Mr. Dedan Kimathi Ji Jaga

He was a marine, an activist, advocate, who held a black belt in martial arts. Dedan was also a member of the Black Panther party, photographer, journalist, artist, coach, mentor, social spokesperson, intellectual, and a level-headed compassionate legend... a most beautiful soul.

"King" Dedan will be forever loved, missed, and mourned by his children, Amadi, Naja, Komet, Devin, Troy and Danita; grandchildren, Alexis, Aaliyah, KaeShani, Raine, and Shadow. His father, Earl Vincent Rainey, Sr.; siblings, Arnette and Wendell; nieces and nephews, Joseph, Malcom, LaChanda, LaQuisha, Sydney, Lymond, Lynell, and Grayson; and a host of extended family, and dear friends.

I AM WHAT COMPLETES ME

I WILL NO LONGER FILL THE CAPS OF OTHERS

AFFIRMATIVELY WHILE

NEGLECTING MY CAP IRRESPONSIBILITY

I AM SOMEONE I LOVE

A memorial service in loving memory of Mr. Dedan will be held Friday, February 3, 2023 at 11:00 AM at Fuller Funerals Chapel, 3100 Cutting Blvd, Richmond, California 94804.

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REMEMBER ME

Remember me in quiet days,

while raindrops

whisper on your pane.

Remember in your memories

have no grief,

let the joy we knew remain.

Remember me if once you wake,

to catch a glimpse of red sunrise.

Remember when your thoughts

do turn to me,

know that I would not have you cry,

but live for me, and laugh for me.

When you are happy so am I.

Remember an old joke we shared.

Remember me when spring walks by.

Think once of me when you are glad

And while you live, I shall not die!