I am moved to honor my only child, a beloved son, Lonnie A. Levine; a murder victim whose short-lived existence was erased due to senseless, gun violence. Sadly, my son’s murderers were gang members who had no regard for how precious life is.
Lonnie was a man always striving to be a better human being. He was targeted, since he was both, from New York and not a gang member. This assassination was an attack on his person and an insult to his freedom. Lonnie’s smile was infectious. He was loved by any and everybody in several states; New York and New Jersey being his two home states. However, his Virginian roots run deep, as he was conceived there and thus had formed bonds with his dad, many relatives and friends.
Lonnie’s presence illuminated any environment that he was a part of. He was kind in nature, funny as “all get out” and he embraced a diverse group of family, friends, school mates and employers. From theater, modeling, martial arts, basketball and chess, Lon enjoyed many recreational arts, and leisure activities which broadened his horizon and inspired his zest for life.
Lonnie was a son, a brother, a grandson, a nephew, an uncle, a cousin, and a friend to many. Regrettably, he will never get to be a father, a husband, or just to be, as God created him uniquely and wonderfully made in his image for many more years to grow. To know Lonnie was to love him, yet even greater than this was, if you didn’t know him, you surely wanted to get to be in his presence; men and women alike.
A love like Lonnie’s can never be extinguished! His love and memories will live on through family who devote their lives to making this world a better place; better than the conditions that he lived to see taking place. You made us all proud Lonnie, and we only hope to do the same in honor of your cherished life. Rest in peace! Please, open the gates of Heaven wide when it’s time for any of your loved ones to join you. Eternal life is the ultimate gift which we all hope to achieve son so, until we meet again, “WE LOVE & MISS YOU” Psalms 23:4 “Yea, though I walk through the valley of a shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.” Psalms 23:5 “Thou preparest a table for me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.” Psalms 23:6 “Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.” PEACE PLEASE!
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