Trenton Xavier Jamal Washington was killed in Iowa on September 4, 2015 in a random act of violence. Each year since, his mother Starletta Washington agonizes over her son’s death but continues to remain strong for her family.
Rolling out is sympathetic to every mother who has lost a child and understands that Mother’s Day can be an exceptionally difficult day for these moms. Because of this, we provide a platform for mothers to be heard and to share their pain.
Starletta Washington wrote a letter to her now deceased son to share her feelings and to express her grief.
Hey Trenton,
I often wonder what you would say about your little girl Zielle; she is only three years old and looks just like you. It’s amazing; her smile, walk, eyes, posture is just like you. She even has a six pack like you and yet, so feminine and adorable. Thank you for being my strength at times when I was so weak. I don’t know why you were taken away from us so young and so soon but God has one of his angels now. You spoke good of people even when others thought negative. You would give a dollar to a beggar on the street and the shirt off your back. You loved unconditionally. You sang the song “I’m Coming Lord.” You would sing, “I’m coming Lord, coming all by myself…”
I pray that your siblings and I remain strong. God answered my prayer for you and C.J. to make wiser decisions and you guys did that and for that I am truly thankful. You lived your life like a true king. You controlled your own destiny without fear, you walked upright and did not allow peer pressure to get to you. My little man, I know you are smiling down on us and you are truly missed. We are still in disbelief that someone who didn’t even know your name took you from us. September 4, 2015, you were snatched away without warning. But the devil didn’t win because what God gave is love, joy and assurance that as long as you live, you will die and no one knows the day or hour he’s coming but you want to be right with God. I know we will meet again and your smile, laughter, strength, and courage will forever live within me. I love you. Sleep on and take your rest, my little man Trenton Xavier Jamal Washington.
Your mama,
Star
(bad mamma jamma)
