Phillip S Smith, age 22

Lost to gun violence on August 13, 2017 in East Saint Louis, Illinois.

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  • Nickname:
    3 SkateBoard P
    2 Philadelphia
    2 Philly Phil
    2 Son
    2 Wiz
    3 Khalfalfa‼️
  • Number of children:
  • Personality:
    2 Awesome
    3 respectful
    2 Genuine
    2 swag
  • Occupation:
    2 US Army Reserve
  • Workplace:
  • Schools attended:
    2 East side
    2 Roosevelt hs San Antonio
  • Comments:
    4 I miss u every minute SONshine
    4 My heart cries for Phillip and his loved ones!
    5 So sorry to the family for this senseless loss💜
    3 I pray u help me see ur bby
    2 I miss u terribly Son'Shine
    2 hey baby boy. I want u back. hurt so bad💔
    3 Rest up Phillip u DeAndre' save a sit for me
    5 hey phill its your lil sis Deara thanks for believing in me when others didnt
    3 messed up on all levels...rest in peace soldier...
    2 I just want u back Son. Mom💔
    3 So sorry for your loss..my heart goes out to you and your family. Always praying for you homie!
    2 hey Phil, i miss you. little sister here
    2 thanks every1 i just wish i knew who u all are. Love u son
    3 rest up phil🤘🏾
    2 please come back Son. Please
    1 they keeping the baby from us son. Im so hurt. Tell momma what to do?🙏

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