Daddy: You are missed everyday,every hour,minute,and second.We think of you all the time,talk about you as if you were still here with us. We know you are watching and spreading your beautiful wings over us. We wish you didn't have to leave us so soon, but God wanted you near him and we can't dispute that. We hope you are happy with him and doing well on the other side. We love you dearly and again miss you.As you said, see you when we get home and do greet us with that beautiful smile of yours. Love,The Revell Family

I am very sorry to hear of your loss, and our prayers are with you and Donald. I did not personally know Donald, but saw him every day as I took the 5:20pm Academy line home to Jackson. He was always smiling, and always pleasant, and seemed like a wonderful person. I wish I had the chance to get to know him better. His smile always brightened my day, and I will miss seeing him. God bless him.

To the family of Mr. Donald Powell: I am truly sorry to hear about the loss of your loved one, I did not know your family but I was reading the memories of Mr. Powell and wanted to offer my deepest condolences to your family, and also share a wonderful hope that has been promised to all mankind at Revelation chapter twenty one verses three and four, maybe you have read it before, but please read it again to get that comfort from God. And may the God of all comfort be with your family at this time. My Deepest Sympathy, JoAnne

TO GLORIA, JUSTIN AND WESLEY...AS YOU KNOW I AM YOUR FATHER'S OLDEST FRIEND...I'VD KNOWN HIM FOR 50 YEARS...WE WENT THROUGH GRADE SCHOOL, MIDDLE SCHOOL , LOST TOUCH THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL AND LATER ON FOUND THAT WE BECAME CO-WORKERS AND LIVED IN THE SAME BUILDING IN OUR COMMUNITY....FROM THERE WE WERE INSERPATABLE...WHEN I MET YOUER MOM I COULDN'T HAVE BEEN HAPPIER FOR DONALD BECUSE HE WAS TRULY IN LOVE WITH HER ....DON AND I BEEN THROUGH BATTLES TOGETHER AS YOUNGSTERS ...AND BECAUSE HE WAS SMALLER THAN ME AND I WAS A TOM BOY AT THE TIME..I WOULD ALWAYS FIGHT HIS BATTLES AND YES HE WOULD LEAVE ME HANGING AND GO HOME (LAUGH)...THOSE WERE THE DAYS WHEN THE VILLAGE REALLY DID RAISE THE KIDS...EVERYONE LOOKED OUT FOR EVERYONE INCLUDING OUR ONE POLICE OFFICER "SMILEY" WHO KNEW EVERY CHILD AND EVERY CHILD'S PARENT ...THE WORSE THING WE KIDS DID BACK THEN WAS WALK ON THE GRASS, CLIMB THE TREES AND SNEAK INTO THE 1964-65 WORLD'S FAIR....BUT WE GREW UP IN A TIGHT KNIT COMMUNITY...I WILL NEVER FORGET IT....YOUR FATHER WAS A WONDERFUL PERSON..FULL OF LIFE AND ENGERGY...I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER HIM AS MY BROTHER AND MY BEST FRIEND....TO TIFFANY AND THE REST OF THE POWELL FAMILY...EMBRACE DONALD'S MEMOREY....REFLECT ON HOW HE REALLY TRIED TO BE SUPERMAN...KEEP HIM IN YOUR HEARTS ALWAYS AND NEVER LET HIM GO...THINK OF THE DIFFERENT WAYS HE TOUCHED YOUR LIFE AND JUST REMEMBER HOW VERY FORTUNATE YOU ALL WERE TO HAVE HIM ...WE ARE ONLY HERE FOR JUST A LITTLE WHILE ...MAKE THE BEST OF IT AND CONTINUE TO ASK GOD TO ORDER YOUR STEPS IN YOUR LIFE.... TO DONALD...MY BROTHER, MY FRIEND..THERE WILL ALWAYS BE A VIOD IN MY HEART ...BUT I KNOW THAT THIS TOO SHALL PASS..I WILL FOREVER KEEP YOU DEAR..I LOVE YOU ALWAYS ...VERNESSA

My deepest condolences to the family of Don. He was the most caring, helpful and happiest person I've meet at JDRF. We'll miss you!

