Birth date: Feb 3, 1947 Death date: Apr 23, 2024
Herman Canada, Jr., 77, of Chattanooga, passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at his residence. Herman Canada, Jr. was born on February 3, 1947. He attended Riverside High School, where he left in the 12th grade and joined the mili Read Obituary
He Is Gone
You can shed tears that he is gone, or you can smile because he has lived. You can close your eyes and pray that he will come back. Or you can open your eyes and see all that he has left.
Your heart can be empty because you can’t see him, or you can be full of the love that you shared. You can turn your back on tomorrow and live yesterday. Or you can be happy for tomorrow because of yesterday.
You can remember him and only that he is gone. Or you can cherish his memory and, let it live on. You can cry and close your mind be empty and turn your back. Or you can do what he would want smile, open your eyes, love, and go on.
David Harkin
May you find comfort in knowing that God promises that we can see our loved ones again. The precious time that he was on this earth and with you brought so much joy. May he remain in your hearts and souls for eternity and may you find some sense of comfort knowing he is in a better place and at peace.
With Our Heartfelt Sympathy
Van(classmate OKJH-1964/RHS-1967) and Regina Patten Hickman
Don't Be Sad When I Die
When tomorrow starts without me,
and I'm not there to comfort you,
please know that I still love you,
'cause I know you love me too.
When tomorrow starts without me
and you feel lost and blue,
I hope these words I've written
will help to see you through.
Someday your pain will ease,
sadness replaced by fond memories.
Come tomorrow you will hear
I love you whispered on the breeze.
When tomorrow starts without me
'cause God has called me home,
I turn, blowing a kiss for thee,
sad that you may feel alone.
I will miss you tomorrow.
As I take one last glimpse,
a tear falls from my cheek.
I'll be going home.
And tomorrow will start without me.
Van E.Hickman (Classmate/Football Team Member OKJH1964/RHS/1667)
Regina Patten Hickman
SFC Canada and I have been friends since the 60's. We worked together at Erlanger Hospital in the Emergency Room. He was an EMT and I was a Registered Nurse. We saved many lives and enjoyed the challenges. SFC Canada encouraged me to join the Army Reserve Medical Unit on 23rd street in the early 70's. We shared many memories of the army, active-duty assignment and summer camps for over 20 years. He was the instrument that changed my life destiny and I have always been thankful for his encouragement, friendship and his smile. He was my dearest friend. My condolences to his family and especially his wife. LTC Gloria Woods
We would like to send our condolences to his family. He was our neighbor. He was very nice. He would always wave and speak to us. I would always take him his mail or medicine when the post office delivered it to the wrong address. We will miss his smile. Sincerely, Cassandra Bowman and Family.
