Gary Lacey II, 19

Gary Lacey II
I was proud to know Gary Lacey; I was his instructor at Everest College. He was a fine young man, a joy to know and a good student here at the West Los Angeles campus. When I told the students here every one of them said that he always had a smile on his face and what a fun guy he was. As his instructor he and I got in to it several times, Gary, “do your homework, read your book, get to class on time”. He would drive me nuts but would always get an “A” on his exams. I was sure he was cheating but no he was so smart he was able to study a little a pass with flying colors.
His death is truly a waste and a tragedy. Now we must celebrate this fine young man’s short but joyful life.
Mark Wald

I miss him so much we only knew each other for 6 to 7 months he was a sweetheart I loved seeing his face I remember one day I was walking and he yelled my name he had a big smile on his face that was a couple days before he passed his brothers are the same I care about them alot I can't believe he is gone I'm praying for his family and also his younger brother! I really hope they find the guy who did this!!!!

When I was told that Gary was dead, and worse that he had been killed by a soulless thug, the information simply didn’t register. I now know what it feels like to be in shock. I have known Gary since he was a toddler, how was it possible he had become a statistic? Gary was more than a 31-word blurb in the Times. He was a sweet, adorable child with an infectious smile and loved to laugh. He adored his aunt and she doted on him. He was “her baby”, often preferring to be with her than at his own home.
As he grew older Gary was popular with friends, cherished by his family, while kind and patient with young children. He even took on the role of a father figure to the son of one of his female friends. In a pinch he would sometimes babysit for my own child who loved being around Gary and his brothers. He had recently completed a job program and was trying to establish his own business. Gary wasn’t an angel but he certainly didn't deserve to be murdered by someone whose own parents couldn't be bothered to teach their child to respect laws and to value the lives of others. At the family home yesterday I looked at Gary’s childhood pictures and was brought again to tears.
I hope they find this killer and all those cowards like him. I also hope and pray that we as a community realize we must stop letting these wannabe gangsters grow and thrive. It really does take a village to raise children and as adults when we see or hear youngsters doing wrong we should try and correct them before they grow up thinking its okay to break rules/laws or disrespect other people. If you see a criminal activity or something that just isn’t right in your neighborhood, please call the police, you don’t have to give your name. There are more of us than them and if we work together we can bring about positive change. May you rest in peace Gary and may God bless your family and friends. We love you and will miss you.

Still can't believe this. My brodie...naw man. Met at Everest College last sepetember but became very close friends. Had are own handshake and everything that we tried to teach Mr.Wald, but ofcourse he couldn't catch on...lol. U jus graduated brodie, a great personal achievement and now you're gone but neva forgotten. I will neva forget how u stood at the door for the SPA DAY FOR HAITI and literally held it down. I'm gonna miss you, until we meet again brodie. One love...DEUCES UP. I LOVE YOU MAN.

Man we miss u! im so sorry that that this happen to u all i have is good memories of you.i just seen u that day at my moms u walk up to me and said "whats up sis" and gave me a hug...damn man i watch u grow in those seven yrs u and ur brother and my brother was like best friends. Why??? I prayed and prayed when my sis called and told me what happen we hoped u make it my whole family is torn up im gonna try to watch over yo lil bro for u.It wont be the same without you here and thats a fact. I could not sleep for a few days all i could see is u open the car door talkin to my son that day and my bro wont forget u he will remember u every year on his birthday he will celerbrate ur life....we love u man and u was my lil brother...and we will see you again!!!

Gary we miss u so much and i cant believe your gone!Im so sorry this had 2 happen 2 u! i have so many memories of u harrassing me and i told u wait til u turn 18 and as soon as u turned 18 u told me im 18 now! i laughed at u because i thought it was so cute. my family loved u like u were one of our own. Im just so hurt by this i can barely sleep or eat knowing that my lil bro was killed sensely for no reason! im crying right now as i write this. i prayed so hard 4 u but my prayers went unanswered but i still pray for your family and especially your brothers! I have so many good memories about u and i will never ever forget you! who would have known that the last conversation we had would be our last conversation im so sorry bro i wish i would have talked 2 you longer and maybe u would still be here...im so so sorry bro i wish things could have turned out differently! I love you and u will always be in my heart! until we meet again love ur sister!

