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Name: Janemarie Schoonover Location: Texas	Thank you, family, for choosing such a gorgeous photo for Shirley Temple Black's memorial. We all remember her as a curly headed child but she was also a beautiful woman - inside and out; hers was a life of service, dedicated to her family and country. may she rest in peace with our Lord +

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Name: Candy Dixon-Ruelas Location: Mesa, Az	My thoughts and prayers are with your family. I loved Shirley and everything she stood for. She was a truly remarkable women, and will be deeply missed. Even though you're gone your legacy lives on through your movies, and the lives of the millions of individuals you've touched over the years.

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Name: jean cathrine Location: london england	We were raised on Shirleys Films, our mother even curled our hair like Shirley, her films were ones that everyone could watch, she was a little star and now that star shines in heaven, God Bless you Shirley may you have happiness in heaven as you gave others here on earth.

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Name: Stephanie Location: Concord nh	I loved Shirley temple, my mom first showed me her videos when I was 12, I'm 15 now almost 16 and I loved Shirley temple she was brilliant and so adorable, we will all miss her dearly. Rest in Peace Americas angel. You'll be shinning down on us forever and ever.

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Name: Debby Harteloo Location: Woodland, Wa.	My heartfelt sympathy goes out to all of you. Shirley Temple touched the lives of so many through her works and deeds. She will remain America's Sweetheart. It is a sad day for America to have lost such a treasure. I have always adored her. She was a great gift. Thank you for sharing her with us.

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Name: Betty Smith Location: Silver Spring, Maryland	Growing up watching her movies was a great inspiration. She also led a real life that made her a role model as well, when she became an ambassador. I will always remember her artistic abilities as a young singer and dancer. I especially remember "On the good ship lollipop." Bon Voyage Shirley.

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Name: Avecita rodriguez Location: West sacrament, calif	Iam sad that shirley temple has pass away I grew up watching her movie I even have all of her movie from dolls to cups & also a calender of her to I even have pictures of her when she was little. Rip shirley u wil be missed.

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Name: Fran Schutz Location: Patchogue,NY	To The Family of Shirely Temlpe Black Our Family would like to send our heartful loving condolences to you. We grow up with her Great Movies, have all her DVDs She was a wonderful ROLE model for young & old . wish we had more like her. Our thoughts & prayers are with you Sincerely, The Schutz's XO

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Name: Lewis R. Hudgins Location: Hampton, Virginia	Growing up in the late 60's and 70's I am glad that Shirley Temple was still the Icon that she was thru the re-runs still airing at that time. She will always be in the ranks of the Great American's of her Generation who all were Ambassadors of Freedom ....Jesse Owens, Joe Louis and Bob Hope.

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Name: Fran S Location: Patchogue,NY	To The Family of Shirely Temlpe Black Our Family would like to send our heartful loving condolences to you. We grow up with her Great Movies, have all her DVDs She was a wonderful ROLE model for young & old . wish we had more like her. Our thoughts & prayers are with you Sincerely, The Schutz's XOX

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Name: Deanna Wahlman Location: Somerset, Ky.	I will truly miss her. I grew up watching her many movies and keeping up with over the years. She was a wonderful role model for the young ladies of my time. My young daughter even enjoys her movies and her life. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family.

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Name: Cindy T. Location: Toledo, ohio	To the family of Shirely Temple, Our family was brought up on her movies & we all loved her so. Such a great little actress. She's with God now, God Bless you all. Our prayers are with you. Sincerely, Cindy T.

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Name: claudia c smith Location: gold beach, oregon	I grew up knowing that Shirley Temple Black was among the fine ones. My maternal grandmother, Marguerite Vincent Guzman (Rogers after 1944), was a professional musician and teacher at the Meglan Studio. She had fond memories of her students there, including Mrs. Black. Thanks for sharing her,

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Name: Judy Fischer Location: Ocala, FL	I grew up watching all of Shirley's movies and still watch them today with my 92 year old father. I still have a doll and all the clothes too. There will only be one Shirley! Our blessings to her family -- please know she has a special place in heaven!

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Name: Ruth Location: Elkins,West Virginia	To the family and friends of Shirley Temple Black.For someone so young who touched so many you will be sadly missed for lifetime to come.I do hope you knew how much you were loved, someone so young who saved a studio and brought a nation together.We love you shirley.

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Name: KandL Location: West Bloomfield, Michigan USA	Our deepest sympathy and prayers go out to all of Shirley Temple Black’s family, dearest friends and fans. This is truly a great loss to our nation. She was pure, kind hearted and well loved by millions.

