todd todd tdd. i think abo0ut you until this day.. i remeber when we used to be at chruch practicing for youth choir and the step team, back in the day.. i cant believe that your gone. you ight be gone for good but your not gone in my heart.. you will always have a place in my heart forever... i dream about you the other day that i was the last one to see you, like you came back in spirit but no one knew but me.. it seems like yesterday i talk to you on myspace.. but i will always cherish the moments we had in church.. love and miss you 4ever, your in a better place now alll i ask is for you to watch ove us and guide us becuz now u are someones guardian angel

Wow Man R.I.P

dang Todd.....I still dnt believe it...i remember when u were a freshman and my bro introdused us and i was like in the 5th grade that time....then when i got to high skool you helped me out alot like when i was crying because i was soooo...tired of skool then you gave me a lecture about my future and wouldnt i want to be someone who kids could look up 2 and all this stuff...if it want for you man....idk where i would be right now....its a trip like two weeks ago we was talkin on da phone finally n u said u was comin down here soon and i was so excited...i didnt think it was gonna be like this.... i remember wen u always used to make fun of me callin me to short because i was short and u alwayz threw food at me becaus eu thought i didnt eat cuz i was so tiny...i remember when u jus came outta noe where and said "your short" and then i said "your tall....and for ur info im not short im portable" then u laughed..... i love you "Buddy" and i miss you so much.....i jus cant believe your gone.....please take care of your family...make sure there happy....I LOVE YOU...Rest In Paradise... ------Natalie "2Short" "Lola" Hodges..

FIRST I WANT TO GIVE MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCE TO THE DOXEY FAMILY. TODD WAS MY NEIGHBOR AND HE WAS AN ADORABLE BOY, YOU WERE SO CUTE AND IT'S SO SAD THAT YOU HAD TO LEAVE THAT WAY. LOVE YOU ! MAYRA ROSAS :(

Dang Todd...i remember like yesterday, you, raymond, lil' quam and me playing on the golden stars. Giving the rising stars a headache every U.S.I.U. (A.I.U) tourny. We played the same position (you were always faster than me though...lol...) but was mostly in game the same time. I know you remember when tyrese was on the court crying...lol...then you went and left us and went to chill...the me and the skyline stars still gave you guys the business though. When we got older we got a lil seperated because of school and stuff but whenever we seen eachother it was all love. I was deeply saddened by the news i got sunday night but hey, maybe you are needed more up there then you was down here. We will never know. Man, i definately miss you, definately miss hearing the next best thing todd accomplished. I know i'm not playing ball right now anywhere but i always made me feel good to know one of my homies and teamates made it. I know you are in a better place though. Will always love ya man. Peace and i will see you some day.

hey todd man im so shocked right now. i remember us growing up together at king elementary. we went down seperate roads, you the right one and me the wrong one. but you were even there for me threw all of coach ollie's stockton nights camps at memorial and hoover. you were even one of the main reasons i chose to go to hoover my freshman year. i love you so much man, and i will never forget you. love dantae hurst your lil cousin

Todd..Todd..Todd... I remember whenever you used to see me, you would greet me with that gorgeous smile, and say "hey, ms. nicolette..", Then you would give me your monster size hug. I remember sitting in class with you, trying to help in computer class, and you trying to explain football to me, the correct way. Then you did a presentation about how you get a scholarship, and steps you have to take and what not, and you were soooo juiced about it!! I will never forget you, or that gorgeous smile. You were a true gentleman, and you will never ever be forgotten

Todd this is coach Jeff from the San Diego Cougars. Since the first game we played against you and coach Chill, I knew you would go on to do great things. You were always respecrful and always kept in touch. I know God called home one of his angels. You will be missed, but I know you are in a safer place and will look down upon us. You are a leader on and off the athletic field. From myself, my family, the Cougar family and Adidas Phenom Family, I say God be with your family and keep that smile going. I know you will be watching.