Very well said Darla. I could not agree with you more. He seems like he was a good guy with lots of plans for his future. I think he was at Everest College the same time my daughter-she attended the one downtown. I wish his family peace and all of Gods blessings.

"Believing that you are gone is still an almost impossible for me to believe. We met at a transitioning point in your life and i can not help but believe that you were well on your way to being a successful young man. You were always true to your feelings. I pray that your soul is at rest. I salute you. To your family i wish peace and Gods grace. Your life was not invain"

I remember being 19 and just starting out in life, I remember looking at the world with curious eyes, and sense of amazement because I was an adult now. That was a long time ago for me, and I think of the life I have been blessed to live, the friends I have made, and the children I have brought into this world. This young man never got the chance to do any of these things, I am at a loss for words. I have my own child now who is not much younger than this young man, I cant imagine the horror to know their life had been taken......to his family; I cant even wrap my mind around what you all must be going through. I will pray for him, may you rest peacefully Gary Lacey II.....

Damnn Gary, i still cant believe that you are gone all i can say is Wow you was one of my good homeboys ii can come too when i need to talk to are a big favor by taken me and my daughter Amiya home, you was always there whenever are where ever we was at. I remember the first time we ever met about about 5 years ago on 8th ave, when i was walking home from warren lane you was on my street & every since than we was close as sister & brother Gary, i still cant believe that you are gone sweety, I always remember you at either Lousaina Fried Chickem or kens liquor store and we use to make fun of each other calling one another big head, sheesh god old times &' it was just last week! May you Rest In Paradise Broo, I Love You

Miss and Love you. I agree with Darla.... You had a way with kids. My two kids absolutly adored you. You were crazy about you UNCLE GARY. I was happy to know you for the 1 1/2 we did. SO sad your gone. My sister really has a special place in her heart for you ALWAYS. You were a good Brother in Law. Still can't believe your gone. Had a good time with you and my sister in Vegas and again at my Mom's 50th birthday party man you was at all the FAMS functions. Your presence will be missed. You are in about 100 of our family photos to which WE ALL considered you FAM.. Sad & Mad you are not here with us anymore. I know your up there smiling down on us. You were at an excellent turning point in your life. So sorry you are gone. If anybody knows who did this speak up. He had a great life ahead of him and did not DESERVE to be taken away like this. Please let someone know if you know who did this. Gary deserves JUSTICE. Mad & sad. He didn't deserve to die. Gary was smart, intelligent and loved electronic gadgets. The fact that I am even sitting here writing this article shouldn't have to be. Gary spent 60% of his time in Ventura County with my sister. He stated he loved being out here in peace and chilling. Felt good for him to shake the spot for a second and post up. Gary had a lot of promising things lined up for him. He was on a good path.. I know that death is apart of life and every man dies. But dammit a man deserves to live. He was young and had his whole life ahead of him. Gary has been called home. I know you are looking down on us. We love & miss you. Keep your eye on my sister. Im so mad. This ain't have to be. His birthday was just days away Aug 22.

Love your SISTER IN-LAW & FAM BAM in CAM

Gary was a wonderful happy person. just so full of life .... he was really sweet and would do just about anything to make you happy.... he was really working on getting his life right..... i am proud to say that i knew him

thats a gun-toting intersection big time.. avoid that intersection..give yourself a legit chance..we need terrorist charges flying down here. until then, nothing but cowards with choppers! rip all l.a. victims.

Jus like to give my love and respect to Gary's family. My family is going thru the same thing right now. My cousin 45 gunned down in WATTS on his on front porch never banged jus loved everybody
so senseless. Gary sound like a very nice and loved young man. With God and Prayer we all will make it through this hard time ,so keep your head up and keep the faith. PEACHES

As I slept I heard the gun shots, these were very loud, not just any gun shot's I felt them hit so close to home, I called my daughter's phone until she anserwed she informed me she was no where near the house, so I went back to sleep only to find out it was you, her close friend, I have seen you in the neighborhood many times with your buddies, never were you rude, or showed me any signs of bangin, just a young man with a big smile, heaven need young angels with big smiles like yours, and thank you for bringing Raven and Amiya home that day, may you rest in peace ,and your family know that you were a loving person, your picture of your going to meet god look so handsome love raven's mom

i wanted to say that i love u gary so much u we like my real brother not my play brother i will miss u forever i didnt belive it was true when i heard only because i talked to u days b4 so im just here to say to the family i love yall and i will always remember him just the way he was!