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Name: Rebecca Rybaltowski Location: woodside NY	Thank you Shirley for making me smile every time I saw one of your movies and for making so many people happy. You were and will always be a national treasure. You will be missed but never forgotten

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Name: Chris Oiestad Location: Acton, CA	My parents, Captain Bodvar Oiestad & Agnes were neighbors to Charles & Shirley Temple Black in the mid 1950's. Charles Black would take me for a walk every morning in my stroller when I was 3. RIP Shirley Temple, The World will Never Forget You! Chris Oiestad

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Name: Laurie Ackerman Location: Agoura Hills California	Dear Shirley,I wept when I heard you passed away.I am a tap dancer because of you. You are my inspiration for life. My daddy made the costume you wore for the opening of Sleeping Beauty's Castle at Disneyland on April 29, 1957. 12 years later you told him you kept it as a special memory. Thank you.

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Name: Gerri McClurkin Location: Smyrna, TN	I am so sorry for the loss of your Mother. I grew up watching Shirley Temple movies then my daughters watched her with me and my Mom. When my grand daughter was born my Mom gave her all of Shirley Temple movies. She gave me so many happy childhood memories. RIP.

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Name: Peggy and Katina Kounalis Location: Salt Lake City, Ut	Shirley Temple Black, was an inspiring movie star and person whom we adored and loved for many years her life was an inspiration to all who knew her and admired her.

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Name: June Myers Location: Florida	We were so very sad to hear of her passing. My Daughter who is 24 years old watches her movies all the time,and admired everything she has accomplished. We have suffered two losses ( my son and then 10 mo later my husband) . Our Love and Prayers go out to Her Family and Friends! Will never forget!

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Name: Penney Hrostowski Location: Johnson City, New York	I am sending prayers to your family. You will be missed. When I was younger I watched all your movies..

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Name: Susan Surgecoff Location: Lynn ma	I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Shirley Temple Black as a child I loved all her movies I now own all of them as well as many Shirley dolls she brought a lot of joy to a lot of people when this country was in a terrible way thank you Shirley for all the joy you gave me god bless

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Name: Carmen Location: Jacksonville, FL	Just hearing her name mentioned draw a smile on my face and brought joy to my soul. What a great human being the world had! My heartfelt condolence to her family.

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Name: Donna Freihofer Location: Florence, KY	Shirley Temple was a one-of-a-kind gem. I grew up watching her wonderful, wholesome movies; she buoyed so many Americans' spirits during the Great Depression. For one so young to be able to sing, dance, & act as she did is amazing & also a testament to her loving parents. She will be forever missed.

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Name: Carolyn Palo Location: Indiana	Shirley Temple was a great comfort to us. Her dancing and singing gave us hope in the mist of trouble, inspiration and many happy memories. The joy she spread to all, was priceless. What a special and gifted treasure she is. We are so grateful she touched, and brightened our lives.

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Name: Kim Location: Chesapeake Virginia	God Bless.She will be remembered forever.

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Name: Anne Marie Podeswa Location: New York	I grew up watching Shirley's movies and I have collected them all. She touched all of our lives and I know I will not forget her!Thank you for so many happy memories!

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Name: Pam Randle Location: Houston TX	Shirley Temple will surely be missed.

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Name: Joanne Goodnow Location: New Hampshire	I so enjoyed all your movies growing up, and I still love them. It brings happiness and makes me feel Like I know you. My blessings to the family. Shirley Temple will live in our hearts for ever.

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Name: Rachel Location: Indiana	Shirley Temple will truly be missed. I grew up watching her videos. I still have a great collection of her videos and will continue to watch her. She was so beautiful and talented actress, who everyone grown to love. I'm truly going to miss her but she'll live in our hearts.I'm sorry for your loss

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Name: Peggy Location: Oxon Hill Maryland	Mrs. Black will be miss, thank you for all you have done and given to me and the world. Rest in peace Mrs. Black

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Name: DALE ANN DOWDEN Location: Gatton Queensland Australia	I thought that of all the child actors Shirley Temple was the best and one of the greatest role models ever. May She be blessed always. It is a very sad loss for her family and fans.

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Name: Regina Location: Memphis, Tennessee	You will always be a part of my heart. Growing up, you were a big part of my childhood. I remember laughing and crying right along with you in your movies. You were a natural on camera and had the ability to draw the viewer into your world. For those few hours I was able to escape any pain of my own

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Name: Betty Knight Location: Walnut Creek, CA	Dear Family & Friends of Ms. Shirley Temple Black. I feel very saddened for all of you. I feel like I "grew-up" with Shirley. I had a Shirley Temple dress, which was always my favorite. I am looking at a picture of me with it on, in front of the Lone Ranger & his horse. So sorry for your loss.