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Man i swear dis dont even seem real!! i cant believe you are really gone!! from what i heard happened apart of me wants to be mad at you and ask you what were you thinkin...the other part of me is in disbelief! man...we go back to 8th grd...i neva thought i'd one day b saying a last gud bye to0o u....the crazy thing is the last time i saw you was at Nate's funeral an now i will be going to yours...man...i just cant believe you are really gone...this is so00o freakin crazy....when ppl die it make you full of wut ifs and i should haves and if onlys....man....it bring me tears to my eyes just typin this an thinkin bout cha...man....i still cant believe you are really gone....remember that one time at keiller when we was walking together and you was singing that marques houston song "that girl" an i was all lo0okin around like wtf...den i lo0oked up at chu an saw yo lips movin an was like was that you singin?? an you tried to deny it then was like yea....an i was like omg...damn!!! i thought it was the radio...lolz...i swear i thought it was the radio bc you sounded jus like da dude...lolz....man...them was gud times...we even got voted most likely to win american idol.lolz...them was da days...i cant believe you gone though....i guess i just dont wuna believe you're gone...man...i remember you as a jokester, silly, always smiling, an that voice....yea...you sang real gud..You will always be alive in my heart an memories an in other ppls to0o0.....i love ya boy...RIP Todd....watch ova all uv us ii

My Family has known the Doxey Family since we were little. I can personally say even though I was closer to the Doxey children and not the Grandchildren, Todd Jr, and Ashley always presented themselves with the utmost respect, regardless of who you were. This alone made me appreciate and love them both. To this day I tell Todd Sr. that he and his parents did an excellent job in raising Todd Jr., and Ashley. I know there is none more perfect than the Almighty, but these two so far have reached the highest mark in the direction to perfection. Todd Jr. the Fairley Family loves you and will miss you enormously. Thank you for allowing us the pleasure of knowing you. Until we meet again in paradise.

TODD I REALLY CANT BELIEVE UR GONE. IT FELT LIKE JUS YESTURDAY WHEN I FIRST SEEN U PLAY BASKETBALL. AND I SAID TO MYSELF "I CANT WAIT TO SEE HIM IN THE NBA". AT THE TIME I DIDN'T KNOW U PLAYED FOOTBALL FOR HOOVER TO. BUT I REMEMBERED U PLAYED FOR BALBOA RAIDERS. I JUS CANT HANDLE U NOT BEIN HERE, ASKIN ME FOR MONEY FOR LUNCH EVENTHOUGH U ALWAYS ATE MY STUFF TOO. I GO ON UR MYSPACE EVERY DAY JUS TO SEE IF U WILL GET ON. AND I TELL MYSELF U WILL BUT U WONT. U HAVE ALWAYS TOUGHT ME A LESON IN LIFE EVEN NOW THAT UR WITH GOD. LIVE LIFE AND MAKE IT LAST. R.I.P LIL BRO I WILL NEVER FORGET U OR UR BIG SMILE :)

