Mr. Marieo D. Henry

My Life Story... My name is Marieo De Shawn Henry, I was born February 28, 1980, to Karen J. Moore and Michael Henry Sr. I graduated from Cass Technical High School on June 11, 1997 and attended Wagner University in Staten Island, New York, where I majored in Business Administration. I accepted Christ at an early age, and under the leadership of Gregory L. Foster of Kadesh Missionary Baptist Church, was ordained a Junior Deacon. I was blessed to experience life at a height that only God could have given. Here are just a few pages, of the many chapters of my life. At age 15, I was honored by President William Clinton with the Presidential Student Service Award, and was also one of the 8 "Quiet Heroes" chosen to represent my city and country by carrying the 1996 Olympic Torch. I served as City Council Youth Commissioner under Detroit's Mayor Dennis Archer; was a member of the board of directors, for the Westside Community and Activity Center; I served as representative for the Kool Cigarette National NO SMOKE campaign, and was also the founder of the Adopt A Grandparent Program. At the age of 16, I was chosen to travel as an exchange student to Israel where I learned to speak both Hebrew and Arabic languages. I have received numerous awards, to include, the Motor City Casino Youth Volunteer Award, both the local and international J.C. Penny Golden Rule Awards, the New Detroit's Outstanding Youth Volunteer Sports and Recreation Awards, the Young Metro Volunteer Award, the BUOY2 3rd Police Precinct Award, the Police Community Service Award, and in 2014 I was appointed to the Chesapeake Committee on Aging. I have been featured in the Detroit Free Press, The Detroit News, The Michigan Chronicle, and Hour Magazine, where I was honored for being an extraordinary leader, mentor and tutor to under educated and underprivileged youth. Some of my mentors include Erica Wright, Wayne County Prosecutor Kym L. Worthy, Attorney Johnny Cochrane, and Esther Rolle from the hit show "Good Times" with whom I co-stared in the screen play "A Raisin in the Sun." These are just a few of my accomplishments; however, my greatest accomplishment was being accepted by the Lord Jesus Christ for he made all of these things possible. In 2005, I moved from Detroit, Michigan, to Virginia Beach, VA, where I served as collection manager for QVC Home Shopping Network. Shortly after, I became the supervisor over collections for Portfolio Recovery Services, and in 2007 I began service with Crescent Bank where I was soon promoted to division call center manager, assistant vice president. As the youngest child in my family, I experienced a great abundance of love, affection, correction, and discipline. I enjoyed gospel music, traveling the world and eating the finest cuisines. My favorite pastime was making sure that things were in order and "Getting people together" if they weren't. I was a very compassionate, opinionated, outspoken, caring and loving son, brother and friend and there was nothing that I wouldn't do for anyone, that I encountered. I loved my family and friends dearly, and though my journey has come to an end, I have but one request, love one another as Christ has loved us. Forgive one another as Christ forgives us all, and from this point forward live every day as if it where your last. The Bible says that to become a friend you must first show yourself friendly, and I pray that my service here on this earth has been of God's will and pleasing in his sight. So until we meet again my beloved mother, father, sisters and brothers, know that I loved you all and that my life here was not in vain. Mama, Daddy, Keicha, and Khalifa try not to cry too much, for I am no longer in pain, rejoice, and be happy, for I lived a phenomenal life and I live in Jesus' name.

Mr. Marieo D. Henry

February 28, 1980 - November 4, 2015