Gratitude and grief don’t cancel each other out.  You can be thankful for what remains and still be sad for what is lost.
Grief and gratitude exist side by side.  They’re companions, not opposites.

— Megan Devine, Refuge In Grief

This memorial is dedicated to honoring the lives of our family members and friends who have been killed by gun violence. The WAGV online memorial provides healing for those who have lost a loved one, acts as a unique way for viewers to share their loss, and humanizes the issue to others. Help us as we remember those lost to gun violence.

If you would like to honor a friend or family member with Women Against Gun Violence, please email us at wagv@wagv.org.

2019-01-06T20:03:28-08:00

Larry Acosta

Killed by gun July 5, 1998 at age 28 Larry Acosta, beloved son, brother, uncle, father, and friend. Larry had many friends of different types. He was always joking and would go out of his way to give a helping hand. He helped with the San Fernando Peace Treaty. He tried to make a difference [...]

2019-01-06T19:39:17-08:00

San Rafael de los Angeles Aguilar

Killed by gun May 29, 1998, at age 17 San Rafael Aguilar wished for his future to graduate from high school, Warren High in Downey, CA, to become a computer technician and travel to Pennsylvania and join the military. San Rafael was very popular in hearing music and dancing and singing, well known for his [...]

2019-01-06T20:06:09-08:00

Julio Manuel Alcantar

Killed by gun October 1, 2012 Mary Oliver asks in her poem “The Summer Day,” “Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?” Julio Alcantar knew his own answer to that question. He was hard working, unfailingly polite and kind, a young man who worked hard at [...]

2019-01-06T20:32:14-08:00

Andres Azocar

Killed by gun April 28, 1998, at age 17 Andres was a very friendly kid. He had lots of friends. He was very respectful to his parents. He was studying his 11th year in high school. His dream was to go to art school after graduation. Drawing was his favorite hobby. He also loved to [...]

2019-01-06T20:05:35-08:00

Kenneth Bailey

Killed by gun February 9, 1998, at age 24 Kenneth was my only son. He loved to put model cars and airplanes together. He was in school, getting his high school diploma. After that, he had been accepted to attend SCROC Trade School to study aircraft mechanics, which he wanted to do very badly. Kenneth [...]

2019-01-06T20:36:28-08:00

Donterrell Berry

Killed by gun July 25, 1998, at age 29 Donterrell Berry was born on March 12, 1969, in Iowa City, IA. He was baptized at age nine after deciding that he wanted to be a Christian. At age 14, his mother moved him to the San Fernando Valley, CA. He attended Cleveland High School. He [...]

2019-01-06T20:38:04-08:00

Daniel Anton Boxall

Killed by gun September 11, 1999, at age 22 Daniel was born in Cape Town, South Africa on June 14, 1977. His father left when Daniel was nine months old and Daniel always pined for him. When he was 7, he was assessed with an I.Q. of 160 but we were told that he needed [...]

2019-01-06T19:57:03-08:00

Mary Ann Bramlett

Killed by gun on December 10, 1998, at age 81 My beautiful, loving, mother was 5'2', took care of herself, and enjoyed great health. At 81 years old, she owned and maintained her home. As charity chairperson for her Bridge Club, she raised several thousands dollars to donate to charities. She was an active member [...]

2019-01-06T20:29:54-08:00

Arthur Andy Brown

Killed by gun May 14, 1998, at age 18 Arthur Andy was a good son. He went to high school. He loved to work on cars and radios. He could fix anything with his hands. He had one son he loved and he loved his father and mother, grandfather and grandmother, sister and brother, uncle [...]

2019-01-06T18:47:19-08:00

Tara and Terassa Butler

Killed by gun May 24, 1999, at age 15 Tara Monique and Terassa Nicole Butler were born October 27, 1983 in Los Angeles, California to proud parents Larry and Glenda. At an early age, the girls accepted Jesus Christ as their personal Savior and were baptized at New Bethel Apostolic Ministries. The twins were attending [...]

2019-01-06T19:59:44-08:00

Marcus D. Byrd

Killed by gun April 11, 2001 at age 22 Marcus worked as a computer tech. He loved to sing (rap). He entered contests in which he won first place. His favorite pastimes were football and basketball. He played football for Jefferson High School. Marcus was named Byrd One by everyone who knew him. He was [...]

2019-01-06T20:00:50-08:00

Marco Camacho, Jr.

Killed by gun December 26, 2001 at age 17 Marco is a much missed person. He was always smiling and he loved people, young and old. He had a heart of gold with an open mind. He taught us to never have regrets and to live in the moment. He enjoyed drawing, playing footabll and [...]