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He is big and strong, charismatic and confident. But here was Patrick Chung standing in front of a crowd Tuesday evening, struggling to find words, failing to maintain his composure. He’d been telling how he’d come to mentor a younger teammate, how he called the kid “my son,” when a sob rose from somewhere inside. “It hit me,” Chung said. “I won’t be able to do that anymore.” And then Chung spent the next few moments embracing a gray-haired lady he had just come to know as Grandma. The Oregon football family had gathered at the Casanova Center to remember Todd Doxey, the redshirt freshman who drowned Sunday afternoon in the McKenzie River. Teammates and friends found themselves at the podium, wanting to say something but not sure what. For some the words came in a torrent. For others, the tears did. The overarching question, asked by several, answered by no one, was: Why? Death isn’t easy to take at any age, for anyone. But there’s something about the death of a young athlete that seems more shocking, harder to understand. Maybe it’s because we see them as strong and vibrant, full of life. They think they’re invincible, and we think they are, too. Then a stunt goes bad. The current is too swift. A life flickers out. And we realize just how fragile it is. It’s hard to comprehend. “This hit us as blindside as anything can happen,” said assistant coach John Neal, who coaches the defensive backs. “Life is just so unexpected,” said Jeff Maehl, the sophomore receiver who was one of Doxey’s closest friends. “And it can end so quickly.” Will Wallace, another close friend and teammate, told of sitting in a dorm room with Doxey “talking about life and how you can’t take nothing for granted.” Wallace stopped short, and when he started again, his voice quavered: “We can’t take nothing for granted now, because he’s gone.” As Kwame Agyeman said, the mind goes crazy wondering: Why did it have to be? “There is no answer,” Agyeman said. I didn’t know Todd Doxey. If the name sounded familiar, it was only because of references in newspapers last spring or fall to a talented backup safety who occasionally impressed with his determination and fierce hitting ability. Some of you remember him as part of the recruiting class of 2007, a potential-filled kid from San Diego, or from those same newspaper notes. But most of the 250 or so who filled that second-floor room at the Cas Center on Tuesday — along with football, players and coaches from several other UO teams — they knew Doxey. As a teammate or friend. Or as a brother, son or grandson. Before the service began, as gospel music played in the background, people talked softly and occasionally laughed. UO defensive coordinator Nick Aliotti moved from player to player, putting an arm around one, asking another: “Are you gonna be OK?” The player nodded, then put his head in his hands. Then those who knew Doxey best painted a picture of a kid devoted to his family and friends and football — and in the last few months, also to getting his education. They told stories that drew laughs, and others that prompted tears. Doxey’s sister Ashley comforted everyone by telling them she believed her younger brother was in Heaven. Gladys Doxey — “Grandma” to the entire gathering — exhorted the Ducks to get their degrees and to do the right things. And also, Grandma said she plans to attend the season opener against Washington. Her grandson had wanted her to be there the first time he ran out of the tunnel into Autzen Stadium with the rest of the team. She told the Ducks to “Play hard!” and beat the Huskies. But she also said, “You might not win, and that’s OK.” In any other setting that last part would have been considered heresy. Tuesday, it just seemed like reality. Wallace was standing next to Doxey just before he leaped off the Marcola Road bridge. On Tuesday evening, Wallace told how Doxey turned to him and said, “Let’s say a prayer real quick.” When they finished, Doxey told his friend: “God is on my side.” And he jumped.

lol my nigga man it's chu_boi john hampton shyt my i'm mad cuz i just seen u in food 4 less with yo gurl and we was catching up on the ole days and how wewas gonna kick it and u getting a lil buffer u still small my nigga hahah but naw tho i really miss my nigga since them memorial dads playing baseball and talking about u lightskins hahahaha for tho my nigga gone head and rest n peace "JOB WELL DONE'

wow...so greatly shocked..as is everyone else..i didnt kno u personally but i do remember me n ma girls goin up to hoover to watch basketball games..n we jus remember seein dis lil cutie runnin up n down da court..we like wow.who dat..he got so much talent..so good on da court...n lil did everyone kno..ur life would b takin n such a short amount of time..u had everythng goin fo yaself..plans to succeed in life..n now.they have come to a stop..but u have served ur purpose here on dis earth..n god took u home fo a reason..u have touched so many peoples life n been an inspiration to many..ur soul will live on forever...but ur in a better place now...we love and miss u todd..RIP TODD DOXEY

Doxey, ah' remember how much u loved putttin' a smile on a girl's face. We had the same class our senior year, and every mornin', u would walk up to give me a hug. And u ALWAYS had sumthin' dumb to say. Ah' would just look at u and laugh! u were a real comedian, ah' know that's sumthin' NONE OF US will EVER forget! Ah' miss u dearly.

My thoughts and prayers go out to the Doxey family and his close friends. Remember, this is not goodbye, it's I'll see you later. God knows best! My prayer God please bless Todd as you take him into your loving arms. Please give his family and friends strength and guidance today. Lord you are so worthy to be praised right now! I thank you for letting me in his brother, Leon, life, I thank you for blessing Todd with his grace and presence. I thank you! Please look down on us and bless us Lord. In your name we pray. Amen

