Brandon Robert Smith, age 17

Lost to gun violence on June 25, 2008 in Woonsocket, Rhode Island.

UNSOLVED

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  • Nickname:
    23 Smitty
    4 Bubba-louie
    1 My Best Friend
  • Number of children:
  • Personality:
    8 Outgoing, caring, sweet, protective, funny, fashionable, loving
    3 Loyal
    3 charismatic, funny, smart, trickster
  • Occupation:
    2 St Francis House floor washer
  • Workplace:
  • Schools attended:
    3 Woonsocket High School, Beacon Charter
  • Comments:
    7 Honor him , bring justice, he was your friend
    7 Brandon had a bright future ahead of him, was accepted to JWU in RI for culinary arts
    6 Brandon would you give you the shirt off his back. Not a mean bone in his body
    6 Brandon was loving and loyal... almost to a fault. Brandon saw the good in everyone
    4 Brandon is missed everyday.
    5 His family and friends were jipped of good times ahead
    4 Brandon was witty and had a brain for numbers, just like his dad.
    2 Brandon also always had a grand plan and was always positive
    6 Brandon was loved by everyone who knew him. 💖😞💖
    2 Brandon was a sweet person who was always willing to lend a hand.
    2 When he left us he took A piece will never get back! We love him an miss him
    1 He touched every single person's heart
    1 He left a lasting impact on every person who had the pleasure of meeting him
    1 There will never be a soul like Brandon's
    2 Brandon is missed by so many. I know life is not fair but he truly did not deserve this
    2 I am hopeful that someone will come forward so Brandon can get some justice
    2 Brandon is no longer here to defend himself so we have to do it for him
    2 Brandon was the best friend and brother anyone could have asked for
    2 Do the right thing. Bring Brandon justice. This person hiding will get their karma!!!
    1 We love and miss you
    1 Not a day goes by that we don't think of you
    1 There are people who weren't able to meet you but hear stories and wish they had <3
    2 People all over still tell me they think about you to this date
    4 12 years later and people still reminisce and talk about the impact you had on their life
    2 he was a mentor to his teamates in Bernon Little League
    1 not a day goes by I don't think of you
    2 I hope we can get your justice
    2 I tell stories about you and all the unbelievable things that happened in your short life
    3 you could have written a book on your life. never a dull moment
    1 truly a one of a kind
    2 Call 1-877-747-6583 with ANY information about Brandons case, this is ANONYMOUS
    1 so many funny memories with you
    1 we love and miss you
    1 would love to talk to you. I'm always looking for a sign
    2 Thank you for the memories and love you shared with my family. RIP eternally❤

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