Like some many others, my best friend had a moment of utter despair. Had he not had a gun, he would never have killed himself.
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Personal Stories & Tributes
Tribute to Linda Whiting
Linda Whiting, 50, was attending a dinner party at her friend’s home, on March 13, 2011, in Phoenix, Arizona, when an argument between her friend’s 18-year son, a Detroit man, who was visiting his family, and his step-father became violent. Linda Whiting was in the house when the shooting began, and tried to run outside [...]
Tribute to Allantae Powell
My son, Allantae Powell, was gunned down on the Westside of Detroit as he was walking from his pastor’s house to meet with a friend before she left for college. He was shot in his back, for the reason I don’t know at all. He was just eighteen years old and a Senior in high [...]
Tribute to Shayla Sikyala
Shayla was gunned down on August 6, 2010 at the age of three beside her five-year-old brother, her mother and her aunt. This senseless crime has left a hole in my heart that could never be filled. Shay-Shay, your God mother will always love you, until we meet again. SHAY-SHAY MY PLAYMATE Shay-Shay my playmate [...]
Tribute to Darius Brown
My son, Darius Brown, 13-years-old, was gunned down while playing basketball at the park on Chicago’s south side. It was was a warm sunny day and he was doing what he loved to do. Darius was a great kid with a bright future ahead of him. Too many lives have been cut short due to [...]
Tribute to Brett Curlee
Brett Curlee, 36, was selfishly taken from the ones who loved him on March 6, 2001. Brett was a kind hearted person who left an impression on everyone he met. He was the type of person that would give you the shirt off of his back. Unfortunately, his kind spirit and helping manner led him [...]
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