Tribute to Terrell Marquis’ Bosley

Our first loving son Terrell Marquis’ Bosley was born on January 5, 1988, and was murdered on April 4, 2006 while coming out of a church. Terrell came out of the church to help his friend get drums out of a car when someone came by shooting at a car and shot my innocent son Terrell. Terrell’s life was ended at the age of 18. Terrell was an awesome son and a left handed gospel bass player who taught himself how to play. Terrell had the opportunity to play for many famous gospel artists. One of his dreams was to become a famous gospel bass player and travel around the world. But this was ended when someone came by shooting with a 45 caliber, and shot my son. Terrell stumbled back into the church for help, but later died. Terrell’s murder remains unsolved because of the “code of silence.” Many people drove by on one of the busiest streets in Chicago and witnessed the crime but kept driving and remained silent. I am hoping that someone comes forward so that we can get the person who stole Terrell’s life off the street before that individual destroys another innocent life and family. Terrell was very loveable and he loved his family. Terrell was my best friend. He did not deserve to die tragically. He was in his first year of college and had a part-time job along with playing the bass guitar for different churches and artists. This kept Terrell very busy. Terrell’s death has devastated our family. Not a day that goes by that I do not miss and think about Terrell. Even though it has been five years, the terrible pain remains the same. No mother should ever have to bury their child. Terrell was a great son who cared for others and loved his mother. The pain of losing a son to gun violence is horrific. This is a pain that no mother or parent should ever have to feel. So every day I work along with Saint Sabina Safety Net Works and Purpose Over Pain (co-founder) and other preventative violence groups working to provide safe havens and directions for youth. Our hope is to end this senseless violence that is taking the lives of our youth every day. We don’t want any more mothers to experience the pain of losing a child. Purpose Over Pain also offers support to parents who end up in this unfortunate situation. Our mission is to End Gun Violence Over Living with the Pain.