My Love  / Cherise Farrington (Girlfriend)
Nick you gone but never forgotten, I remember the nights we spent together in each other arms, talking about what our future will be like together. I feel inside that I would never love another like I love you. My continance of respect goes out to your children and parents, they knew how much we loved each other. Till we meet again your Diamond In Your Eyes. Close

tola carnival will never be the same  / Tola Princeses (fan)

Wow carnival again, From Virgin gorda to  St, thomas, to st. john, to tortola, to cruz. No one will here ur sweet voice again. When u play in the village tortola no oned dances till u reach the mic. Now i gurss we will have to change that way. the only way to hear ur voice now is by the number of cds u left with us. Tola carnival will surley miss u, We dedicated 2 morniing so u could have the road to ur self, jam band and jam band alone on the road, thats how great ur voice impact tola ppl.  I know i am not speakin for myself when i say  no matter who u bring to sing jam band would never be the same, It aint no more Nick "daddy" friday and jamband behind myron shirt them. It's just Jam band.  Jourvert morning wouldnt be the same, village wouldnt be the same, parade wouldnt be the same, tola carnival on a whole woulnt be the same. Tola misses u friday.   We going be strong and try to live without ur presence. like u said " only the strong will survive baby"  R.I.P :'(  rest in peace  but still R.I.P :) Rise if possible. Latah ma boy. U and  kendol up there jammin.

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Do the Math...  / Sinia Payne (Website Creator) (# 1 Fan )

Mathematically speaking...

31 weeks ago today...
3+1= 4th of October, 2005 he passed away
4+10+2005=2019    20+19=39    3+9=12    1+2=3
3 represents his children= 2 girls and 1 boy whom he loved unconditionally
28th December, 1961 he was born
28+12+1961= 2001    20+01=21    2+1=3
3 also represents is grandchildren= 2 girls and 1 boy who he loved endlessly
October= 10th month
10 symbolizes his siblings= 6 sisters and 4 brothers
10 also symbolizes his first viewing= 14th October, 2005
14+10+2005=2029    20+29=49   4+9=13    1+3=4
4 represents his brothers who were his pilars
If added, 4/10/2005 and 28/12/1961 tells of his 6 roses- his sisters

410,200,528,121,961 represents...
...an estimate of how many conversations Friday had in his lifetime.
...how many times his name was brought up in conversations.
...how many times he thought about pleasing his fans better next time.
...how many times he touched our lives over and over again.

14,102,005 represents...
...approximately how many knows him.
15,102,005 represents...
...approximately how many has heard of him and his music before his death
29,204,010 represents....
...approximately how many has heard of him since.

410,200,557,325,970 symbolizes...
...how many times we will all reflect on the man behind the music that has left not only us the fans, but his family, close friends and colleagues to mourn his loss. It also symbolizes how many times tears will be shed before we all come to terms with the fact that OUR HERO is gone.

Continue to Rest in Peace Nicholas Friday.

Sinia

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My Redeemer...  / Sinia Payne (Website Creator) (# 1 Fan )
Who taught the sun where to stand in the morning?
And who told the ocean 'you can only come this far'?
And who showed the moon where to hide 'til evening?
Who's words alone can catch a falling star?

Well I know my Redeemer lives
I know my Redeemer lives
All of creation testifies
This life within me cries
I know my Redeemer lives

The very same God that spins things in orbit
Runs to the weary, the worn and the weak
And the same gentle hands that hold me when I'm broken
They conquer death to bring me victory

Now I know my Redeemer lives
I know my Redeemer lives
Let all creation testify
Let this life within me cry
I know my Redeemer 

He lives to take way my shame
And He lives- forever I'll proclaim
That the pain is for my sin
Was the precious life He gave
But now He's alive and there's an empty grave

And I know my Redeemer lives
I know my Redeemer lives
Let all creation testify
Let this life within me cry
I know my Redeemer 

I know my Redeemer lives
I know my Redeemer lives
I know my Redeemer lives
He lives
He lives
He lives
He lives

I really and truly still can't believe you're gone. Words have left me to only fondle with my thoughts of the happy and easy-going person you were. I know you're in a better place and the words above to the song "My Redeemer" give me the peace of mind and reassurance daily to have Faith and to trust in the Lord that you and Kendoy are both ok. Continue to Rest In Peace.