2019-01-06T20:14:37-08:00

Joseph Socorro Cardenas

Killed by gun May 16, 1998, at age 23 My beloved son, Joseph, was my baby boy and was loved dearly by his family. He had high aspirations for life. He spoke of having a good wife and children. Sadly, all this along with his precious life was robbed from my son by a person [...]

2019-01-06T18:40:32-08:00

Yulmar Asbed Cardoza

Killed by gun on June 28, 1999, at age 22 Yulmar A. Cardoza was born on January 17, 1977 in Guatemala. At the age of three, he arrived in Los Angeles, California, joined by his mother and older brother. He attended elementary school, junior high, and high school here in Los Angeles. His hobbies were [...]

2019-01-06T20:25:25-08:00

Francisco Cisnero Jr.

Killed by gun July 4, 1999, at age 18 Francisco was a student in high school. He was also the oldest brother of five boys, with whom he loved to wrestle and play. Francisco liked to go fishing, camping, bike riding, and to listen to music. Francisco was the comedian of the family. We all [...]

2019-01-06T19:52:09-08:00

Randolph Arthur Cisneros II

Killed by gun June 3, 1998, at age 18 Randy II lived only to the age of 18. Born in Germany with Cerebral Palsy, also left deaf during infancy, he'd stop at nothing to learn and play along with others. Raised in LA, he was loved and well known in his community by many merchants [...]

2019-01-06T20:20:33-08:00

Gloria Treval Clark

Killed by gun Sept. 22, 1998, at ages 35 & 17 On September 22, 1998, my daughter, Gloria Treval Clark, and my granddaughter, Stephanie Norris, were found in the trunk of my daughter's car. Gloria Clark had been shot and burned up so badly that it was almost impossible to identify my daughter's body. Stephanie [...]

2019-01-06T19:58:43-08:00

Aaron Cook

Killed by gun October 14, 1998, at age 31 Everyone loved Aaron, young and old. All he ever wanted to do was help people. He was in fire camp in California's worst fires. He fought them and loved it. If someone was broken down on the freeway, he would stop and help them. He could [...]

2019-01-06T20:01:45-08:00

Malcom Ray Curd, Jr.

Killed by gun May 24, 1998, at age 20 My son, Malcom Ray Curd, Jr., had a lot of dreams. One of his dreams was for him and I to move to a larger and better place. Malcom loved his three children and spent as much time as he could with them. Malcom had a [...]

2019-01-06T20:33:35-08:00

Andre D. Davis

Killed 1986 at age 20 He loved singing and praying in church. He enjoyed roofing -- it was his occupation. He could take a car apart and put it back together. He finished school at Crenshaw High School in Los Angeles, CA. He enjoyed skating and playing basketball. He loved people. By Marie Carter, Mother

2019-01-06T18:45:29-08:00

Teresa Del Rio

Killed by gun June 7, 1999, at age 20 Teresa Del Rio was 20 years old when she became the third victim of a shooter for a gang in Los Angeles. She was driving her car and was shot through her car door. Teresa was a Glendale Community College student and declared pre-law as her [...]

2019-01-06T20:39:58-08:00

Christopher DeRouen

Killed by gun on June 22, 2004, at age 18 Christopher was born in New Orleans and he moved to California in April 2003. My son had a great sense of humor; always making people laugh. He was an artist of music. He wrote lyrics and made musical tracks.   I’d like to share some of [...]

2019-01-06T18:46:05-08:00

Terence Ellen

Killed by gun January 12, 2000 at age 32 Terence Ellen was born in Passaic, New Jersey. He lost his life in Reseda, California. Terrence worked at Countrywide Mortgage where he was very well liked. He also owned a men's apparel shop in Reseda. Terence had a major interest in the entertainment world and attended [...]

2019-01-06T19:42:03-08:00

Ricardo Espinoza

Killed by gun June 7, 1998, at age 17 My son's dream was to become a professional football player but first he said he was going to graduate from college and become an architect. He loved to play with his only brother, Julian. All I can say is we miss him a lot. We will [...]

2019-01-06T20:34:47-08:00

Edward Louis Felder Jr.

Killed by gun June 13, 1998, at age 20 TO MY SON On September 16, 1977, I was blessed with a baby boy. As a toddler, you were my everything, my pride and joy. Through growing up, we didn't always see eye to eye. But even through that, it's hard to say goodbye. Yes, you [...]

