James David Smith, age 25

Lost to gun violence on May 13, 2021 in Waterbury, Connecticut.

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  • Nickname:
    2 Okami Xhaoz
    2 J.D
    2 Xhaoz
  • Number of children:
    3 no children
  • Personality:
    7 He was driven, respectful, loyal, giving, intelligent, witty , self sufficient, visionary.
    3 Jamesdavid loved with all his heart and soul without reservation.
    3 J.D 's two dimples and button nose melted my heart always
  • Occupation:
    4 entrepreneur cinematographer, lyricist,
  • Workplace:
    4 self employed Dj Xhaoz beats, Xhaoz Films, Xhaoz ariel entertainment, Door Dash
  • Schools attended:
    4 St. Thomas Aquinas and Bronx Community College
  • Comments:
    8 Jamesdavid was an amazing child who grew into an amazing man.
    4 Jamesdavid is loved and greatly missed.
    6 At 25 my son was my heart and soul. He was headed for greatness
    3 My heart is bleeding without you . Mommy and me that was us. My world is forever changed.
    3 The hurt grows know they get more life than they gave you. Mommy misses you
    4 Every second without you my heart bleeds. My one and only.
    3 I just can't believe this happened to you. This is crazy. I miss you baby so much.
    4 There is not a second goes by I don't miss you. Love always mom
    3 My condolences for your tragic loss
    3 It is almost your 26th birthday you should be here,this should never have happened.
    3 To never have another kiss or hug from you is a pain no mother should feel. jamesmom forever
    4 In 2 days it will be your birthday every day without you is a lifetime. My big baby
    3 Today is your first birthday in the spirit world. My one wish is for this to be untrue . Love mom
    3 132 days without you and I am still in disbelief that those animals did this to you. Pure evil
    3 I miss you so much , they will pay for this
    3 No day will ever be the same without you here. love always and forever your mom
    3 I miss you every second my soul aches for you son
    4 Everything was you they had no right. Their balance must come
    3 I love and miss you so much my dear baby. I will not stop until they are in jail
    3 My sweet baby I miss you so much with every bit of my soul
    3 My baby I miss you so much . Those evil doers have no idea the pain they caused
    3 The 1st holiday without you because of the hefa.
    3 My soul bleeds for you my one and only baby. Mommy misses you
    4 My dear son I will get them all
    3 They took you from me, they will pay
    4 My baby my heartbreak each day without you . karma is coming
    3 My Baby I miss you always. They will pay for this
    3 My first birthday without you. Full Justice has to come
    3 Missing and loving you always mommy's baby
    3 It is so hard to believe it will soon be a year without you
    3 Jamesdavid I will take nothing less than Full Justice
    3 It is so hard to believe that it is will be a year.
    3 one year without you they are going to pay
    3 My sweet son I miss you always
    3 My dear son our time was not to be over. They had no right to you.
    3 J.D I miss you evert second of the day . You were my everything. love mom.
    2 Everyday hurts without you my dear son
    3 FULL AND TOTAL JUSTICE IS COMING BABY
    2 We are going to get them all baby . love mom
    3 Your second birthday in the spirt world is coming , my anger is brewing.
    3 You should planning your 27th birthday getaway. Missing you
    3 My sonshine with the two dimples and button nose
    3 They did this out of evil, I am fighting out of love
    3 I look at your pictures everyday and you take my breath away.My baby
    3 We celebrated your 27th birthday the 2nd without you here. You are loved and missed
    3 I miss you every moment of the day. They had no right to you.
    3 FULL JUSTICE IS COMING BABY MOM WON'T STOP UNTIL IT DOES
    3 My big baby life is a never-ending pain without you. Justice is coming
    3 My big baby I am missing you every second of the day.
    3 My sweet baby every thought is you
    2 Missing you always ❤️ they will pay for this
    2 My dear son you are missed every second of the day
    2 I was always talking about you and will continue to do the same love mom
    2 My second birthday without you they will pay
    2 My sweet baby I miss you every second they will pay
    2 My dearest baby
    2 My baby ,your kisses always mommy's baby
    2 It is so hard to believe it is almost 2 years. I miss you baby boy love mom
    2 Always and forever my baby love mom
    2 My dear baby boy my beginning and end
    2 Today your cousin graduate I know you are here.we miss you baby
    2 Baby I promise they all will pay. We will not stop fighting. my big baby love mom
    2 I tell your story every chance I have. You will get Full and Total justice love mom
    2 I am taking my first trip without you . They have to pay for what they did. Full and Total Justice
    2 FULL AND TOTAL JUSTICE IS COMING MY BABY
    2 My Dear Son they are all going to prison. Karma is coming It won't bring you back but they will pay.
    3 3rd Birthday w/o you. Happy Birthday my baby 25+3 I love and miss you
    2 Those animals took your life for nothing. They have to go to prison for the rest of their life
    2 it is just so unbelievable that you are gone.
    2 Your cousin turned 21 without you. He knew you would make it great, they will pay trust
    2 My dear baby
    2 Missing you always and forever 💛 💓
    2 My baby I miss you with everything in me. They will play.
    2 My dear baby the holidays will never be the same
    2 They will all pay for what they did to you trust and believe baby
    2 My sonshine taking a trip without you angers me knowing you are not here because of evil people
    2 I miss you every second of the day . we would be traveling enjoying my birthday
    2 Missing you alway
    2 You are always loved and missed nothing wiĺl ever change that.
    1 Baby the fight to get them will never be over
    1 Missing you everyday, Fighting for balance I will get them all
    1 Today concluded the evidence phase of the trial they will get him then the rest . I promise
    1 baby we got that little bastard Chavonne and Jayquell are next

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