Anthony Jackson, age 36

Lost to gun violence on October 17, 2017 in Saint Louis, Missouri.

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  • Nickname:
    11 Action Jackson
    7 A J
    9 Young Black Lion
  • Number of children:
  • Personality:
    9 Warm, loving, caring, a helper, a true friend to the end
    5 Anthony was funny I miss his laugh I miss his smile
    6 I miss his beautiful eyes
    5 I miss his beautiful face
  • Occupation:
    5 Paramedic
  • Workplace:
    5 Northeast Ambulance and Fire Protection District
  • Schools attended:
    6 Hazelwood Central
  • Comments:
    5 SENSELESS🙏
    6 he was cool and troy was his best friend omg. God bless him
    6 Troy hurt, that was his friend. Omg Why man??
    4 Ant was a good dude. Rip Ant.. Miss both of yall. Smh
    5 Anthony was murdered 5 days before he could enter the Fire Academy what a loss
    10 I am Anthony's mother Janice L. Jackson the family and I are devastated
    6 he was a fine young man.
    6 violence soon to end. Psalm 37:10
    6 Another Mother feeling Another Mother Pain do to gun violence.. it must stop my Prayers n love ❤️
    6 So sorry for your loss. Be blessed and be encouraged!
    4 I love you Anthony my son
    4 Anthony was a good man and a kind man. I miss you son. Momma
    6 Anthony was a "Brave Beautiful Young Black Lion." I miss you son. Forever Young. Love Momma
    4 R.I.P Anthony, your cousin Robert an family, we will never forget you.!!
    4 Anthony was Brave, a Hero, a Helper and a Giver
    4 I love and miss my son and I am Proud of him in his 36 years he DID HIS JOB!
    3 Anthony was a Warrior a Young Black Lion who "DID his JOB on this Earth!"
    4 ANTHONY DID NOT DESERVE THIS!
    3 Anthony was a Hero who Served and "Many Times" Saved his fellowman
    5 in prayer for family
    5 Anthony "DID what GOD SENT HIM HERE TO DO!" I miss my son "SO Much" and I am "SO PROUD" of my Son!
    3 Anthony was kind and intelligent and didn't deserve this - Keysha
    4 May his memory live on through his scholarship fund - Keysha
    3 still missing u Anthony. Odessa West
    3 I am "So Proud" of "You" Anthony! I am "So Proud" of "You" Son! Love, Momma I Miss You.
    3 My Brother
    3 The timbre of Anthony's voice was beautiful so were his hands and feet he was well built and tall.
    3 Anthony was a beautiful man and a beautiful soul and a beautiful spirit inside and out.
    3 Anthony was a wonderful man.
    3 This is a "Tragedy" our whole family Knows This so does his friend who murdered Anthony
    3 Anthony was a “True Alpha Male” Anthony was a “Real One!”
    3 Anthony was a “Lion.” He was Lionhearted! Anthony was Brave! Anthony was a Young Black Lion!
    3 Anthony was a “Soldier!”
    3 RIP Anthony from another paramedic!
    3 It is Bereaved Mother’s Day I never knew this day existed until my son Anthony was murdered.
    3 Bereaved Mother’s Day is the 1st Sunday in May and the Sunday before Mother’s Day.
    3 It is so hard for a mother's heart to loss her child. My prayers are with his family.
    4 Rest In Peace, Anthony.
    3 I LOVE YOU ANTHONY REST IN PEACE
    3 Anthony was a Warrior! Anthony was a Soldier!
    3 Yes, Anthony was!
    3 Anthony was a Hero!
    3 Anthony was a “Real One!” Anthony “is” a Hero!
    5 His legacy will live on. Prayers and Blessings to you Ms. Jackson.❤
    3 Anthony “Did” His Job on this Earth! He Did what God Sent him Here to “Do!”
    4 Amen! 🙏🏾
    3 🙏
    1 prayers

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