2019-01-06T20:00:30-08:00

Marc Ralph Fitzimmons

Killed by gun July 2, 1998, at age 28 Marc Ralph Fitzsimmons, whose first name, Marc, means war-like one and whose second name, Ralph, means swift wolf, counsel wolf - a brave advisor, was my oldest and only son. Marc will always be remembered by his family as a person who loved God, family, friend, [...]

2019-01-06T19:57:25-08:00

Mark Flowers

Killed by gun December 7, 2001 at age 28 My son was a strong, motivating young man that loved his work as a security guard in LA Areas. He also participated in basketball. He thought it was the greatest thing in the world. He was a devoted and loving father to his kids, a boy [...]

2019-01-06T18:43:22-08:00

Travon Ray Ford

Killed by gun December 3, 2001 at age 18 Travon Ray Ford was born on June 1, 1983 in Los Angeles, California. He was an only child. He was very quiet and shy and did not bother anyone; he was just a follower. He went to school at Alain Locke High School. He loved to [...]

2019-01-06T20:27:21-08:00

Evan Leigh Foster

Killed by gun December 8, 1997, at age 7 50 pounds, 50 inches, seven-years old. Full of hope and aspirations. Full of spunk. He possessed an "I'm going to do my best" attitude which translated into excellent schoolwork and sportsmanship. He could entertain a toddler or have an intelligent conversation with a senior citizen, freely [...]

2019-01-06T20:27:44-08:00

Eric Franklin

Killed by gun June 29, 1998, at age 18 Eric was the youngest of three brothers and one sister. Eric was friendly and outgoing. He loved people and people loved him. Eric's greatest love was for his mom and nieces and nephews and God, and a special brother, Kevin. Eric loved basketball. His hobbies were [...]

2019-01-06T20:05:07-08:00

Kevin Franklin

Killed by gun October 3, 1997, at age 27 Kevin was a wonderful, loving father, son, brother, friend and companion. He was outgoing, loved to dance, laugh, enjoy family gatherings, and loved all his kids. His hobbies were running track in middle school, playing basketball and music, and working on his car. Kevin was a [...]

2019-01-06T20:28:10-08:00

Enrique Eduardo Gallegos

Killed by gun November 10, 1998, at age 2 Enrique was a happy child who liked to play with his Uncle Carlos. He liked to go to his grandmom's house; he liked to see movies; the best movie was "Toy Story." He could see that movie 5 times a day. The last time he was [...]

2019-01-06T20:38:34-08:00

Crystal Garcia Chavez

Killed by gun August 29, 1998, at age 9 Crystal Garcia nacio en Los Angeles, CA, el dia Enero 25 de 1989 y fallecio victima de un crimen violento el dia Agosto 29 de 1998 en Compton, CA. Crystal desde muy pequenita demostro mucha inteligencia e inquietudes, al entrar al Kindergarten immediatamente fue reconocida, por [...]

2019-01-06T20:18:40-08:00

Henry Garcia Jr.

Killed by gun November 20, 1999, at age 28 Henry was born on May 29, 1971 to his proud parents Henry and Dolores Garcia, in the city of Los Angeles. He was the eldest of three brothers, himself, Victor, and Ruben. He was the father of two beautiful children, Desiree and Angel Garcia, and husband [...]

2019-01-06T19:41:05-08:00

Robert Garcia

Killed by gun August 26, 1998, at age 22 Robert, my son, was a very good, young man. Robert loved life--the most important part was his two little girls and Christina, his girlfriend. He spent all his extra time with them. Robert always loved playing with, feeding, and bathing his little girls. He never left [...]

2019-01-06T19:38:27-08:00

Saul Renae Garcia

Killed by gun August 14, 1991 at age 20 My son was my sunshine. He was born on August 14, 1971. As a baby he had golden brown hair and was delightful, playful, energetic baby. He loved his car and his stereo equipment, as a teenager he loved to play his music while cruising in [...]

2019-01-06T20:33:05-08:00

Emilio M. Gomez

Killed August 1999 "Milo" (nickname) was born March 8, 1932, in the City of Los Angeles, CA. He loved the sport of boxing and at the age of 17 won the Golden Gloves Award. From 1949-1952 he enlisted in the Army and was sent to the Korean War. At the age of 67, his life [...]

2019-01-06T20:24:18-08:00

Frederick Wayne Green

Killed by gun May 22, 1998, at age 35 Frederick Wayne Green was born on April 6, 1963 in Los Angeles, CA, the youngest child and only son of Marie Green and the late Bobby Joe Green. As a youngster, Freddie attended 109th Street Elementary School and played baseball for the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department [...]

