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Posted by Abraham J. Thomas in Miami @ 04:54 on Oct 22 2013
As a radio announcer for Gospel Music 1490, I fell in love with Home Over The Mountain. I still believe that it one of the most spirit filled instrumentations I have ever had the the joy of litening to. I played it over and over and over. And, to this very day U-Tube it. To God be the Glory for the Great things he has done through the music ministry of Donald Vails.
As a radio announcer for Gospel Music 1490, I fell in love with Home Over The Mountain. I still believe that it one of the most spirit filled instrumentations I have ever had the the joy of litening to. I played it over and over and over. And, to this very day U-Tube it. To God be the Glory for the Great things he has done through the music ministry of Donald Vails.
Posted by Darrell L. Taylo Sr in Sun City, AZ @ 20:31 on Jan 30 2013
I knew Donald as a child. He and my mother, Rev. Thelma Taylor, who at the time was the Minister of Music at New Grace Missionary Baptist Church in Highland PK, MI, started the youth movement in our church with a handful of kids that quickly grew into what is now called a"mass" choir. And Donald's musical genius touched so many including me and I was only maybe 8 or 9, but I can still hear his voice today singing such songs as " GOD Will " and Peace Be Still. I will carry these these songs with me the rest of my life. Mom passed a coupla yrs after Donald did and I know that HEAVEN has been, and still is rejoicing.
I knew Donald as a child. He and my mother, Rev. Thelma Taylor, who at the time was the Minister of Music at New Grace Missionary Baptist Church in Highland PK, MI, started the youth movement in our church with a handful of kids that quickly grew into what is now called a"mass" choir. And Donald's musical genius touched so many including me and I was only maybe 8 or 9, but I can still hear his voice today singing such songs as " GOD Will " and Peace Be Still. I will carry these these songs with me the rest of my life. Mom passed a coupla yrs after Donald did and I know that HEAVEN has been, and still is rejoicing.
Posted by Juan B. Hendrix in Atlanta, Georgia @ 23:40 on Nov 8 2012
Donald Vails was my cousin, and a great inspiration and model of a psalmist and truly one of Gods Chosen! Heavily missed but never forgotten!
Donald Vails was my cousin, and a great inspiration and model of a psalmist and truly one of Gods Chosen! Heavily missed but never forgotten!
Posted by Dr. Cleve A Trosclai in Houston, TX @ 15:43 on Jul 15 2012
As a lil boy I was amazed at his skills on the piano his way of make the instrument actually move you into a hymn is not something we see much of today. I picked up many of his methods and teaching, gone to soon. R.I.P my brother.
As a lil boy I was amazed at his skills on the piano his way of make the instrument actually move you into a hymn is not something we see much of today. I picked up many of his methods and teaching, gone to soon. R.I.P my brother.
Posted by Byron Cage in Washington DC @ 16:41 on May 15 2012
The Late Great Donald Vails was a great mentor, friend and brother. He taught me everything I know about directing and the choir. Simply the Best Choir Master of all times. Thanks for everything Donald.
Byron Cage
The Late Great Donald Vails was a great mentor, friend and brother. He taught me everything I know about directing and the choir. Simply the Best Choir Master of all times. Thanks for everything Donald.
Byron Cage
Posted by the father of hymns in Detroit,michigan @ 18:20 on Apr 23 2012
remembering Donald vails during black history month February 2012 one of Detroit's best rest in his arms donald
remembering Donald vails during black history month February 2012 one of Detroit's best rest in his arms donald
Posted by dr. marvin bonner in detroit,michigan @ 04:47 on Oct 8 2011
because of donald vails i am now known as the father of hymns thank you donald my witness is in heaven and my record will be there rest in his arms donald
because of donald vails i am now known as the father of hymns thank you donald my witness is in heaven and my record will be there rest in his arms donald
Posted by the father of hymns in detroit,mi @ 19:26 on Dec 29 2010
i will always remember donald vails he pushed me out front i am one the original donald vails chorleers rev.marvin bonner he will always be in my heart
i will always remember donald vails he pushed me out front i am one the original donald vails chorleers rev.marvin bonner he will always be in my heart
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I am sad to announce that Donald Vails mother Sadie Vails George passed this morning