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Name: Cheryl Matic Location: Harrisburg, IL	My mother's maiden name was Shirley Temple. RIP Shirley Temple Black.

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Name: BeeJayKay Location: Tennessee	I knew her only from her movies, but I feel a great loss. She will be miss.

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Name: Ify Nwobi Location: Orland, Florida	RIP Shirley!!!!

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Name: Stephen Location: Lowell	Prayers her soul has awakened in the garden of the living Lord to play in a place of heavenly glory.

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Name: dortha Location: texas	will miss u and will never forget about u

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Name: Sue Arnold Location: Paynesville Australia	You came into my life and my heart ... you were always safe and always loved... and that will never change ... Amongst the stars you will always be .. Watching over your family and me .. R.I.P. xx

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Name: Paula A Location: Arizona	Rest In Peace and thank you for making my childhood special! May God provide comfort to your family during this difficult time.

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Name: Patty Burnworth Location: Huntington, Indiana	I remember watching her as a child. I was always amazed with the talent she had being so young. I will always keep her in my heart.

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Name: Dee Luther Location: Nashua, NH	Dear Linda, Lori, and Charles, Jr., Please accept my condolences on the loss of your remarkable Mother. As children back in the 1950's and 1960's, my five sisters and I fell in love with Shirley Temple & that love has endured all these years. How lucky you were to have had her as your Mother.

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Name: Dave luckett Location: Evansville Indiana	She was the best. Great memories watching her movies as a little boy. God bless

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Name: Sylvia Hess Location: New York	A darling little girl with dimples and dancing feet. Always enjoyed her movies. I have watched the Kennedy Center Honors a few times and got the biggest kick watching her forcing herself not to stand up and dance with the children on stage. She shook her shoulders instead! She was special and unique

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Name: Bonnie Brown Location: Cornelia Georgia	Our family is so saddened by the death of Ms. Shirley.I wish that her films were shown on a regular basis ( Hallmark channel?) to a new generation of little ones that could grow and benefit from the teachings of this wonderful little girl in today's troubled world.May she rest in peace.

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Name: Lorraine Robinson Location: Penrith NSW Australia	My Mum 93, was a big fan of Shirley Temple as a little girl she took me to see all her films and spent much time doing my hair into curls like Shirley. Thanks for the wonderful memories.

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Name: Grace Marcinkowski Location: Palos Heights, Illinois	Thank you for many years of entertainment and for your service to our country. Shirley Temple was a special gift! R.I.P Grace

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Name: Frances Oliver Location: Cornwall England	Smashing memories of her films and her ringlets. I had them when I was a small child. God has his little angel back.

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Name: Fan and admirer of Our Happiest Friend	Wish she could have been on public television a lot more--the networks surely missed their chance to have many more great shows starring Shirley Temple. Always was waiting to see her on TV regularly (beyond her childhood movies). She is very missed.

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Name: Cheryl McRae Location: Reading. Ma.	I remember when I was little. I was born in 1955 I would watch Shirley Temple. I was happy to watch dance with all the famous people she was in the movies with her.

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Name: Lisa Garrison Location: Corona Ca	I just love her so much just finished her autobiography the night she passed.Now I am watching a marathon on T.V.Thank you Shirley for the memories. Love you!!!

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Name: Eileen Location: Los Angeles, California	My mom used to do my sister's hair like her when she was little (my sister is about 70). She was THE child actress and a great human being.

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Name: Marilyn Honeycutt Location: Corning , California	I grew up watching her movies. She contributed so much to our nation in her career and she will be greatly missed by all.

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Name: Sandy Ellington Location: Los Angeles, CA	what a rare treasure Shirly Temple was. She graced us all with her great talent and heartfelt smile. She will truly be missed.

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Name: Eric Brown-Bey Location: 1572 Meadowlane St Inkster, MI 48141	https://www.youtube.com/watc h?v=Ay7K3BSTnzw Sparkle Shirley Sparkle.

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Name: Beverly Jones Location: Uxbridge, Mass.	I grew up watching Shirley and brought my children up watching them over and over. We all Thank Her and send are Prayers and Thoughts to her Family. THANK YOU

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Name: Geraldine Location: Baltimore, MD	From the time that I was a child, I can remember watching Shirley Temple movies. Even as an adult, whenever TCM does anything on her, I am in front of the television. It goes without saying that there will never, ever be another child star like her. RIP Ambassador Shirley Temple Black.