2019-01-06T18:11:11-08:00

Rodolfo Gutierrez

Rodolfo Gutierrez was the father of four. He provided everything that he could to his family and never let them struggle. He made his dreams come true when he owned his own businesses and began to get rewarded for his success by receiving the life that he struggled to create. His life was cut short [...]

2019-01-06T20:18:20-08:00

Henry Hank R. Harrison II

Killed by gun May 3, 1989, at age 19 Hank was a spirited 19-year old young man who loved life. He enjoyed sports, nice clothes, and laughter. He was our family "comic" with an incredible, "infectious" smile. Like a shattered diamond, so are our lives. He is deeply missed. He wanted to live. He wanted [...]

2019-01-06T20:44:08-08:00

Biko Hasan II

Killed by gun February 6, 2005, at age 20 Biko was the son of Biko Sr. and Tina Norwood Jasper. Biko was very athletic and traveled to the most exotic places in the world as a United States Merchant Marine such as Greece, Spain, and Kuwait. Biko loved being home and spending time with family [...]

2019-01-06T20:44:35-08:00

Benjamin Hermosilla

Killed by gun January 20, 1998, at age 27 He was 27; a father of two babies: Mikzui, five-years old, and Yasir, one-year old. He was a devoted father and friendly person. He was my best friend more than my son. He helped anybody who needed help. He even went to bed hungry because he [...]

2019-01-06T20:03:05-08:00

Lester Javier Hernandez

Killed by gun October 4, 1998, at age 18 Mi hijo Lester era un gran hijo porque el me adoraba más que a nadie, ya que yo fui su padre y su madre. Por eso para el era todo lo más grande graduarce y ser un bombero. Pero no me lo dejaron. En Junio 1998, [...]

2019-01-06T19:59:21-08:00

Maria Elena Hicks

Killed by gun August 13, 2007, at age 57 My name is Melinda Contreras. My only sister was Maria Elena Hicks. She was murdered by a tagger in August of 2007. Never in my wildest nightmares would I have imagined this horrific crime happening to my sister. She was a hard worker who worked most [...]

2019-01-06T20:04:22-08:00

Kevin Holden

Killed by gun December 1, 1998, at age 31 Kevin was a food service worker at UCLA, where he started part-time and worked hard to earn himself a career position. He spent many years working as a security officer. He was honored by the Long Beach Police Department for his community service. He was a [...]

2019-01-06T20:32:37-08:00

Andre Holmes Jr.

Killed by gun August 25, 1999, at age 15 Andre was fifteen years old. He was liked by everyone. He enjoyed swimming, basketball, and breeding his dogs. He attended Crenshaw High School, where he had lots of friends. Although he was with us for only a short time, he left with us a lot of [...]

2019-01-06T20:37:39-08:00

Deounte Cortez Horton

Killed by gun January 23, 1998, at age 25 We will never know what he could have achieved in life. This is what motivates me and others like myself to join Women Against Gun Violence. My son loved to play basketball, and run track, and work out on weights. He loved his daughter, Destiny Johnson. [...]

2019-01-06T20:41:52-08:00

Chad Huber

Killed by gun October 6, 1998, at age 20 Chad was a full time student at Orange Coast College and worked full time as a carpenter and painter when he was shot to death in the streets. He had grown up in that community. Raised by a working, single mother, he was a rebellious youth [...]

2019-01-06T20:35:12-08:00

Dwayne Jackson Jr.

Killed by gun October 18, 2001 Dwayne Jackson Jr. was born on March 27, 1987 along with his twin sister. Dwayne always took pride in his fashion. He won as best dressed and the cutest in junior high school. He loved football & basketball. He was so excited about attending high school & hoped to [...]

2019-01-06T18:53:57-08:00

Shanendoah Donte Johnson

Killed by gun July 7, 1998, at age 24 Although everyone called him Donte, his name is Shanendoah. Even though he has a twin and has another brother, he was the youngest of my three sons. He attended Fremont High School, and while keeping his grades very close to an "A" level, he helped his [...]

2019-01-06T18:44:36-08:00

Timothy Koppos

Killed by gun date at age 12 Timothy Koppos was everyones friend. He had a sunny outlook on life and made people laugh. He enjoyed life like other twelve year olds. He played Nintendo, enjoyed riding his bike, collected Pokemon cards and loved to read Harry Potter books. His favorite animal was a wolf. He [...]

2019-01-06T20:39:38-08:00

Christopher LeBlanc

Killed by gun June 9, 2001 at age 19 Who Christopher was and the promise of his life is best captured in moments before his precious young life was stolen from all of us. It was a beautiful Saturday in June, when Christopher climbed the stairs to his grandmother Nadine's beauty salon. Characteristic of Christopher, [...]