I remember Todd as a STAR. Not just in sports, but in LIFE. Everyone that encountered Todd was blessed to know him. He was fun, charming, smart, a remarkable person, great with kids, handsome and a all around great guy. His mother Mia and the Doxey family did a wonderful job. I once heard at church something that said our children belong to GOD and he lets us have them in our lives. GOD wanted his son back and I can see why he wanted his angel, Todd. God Bless Mia, Ashley, Little Bo, Todd Sr., Donald Clark Sr. and his wife, Angela, Donald Clark, Jr. and his wife, Darlene and their family, Kim Crockett and her family, Todd's grandmothers, Vivian and Gladys, all of the Clark family and all of Todd's friends. Our lives will never be the same. Todd, I LOVE YOU ALWAYS, your cousin Leslie Chism

OMG...TODD SINCE THE 9TH GRADE IVE KNOWN YOU AND I KANT BELIEVE YOUR GONE I HAD THE BIGGESST CRUSH ON YOU BECUZ YOU REMINDED ME OR T.I HAHA UNTIL WE GOT 2 KNOW EACHOTHER WE BECAME REAL GOOD FRIENDS YOU ALWAYS NEW HOW 2 MAKE ME SMILE...ME YOU AND JUJU HAD THAT TALK UNDER THE TREE AFTER SCHOOL REMEMBER?! ITS JUST SAD 2 SAY I NEVER GOT 2 HAVE THE CHANCE TO SAY I LOVE YOU AS A FRIEND A BROTHER SOME ONE I CONNECTED WITH...BUT I KNW YOUR IN A BETTER PLACE WATCHING OVER US WE MISS YOU ALREADY LOVE YOU AND SEE YOU WHEN I GET THERE DOMINIUQUE (NEW NEW)

My prayers & my love go out to the doxeys ive known all my life. I love you all Michael Wheeler

I Personally only knew Todd for a couple years but i knew off Todd because of sports and played against him in pop warner and saw him on PPR and in the paper every friday night. All i wouldsay was Im glad we don't play Hoover because Todd would make us look silly. I just met Todd about @ years ago through Omar and O was always talking bout todd, how todd was, how goo Todd was and how cool n laid back Todd was. The first time i met Todd i didn't know exactly how he was so i was kinda quiet that was until he started joking, telling me i looked like certain cartoon characters n all that. But Todd was just that cool doode who everybody liked and everybody wanted to be around. Im glad that i got the opportunity to meet and become one of his good friends and somebody he called a brother. He touched me and my family in different aspects of our life and his hard work n dedication will go on through his family his friends and all his Bros. You will never b forgotten and that is a Promise Bro......... I Love you Todd

One funny moment ii remeber is when we all went to that party off home ave and ii seen yu ii was liike b0y o0o0oh imma tell my god sis raven yu said she already know ii said DIALING yu was like she dont know yet ii was finna txt her lmao and then that black girl tried to dance wit yu and yu smelled baby cus she was reakiing lmao and yu was like im tired and walked outside hahaha Just watch over raven k thats my sis and she love yu boy and my god mom cus treated yu as if yu were her son R.I.P toddddddd

Awwww Man so young so talented. I can't believe it man. Thanks to my brothers i got a chance to know u and understand why ur so dayum goofy. ur gonna be missed shit nigga u definitll was going pro hahahaaa.To your family keep strong know he's there just not physically he loved yall .... love u dude i kno yo girls sad too.

Todd Doxey...maaan i honestly can't believe that your gone, this caught me off guard; & for the last few days ive tried to keep myself together, it hurts bad. my heart is heavy & when im alone i cant stop the tears from falling. i just think about how successful you were thus far & where you were headed. you were a positive person & role model to many, its hard to see a young man like you go. i sit here & think about my life; & want to get it together. GOD is on our side; & i thank him for giving me the opportunity to have met you. your memorial at hoover yesterday also showed how much of an impact that you had on everyone....you are in a better place & i just thank G0D for you. i'll be praying for your family. SD is not the same. we love you & we'll see you again. i know your smilling down. G0D BLESS... i'll never forget you...[& i''ll always remember phil 4:13] -dauche bates.

hey todd this is karen and family i just wanted to say we have our prayer out to your family and it was also a sad tradgedy for us as well. we have known your family for many years we considered you guys as family i remember when i first met your mom at auntie carmen house. i accpected you all then as family. && when i found out this sad situation it torn our hearts apart you was a loving child who had so much in front of you .you played many sports that kept you busy and we just wanted to say you will be always loved and never forgotten. - bush family.

hey todd this is karen and family i just wanted to say we have our prayer out to your family and it was also a sad tradgedy for us as well. we have known your family for many years we considered you guys as family i remember when i first met your mom at auntie carmen house. i accpected you all then as family. && when i found out this sad situation it torn our hearts apart you was a loving child who had so much in front of you .you played many sports that kept you busy and we just wanted to say you will be always loved and never forgotten. - bush family.