Its so shocking that you are gone, and its just so hard to believe. But know that you will always be in my heart. You were a great friend. I will miss your smile and our laughs. You always kept a smile on my face. I will never forget you gary. I love you & I will truly miss you.
Love, Ameerah

After learning about Gary’s death I was in shock and just really could not believe it. I just knew it was a joke, Gary was always joking around, and he played a joke on April Fool’s that he was dead.
When I found out that Saturday morning that Gary was gone, I was like Gary is gone? You mean he is gone…to another state or something?.. Nope, Gone as in dead..
As much as I was hoping for it not to be true, it was true, Gary was for sure gone.

Gary Allen Lacey II.,
You’re forever loved & will always be missed. Your laugh, your smile, your jokes, your charm, and just being in your presence, will be missed.
Never thought "Good-bye" would be so soon, but here it is, and no turning back.
It’s crazy how one day your here and the very next day your gone, gone forever. (Mann we were just talking, talking about your birthday.)
It’s sad you had to leave (and how you left) us all soo soon. It is so hard to really believe you’re gone, but you are-but to a much more wonderful place...

*..Never forgotten, Always loved..*

Love, Ashley

Gary u are gone but never forgotten, although I met you thru my baby sister i knew u for a breif moment but u made such a impact on me u always kept me n my sister laughin n smiling and I wish the lord hadn't called you home so soon because u still had many more people's lives to touch with your beatiful smile n warm heart. And everytime I think of u it might make me sad because your gone but ur smile and laughter will always stay in my heart and that will forever keep me going. Love you, Gary

Rest in Peace brother. I call you that because we all are and should treat each other better than this. The sad part about this memorial is that even though Gary has not been directly identified as a gang associate his so called loved ones are not so transparently dropping hints that his ties to gang association may have gotten him killed. Way to memorialize this young man. Keep it real dumb and honor his legacy with some more gang references. Peace

this was not gang related u sound real stupid i know what happen that night do u??? so raised up out of here with stuff sean............u sound like judgement day will be comming to u.

— angry love one, if you claim you know what happened, why not tell us the details?

BTW, did you tell the investigating detectives what you know? Or do you subscribe to the philosophy of "no snitching"?

syscom3 do u go from homicide to homicde to see what goin on cus i have seen ur name on other cases.do u get a kick of of people mourning or death so since u wanna be noisey yes police has all details, who are u? do u even know gary or the other people or just want to be envolve???? i just refuse to have dirt thrown on his name he was not a gang member he lost his life to one but they will not take his good name u have not heard one bad thing said about him and i just wanna keep it that way this is life not a game so when ignorant people realize that maybe love ones can sleep at night

Well i met Gary and Alex Lacy at Eggleston's Group Home For Boys. My Name is Ms. Miller. Iam the supervisor at the E-House where both brothers stayed for awhile. Alex was the quite one and Gary was so full of life. and that smile was so real and heart felt. after both brothers moved on from the E-House, Gary came back to visit me on three diffrent times. The last time was maybe three months before his un- timly death, And he brouth that sunshine of a smile with him. we talked for awhile, he told me how great his life was going. I was sooooo proud to know that he was making something of his self. When people would speak to me about the minors at the E-House they were called my boys, and they sure were. Gary told me that he was going to come back and take me out to lunch.....Alex and to your family i know your pain, BECAUSE HE WAS ONE OF MY BOYS..REST IN PEACE GARY LACEY II YOU WILL ALWAYS AND FOREVER BE IN MY HEART...

Cathy LaDawn Miller

syscom3 you seem to have an insatiable, morbid curiosity about the victims listed on the HR. I was happy I had not seen your postings for Gary but I should have expected that sooner or later you would snake your way on to his page. Is your life that dull or do you simply enjoy knowing that families and friends are grieving and are in emotional pain? I think you must be a sad and pathetic person. However, in this instance as I knew Gary, I am disgusted by you and others who want to bring negativity here. Gary was a handsome, intelligent and charming young man and he was NOT in a gang. He was raised in a beautiful, well kept home by his grandmother and aunt who cherished him and his brothers. He had legions of family, friends and neighbors who loved him. He was not a stereotype and he didn’t' deserve to be made "just another statistic". I hope the “spawn of satan” that killed him meets his fate very soon. And for you syscom3 I warn you about your mean-spirited posts, Karma is real and she is a mean b***h when you meet her.