2019-01-06T20:12:49-08:00

Jennifer Lowe

Killed by gun February 19, 2000, at age 27 All her life, Jennifer wanted to be a doctor. She got sidetracked for a while after high school and thought that at 27 she was too old to start medical school. So, instead, she applied to a nursing program. Two weeks after she was killed, the [...]

2019-01-06T20:13:20-08:00

Joshua Marchesano

Killed by gun July 22, 1998, at age 14 Joshua was a fun-loving kid. He loved all sports and always gave 110% at whatever he did. He always helped others, never asking for anything in return. He always seemed to smile no matter what. He was a kid well-liked by all and full of life [...]

2019-01-06T20:26:40-08:00

Fabian Martinez

Killed by gun August 29, 1998, at age 18 Fabian was a wonderful son, brother and friend. He loved people in general. He worked part time in a shipping and handling firm. He loved music and cars. He left behind three beautiful kids, two boys and one girl. His father gave him a car and [...]

2019-01-06T20:25:57-08:00

Felix A. Martinez

Killed by gun September 29, 1998, at age 18 Felix was a caring boy. He was always trying to help others less fortunate. He was born with a weak physical deficiency, but that didn't stop him from the sports he loved to play. He also loved music. And he had just accepted the Lord. He [...]

2019-01-06T20:08:55-08:00

Jose Francisco Martinez

Killed by gun November 11, 2002 at age 29 He always wanted to have a nice and clean house and he worked on the garden every Saturday and enjoyed cleaning every corner of the patio. He also liked playing with his dog and washing the cars at our house. He would do anything for his [...]

2019-01-06T20:10:40-08:00

John McGuffie

Killed by gun January 16, 1998, at age 37 John's occupation was welding, although he did construction work, too. His interests included playing the drums and working on old cars. He liked listening to music of the 60's and 70's. John was very talented in drawing pictures of cartoon characters. He was liked by almost [...]

2019-01-06T20:23:01-08:00

Garreth Link McKenzie

Killed by gun December 16, 1999, at age 21 Garreth Link McKenzie was my youngest boy who two months earlier had promised that he'd never move out or leave me. He was very loving and demonstrative. He was attending SCIC working toward his degree in Computer Networking. He loved computers and was very good at [...]

2019-01-06T19:53:58-08:00

Ralph Raymond McQueen

Killed by gun August 12, 1998, at age 36 Ralph was a devoted father of three children who were engaged to be married, and he always tried to take care of them. He was a sincere church-goer, 8:30 service every Sunday morning, and was trying to get his life in order. His hobbies were skating, [...]

2019-01-06T20:22:22-08:00

Gessica Gonzalez Meraz

Killed by gun February 2, 1998 at age 1 and 1/2  Gessica was born on February 11, 1996, in the city of Downey. She was an only child. She loved to watch Barney and Disney movies. She loved to listen and sing songs like the "ABC"s, "The Wheels On The Bus", "Itsy Bitsy Spider", & [...]

2019-01-06T20:03:53-08:00

Kimberly Miles

Killed by gun May 4, 1998, at age 33 Kim was 33 years of age. She bore seven children, two sons and five girls. She was a loving and devoted mother to her children. They were her life. She believed in God and in her family. She liked shopping and doing things like outings, restauranting [...]

2019-01-06T20:16:49-08:00

James Mitchell Jr.

Killed by gun July 16, 1998, at age 22 James Mitchell, Jr. was born April 28, 1977 to two loving parents. He was a very caring person who was loved by all who knew him. He worked as a machine operator at Caltex Plastic Co. for many years. He enjoyed fishing and racing cars in [...]

2019-01-06T19:56:34-08:00

Mary Ann Mitchell

Killed by gun October 12, 1998, at age 50 My mother, Mary Ann Mitchell, was a fragile and kind person who loved her family and, most of all, adored her grandchildren. She was a member of True Samaritan Church and a strong believer in God and the law. Her most cherished hobbies were studying her [...]

2019-01-06T19:54:26-08:00

Olivia Munguia

Killed by gun June 8, 1999 Age 17 On the morning of June 8, 1999, seventeen-year-old Olivia Munguia and her cousin, fifteen-year-old Jessica Zavala were shot to death as they walked to school in Lynwood, California. The gunman, twenty-year-old Juan Manuel Casillas, was angry with Olivia Munguia because she had recently broken off their dating [...]

2019-01-06T20:33:58-08:00

Edwin Nava

Killed by gun September 25, 1998, at age 41 My brother, Edwin, was a construction worker. His trade was mostly plastering, stuccoing and painting. He worked 15 years in this field and all that knew him would tell you he was one of the best. He loved to work hard and create beauty. His children, [...]

