In Remembrance of Leo Lucier II.
"Precious in the Sight of the Lord is the Death of His Saints" Psalm 116: 15
As I closed my eyes lying securely in my mother’s arms I began to reflect on my life. Wow, what a great life I’ve had in these 19 years! Audio ... My Story by Leo
I was born on February 27, 1991 in Atlanta Georgia. The first time I opened my eyes, I was looking at my beautiful mother, Emma Brandy Lucier and my handsome father, Leonardo Lucier. My older brother and sister Dwayne and Brandi were there too. When I was twelve, Beverly “Mommy Bev” Durden Lucier, joined my family. I grew up in a happy family and I knew from the start that I was loved, blessed and special.
My grandparents Jehu and Rose Brandy (my mother’s parents) and my dad’s mother, Miriam Walker Lucier, his father Josiah Lucier (who preceded me in death) and other mother, Lourdes Lucier, have all been there to give me love, support and encouragement. Grandma Rose and Grandpa Jehu kept me as a toddler until I began school at Collier Heights Elementary, and then later on to Usher Middle School. I entered high school at Frederick Douglass High School and later attended Benjamin E. Mays High School, where I received my diploma.
Growing up I loved playing with action figures, hot wheels and video games. I could always play for hours by myself or with friends. I loved watching scary movies with Brandi and Dwayne.
I learned early that the destiny of a man is his own soul, I grew up in the International Christian Fellowship Church (ICF), and at age sixteen I gave my life over to Christ by being baptized at Providence Missionary Baptist Church. I was very active with The Youth Ministry and other organizations within ICF. I facilitated other charitable causes in hopes of uplifting and touching the lives of others. My life has been full of wonderful experiences. Many people have touched my life, and I’ve always wanted to make a difference in other’s lives. A major goal in my life was to help others, especially friends who were going through difficult times. My friends trusted me, respected me and the advice I gave them. While working with the YMCA and Future Leaders of America, I was able to impact many young men to take the right path in life.
I loved to look good and could dance anyone off the floor- these were my passion. As a younger child my family reveled at my acrobatic moves, but I was also known to keep my family abreast of the latest and hottest technology. Now let us not forget that I lived for music, and singing was another passion. more ...