Anthony Jackson, age 36

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

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

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