2019-01-06T20:29:31-08:00

Arthur Raymond Negrete Jr.

Killed by gun October 5, 1998, at age 18 Arthur Negrete, Jr., was 18 years old. He was a victim of a drive-by shooting on October 5th, 1998, at 12 PM, five minutes away from home. He was the oldest sibling of two sisters. He had goals and dreams of becoming a U.S. Marine and [...]

2019-01-06T18:53:24-08:00

Stephanie Norris

Killed by gun Sept. 22, 1998, at ages 17 My daughter, Gloria Treval Clark, and my granddaughter, Stephanie Norris, were found in the trunk of my daughter's car. Gloria Clark had been shot and burned up so badly that it was almost impossible to identify my daughter's body. Stephanie Norris, my granddaughter, was shot, beaten [...]

2019-01-06T20:06:26-08:00

Juan Adrian Nuno

Killed by gun February 29, 1998, at age 19 As a child, Juan was a good and obedient boy. Jaun was very friendly, a good son, and a brother. He was very dedicated to school. As an adolescent, like so many other young people, he made mistakes due to bad company and bad influences. They [...]

2019-01-06T20:09:57-08:00

John O’Leary Chen

Killed by gun John was friendly, kind, and funny. He collected comic books and cartoons. John could rollerblade and breakdance well. He loved basketball and was a good sketch artist. John was never good at saying no to friends. He always helped out when he got a call. He attended barbecue birthday parties 2 or [...]

2019-01-06T18:38:59-08:00

Jahsun Ahmad Patton

Killed by gun on November 25, 2017, at age 18 Jahsun Ahmad Patton was shot and killed on November 25th, 2017 while visiting his sister in Harrisburg. Jahsun was just 18 years old and in his last year of high school at Boys Latin Charter in Philadelphia, he had a 3.5 GPA and had received [...]

2019-01-06T20:26:14-08:00

Fatisha Pettus

Killed by gun April 7, 1998, at age 21 Fatisha Pettus was 21-years old and the only child for her mother. She was a licensed vocational nurse, working for Tender Loving Care, home hospice patients which she loved dearly. She was with 349th General Hospital Company Army Reserve. She was studying to be a Registered [...]

2019-01-06T20:43:44-08:00

Brian Keith Pigors

Killed by gun on December 24, 1999, at age 33 Brian was an intelligent, caring, sensitive young man who loved life, people, and his family. He laughed, joked, and shared precious moments with us, which we will always remember. The last three years of Brian's life, he had a terrible illness that robbed him of [...]

2019-01-06T19:56:04-08:00

Michala Renee Pomfret

Killed by gun April 12, 2012, at age 21 Michala is the daughter of my youngest son and his ex-wife. She is the joy of her father’s life. She is tall and beautiful. She is a well-mannered lady and polite. She was a joy to take care of when she was thirteen years old when [...]

2019-01-06T20:31:00-08:00

Anthony Isaiah Prudhomme

Killed by gun My son, my beautiful, outgoing, friendly, giving, smiling son. Always a kind word, always a happy face. Loved life. Loved people. Loved music. He finished trade school at L.A. Recording Workshop to be a recording engineer and music producer. He was studying piano at Glendale Community College and was working at Pier [...]

2019-01-06T19:54:54-08:00

Miguel Ramirez

Killed by gun August 28, 1999, at age 18 Miguel was a wonderful person. He had lots of friends and was always kind. He was the father of a beautiful little boy and he had a girlfriend. He was also going to start a new job as a security guard. Miguel was the type of [...]

2019-01-06T20:42:11-08:00

Brice Davon Reed

Killed by gun December 12, 1999, at age 18 Brice was a kind, loving, caring person. He was eighteen years old and loved to play basketball. He got along well with mostly everybody and he associated with everybody. He was someone I enjoyed being with and could learn from, as well as him being taught [...]

2019-01-06T20:31:23-08:00

Andres Reyes

Killed by gun at age 15 Andres Reyes was my son, my friend, and my right hand in everything. He was a good friend to everyone and anyone. He could fix anything with his hands. He loved his father, brother and sister, his grandmother and his family. Baseball and cars were his hobbies and I [...]

2019-01-06T20:19:27-08:00

Greg Reyna

Killed by gun July 4, 2001 at age 45 Greg was born in Texas and moved to Culver City at the age of 11. He was married and going through a divorce when he was killed. But, he had his two children, Larissa (5 years old) and Greg Jr. (4 years old). He was a [...]