Hey Noelle Justice, I have re-read Syscom3's post and I can find nothing negative or hostile in it. Your accusations seem to be completely out of line with his rather mild inquiry. In fact, by nudging angry love(d) one to report what he/she knows to the police, it might very well help solve the case. Doesn't that seem like a worthwhile goal to you? And for the record, apart from sean's rather bizarre post, no one here has accused Gary of belonging to a gang.
Sean, if you're listening, you should clarify what you are talking about with regard to these not so transparent hints about Gary's gang associations. What hints?

wow i could not help myself i feel every bit of grief this family is going thru my son was murdered 3 days before he turned 19yrs old on vernon and western and i allways find myself reading the homicide report i also agree with everyone on here who says why is syscom3 commenting on things what he knows nothing about i thought it was in my mind but after reading what this guy posts it angers you especially if you walk in these shoes how dare you make your nasty comments about if a person is a gang member are not i dont care what this person did are did'nt do you dont deserve to be murdered my son's killers are locked away in prison and it was gang related on their behalf but you can believe it was not on my childs, if he had any say as i assume this young would feel the same leave these young men alone who want to do something with their lives and go take it to the real gang members my whole heart and soul goes out to this family as i know what the mom is feeling like i wont ever get over my child being murdered how do you? please refrain from hurting this family any more with these dumb comments you have no clue of the pain they are going thru i would'nt wish on my worst enemy. god bless family and you will stay in my prayers such a beautiful young man i guess that saying is true god wants all his smiling angels up there with him because god knows he has mines there too.allways a guardian angel to have on your families shoulder.

Syscom3, I hope you're paying attention. I've seen and read many complaints against you on this blog. Since you have so much to say and NO ACTION, why not become a politician?

To the Family and Friends of Gary - may God grant you peace and strength. I've seen Gary in the neighborhood but I did not know him. My heart goes out to you all. God bless...

I understand the comment that@sean made he's talkin abt the refrences in bold letters,I.e. FAM thru out the post come on we all knw that's IFG hood and its only obvious wat she was saying in the post I agree With sean read it again he wasn't being mean only stating the obvious..prayers to the family still no-one has The right to take someones life, speak up people stop being cowards like they are

you konw what to all you out there,sean is on alot of blogs maybe he's the police, and if he Is please find the crap rat who shot our loved one

Having worked in this community for many years, I find it easy to picture myself hunting down gang members like "big elephant". I would not grieve for a moment if I happened to hit one of the parents who tolerate their child's gang affiliation (you are not fit to care for children, so close your baby factories, people!). The FBI knew by 1969 that gangs would be running amok by this time, and their failure to eradicate the human garbage walking around killing people like Gary is unforgivable. My condolences to the family of this young man. You or nobody else here deserves the indignity that you have suffered and I hope that you can find some peace.

Rest in Peace, young man.

Hey readbtwnthelines: Thanks for spelling that out for those of us who actually don't know "that's IFG hood". When she kept on referring to him as "FAM", and taking into account all the other family references (eg. UNCLE GARY, brother in law, etc) I just assumed she was short-handing 'family'. I did notice the reference to 'REST IN PARADISE' up there which seems prevalent in the gang culture (as opposed to the normal Rest in Peace). Well Ravey Mixob, Neesha Allen, and sean, would any of you care to clear up this confusion? Was Mr Lacey associated with a gang and were you intending to make gang references in your post?

To Citizenjohn I was NOT referencing anything in relation to GANG banging. Earn your wages and spend your time wisly to try & find the the senseless idiots who did this. He didn't deserve to have his life taken away in fact he was in his prime of his life. Fam means FAMILY idiot. Unc Gary means uncle. To which my kids ask my sister about thier unc regularly, to which one is too young to understand death.Please don't assume. You know what they say about those who do so use your time wisley. Stop bothering those that are trying to grieve. Your negativity is not needed here. GET A LIFE and keep it movin in a positive direction. Find the people responsible. And get on your knees and repent. Your pretty wack for talking reckless on here.

