“You always looked out for my little brother and I. Always making sure I was being careful and responsible. Although I may not have understood why at the time, you held me accountable and to a high standard. I know now that you saw something in me that I truly didn’t even see in myself. You always reminded me to use my intellect and to behave honorably and respectably at all times. Here I am now, a husband, a father, a man of stoicism. I thank you for your hand in my growth and for all you’ve given unconditionally. Love always from one of your neighborhood sons.”

“Miss Hewitt. My friend, the best person in my life. I am so sad but God knows best. I will always love you.”

“Dr Dacia, I always called her mommy.we are all one big family in this building.she was a mother to all of us especially me.i remember when i had my daughter and was a first time being a mom, she will always teach me how to raise my child, always advices me when I wanted to give up. she was always there for me and my child, how I will forever miss her voice and her smile.rest easy mommy till we meet again MAMA BURNHARD💔💔😢😢”

“Miss Hewitt as we lovingly address her. She is more than a coworker, colleague, friend but more of a second family, our mom. For three years as my supervisor in 8B, she opens the gate for my self discovery as a nurse. She gave me this opportunity to become not only a better nurse but a better person. She has her own way of reprimanding us in a philosophical way which later on we would realized she is pointing what we need to improve on as a nurse and a person. Not every leader can do that with respect and consideration of our feelings.. Only Ms Hewitt. No matter how hardheaded we are, she never lost her temper with us except when she caught us hoarding PPE supplies during the height of Covid… I could never forget her look of disappointment and dismay when she opened that shower room in our unit.. that was the first time I heard her scream with poise to us. We all hurriedly emptied the shower. We realized we cannot keep our Mother angry. She had done a lot for us during Covid especially. She even sat at the nurse station answering calls and taking reports for admission so we can quickly eat lunch. Not all Supervisors do that… when she retired, I felt robbed. But she told me to keep going even though she is no longer there to guide us. We kept in touch. Our friendship continues. We miss her and the more we appreciated her. We all gained an angel today. Dr. Hewitt you will be my forever BOSS.”

“Dr Hewitt was my professor at AMG College of Nursing. Dr Hewitt impacted me by helping me to focus and push forward during a difficult time. Her ability to deliver the lesson in relatable yet retainable way allowed me to pass her courses. Her bluntness and sharp wit kept my attention and I just knew not to try her or else. She pinned me an LPN on pinning day and it was everything!!!! May she rest in paradise. Gone way too soon but won’t be forgotten.”

“Scott you told me amazing stories of your mom and her health concerns and how you wanted to give her food to help heal her.I didn’t get the chance your beautiful mom in person but I was able to prepare some nourishing meals for her and she loved them.while I wasn’t able to meet her in the physical I still felt her impact. I wish you and your family nothing but peace and love during this time.”

“Ms. Hewitt was an amazing woman who could light up any room that she entered. She was an extraordinary supervisor who took pride in making sure that her team was always prepared and able to exhibit incredible customer service and care to their patients. She will always be remembered and dearly missed by her Metropolitan team and staff. May she rest in perfect peace.”

“Dr. Hewitt was my ADN at metropolitan hospital. I was a new nurse when I started in 2019 and she welcomed me with open arms! I learned from her so many things. Always nice to be around her with her laugh and smile. Everyday came dressed for work like she belonged in a fashion show! We miss her very much at metropolitan and will always be remembered!”

“Dacia and I attended Bellevue School of Nursing from April 30,1984-May 3,1987. We are all part of the infamous Batch 9 or Niners as we call ourselves. I always remembered Dacia as this tall, slim, elegant student who would have you cracking up while maintaining a serious face. Who can forget her joke of the person reading the Bible “The Lord plagoo Pharoo (the Lord plague Pharoah)” or the young lady who was trying to speak properly “Postmistress, can I borrow your DI-REC-TORIE?” While planning our reunion I had a chance to visit NY and a few of us got together and had dinner at The Door. Never dreamed that would be it as we were looking forward to seeing her at the reunion. Now we know she never made it because she was ill. She called me Ambassador I called her Pastor. RIP Pastor Hewitt- Gone but not forgotten #NinerforLife”