Bryan Carmona, 17

I would Like to say that I personally knew Bryan Carmona. He was great kid with a smile that drew you in. Me and my two brothers first ran into Bryan running around behind our house in the alley, he lived in an apartment around the corner. He was about 11 years old back then. Growing up in a gang infested area ourselves, we decided to take little Bryan under our wing. He hung out at our house almost daily, he was like another little Brother to us, my mom used to tell him he was part of the family. At about 13 Bryan and his family moved from their apartments to the North Hollywood Projects. In the beginning Bryan kept in touch, we would pick him up and invite him to family BBQ’s. Slowly his new gang infested neighborhood began to draw him in as usually is the case with young youth. Before we knew it Bryan had disappeared, no more phone calls no more visits. When we went looking for him the news was bad, Bryan was in Juvenile hall. Upon his release he was put in a half way home within the “Penny Lane” organization. Bryan came to visit us in January 2011, we were glad to see him and we assured him that nothing had changed in how we felt about him. We gave him a new pair of pants and shoes, I gave him my business card and told him to call me when he was allowed to work. We gave him our cell phone numbers and told him to call us if he ever needed a ride or a helping hand. He called my youngest brother on a few accessions to take him up on his offer. On Sunday July 17, 2011, Bryan’s Mom came to my mother’s home to tell her that her son had been shot dead no more than 600 yards away from our house. It is sad to see this young man’s life taken away at only 17 years old. From what I know the family does not have the resources to bury their son. We will do all we can to help Bryans family in their hardest time. I only hope that the police will do their best to catch the animals who did this. Unfortunately since officers do not live within our communities, I fear they will not spend the resources and time needed to solve the crime. Bryan will not be forgotten.

"No farewell words were spoken"

No farewell words were spoken,
no time to say goodbye, you were
gone before we knew it, and only
God knows why.

Its sad what has happened to these areas. Time to take back your neighboorhoods.

— john .... and the people who live there continue to vote in the same do nothing politicians, year after year after year.

And continue to go the same churches to listen to the same sermons saying that no matter how violent your lifestyle and the harm you inflict upon others, "god forgives" so don't change what you're doing.

Its like an urban version of "ground hog day", where the same nightmare and excuses are played out over and over and over.

Everytime he saw me he would ask me for cookies! He will truly be missed, he was a good kid!

It is sad that this young man life was snatched away violently. He is only one of many young men and women who have been killed throughout LA County. So easy to get caught up in nonsense in the streets and lose your life.

My daughter was Bryans girlfriend. I canot believe how much this little boys death has touched me. Me and my daughter had yhe chance to speak with him late Thursday evening before he was taken from us. I pray all the time that the Lords leads these detectives to the murder(s)!! He was a young boy who was trying to find his true self in this world. Bryan I didn't know you very well but you have touched my heart in ways only God knows why. Mijo, your in a better place. I only wish I had the opportunity to get to know you better. When I read the letters you wrote my daughter, I can tell you really cared and loved my girl. I can tell that you were genuine. My B says your her angel now. God gave her the best one.

This was my little buddy. I'm the the younger brother that-Daniel- was referring to. I miss you B. The vengeful side of me makes me want to retaliate, but the righteous side of me makes me want to leave it to the hands of god. Although I know who might of done it, the cops have no evidence. Only time will tell bro

What is sad is it looked like this young man had resources...and people who cared too bad he wanted the easy way out and up. Too bad he couldn't see the forrest through the trees. There is just so much that others can do for us, the rest is up to us. Too bad he just didn't want to work a little harder.

you would be surprised how many of us do live in the community Daniel...We havent forgotten and do work daily to find these low lifes... Sorry for the lost and I will do my best to catch as many of these people as i can. I PROMISE