Sinia
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Nick / Purity Of God (Fans)
Daddy,

Eventhough you're gone and we still mourn you, we find comfort in knowing that we're not alone. Many fans greave your loss and with God's help and continued strength, faith and peace of mind we will forever keep you in our prayers. The V.I. and the world more over love you and will forever remember the times... Rest on in our Saviour's arms.

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L / Toppa Da Line Dimes Of The V.I (N.Y. Fan Club (for Friday)) (FANS OF COURSE! )
See this aint sumthin that we're used to
It was out of the ordinary- it was unusual
We have the state of mind cause your rep was on the line
Daddy can't nobody do it like you do
Miraculous, phenomenal and aint nobody to out-do you
Toppa Da Line showin' more love
Cause your passing had us screamin out 'what?' 'who?' "WHAT?!"

Daddy, you sang good and no other moved us like you could
Yea, ok we shook our little fatties
While our shorties was huggin our bodies
We're classy 
But no one's happy
Your death was so shocking
Like B.I.G.S and Tupac passing and Lil Kim's incarceration

We love you Daddy! Gone too soon...
Toppa Da Line Dimes of the V.I Jam Band Fan Club in N.Y

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THANK YOU ALL FOR THE SUPPORT!  / Sinia Payne (Website Creator) (#1 Fan )

Once again, I want to say Thanks to Everyone who've visited this memorial website and posted tributes or comments for the late great Nicholas Friday. Thank you to his family, friends and numerous fans for all the fond memories you've shared of times spent in class together, campaigning or dancing to his music as he performed. Thanks to all the person's who've submitted pictures, music, videos or information pertaining to his life. The establishment of this site meant a lot to all of us and it's continued growth means even more because this is all most of us have left to remind us of Friday. So, keep them coming. Thanks to each of you for the encouraging words that meant so much to me everytime I read them. Your words say that you care about the site and that you are appreciative of what I am doing. I just want to say that I will continue in my efforts of keeping our Diamond shining because shining is what they do best. Remain positive and hopeful that everything will be alright with us.

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I understood Today  / Sinia Payne (Website Creator) (# 1 Fan )

Today, I think I finally understood my purpose for creating this website for you Friday. Yes, I think I finally know why I was led to do something so miraculous and meaningful. It's the life you live is what people will remember most about you when you're gone. No matter what type of relationship you and that person had, they will only remember what you did, what you lived for and what you stood for when you die. And Friday was everything the Virgin Islands could have ever hoped for in an Ambassador. You were talented in so many ways. Friday was talented musically, vocally, politically and spiritually. I know he's in a better place because when I got up this morning and I looked out my window next to my bed, a little bird was resting on my window sill looking in at me. And if I am not crazy, that bird was talking to me with his eyes. Oh how they reminded me of Friday and as I got up to get a better look, I heard a faint voice say, "I Am Free" and the little bird stared back at me then flew away. He flew with excitement outside my window for a while and then he settled on the lawn outside and before I knew it, he was at my window again. It's as if he wanted me to know he was there and was showing me he was free. I know Friday is okay and I want to reassure everyone that even though life has it's uncertainties, the one thing we can all be certain about is being reunited with loved ones who've passed on. Friday lived for life, he stood for equality and believed in the people and wellness of the Virgin Islands. I am proud to have created this website for such a well deserving man of Friday's caliber that I can share with his family, friends, workmates, past classmates and many, many fans just how Special he really was. We never really know what we have until it's gone and I just want to remind each of us to hold fast to every second, minutes, hours, days, weeks, years and decades that we have. Cherish every small detail- stop and smell the roses, call up an old friend just because it's Monday. Never take for granted everything God has blessed us with- our family, friends and even our co-workers. Let them know you love them and just how much they mean to you. Finally, don't forget to give Thanks and Praises unto the Lord for He is worthy of our praises. Lift Him up and ask Him to continue to Bless us all because when we pray for others, He blesses us with our needs. Don't lose sight of the important things in life, always give Thanks for what you have and live the life you want to be remembered by.

