Submitted by her Mother
Racheal Michelle Wilson
Baltimore City Fire Department – Maryland
Classification: Career
Rank: Firefighter/Paramedic Apprentice
Date of Death: February 9‚ 2007
Age: 29
Racheal Wilson was a good woman who was respected. She died on Friday‚ February 9‚ 2007‚ while in training at the Baltimore Fire Academy in Baltimore‚ Maryland‚ at the age of 29.
Racheal was born on December 27‚ 1977‚ in Pineville‚ Louisiana‚ to Virginia Slaughter. She attended public school in Jena‚ Louisiana. Always smiling‚ her cheerful attitude and outgoing personality made many‚ many friends for Racheal. Everyone knew and enjoyed her smiling friendliness.
Racheal had a wonderful I can do this attitude. She loved a challenge and was involved in many different kinds of activities throughout her childhood and school years. With a strong determination‚ she pursued many interests. She moved to Baltimore‚ Maryland‚ in 1997.
Racheal was interested in becoming a firefighter or policewoman at a very early age‚ and began nurturing herself by working in administration with many departments in the City of Baltimore and the Vulcan Blazers‚ Inc. From there‚ her love for being a firefighter took off.
During her tenure at the academy in 2007‚ Racheal became well known with her peers and was always the one to try to assist anyone to do what needs to be done. Her motto was‚ If I can do it‚ you can do it‚ too. She wanted to make it safe for everyone. It was her passion to make sure her colleagues understood the risks that were associated with the jobs. Racheal said‚ One day‚ I am going to be the fire marshal of the fire department.
Racheal was a caring‚ friendly‚ reliable person‚ always smiling‚ and was full of fun. She was a very active member of the House of Judah and served in mission during her tenure there. She was a Christian woman who loved God‚ her family‚ and her community. Racheal had a beautiful voice‚ loved to sing‚ and was committed to helping others. She had a talent to help others and gave her life in the line of duty. We applaud her courage and dedication. We are assured that this loss will be felt by all of those who had the privilege of knowing Racheal during her earthly journey.
Racheal is survived by her son‚ Cameron Wilson; her daughter‚ Princess PJ Davis; her mother and stepfather‚ Virginia and Ambrose Slaughter; her brother‚ Broaderick Slaughter; her loving fianc_ and best friend‚ Larry C. Davis‚ Jr.; and many loving friends.
“Racheal, I know you are in heaven looking down at us. Please know we are taking care of the children and they are ok. We miss you so much – that smile and the little girl voice. Your phone that we found said God got this and I know he has you. Take care and I know that one day we will meet again. Love, Priscilla”
– priscilla nealJAH RAS TAFARI! JAH BLESS YOUR CHILDREN, FAMILY, AND COMMUNITY, BECAUSE YOU WERE A BECON OF JAH’S LIGHT THAT BRIGHTENED US ALL-REST-IN–POWER SISTA RACHAEL-WE ARE FAMILY!!! PEACE, SISTA KAYA. JAH RAS TAFARI!!!
– CASEPTLA W. BAILEYI miss Rachel so much. Our birthdays was a day apart a year apart and we always celebrated together even if we were apart. Nobody knows our bond but us so I tattooed our favorite quote and your name where I could see it dly. My life is different now but my love remains for u. Love and miss you. Your sister. Tisha.
– LATISHAI love & miss you dearly mother as much as I wish you was still here i know your in a better place looking over us & praying I make better decisions as I search for the love from my family that I would receive from you but I smile big like you & love & respect others like u taught me I love you see you soon forever in my heart RMW
– Cameron Jamatrey Wilson RichardsonRachel L miss u very very much. Your Beatiful eyes and ur big smile. I remember ur voice the last time we talk. U r miss by the whole family. I know Doe and Wilson r holding a conversation with u and u all r having a good time up there in Heaven.
– Auntie JudyWe will all b together in time. Ur kids r well and they Love and miss u. Love U. Auntie Judy
You will always be my HERO!…I LOVE YOU!
– Rhonda BrownHello Beautiful , never had a chance to meet you but I’ve had the honor to serve along the side of Ambrose. Thank you for your service. Much love!
– Derrick SaundersI read the Roll of Honor of the fallen firefighter Racheal Michelle Wilson. She was a great fire fighter/paramedic and a woman who cared about people. She will always be honored and forever remembered. Thank you, Racheal Michelle Wilson for all you did, Forever Rest In Peace!
– Rachel Blitz