Sherman S. Howard Legacy Foundation

From the Desk of President Michael Hunter, BOD Chairman Dr. Herman Tolbert Jr., Officers, Board of Directors, SSHLF Constituents, and Well-Wishers

we joyfully celebrate with you a very Happy Memorial Day 2026!

On this sacred and reflective occasion, we pause to honor the courageous men and women of the United States Armed Forces who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation. According to Encyclopaedia Britannica, Memorial Day is a United States holiday, observed on the last Monday in May, dedicated to remembering and honoring those who died while serving in the country’s armed forces.

As we gather with family, friends, and loved ones, may we never forget the price of freedom nor the enduring legacy of valor, sacrifice, and patriotism demonstrated by our fallen heroes.

May God continue to bless the families of those who served, strengthen our communities in unity and gratitude, and grant peace to our nation.

“With gratitude we remember. With honor we salute. With humility we cherish their sacrifice.”

Happy Memorial Day 2026! 🇺🇸

Please find peace and joy in this hymn: "In shady green pastures so rich and so sweet" Author: G. A. Young (1903) Tune: GOD LEADS US, Published in 111 hymnals

1 In shady, green pastures, so rich and so sweet, God leads His dear children along; where the water’s cool flow bathes the weary one’s feet, God leads His dear children along.
Refrain:
Some through the waters, some through the flood,
some through the fire, but all through the blood;
some through great sorrow, but God gives a song,
in the night season and all the day long.

2 Sometimes on the mount where the sun shines so bright,
God leads His dear children along; sometimes in the valley, in darkest of night, God leads His dear children along.

3 Though sorrows befall us and Satan oppose, God leads His dear children along; through grace we can conquer, defeat all our foes,
God leads His dear children along.

4 Away from the mire and away from the clay, God leads His dear children along; away up in glory, eternity’s day,
God leads His dear children along.

“And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.” — Revelation 21:4

On behalf of President Michael Hunter and the Sherman S. Howard Legacy Foundation, Inc., we submit our heart felt sympathy and love to the family of Bro. Eric Wilkins Singletary.

As a child, Eric was a member of New Bethel Church of God in Christ under the leadership of the late Bishop Sherman S. Howard. While their he was very active in the children's, and youth choir. He was a percussionist (bongo, triangle, cymbals, and tambourine).

He leaves to cherish his memory and celebrate his legacy: his loving wife, his daughters, sons and a host of cherished family and friends.

May his life continue to inspire, and may his memory remain a blessing to all who knew and loved him.

A Throwback Thursday LEGACY MOMENT
"A PROMISE NOT FORGOTTEN

Lest I forget the legacy
Your love has written deep in me—
In whispered prayers and guiding hands,
In quiet strength that firmly stands.

Through every trial, through joy and tears,
Your faith has carried me through years;
A sacred thread, both strong and true,
A living bond that still renews.

Lest I forget, I’ll always see
Your love lives on—inside of me.

Dedicated to Legacy Keepers everywhere...