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Name: olivia gonzalez Location: Monterrey Mexico	I grew up in San Antonio, TX. and when I learned English it was while watching Shirley Temple's movies that I was able to love this language so foreign to me then...I am so glad she existed for so many children because she gave us hope and love and she was wonderful to watch...God bless her family

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Name: suzi Location: mesa,arizona	My heart was saddened when I heard that Shirley had passed yet so happy that she had touched my life and always made my Mom and I laugh ,cry and smile all at the same time. Thank you Shirley Temple!

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Name: Ruth Czech Location: Spokane, WA	I was very sorry to hear of the loss of our dearest Shirley Temple. The world has lost a ray of sunshine and sweetness. My kids and I loved her and all her movies. She was sweet, adorable and one of a kind. My thoughts to her family, she was the best, a blessing to all.

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Name: Kathy Bennett Location: Gordonsville, TN	I will always remember Shirley Temple Black with the utmost of respect, love & kindness. She was lived by so many for so many years! She has made us laugh, cry, sing & dance! Everytime I see anilmal crackers, I have to smile! I love you Shirley, rest in peace & joy!

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Name: Judy Location: Texas	God Bless you Shirley Temple! I've never tired watching your movies from childhood thru adulthood. Your movies would bring tears to my eyes...and now your passing brings sadness and tears. May you rest in peace and enjoy the Glories of Heaven!

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Name: Dorrine J Vochatzer (now deceased) Location: Kansas City, MO	I watched all of your movies. I was such a fan that I pin-curled my daughters' hair to look like yours. And I even kept your cardboard paper doll toy, from my childhood. In honor of the late Dorrine.

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Name: Rona Location: Key Largo, FL	I so loved watching Shirley Temple's movies as a child. She was absolutely the best. She grew into such a wonderful woman too. An example for all! Peace to her family.

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Name: Shirley Location: Omaha, NE	My mother named me after 'Shirley Temple'. She saw here movies while dating my father in Germany and loved those movies. I have always loved her too.

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Name: Kathy Location: Huron, OH	My daughter has the same curly ringlets in her hair and has been affectionately called "SHIRLEY TEMPLE" by everyone who sees her. At two years old, we showed her some old movies and she ended up LOVING them so much, she asked to be Shirley Temple for Halloween. Love having this wholesome role model.

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Name: Elizabeth Ramirez Location: Palisades park N.J.	I'm very sadden to here of the passing of a beautiful talent and was a great roll model. My mother has all way been a fan My grandmother had her dolls My grandmother all was call Shirley Temple a ray of sunshine she will be truly missed.

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Name: Cathy Schroeder Location: Boise, Idaho	I just watched her in "The Good Ship Lollipop". It is hard to believe she is gone, she was much loved. She was such a beautiful person on the inside as well as the outside. I grew up watching her and at one time even had a Shirley Temple doll.. I guess I can relate to her because I am the same age

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Name: Leyla Location: New Jersey	I am very saddened at the passing of Shirley Temple Black. My mother who is 84 years old fondly remembers back in the days when she was a young girl in Istanbul,Turkey, they used to watch Shirley Temple movies at the outdoor cinema and how Shirley was a positive role model for them all.

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Name: Nancy Location: Lawrence, MA	I grew up watching Shirley Temple movies -- something my Dad and I did together on Sunday afternoons. The world will miss the child star, and the wonderful woman she became. My condolences to her friends and family.

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Name: Lois Knight Lighthart Location: Carlsbad, CA	I remember like it was yesterday, clinging to the head and back of one of the lion statues that flanked the entry of the Grauman's Chinese Theater in Hollywood, watching Shirley placing her hand prints in the cement there. I was about her age….my mother had brought me to town for this magic moment!

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Name: LINDA HILEMAN Location: TEXAS	God bless you for all the joy, laughter, tears and happiness you have given people. You are fondly remembered.

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Name: Vanessa Weber Location: Atlanta, Georgia	I only have to hear the name Shirley Temple and a smile and feeling of happiness enters me. My mother brought me up on her movies and I did the same for my daughter. My daughter teaches english culture to students in south Spain. She taught them Shirley Temple this past week....God Bless her

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Name: Cloteal george Location: Newton center ma.	I love you I will never for get u i still have your tea set from 1960. Thank you for been you.a real fan and friend,......cloteal george,

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Name: Regina Grizzell Location: Tullahoma, Tn	I am deeply saddened at the passing of Shirley Temple Black. I grew up watching her movies. She is the best! My thoughts and prayers are with her family. Rest in Peace You're a Angel for real now.

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Name: Martha Hughen Rudman Location: Littleton, Colorado	You brought great happiness, excitement, comfort and joy, especially on the difficult days of my childhood. You were someone who brought a commonality to the conversations between my mother and me. I love you, and I hope I will be granted the privilege of seeing you in Heaven.