To the Powell family; I am deeply saddened by your loss. Don was one of the nicest person I ever met. He made my commute home to Jackson enjoyable. His wit, kindness and smiles will be surely missed. My thoughts are with you.

Don is the most relentlessly positive person I have EVER met. At first it sort of annoyed me (I'm an avowed pessimist) but after getting to know him I realized that there is a tremendous amount of beauty in being one of those rare individuals who not only sees the good in everyone but can miraculously find the upside to any event-no matter how bad it seems to you. He really listens to people and, after talking to him, you always feel better. That is a true gift. He makes me wish I could be the type of person who always left people happier than they found them. His kindness and patience amazed me. He tried to teach me how to calculate accruals and, being absolutely horrible with numbers, I gave up on understanding it after about the fourth explanation. Not Don. He just kept on trying-even when I told him I was just too stupid to get it. He kept on until he was sure I could do it on my own. I wouldn't have done that for someone else. I would have given up on the person. Luckily for me, and for everyone who worked with him, that's not how Don operates. Don was a man on fire when talking about his family. Not a day-not A SINGLE DAY-passed without hearing Don brag about his children. In fact, if you asked every person at this office to describe him, the phrase 'proud dad' would come up over and over. He wore his pride, love and his devotion for his family on his sleeve. My thoughts and prayers go out to the Powell family and to everyone who is grieving this loss. While we are mourning the loss of our friend, others are rejoicing to meet him behind the veil.

To Gloria Powell, her sons, Don's beloved mother and other family members: We remember Don at the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation as a warm and wonderful man who was totally committed to our mission. He was an outstanding staff member who gave his all to his job. Those of us who knew him well and worked closely with him loved him unconditionally and have only fond memories. We will miss him very much. Don loved him sons with a love too deep to describe. He was proud of their accomplishments and always talked about how he and Gloria supported them in all of their endeavors. We know he would want them to carry on with all of their plans and not grieve. His love will be with them forever, which will give them strength during this time. It is my sincere belief that God will give you all the strength, the love and the peace to persevere. He alone has all the answers and we should lean on Him. My deepest sympathies are with you all. Sincerely, Gerri Bostick Chief Human Resources Officer Juvenile Diabetes Reseach Foundation, Int'l

Gloria, Justin, and Wesley: There are no words in the English language to adequately express my deepest concern and sympathy to you during this difficult time and loss. You all are very dear to me and my heart hurts for you. It was a pleasure to have known you and your family over the past few years both on the field and off and my heart, soul, prayers and thoughts will be with you as you grieve. May God bless you and keep you in His care, and may His face shine upon you and give you comfort and peace. My prayers are with you! Coach Michael Ling

So hard to say good bye to those we love. Family, Thinking of you in this time of grief. May God strengthen you. Donald was a very special young man. His kindness toward me will never be forgotten. His sense of humor will be remembered. You are in my prayers. Elder Deborah Powell

To The Family of Don Powell- Nothing anyone can say will make this any easier on you, but I wanted to take this opportunity to tell you something that you probably already know. Don was the one of the nicest, most caring, and most selfless men I've ever had the pleasure of knowing. He became a friend first, a coworker second. Don always greeted me with a warm smile, a big hello, and was genuinely interested in what I had to say. He exuded such positivity that no matter what was going on in my life, I always felt better after visiting with Don. His love of his boys was always apparent, and I cherish hearing all of the great stories. You guys are very special young men, and please know that your Dad loved you very, very much. I've never come across a father as proud of his children as Don was. Between the boxing, the soccer matches at home and on the road, and the school dances, he beamed when speaking of his boys. To know Don was to love him.

Don, I truly miss you. Your laughter and jovial spirit was always welcomed and looked forward to. Your funny stories about overhearing my conversations with vendors will never be forgotten. We shared a love of videography and family. I will miss our fun chats as you walked around handing out pay stubs. I will never forget you my friend. Vaya con Dios mi amigo – Go with God my friend Michael T. Masciale (or as you called me - NASCAR Mike)