My name is Cleveland Carter III. I first met Delynadora Mitchell in October of 1989 at the Job Corps facility in Sacramento, CA. At the time, I was 19 years old and had completed my high school graduation requirements along with a job training program. It was my last day and I was leaving to begin a new chapter in my life. We met that day and most fortunately, continued to communicate with each other on the telephone. Soon, we became a couple. She was my first love. We only spent 3 years together before she moved east, but she easily and completely left a lasting impression on me. She was hard on me when she needed to be. She was supportive and caring. Her sense of humor was my sense of humor. We laughed at all the same things. I met her mother, Betty Jean, when we visited Seaside, CA near Monterey and would visit her there when she moved back after attending Lassen college in Susanville. She was with me upon my induction into the military. She was without a doubt my best friend. I googled her name because I wanted to find out if I could locate her. I didnt know if she'd be married, if she'd remember me or if she'd be upset at my contacting her. I miss her terribly and I will always and forever hold her in my heart and prayers. Dee, I know you are watching over me and I hope you are proud of how I've turned out. I am blessed to have met you. I love you.