Hello, My heart goes out to the family of this wonderful and blessed young man. My heart especially goes out to the parents for you see my name is Kim Hill and I know the feeling of losing a prescious child on this earth. My daughter Kiarra Hill was taken from us on November 19, 2005. Words can't describe the pain of losing a child that had so much going for them. I n the beginning I didn't understand, Kiarra was so smart, beautiful, loving and on her way to becoming this wonderful young adult woman. What I have learned in the last 2 1/2 years through my grief is that God doesn't make mistakes and he takes his people on home early with him for his purpose. I just pray that his parents, family and friends can come closer to God to help them through this.. for God is the only one who can heal a broken heart. I feel such a strong connection to this story because I grew up with his mom Mia in Bay Vista apts many moons ago. If anyone reads this and knows me and can give Mia my number for support please do so, and tell her I love her and I am here for her any day or not.

RIP Todd, bro you're an inspiration to me !!

I have not spoken to Todd in a while....but, the last time that I did, we were in the weight room at Hoover. We were just crackin' jokes with one another and he was telling me how excited he was to attend college in Oregan...He encouraged me to pass high school.....and.....I did. HE WAS AN IDOL & I WILL NEVER FORGET HOW HIS LITTLE WORDS, HERE AND THERE, WERE A HUGE INSPIRATION TO ME!!!!!!! God Bless!!! Todd, you will never be forgotten.

YOUNG,GIFTED & HANDSOMELY BLACK. You were the one soon to take on that leadership in your community, teammanship and possibly your country. I'm honored to say you have amplified your capabilities, character and courage on your pathways to mastery. Lil Todd you said you were going to make you in which you did. OUR time we all shared with you together was meaningful therefore spread your wings like an Eagle and Fly Fly up in the Sky to start your journey God have chosen you to began. To your mom Mia, your sister Ashley, your Dad Todd Sr., Family & Friends honor your spiritual life and you shall find comfort and peace within your heart & deep soul. Love you, Auntie Carmen

HEY TODD ITS SYMONE I WANT YOU TO NO YOUR A BIG INSPERATION TO ME AND ILOVE U

Although I didnt know you well, we are cousins. Your mom used to spoil me when I was born and I love her much. My heart goes out to her b/c I know the feeling of losing someone that is so young and dear to your heart. You shined your light while you were here and apparently you were an amazing role model. Im dumbfounded but blessed to have been in your presence no matter how brief. Watch over the fam and know that they will be ok. Peace...

My name is Pat Guin. Raoul Boguille is my brother. I've never met you, but for the last few years have heard about you from my brother, Raoul and sister-in-law Celeste, your little brother, Chris' grandparents. Raoul sent me many videos of your games while in High School and kept me updated when you were selecting a College. Like I said, I've never met you, however, tears have flooded my eyes for the last 3 days just thinking about the world losing you. I'm sure you will be kept alive in many hearts. Raoul & Celeste told me all about your Grandma and what a wonderful person she is. I hope God lessens the sadness to your family and friends and Bless all of them Pat Guin, Phoenix

U KNOW I REALLY DONT HAVE MUCH TO SAY CUZ IM STILL IN SHOCK N IT REALLY HAVE NOT HIT ME YET.BUT ONCE IT DOES IM GONNA BE A WRECK. YOU KNOW I AM GONNA MISS U, TRUST ME MIA AND ASHLEY ITS GONNA BE OK BE STRONG!!!!!!! LOVE U YOUR COUSIN DEkEARRA COTTON