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it will never be the same  / Brenda Maynard (friend)
When i heard that jamband wass coming to st. Maarten . I had mix feelings wondering how i would be able to go to a jamband concert with out Daddy friday there to perform. as i entered the stadium and the music was playing i sadly shook my head, the music seemed to be lacking something and i knew it was my "boy" i waited to get comfortable and looked around for at least Kelly's face but it was as if i was seeing a differrent band. your were right friday they cant sing tune like you. i was disappionted that "jamband did not play any of its great road march tunes. i left feeling that i will never enjoy another band like i use to enjoy flinging down on boatrides and waterfront with "jamband.. to the continuing members of jamband " daddy friday was a legend and try to keep his legacy alive you guys are talented and so i know that you will continue to keep jamdand alive. but for us it will take a while to get acustome to daddy not being ther
sleep on my dear  friend till I hear that voice belting out those tunes RIP Close

A rolemodel to look up to  / Shanika Browne (Fan & sis to Big-wheel )
He was a good man from I heard and learned, true to his self and fans and family.  I love his music, it is very touching and soothing to the soul.He will always remain in my thoughts and sure will not be forgotten. Close

His music takes me away  / Da Goodz (friend)
As we continue on through life struggling times, we only continue to embrace the memories of one of our true fallen soldiers, icon, mentour, brother, uncle, cousin, friend and every other words that can describer a man of his caliber, we continue to be moved through his legendary music and the impact he had on the people of the islands and across the world. He lifted our spirits up through song and he brought us together through those fine tunes that he sang over snares and bass. His music is electrifying,it's soothing to the soul and his laughter still rings out in my ears. It's always exciting to touch down @ home on VI soil and just hear his voice through the speakers of passing cars and so on, it seems to put a pep in your step and always seems like it's a warm welcome home after being away for so long. Memories will surely live in our hearts forever...RIP The Daddy "Always in our Hearts, Now and Forever." Close

remerbering g nicholas  / Sylvia(debbie) Williams (old friend )
 Nicholas today would have made you  44years and 1 month old,and today is my one and only daughter 18th birthday,Nick everytime i would talk about you she always said she wanted to meet this friday person whom her mom just can't to stop talking about,
i move to orlando in 1986 so my daughter is from orlando and she was to young to go to a jam band dance when they came to orlando,so all we have now is his cd's,pictures and lots of memories,i will tell her about all the beach jams,parking lot jams etc.nicholas thanks for being the kind and generous person that you was,who always knows just how to make others feel cared for and loved...thanks for always going out of your way to make time for others and always giving of your self so freely,thanks for lasting memories...  Close

Merciless / Toppa Da Line Dimes Of The V.I (N.Y. Fan Club (for Friday) )
Mercilessly you took over and did what no other band could have done- captured Road March Titles year after year consecutively. Isn't God Great? Isn't He Amazing? Isn't He Worthy of Our Praises?

God has been good to us to borrow us His musician...a man so talented that it would be hard to live in the Virgin Islands without knowing about this man and his many skills. As we would refer to Nick...A Jack Of All Trades. He could do practically everything that had anything to do with music or a musical instrument.

Nick would always big up the many posse's and crew's that came to his performances...but ask about the Toppa Da Line Dimes. lol. We founded the Jam Band Fan Club idea and initially presented it to Nick and so it was- a beginning of about 50 people who would travel with the band. But you had to be a Die Hard fan and claim your status in order to be De Ultimate Fan/s. 

We remember the days of travelling and not knowing how far the jam would be from the hotel. lol. Many times we would ask directions from people at the hotel from the afternoon, and ask them to have the directions ready for 12 midnight, when we all would meet in the lobby and then car pool  to get there! Many nights we would go off course or straight up we would get lost but God had it in for us to reach back on course safely to be with the band and show dem how we do it in the VI.

Mercilessly we never gave up on the band through the changes over the years they toiled with Nick (members past and present) and now they still here. And we are still here too! And we aint going nowhere because we paying our money and for sure we going wuk up!

