Kenneth Smith III, age 17

Lost to gun violence on January 26, 2026 in Portland, Oregon.

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  • Nickname:
    6 Kenny 💔
    2 Spank
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  • Personality:
    5 A laugh that made you laugh too , someone who put you before himself
    6 An angel , someone you could sit and talk to for hours on end
    5 The life of the party , loved everyone around him so deeply.
    5 A lovely, funny person. Even if he made you mad couldnt stay mad to long misa you Kenneth ❤️‍🩹
    5 Such a Great Person Always Smiling and Laughing 🙏🏽Rest Peacefully Nephew
    5 He lit up a room with his smile. His incredibly sweet heart will be remembered and missed forever.
    5 Somebody you can never forget about!!!
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    5 Reynolds
  • Comments:
    6 A smile so contagious it lit up a room. I love you Kenneth I miss you so much
    5 I miss you so much. I sit at our spots consistently
    6 So missed down here!!
    3 An angel sent from above , someone you could spend all your days with
    6 Love and miss you forever brother
    2 Think of you everyday & shed a tear I miss you boy!
    1 So missed.

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