@ sean & @ citizenjohn, FYI we are in 2010, SHORT HAND WRITING IS very COMMON, especially with internet & text messaging, IM & other ways of quick communication. Technology has society doing things the quicker way! More so in the younger generation. I have read all the comments numerous of times. Neesha Allen clearly states she is not from LA area, so she probably doesnt know about Gangs in LA. People have their own way of speaking depending on where and how they were raised, this is all over the world! I think both ur allegations R not needed if u did not know Gary personally. As Neesha Allen stated when u 'assume' u make yourself look lik the FIRST THREE LETTERS OF THAT WORD!! if u did not know this young man, how can u judge him? U hav no right. Leave the NEGATIVITY out of Gary's postings. U really should B more productive with your time vs mis-reading into each individuals posting who personally knew Gary! Justice needs to happen, it's been a month & nothing?? How does a man on foot disrupt a party with nonsense & get away? On foot?
ANYONE WHO ATTENDED THIS PARTY NEEDS TO B N CONTACT W DETECTIVE BECERRA WHO IS 'SUPPOSEDLY' HANDLING THIS CASE..!! His killer reports to be on foot and approached this party, can yall demand to look at a line up of gang memebers known in a certain jurisdiction for the area this shooting took place? Obviously LAPD needs some help with solving this case. No telling if Citizenjohn is the police sycom3 & Sean & Anyone else who has negative things to say to Gary's posters & on his life. YALL help me and the rest of his real family receive closure in having his killer(s) arrested!
I watch First48 Hours & I Truely feel that Gary Allen Lacey II is really getting cut short of his investigation. It's nothing to compare to how detectives handle cases on First48 @ lease... JUSTICE please... Detective Jose Becerra, re question all ur witnesses, please dont sell Gary short to be just another 'statics case of Inglewood homicide cases' he deserves a fair investigation & needs the person(s) OFF THE STREETS ASAP...

Again, if u have nothing but negative things to say, stay off this posting. Let his family grieve!!

RIP Gary, U know I got ur back!!
iLu!! (short hand 4 i love u, LOSERS!!)

Neesha, please re-read my posts and also that of readbtwnthelines and sean. Recall that in my first post I told Sean that I didn't see any gang hints and in my last post I said: "When she kept on referring to him as "FAM", and taking into account all the other family references (eg. UNCLE GARY, brother in law, etc) I just assumed she was short-handing 'family'." So in other words, I am and have been on your side of the issue. You should address your attack to sean and readbtwnthelines who are the ones asserting that you have been making veiled gang references. Do you see what I mean now or do we have a little problem with reading comprehension and also manners?

truthspoken, with all due respect, I have made zero allegations. In fact, I questioned the allegations made by sean and also readbtwnthelines. Those two are the ones who made allegations so perhaps you are misdirecting your attack? Please go back again and get your interpretation correct. And here's something I find hilarious. This is the second time it has been insinuated that I am somehow associated with the police or that I am in fact a law enforcement officer. I've seen that done to Syscom3 as well and my question to you sir is: What's up with that? Is it because I try to use correct grammar as compared to all this illiterate mumbo jumbo we regularly see on this blog? Is it because I despise the gang banging trash ruining this city? Is it because I would rather throw my support behind law enforcement WHO ARE WORKING FOR THE HONEST PEOPLE as opposed to the criminals? Please. No sir, I am not affiliated in any way with law enforcement. I am a concerned citizen who watches all this mayhem going on and all the foolish gang enablers and I speak out to hopefully try to make some kind of an impact--especially on those who are right in the middle of this destructive culture. It's time for each and every one of us to decide which side we're going to be on. One day soon it may be a matter of life and death. Think about it.

"FYI we are in 2010, SHORT HAND WRITING IS very COMMON,"

No it is not. Maybe you havent spent time in the real world to know that shorthand does not convey thoughts and information with precision.

"especially with internet & text messaging, IM & other ways of quick communication."

This is not a website for text messaging.

"Technology has society doing things the quicker way!"

Read what I said above. Have you ever had a real job where clarity and precision is everything, while abbreviations and shorthand leave room for misinterpretation and misjudgement?

"More so in the younger generation."

God help us!

syscom3 - Very well put. I agree!

@syscom3~
It is very common among young people who text and all the other things "truthspoken" mentioned. It may not be so in the workplace but in the society of young folks it is. Neesha may be from the east coast where using "Fam" is considered the norm. Please try to reframe from always labling some one( who is expressing themselves in their own way) seem like they are uneducated. As you are so found of saying "freedom of speech" this is what Neesha and everyone else is allowed to do. If you are so determined that everone who is murdered, is a gang member then you will continue to judge people. If you can do as you often say "let the facts speak for themselves" then you will understand this style of writing. After all we are not in school here; you too have made some grammatical errors but it does not mean you are uneducated does it? Sometimes things are just as they appear.The short time I have been reading the HR I find that you are often on most of the comments I've read. Maybe it is time to take a break from this, it is making you too jaded. LOL;shorthand for laughing out loud.