2019-01-06T18:48:55-08:00

Sylvain Rocca

Killed by gun March 29, 2000 at age 37 My only son Sylvain was my life. I miss him more every day. We shared many things: love of cats, cooking, physical exercise, interesting conversations and music. Sylvain loved singing and he often entertained me, playing harmonica or doing impersonations in French, Italian or English. He [...]

2019-01-06T20:43:06-08:00

Brian Roina

Killed by gun Brian was a mechanic for five years. His hobbies were bar-b-que-ing, spending time with all our friends and family. He enjoyed watching football and his team was the San Francisco 49ers. He enjoyed helping others with any car problems. He was a very caring person and good listener to friends that needed [...]

2019-01-06T19:58:00-08:00

Adam L. Rollins

Killed by gun August 28, 2002 at age 21 Adam L. Rollins was just 21 years old when assailants gunned him down in front of his home. The violent end of Adam's life in Highland Park, California, on August 28, 2002 never made television, radio, or print media news. There was no outcry. Adam was [...]

2019-01-06T19:51:37-08:00

Raymond Romero

Killed by gun What my grandson meant to his family was "love" in many ways, laughter, and kindness. He touched our hearts in many ways. We will all miss him so. But he will always be in our hearts forever. The Romero family feels that the mother of this young man should have never given [...]

2019-01-06T20:09:21-08:00

Jose De Jesus A. Ron

Killed by gun September 17, 1998, at age 23 I would like to introduce you to a special man. This man was not a famous man, nor was he a rich man. He was a simple man with a heart of gold and a true believer of lending a helping hand to those in need. [...]

2019-01-06T19:52:47-08:00

Randall Lee Sayers

Killed by gun March 9, 2001 at age 19 Randy was born on March 11, 1981 and left our world to be with the Lord just 3 days before his 20th birthday. Randy has a son who is now 3 years old and without a father. His name is Nathan and he looks just like [...]

2019-01-06T18:44:06-08:00

Tony Scott

Killed by gun August 3, 1998, at age 25 Tony was born in Kansas City, Kansas on May 9, 1973. When he was seven-years old, we moved to Torrance, CA. Four years later, we moved to Palos Verdes, CA, where he attended Ridgecrest Middle School and graduated from Peninsula High School in 1992. Tony played [...]

2019-01-06T18:39:42-08:00

Katrina Renee Seaburn

Killed by gun on March 1, 2017, at age 22 This is my precious daughter, Katrina Renee Seaburn, born 10-3-1994, died 3-1-2017. Katrina was a special gift being 1 of 5 pregnancies that survived. I raised Katrina alone, just the two of us, but it was perfect. Katrina was an outstanding athlete, baton twirler, and [...]

2019-01-06T20:17:45-08:00

Jagjit Singh Sehdeva

Killed by gun on November 30, 1999, at age 60 Dr. Sehdeva was born and raised in India. He was a thoracic and cardiovascular surgeon who served as a professor of surgery at Louisiana State University. In 1980, he relocated his practice to Marina Del Rey. In addition to being an outstanding doctor, he also [...]

2019-01-06T20:19:44-08:00

Gonzalo Jayson Sierra

Killed by gun August 20, 1998, at age 26 Jayson was a very loving, caring and giving young man. Words can never describe how much I miss him. The love I have for my first-born son is indescribable. Words can not begin to explain this horrible loss for me and my family.  His interests and [...]

2019-01-06T20:28:27-08:00

Artletha Elena Smyles

Killed by gun August 12, 1998, at age 26 Artletha E. Smyles was born and raised here in Los Angeles, CA. She was the only child born to Arthur and Patricia Smyles (who preceded her in death at the same age of 26). After the death of her birth mother, she was raised by her [...]

2019-01-06T19:39:55-08:00

Salvador Soldona III

Killed by gun August 31, 1998, at age 23 Salvador was a 23-year old security guard. He was happily married to Tricia Soldana and had a seven-month old baby boy named Lorenzo. He was a very good father and loved his wife very much. He had special talents in baseball, football, and basketball. He was [...]

2019-01-06T18:41:19-08:00

Willie Stanley

Killed by gun November 20, 1999, at age 29 Willie loved to dress well and he could. He liked to look good all the time; he had to be matching from head to toe. Willie liked all kinds of music. He didn't work many jobs in his life, but he was a welder, which he [...]

2019-01-06T20:35:57-08:00

Dorothy Jean Stone

Killed by gun June 19, 2001 at age 40 This is in memory of my life partner, Dorothy Jean Stone, who died by her own hand on June 19, 2001. Dorothy was also known far and wide as "DJ" and "Pebbles", but she was always Jean to me. Jean was born on January 7, 1961, [...]

