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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 for her dad and I. Victoria was in church every Sunday. She would play the tambourine and sing, “Jesus is on the main line; tell him what you want.” She would greet everyone with a hug.

She loved school even though she never started. She rode in the car with me every morning to take her big brother Jerome to school, and she would take her coat off as if she was staying at school. I miss her and love her; no words can express it. She was loved by many and touched a great number of other lives, at the age of two. We love her.

By Vickie Johnson, Mother

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. That’s why he had so many friends, young and old. Loved and liked by many, he touched so many lives with his encouraging words of wisdom. A lot of his extra time was spent with not only his two young sons but other children who needed guidance and direction. He also loved to lift weights, which was encouraging to the teens as well as the smaller kids.

Today is a day to rejoice because you have gone to be with our Father in Heaven.

By Robbie Freeman, Wife

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 18 years old when he died, he would have been 19 the next month, September 25, 1998. He had a loving family, uncles, aunts, cousins, and a girlfriend who was pregnant. She gave birth to a baby girl the day after his birthday.

We miss him very much. He may have been my grandson, but he was more like a young son to me. We all miss his smile and his love for life. The only gang he belonged to was his family.

By Laura Edwards, Grandmother

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 was the LA Lakers. He was an outgoing and intelligent young man on his pathway to pursuing his goal of going to college, but that chance was taken from him before he could begin to find his place in life. Anthony played football for Cheviot Hills Park and enjoyed any outgoing sport activity. He was a well-known young man within his community and was loved by everyone he crossed paths with. In 1994, Anthony was on the front page of the Los Angeles Times for “Lessons in Diversity”, as he sat in his classroom discussing the subject. Anthony was truly a unique individual who will always be loved and never be forgotten.

Written by Terry Miller-Joiner, Anthony’s mother

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 the women. He always encouraged his younger siblings. Dominique’s life was taken from him at an early age. I can proudly say that he did live a full life, and he was so loved by everyone. God has his soul, we have his memory. I love you.

Written by Fonda Jordan, Dominique’s mother

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 High School. He attended Cerritos College and excelled in football. At age 23, Alvarez moved to Fortuna, California and enrolled in the California Conservation Corps, where he trained to become a fire fighter, a goal he was determined to achieve.

Alvarez loved bowling, swimming, collecting sports cards, fishing, and singing. I will be with him always. My son was loved so much by friends and family.

By Ava Wynn, Mother

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 could convey the sweetness in her heart and her compassion for others.

At age 9, Chaunise accepted Jesus Christ as her personal Lord and Savior, and is a member of Glory Christian Fellowship International. She was active in the Youth Choir, Day 3 Dance Ministry, Youth Entrepreneurial Project, and Sunday School Nursery during her teen years.

Chaunise attended Community Christian Academy in Norwalk, CA, Annalee Elementary and Curtis Junior High in Carson, CA.and graduated from Bravo Medical Magnet High School inLos Angeles on June 30, 1995. Chaunise was active in flag-football, drill team, and softball. She was also a dedicated participant in the USC Med-Cor Program.

Chaunise was currently a student at Santa Monica Community College, while working for the Los Angeles Unified School District at Stephen White Middle School as a Supervisor/Campus Aide. She was considered an excellent role model and mentor (especially with the African-American Student Club) that had a tremendous impact on the young ladies she supervised and aided on campus. She has a genuine passion for children. Her interest and commitment to help children led her to major in Child Development.

Chaunise had a vision and goal to own and operate a 24-hour child care center. It would be complete with computer centers, tutorial services, a network of community resources, and an infirmary for sick children.

Chaunise left to be with the Lord on Friday, October 9, 1998. Cherishing her memory is her mother and father, Michael and Gardette Williams. In passing, she also leaves a sister, Mychelle JaTong; two brothers, Michael T. II and Christopher Dion; a niece Cherish MeEtte, whom Cherish knew as TEE TEE; and a very dear and close friend, Mr. Marcus Earl Williams.

By Gardette Williams, Mother

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