DeVonte’s Legacy of Love held our first event on Saturday, September 19, 2026 at the Crispus Attucks Community Center in Lancaster, PA. Friends, a musical group whose members come from surrounding areas in Delaware, blessed us with their powerful music. Friends has been singing together for over 35 plus years. One of their members, Jennifer, stated “Our group is called Friends, but we are family…literally. Matthew 18:20 is our scripture. ‘For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them.’ " One of the attendees wrote the following on her Facebook page:
“Yesterday a time was Had! We gathered together to celebrate🙌🏾 lives lost tragically, to celebrate goodness and mercy🙏🏾, to temporarily lay our losses and grief 😞 down, to enjoy some powerful praise and worship in song 👏🏾 by the group Friends, to receive words of encouragement👍🏾, to enjoy food🥘 and nourishment together, and to be a part of a financial blessing 💰 of the recipient of the 2027 Devonte's Legacy of Love Scholarship! 🏆
Thank you my Green Street Sister💚 for the invite it definitely lifted my spirits!☀️”
We paused to remember Elliott “Little Diddy” Tyrone Corbin III. He was a young man whose life was taken from him on January 6, 2024 at the age of 19. We presented his mother, Ms. Monay Gonzalez, with a light-up memorial plaque. A card shower also took place during the event. Note cards were available for attendees to write words of encouragement and then given to Little Diddy’s family. His grandmother, Ms. Delores Gonzalez, and other family members were present as well. We were honored to have them present although we hesitate to call them guests of honor because nobody wants their son being murdered as the reason that they are considered as such. RIP Little Diddy 🙏🏾
Elliott “Little Diddy” Tyrone Corbin III
All support was appreciated - whether emotional, spiritual, material or financial. Ms. Judy Kitch served as greeter. Elder Kyle Davidson, Sr., St. Paul’s Church of God in Christ, Lancaster, PA offered an opening blessing. Minister Sharon Kay, New Life Christian Fellowship, Lancaster, PA led a candle lighting and moment of silence to remember those who have lost their lives to homicide. Minister Brenda Kelliehan, Vineyard Heritage Center church, Lancaster, PA was our worship leader. Decorations were created by Ms. Tina Wise. Mr. Derrick Burch catered the luncheon. Mr. Michael “D.J. Spin” Gantt played music during the luncheon. We were also grateful for the presence of Dr. Justin Reese, Principal at J. P. McCaskey High School, Lancaster, PA, as well as his ongoing support throughout many years.
We wish to acknowledge the following financial contributors as well as those who contributed anonymously:
Elder Mary Bair, Vineyard Heritage Center, Lancaster, PA
Nicole Bair
Pastor Godfrey and Drenda Bethea, King’s Temple, Lancaster, PA
Elliott Corbin’s Family
Ray Culbreth
Rosalie Eberhart
Lorraine Gordon
Green Street 💚
Dr. Kathryn Gregoire
Minister Sharon Kay, New Life Christian Fellowship, Lancaster, PA
Brenda Kelliehan
Kingston
Yolanda Mejias
Ozella Middleton-Kanu
Dr. Tom and Judy Kruse
Cassandra Mimidis
Karen Plowman
Lucille Powell-Brimage
Eric and Jane Stover
Calvin B. Suggs, Sr.
Marie Suggs
Ny’Chelle Suggs
Reggie and Re’gine Suggs
John and Jane Weigel
Dannel Wissler
Mr. and Mrs. Yoder
Love truly flowed in the room that day ❤️
Singers - pictured from left to right: Trina Jackson, Dawn Ortiz, Calvin B. Suggs, Sr., Lisa Johnson, Jennifer Dickerson, and Jacquette Mitchell.
Musicians - not pictured: Kerry Henry.. (keyboard/piano 🎹), Cyrel Rose..(drums 🥁), Travon Hicklin..(guitar 🎸) and Willie Borders..(bass 🎸).
One of the first attendees to arrive…colleague and friend…Dannel.