2019-01-09T16:01:44-08:00

Jason Sweet-Williams

Killed by gun at age 18. Jason Garland Sweet-Williams was born on June 26, 1986 to Bettye Garlinda Sweet and Billy Joe Williams.  Jason was raised solely by his mother. Jason began his schooling at the Center for Early Learning in Los Angeles. He went to Wilshire Crest in kindergarten and completed his elementary schooling [...]

2019-01-06T20:11:10-08:00

John Cornelius Trotter

Killed by gun January 13, 1999, at age 24 John Cornelius Trotter was a security guard. He loved his job and looked forward to going to work every day. He loved music, basketball and football. He also loved spending time with his family. He loved his mother dearly and was very concerned about her health [...]

2019-01-06T20:30:27-08:00

Anthony Jeronne Washington

Killed by gun June 9, 2001 at age 20 Anthony was born on December 20, 1980 in the city of Los Angeles, where he spent his years growing up. Anthony graduated from Hamilton High School and was a Sales Associate for Macy's Department Stores. His hobbies included mostly basketball and fashion and his favorite team [...]

2019-01-06T20:44:54-08:00

Kevin Washington II

Killed by gun July 15, 2012, at age 18 Kevin was shot and killed at a house party when two rival gangs showed up and began shooting. He was caught in the cross fire. By Cindy Arnold, Mother

2019-01-06T18:41:54-08:00

Victoria Washington

Killed by gun July 17, 1999, at age 2 Victoria was born on July 22, 1996 at Cedar Sinai Hospital. She was a very special little girl, very bright and happy. I called her 'Mama' because she would tell my other three children, all boys, what to do. She loved to dress up and model [...]

2019-01-06T20:40:49-08:00

Chaunise Kiyana Williams

Killed by gun October 9, 1998, at age 21 Chaunise Kiyana WIlliams was born June 13, 1977 in Compton, CA, was the second child of proud parents, Michael and Gardette Williams. To know her was to see and understand the joy and beauty life has to offer. Chaunise has a wonderful smile, through which she [...]

2019-01-06T20:37:01-08:00

Dominique Dwan Williams

Killed by gun June 23, 2001 at age 21 Dominique was a very smart and bright young man. At a very early age, he had a positive but realistic look on life. He loved to read, play basketball and travel. He was also valedictorian of his class. He was very protective of his family, especially [...]

2019-01-06T20:15:54-08:00

Jason Williams

Killed by gun August 29, 1998, at age 18 Jason was a good boy, always respectful to others. I raised him, because his mother had cancer and died when he was nine. He has an older brother and younger sister. His main interest was skating; he loved to go to the skating rink. He was [...]

2019-01-06T20:02:28-08:00

Louis John Wooldrige Jr.

Killed by gun December 21, 1998, at age 40 Louis John Wooldridge, Jr. was born January 30, 1959. A very fun-loving, hard-working, outgoing kind of guy, he was a man that would yield his feelings in order to help out his fellow man, whether he knew you or not. Louis would make you feel special. [...]

2019-01-06T20:37:20-08:00

Alvarez E. Wynn

Killed by gun August 10, 1999, at age 24 Alvarez Escalante Wynn was born on April 22, 1975. At age 12, Alvarez joined Little Zion Missionary Baptist Church and was also a member of the Little Jerome Fisher Choir. Alvarez began his education at Our Lady of Victory Elementary School and later graduated from Dominguez [...]

2019-01-06T20:38:57-08:00

Claudia Yanez

Killed by gun August 20, 1998, at age 20 Claudia Yanez was born on November 27, 1977. She was one of five brothers and sisters. She attended Fourth Street Elementary School and Montebello High School, in Montebello, CA. Claudia was always a bright student. While attending and after graduating from high school, Claudia was employed [...]

2019-01-06T19:41:38-08:00

Richard Donald Yoakum, Jr.

Killed by gun December 13, 1998, at age 16 My son did work for the summer in the library of Los Angeles and in the parks for the City of LA. His hobbies were music, horseback riding and bowling. He also put together two songs of him rapping. Richard had an effect on everyone's life [...]

2019-01-06T20:12:09-08:00

Jessica Zavala

Killed by gun June 8, 1999 Age 15 On the morning of June 8, 1999, seventeen-year-old Olivia Munguia and her cousin, fifteen-year-old Jessica Zavala were shot to death as they walked to school in Lynwood, California. The gunman, twenty-year-old Juan Manuel Casillas, was angry with Olivia Munguia because she had recently broken off their dating [...]