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WE REMEMBER: Gospel EUR Editor, Donald McIntyre, Passes

Donald McIntyre, the editor and force behind Gospel EUR has died. McIntyre, 45, died Sunday morning in Dallas, Texas, said his mother, Mrs. Betty Hornbuckle.

Mr. McIntyre, who lived alone, was discovered in his apartment last Friday. When taken to a local hospital, it was determined that he was in a coma and had suffered brain damage and was only able to breathe through life-support.

When asked how she would like for him to be remembered, Mrs. Hornbuckle said Donald was a good son to her. "He was a sweet person; he was my baby and he loved his mama. And I'm gonna miss my baby, He didn't forget to bring me flowers, I guess I won't be gettin' them now, but he gave me flowers while I lived. You don't hardly find to many young men that have time for their mother, but Donald did."

In addition to serving as Editor of Gospel EUR, Mr. McIntyre worked as director for Vickie Winans" Shake Yourself Loose" tour; an assistant to the press coordinator for the Stellar Gospel Music Awards Press Room, and as a contributing writer for Gospel Today Magazine. Donald was the project coordinator for the next Dottie Peoples recording (scheduled for January 22nd); tour director for the spring '05 Mike Matthews gospel play and an assistant to the Superbowl Gospelfest.

EUR's Lee Bailey said that he will be missed, but his work will continue... "I was shocked and saddened to hear of Donald's death, but he's in a better place now. I will miss Donald's incredible dedication and enthusiasm to his job as editor and creative force for Gospel EUR. Our plan is to carry on the mission he started."

In addition to his mother, Mr. McIntyre is survived by his father, Donald McIntyre, Sr.; two siblings, Anthony & Freda; a son, Donald and three grandchildren.

At EUR press time, funeral details were not complete.

ON A PERSONAL NOTE...
Donald McIntyre was my FRIEND! I was his "Baby Girl"! When I heard the news of his passing, tears rolled down my face as I thought about my good times with Donald. I thought about the hours we spent on the phone and Donald would vent to me about his concerns in regards to the gospel industry. His slogan was... "Gospel News, you can USE!" I begin to laugh at his stories about his Aunt (who had a crazy name that I can't remember) she had a one hit record and she couldn't sing. To this day, I don't know if it was a true story, but, it was one of the funniest stories Donald would always tell. I thought about the words of encouragement he gave me in terms of Black Gospel Promo and how he supported my efforts. I thought about the little speeches I used to give him about not being concerned with what others are doing but, staying focused on what God called you to do. I thought about the time when Donald, Melanie Few and I hung out together in Dallas at the Bishop T. D. Jakes Hallmark Cards launch celebration. Donald didn't want to leave the airport until he was sure that Melanie and I were on our flights. We made him go home. :-) I thought about the time we spent together in Detroit at the Vanessa Williams Release Party at Straight Gate Church. I thought about the two contracts I received last month from Donald and how he was soooooooo concerned about me getting paid for my work. I thought about the time we spent together in Miami three weeks ago at the Bobby Jones Gospel Artist Retreat and how we laughed together. I tried to remember everytime I saw Donald and he gave me a hug. I was looking forward to seeing Donald in Memphis at the Dottie People's live recording... we were making plans.
My last thought was the instant Message that I sent to Donald on Wednesday... "Donald... are you there?"... 20 minutes later... "Baby Girl, I'm here... are you there?"... Yes, I'm here... I don't want anything, just wanted to wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year". "Same to you Baby Girl, I hope you have a good year... I will send you your itinerary". "Thanks dearheart, I love you." "I love you too!" On that note... "I LOVE YOU"... are three powerful words and I'm glad that those three words were the last words spoken from both us before he departed this world to be with our Lord.

Donald and I made plans to see each other again in Memphis, little did we know that "our plans" would be cancelled. Call your friend and family members and tell them... "I love you". If you had a falling out with someone, life is too short and who cares who's fault it was. Please call them and tell them that you love them.

I will miss my Friend... Donald, I love you!

To everyone on the Black Gospel Promo mailing list... thanks for your love and support. I LOVE YOU! Veda Brown, President/Founder - Black Gospel Promo, Inc.

Black Gospel Promo, Inc.
Veda Brown, President/CEO
email: blackgospelpromo@blackgospelpromo.com
phone: 267-257-8136