A National Conversation on How We Can Prevent Gun Deaths and Injuries
Our precious Jennifer was the sunshine of our lives. Her smile lit up the room whenever and wherever she entered. She was always doing something for others, so caring, sharing what she had with those who did not have as much. Her ex-husband lured her over to his apartment- he said it was urgent. He [...]
May 5th 2009: my 13-year-old son, Draysean, was shot in his head. It was at the end of the school year, right before graduation, and my son and some friends took it upon themselves to have a Jr. High School “ditch day”. So my son was sitting with a group of Jr. High School kids [...]
My son Joseph Perez was born October 9, 1990. That was the happiest day of my life. Although I was young, I was very proud to be a mother. Born 7lbs 6 ounces and 21 inches long, I had never seen such a beautiful baby. To see him grow year after year into the young [...]
My older brother, Chip, was killed on the streets of Chicago in January of 1986. He was working on a street crew for Peoples Energy of Chicago. He was gunned down by an errant bullet fired by a youth involved in a neighborhood quarrel. He left behind his wife and three children, his mother, three [...]
My shining star and little brother Carl McKenzie Williams was selfishly stolen from us on June 24, 2009, all because three cowards wanted to rob him and earn status in a street gang. Carl was an aspiring rap star/beat maker and was well known. He was not a gang member nor was he a problem [...]
To our beloved son, Melvin Darnell “Bonner” Robbins, Not a day goes by you’re not thought of. Not a day goes by you’re not missed.
booner,
everyday is a struggle for me ,i miss u so much i can’t breathe…but i know u know that. you will never be forgotten as long as i have anything to do with it…you will live vicariously through me until its over! i just want to tell u that i haven’t given up and I’m going to make it for us! i wish u were HERE to see all the progress I’ve made, and aLl the cool stuff I’m doing ..but i know u see me:) you always told me i would make it and I’m on my way…and its all because of u.i love you brother, i wish the world was lucky enough to hear your talent.
you are still the most amazing lyricist I’ve ever heard. and I’m still proud to show u off and call u my brother.
i will miss u EVERY single day more and more until the day we meet again.
i love you! 4 ETERNITY!
ur little princess razzle!