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Thurl Bailey's wonderful life

UNCLE MILES | 12:12 a.m. Dec. 5, 2007

HELLO THURL,
I FOUND THE STORY ON YOUR "WONDERFUL LIFE" TO BE VERY INTERESTING AND MOVING. YOU MAKE ME PROUD TO BE YOUR UNCLE(BY MARRIAGE). YOU HAVE ALWAYS INSPIRED TO BE THE BEST THAT YOU COULD BE, PLUS A LITTLE BIT MORE.

IT IS TRULY A BLESSING TO SEE AND HEAR OF YOUR PAST AND PRESENT ACCOMPLISHMENTS. CONTINUE YOUR WORK WITH THE CHURCH AND YOUR MANY OTHER FUNCTIONS, AND MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND THE FAMILY.

ME AND THE FAMILY SEEM TO HAVE DRIFTED APART, BUT I STILL GET A CHRISTMAS CARD FROM YOUR SISTERS EVERY YEAR.

LOOKING TO HEAR FROM OR SEE YOU SOON.

I LOVE YOU,

UNCLE MILES

David C.Blanchard | 11:06 p.m. Jan. 17, 2008

Brother Thurl,

It's been a long day. I needed be uplited so I turned on the BYU Channel and your fireside was just beginning. I actually didn't catch you being introduced but what followed truly gave me the lift I needed. I wanted to learn more about you so I googled your name and this is one of the sites that came up. Thank you for sharing!!! You and your family ARE an inspiration.
Years ago I stopped caring about and watching Pro-Basketball because of our local Portland team, the Jail-Blazers, but, even they seem to have turned over a new leaf lately and I seem to be cheering for them. I want to care. I want to cheer, but, I long to cheer for righteousness and goodness not just winning.
Well, I am cheering for you. The journey is so hard sometimes and I pray, oh how I pray, that you and I can stay the course, endure the flames and come out brighter. We need you so much! Your spoken word, your music, your light and love are like manna to a starving world. May you be blessed in your efforts. KNOW that I am cheering for you!

Pamela Hale | 7:08 p.m. March 18, 2008

Thurl, you have truly been a blessing to people all over the world. I feel very privilaged to be able to get to know your story and the man behind the scene. I know that you will be a success with whatever you choose to persue because you are a very warm and caring person and those that need a lift can always count on just that. Thank you for all that you do to brighten the world and make it a little better than what it was.... I am blessed to be counted as a friend of such a truly sincere and humble person.

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Kirk P. Savage | 8:51 a.m. March 21, 2008

Hey Old Friend, Just wanted say hello. Great looking family. Proud of all the things you have done over the years. Thurl you represent Bladensburg High School very well! Bladensburger!!!

"The First Best Point Guard You've Play with in High School" P.S.,IT's not Willie! (smile) Kirk

Thurl | 1:54 p.m. May 7, 2008

My sister is the stake camp director and was wondering if it were possible to have you speak on night. Are you still doing Fireside or speaking for wards? She is from South Eastern Idaho, Soda Springs. Please let me or her know. Thank you!! Her name is Melissa. (208)709-8111. or you can email me, Kristi. Thank you!!

kevin wiggins | 9:35 p.m. July 15, 2008

hi thurl just left your mother about 2 hours ago i
go to church in cedar heights and used to live on lee
place, your mother and i share the same internist she
told me you were home this past weekend im proud of you keep on doing the thing

GOD BLESS

Celest | 2:26 p.m. Sept. 1, 2008

Thurl,
I just saw you giving the opening prayer at the Republican convention. When I heard your beautiful prayer, I thought you sounded LDS, so I googled your name and sure enough this article came up. Thank you for your great example to the world in a time when it is greatly needed. I loved to hear the story about how you and your wife Sindi met and how you converted to the church. My husband is also a convert to the church, my parents also had a hard time with it, he is from Istanbul,Turkey, and your story truly inspires me. Thank you so much for you and your beautiful family's example!

Ernie Myers | 12:03 p.m. Sept. 2, 2008

Big T,
Glad to see that your still the same my brother. You were a role model for me when you were at State. Thurl you always kept it positive and I and many others were blessed to have you has a teammate. May God continue to bless you and your family!

OwenDorm83 | 8:16 p.m. Sept. 2, 2008

Big T, super to hear about your good deeds out in Utah. I was in the HOZE squad and had the best of times sitting behind the bench in '82 and '83. I used to make a point to come see the Jazz when y'all played Charlotte. God bless you in your continued endeavors.

Andrea | 12:21 a.m. Dec. 5, 2008

It is certainly refreshing to read an article such as this, especially when there is so much negative stuff coming out about professional athletes.
Never met you, but I am an avid basketball fan and remember your days from NC State.

Jane | 9:05 a.m. Feb. 5, 2009

They spelled Tevy's name wrong.
It's "TeVaun" not Tevann.

Emilie Dickerson | 12:02 p.m. Feb. 21, 2009

I saw your testimony last night on TV and I was so thankful that a young man like you is willing to stand up and give his story to millions of people.
Your testimony will change countless lives of young black men who think they have no hope or chance.
Keep up the great work and keep giving your testimony! This country needs many, many more young men just like you!!
Thank you!!
A 72 year old white lady

Nancy Workman | 3:24 p.m. March 3, 2009

Hi Thurl
Thanks for meeting with me and sending me such a nice card. You truly are a gentleman. I look forward to finishing our conversation when you have a moment. You are a tremendous asset to the community. See you soon.

Nanc

Sonom | 4:55 p.m. March 20, 2009

Hey Thurl thanks for giving me your autograph on the game against washington

John J | 11:46 a.m. March 24, 2009

I love your fireside from 2000, I was wondering if you or anybody can tell me the name of the Hymn that was performed by Envoy during your fireside? I can not find it anywhere. Anyways love your testimony and your example to others.
God bless you.

larry averett | 9:39 p.m. April 30, 2009

Hi Thurl, thanks for making the games more fun, and joking with my other brother larry and myself. We used to park behind the old salt palace, when the players and games were personal. I'm still very much a fan of yours, your a good man, and I love you living in Utah.............larry

milagros Andersen | 2:43 p.m. Aug. 31, 2009

Hi Thurl,
Last night I was flipping through the channels and
stopped when I saw you giving a fireside on the BYU channel. Needless to say I was very impressed with your testimony. Thank you for your genuine and sincere, and uplifting testimony.
I don't know if you are familiar with the genesis group? I would think you would be since you live in SLC. Anyway,to make a long story short I believe you would be interested in the DVD by Marvin Perkins Blacks and the Scriptures... anyway it is excelent and I believe you would find it amazing because it answers a lot of questions about blacks and the priesthood. You may already have viewed it, but I felt impressed to thank you for sharing your testimony of the gospel and hope you will view the DVD if you haven't already. Thank you for being an instrument of God and for encouraging all people to live the gospel.
Milagros

Karen Myer | 7:49 p.m. Sept. 21, 2009

Finally googled you. You probably won't remember me (maiden name Cullins), but we used to eat lunch together occasionally at BHS when you were a sophmore & I was a senior. I remember how shy & sweet you were in high school and now you're a celebrity! Best of luck to you & your beautiful family. May the Lord continue to richly bless you!

Jordan Tomala | 9:30 p.m. Nov. 12, 2009

Thurl i just saw you in person lol you went to my brothers school, Riverview Jr High. your singing is amazing and i absolutely love your songs. :) thanks for being so inspirational

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