Since he left us, we were anxious- almost too anxious to here the band with Daddy Panther. Well, we got ready and went down to the jam and when Christal heard Daddy Panther start to sing, she cried. Like we does practise, "No Discriminating or Hating-it's All ONE Caribbean thing"- we keep it real. And we had a blast!  We know that Friday was proud of them that night cause EVERYONE was buzzin' saying 'they aint missin that jam'. And who missed it, missed a perfomance. Daddy Panther showed us the old time thing with the ironing ringing in we head! Aye da man...if it wasn't for self-control, a few of us would have ended up taking off our clothes. That's how sweet it was! It was like we wanted or needed proof that Daddy Panther sounded like Nick and had the stage presence. Boy did we all get it! What A Blast!

So anyone who know Panther- tell him to check out this message. It's for him too:

We didn't know what to expect hearing about you being the newest member to the band. But we got more than we bargained for. Your voice captivated us from beginning to end. You sounded so much like Nick that you brought us to tears...with the rush of memories we couldn't stop laughing and reminising on the good old days Nick blessed us with. His time was short-live but God is a good God. Because now we got you! What else can we ask God for? He took Nick but He gave us you. Daddy Panther, don't ever feel like the weight of the VI is on your shoulders by being the lead singer, jus keep doing what you do. The VI Loves U so don't even think about leaving the band! One door was shut but God opened another for us. You got the voice and the performance...all we need right now! Blessings from the Toppa da Line Dimes and always keep that captivating voice and stage performance that you have now and it's all Good To Go from here! WE LOVE U DADDY PANTHER! Thanks for saying YES when you could have easily said NO to Jam Band!

DADDY PANTHER & THE FOREVER AWESOME JAM BAND we love you all and we will get back to the way things were!

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missin u still...  / Cutiez With Da Bootiez Crew (FANS)

Eventhough you're gone
your memory we carry on
as Daddy Panther performs
and lifts your Legacy for us that still mourns....
the loss of you
cause if we had to do
for you-
and to our country that you remained true too,
Daddy you would still be here
but eventhough you're not here and you're there
somewhere
in the afterlife
we can't forget all the good old times we jammed without a fight
cus when your jam's were fight-free
we felt the chemistry deeper
on a connection level that made us closer
to long more for your sweet calypso soca
that only Daddy Friday and Jam Band could do us- a takeover
but we're forced now to start over...
because you've gone away
and eventhough we all know that noone can stay
we thought you was an exception
cause with you we saw PERFECTION!

Living on in hopes of keeping your memory alive in New York, Miami, Atlanta, Maryland...the Caribbean for all the Virgin Islanders here in the mainland and all over the world!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! We will never let the world foget about your legacy.

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DIE HEART JAMBAND FAN FROM AXA  / DADDYEWING (FAN)

DADDY FRIDAY WE WILL MISS YOU AND THOSE GOOD LYRICS U HAD  AND ALSO THE VOICE STAY COOL

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FARTHER ALONG  / C. Seymore (friend of family )
  TEMPTED AND TRIED, WE'RE OFT MADE TO WONDER
   WHY IT SHOULD BE THUS ALL THE DAY LONG,
   WHILE THERE ARE OTHERS LIVING ABOUT US,
   NEVER MOLESTED, THOUGH ON THE WRONG.

     FARTHER ALONG WE'LL KNOW ALL ABOUT IT,
     FARTHER ALONG  WE'LL UNDERSTAND WHY;
     CHEER UP MY BROTHER, LIVE IN THE SUNSHINE,
     WE'LL UNDERSTAND IT ALL BY AND BY.

    WHEN DEATH HAS COME AND TAKEN OUR LOVED ONES,
    IT LEAVES OUR HOME SO LONELY AND DREAR,
    THEN DO WE WONDER WHY OTHERS PROSPER
     LIVING SO WICKED YEAR AFTER YEAR,

   WE'LL UNDERSTAND IT ALL BY AND BY.
                                  WORDS BY J R BAXTER AND W B STEVENS Close