WELL PUT & SAID — truthspoken. And my bad...Yes due to dissapointment and fustration after reading all the negativite postings I can say I wasn't in my right mind. Can you blame me???? I mis read.. It happens.....This is nonsence. This is BS..Detectives collecting money to twittle thier thumbs and sit on they A** and do nothing, Ain;t nothing been done. Why beacuse he's a black man? HAd it been another race would it have made a difference? I think we all need to call and complain 2-3x a day until something gets done. God gave us voices. Use them. No break in the case yet? All the folks at the party aint seen nothing, right,helpful??? Call Detective BECERRA everyday and if you feel he's not giving you a 110% request to speak to the supervisor. Call 100 times if you have to. Help make a difference and see that justice prevails. Gary did not deserve this! He truly did NOT. Like truthspoken stated**** ANYONE WHO ATTENDED THIS PARTY NEEDS TO B N CONTACT W DETECTIVE BECERRA WHO IS 'SUPPOSEDLY' HANDLING THIS CASE..!!

Anyone with any info. Big or little please call Det. Jose Becerra at (310) 412-5246. BLOW IT UP! We need justice. Leave 100 messages but keep calling. Make sure he's working.

@ citizenjohn
Making negative remarks to homicide victim's loved ones, is like drinking coffee to you, huh? Based on the time of morning EVERYDAY to ur postings. Anywhere from 6am-8am. Do you make it to shower and brush your teeth before running to ur computer to piss someone off with ur negative remarks. SAME TO YOU SYSCOM3?? syscom3- Yes I have a job, I'm a taxpayer. Do you? Are you at work while having time to post negative and argumentative statements and ASSUMPTIONS everyday on victims of homicides??
Citizenjohn, it's ma'am NOT sir, yet another ASSumption of urs. You just don't learn. It seems like ur heads are so far up ur rears that you get a kick out of this. Ur lives must be miserable, not enough sex @ home? Truely, what's the problem?

A couple of recommendations, there are lots of non-profit organizations that can use some volunteers or maybe you can open a small business. I don't know how far you can get with ur negative attitude but it will be something better then ur regular thang fr 6am- 8am!!
Icgaf (it shouldnt tak u too long to figure that one out!, lol) about what you have to say on me. This is about GARY ALLEN LACEY II, finding his killer(s). U shouldn't make ASSumptions about his posters or him when u have never meant any of us! Get a new hobby fr 6am-8am. Go golfing/ fishing or work out or go bust a nut and get some of ur frustration out in a positive way vs doing wut ur known to do on the LATIMES homicide section! God Bless ur simple minded heart!!
SMH (yes short hand is popular in social communication syscom3 visit any comment section on the internet, who is turning this into their Boss, CEO or VP of their company here, im not writing a school essay. it's freedom of speech!)

Need help? Abbreviations can be found by google search since short hand is so popular the last couple of years, LOSERS!!
get A LIFE syscom3, Meck & Citizenjohn!!!

I'm very unhappy at this point of time because evveryone is argueing over some BS Gary wouldn't want none of this he wants to rest in peace not hell he is trying to rest and the comments yu guys are saying isn't letting him rest and yes i did know Gary very well!! Please stop putting BS up here y'all say y'all got his back stop posting stupid stuff upthere i love yu Gary I really need yu it's alot going on!

I miss Gary Sooo much and his death touched me so hard. He was such a good kid, and didnt deserve this. Gary, i miss you lots, and will be thinkin of you and ur dad on mi birthday. I also miss those phone conversations. Say hii to mi Fam up there and be my Angel and look down on me boo....Mwuaaah

Gary was such an outgoing guy. Always smiling, very attractive. He did not deserve. God's blessings to you and your family. I miss you and know that you are an Angel in heaven looking down on all of us. I will be thinking about you on mi birthday this year, which was something you never forgot..........Mwuaaaaaaaaah always~~Nique~~

Does anyone know if an arrest has been made? I hope so. Been praying and hope my prayers get answered soon. Curious?

