s affair — WLH Family Cabaret!!! One said “that’s my family;” the other responded, “that’s my family!” “Who’s your mother, who’s your father!?” they then broke out in laughter hugged at discovering they were cousins! Lol! Since then they have become great friends who share work (one is a general contractor and the other a master plumber!) and camaraderie.
They also have become great fisherman- going fishing every chance they get, just like their grandfathers did!
Respectfully Submitted by Mary Herbert of the Philadelphia Chapter of the Wilson Lake Herbert Family Reunion Circle
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MORRIS HALEY, HUSBAND OF THE LATE LUECRETIA HERBERT HALEY RECENTLY CELEBRATED HIS 101ST BIRTHDAY ON AUGUST 1, 2013. HE SERVED IN WORLD WAR II IN 1941 AS A PRIVATE FIRST CLASS IN THE UNITED STATES ARMY.
HE IS DOING VERY WELL RESIDING IN NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE WITH HIS DAUGHTER, PATRICIA HALEY HAWKINS
HAPPY BIRTHDAY UNCLE MORRIS
Respectfully Submitted by Devin Haley, Blog Designer and an Administrator of the WLH Newsletter.
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Congratulations go out to Nayomi Collins Wheelan for being on the Distinguished Honor Roll at her school, Family Foundations Academy in New Castle, DE. She was honored during her schools “Honor Roll and DCAS Assembly on March 26, 2013.
Her brother Daivon (left) has been enjoying his summer at Day Camp.
Respectfully Submitted by Harnetha (Shubby) Collins Wheelan of New Castle, Delaware. She is a member of the Philadelphia Chapter of the Wilson Lake Herbert Family Reunion Circle
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Ivanna-Marie Smith, Granddaughter of Marie Hodge Griffin, was on the Honor Roll throughout this school year. She is 7 years old and is a 2nd grade student at West Oak Lane Charter School. She is very outgoing, a leader who helps other students with their work after school.
Ivanna is the daughter of Gerald Smith who is a grandson of the late Willie and Willis Thomas. Keep up the Good Work Ivanna!!
Respectfully Submitted by Marie Hodge Griffin of the Philadelphia Chapter of the WLH Family Reunion Circle
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Pamela reports that this year in addition to being promoted to Manager of the Pharmacy Contact Center Operations at her place of employment –Performrx,
she received the President’s Award from the company which is affiliated with Keystone and Amerihealth Companies.
CONGRATS, PAM!!!
Respectfully Submitted by Pamela D. Herbert of the Philadelphia Chapter of the Wilson Lake Herbert Family Reunion Circle
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Dara Elizabeth Herbert says she enjoyed her last year as an under-grad at Tuskegee University. She reports she worked in the Lab in the Agriculture and Environmental Science Department this year where she researched the identification of Trypanosoma Cruzi in anasa tristi the common squash bug. She grew squash in the field and collected and tested them to see if they had a parasite, Trypanosoma Cruzi which is a causative agent for Chagas disease. Dara presented her findings at 3 research symposia- the main one was at the ARD (Assoc. of 1890 Research Directors, Ins. Conference in Jacksonville, Florida) She received a certificate for her participation. Currently there are more than 10,000 deaths occurring annually to people related to Chagas disease. The incidences occur mostly in the United States in south eastern part of the country.
Dara is proud to say she received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology from Tuskegee University in May of this year. She will be taking MCAT (Medical College Admission Test) Preparatory courses in October with the Princeton Review with plans to apply to Medical School. Continued Success, Dara!!!
Respectfully Submitted by Dara Elizabeth Williams Herbert of the Philadelphia Chapter of the Wilson Lake Herbert Family Reunion Circle
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