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Name: Marlena Location: Tempe, Arizona	I grow up watching Shirley Temple movies when I was a kid. I still love them and appreciate her service as a child star and on into adulthood.

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Name: Jose Location: Washington, D.C.	It truly hurt to hear of Shirley Temple Black's passing. My mother introduced me to her wonderful movies when I was a kid, and it was truly a joy to watch her on screen. The "Golden Age of Hollywood" had no star as bright as Shirley Temple. My condolences go out to her family and friends.

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Name: Debbie La Rowe Location: Michigan	I am sadden by the lost of this American icon, Thank you for being a woman I could look upto, as a child I watch your movies as adult and mother I rewatched your movies with my daughter . Thankyou for your. service as ambassador yours truly. a greatful fan forever

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Name: Lonnie M Location: California	I grew up watching and loving Shirley Temple's movies as did my children and now my grandchildren. She will be sorely missed but always remembered with appreciation, love, respect, and admiration. Hers was a life well lived!!

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Name: Beverley Owen Location: United Kingdom	So sad to hear of Shirley Temple Black's passing. She was an absolute legend, the like of which the world will never see again. From her wonderful smile & memorable films to her work as a US Ambassador, Shirley will be remembered by so many different people for so many different reasons.

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Name: linda T.S- Johnson Location: Baltimore, Md	Sorry to know that we lost a great artist . Mrs. Black will be one I will miss. Her film really inspired me. I send my regrets to her family.

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Name: Vivian Location: Florida	Another legend is gone. She will be greatly missed.

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Name: Carol Location: United Kingdom	A great woman and a brilliant child actor I watched her films as a child and adored her RIP Shirley Temple Black

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Name: Margaret Field Location: High Point, North Carolina	Thank you Shirley Temple for all the beautiful memories. You will be missed by many but not forgotten. God bless your family during this great loss.

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Name: Sherryl Bailey Location: Hershey Pennsylvania	My sister bought me Shirley Temple movies to watch while I was going through my cancer treatments. It helped me know much. I still have my Shirley Temple doll that I got when I was 8 yrs old. She was a wonderful person and a great role model for women.

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Name: Mike Location: ri	so sorry the link won't work,, . to see the footage just go to You Tube and type in "Shirley Temple - 1930's Newsreels" and you will see it listed

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Name: Rev. Dr. James G. Emerson Location: San Francisco, California	It was a joy to meet Shirley when she visited her brother Jack who lived at my home his first year at Stanford. It was an equal joy to meet her again in her capacity as Chair of the San Francisco Commonwealth Club.

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Name: Mike C. Location: Rhode Island	Shirley newsreels for you http://www.youtube.com/watch ?v=spWRUzBs1Kg

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Name: Mike C. Location: Rhode Island	I want to share this link with all you other fans of Little Shirley, its british newsreels and theres some new footage we have never seen before, and watch her with Eddie Cantor, its so adorable! copy paste this link: http://www.youtube.com/watch ?v=spWRUzBs1Kg

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Name: Mike C. Location: Rhode Island	I want to share this link with all you other fans of Little Shirley, its british newsreels and theres some new footage we have never seen before, and watch her with Eddie,its so adorable! copy paste this link: http://www.youtube.com/watch ?v=spWRUzBs1Kg

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Name: Mike C. Location: Rhode Island	I want to share this link with al you other fans of Little Shirley, its british newsreels and theres some new footage we have never seen before, and watch her with Eddie,its so adorable! http://www.youtube.com/watch ?v=spWRUzBs1Kg

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Name: Victoria Location: Texas	I grew up watching Shirley Temple with my mother. Thank you for the joy you gave to others. You will be missed.

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Name: Barbara Location: Flat Rock,Mi	My mom was named after you, Shirley. Thank you for your sweet songs of joy. Your dedication to our country in large and small ways. Be blessed in your spiritual journey. Sing and dance like no ones watching

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Name: Julie Location: Saint Augustine	A sad time, an American Icon has passed. May her light ever shine and remind us of the good things she shared with us.

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Name: Suzy McDermott Location: Charlottesville, Va	I spent months in the hospital when I was born in the 60's. Ms. Temple's movies were one of the only thing to watch. She cheered me up during many sad days. Thank you, Shirley Temple Black. God will love your song and dance in heaven.

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Name: Trudy H. Location: Minnesota	I have loved and enjoyed Mrs. Temple-Black all my life and will forever honor her memory. Thank you Shirley for sharing your life, talent and good will with the world!