No arrests yet.

its brazy how ppl arguin n sumbody jus died..yal thnk he wana hear dat?

The bickering thankfully ceased awhile ago. Gary is resting in peace and his loved ones and friends cherish and smile at his memory. We will always love him and nothing can take that away.

It's sad Gary will never meet his 1st unborn biological child due into the world early Spring from his girlfriend. She is not going to waste the 'gift' that was given (her unborn child from Gary Allen Lacey II). He did not live long enough to know the news that he is a Dad-to-be. I don't think you have to be a parent for this situation she is in to hit home! Her child will never meet his Father or have that time a father wishes to have with his son. All that's left are memories. I look forward to Spring & to be able to finally meet this little one. Keep your head up girl. I pray that Gary's killer is found!

Gary was NOT in a gang. He was simply a young Black man raised in South L.A. with an assortment of friends from various backgrounds. He came from a great home with an educated and professional grandmother, brothers and an educated and professional aunt who all loved him dearly. Gary was handsome, intelligent and funny. He did not deserve to die in this manner. I hope the people at the party who witnessed the murder will contact Inglewood PD and identify this vermin. If you don't this tragedy may happen again and maybe next time it will be your relative or even you. Please tell IPD what you know.

Life is a gift,
Given and taken at some
Unknown time.
Your time came too soon -
Your life was over in a flash.
The fun you shared,
The joy you brought,
All just a memory - It's still hard to believe.
I know he's looking down on us.
So sorry your not around to see the birth of your child.
Your time came too soon.
I hope & pray justice is sought soon. Gary didn't deserve to leave.
Anyone that knows anything should speak up... His unborn child deserves to be told Justice was done.

gary u know ur bein missed baby every day and night....i love you so much and miss you like krazy....but like we always said "r.o.d's to the end , til death do us part baby" death still hasnt done us part kause we both know wassup we ridaz to the end!!
i miss you and love you , my heart goes out to you and the fam
~first love~

If u don't knock it off..
TOOT it & BooT iT!! --is what that says.. Ma if that's what you was content with! LoL

Anybody understand that last post whatsoever? I mean come on, man. Can't you express yourself just a tiny bit better than that?

I couldn't agree with you more Citizenjohn. After trying to decipher that garbled mess I just shook my head and wondered if this person was under the influence of something or just illiterate. The sad state of education in California I guess. Rest in peace Gary.

Toot it and Boot it, is a song title by YG. l guess check it out on YouTube, to understand. Seems like it was directed to the post right above that.

Which now I will go on to say, stop the bickering and hating on Gary and who he was in a relationship with and friends he had. His girl is carrying his seed, a part of Gary is still living. All this hating is getting you where? You all knew what it was with Gary that really knew him, it does not have be spelt out online. His family should npt have to view ignorance and hate on the LATimes under his Homicide Report. We all love him and miss him dearly but now it's time to cope with the situation and move on. Help instead of hate on people who Gary loved and knew. It's not necessary. The assailant is still out there. Rip and may his girlfriend have a healthy Lacey child. RIP Gary, respect this man.

Gary you are missed. Anything in the LA Times can be viewed later down the line in archives at our local Libraries. Do yall think Gary will want his kid reading these kind of postings? His kid will already be down one parent and that was something Gary suffered from. He would want better for his child.

Well SAID!! (Vegas Fam) and (stop and respect Gary, So he can RIP).. I cannot believe the bickering. Seriously it needs to cease. Everybody grieves in their own way but posting negative things online is far from you all getting closure. The statement “Do not get angry”, taken on its face value, is commanding us ... since a prideful person is most easily offended and the most painfully stung by criticism. ... at the very least, exercise self-restraint when we feel angry. ... The strong man is the one who can keep hold of himself when he is angry & hold his tongue. ... In light it's called having Respect for yourself and his Family. Put it to bed. It ain't needed. Thank you the Fam in Cam!!

i honestly think people should realy grow up!! he not even here and its people on here bein disrespectful and stuff thats not koo at all!!!....what ever we had or w.e doesnt concern none of nobody so any negative feed back needs to be kept in yo head
its nice that he has a baby on the way
not my prob, what me and him had was my prob only thing i posted bout
so like i said be respectful of other peoples feelins and be considerate of gary's death and stop bein so damn childish!
thats a shame!
~r.o.d outro~

smh people is a sad excuse for bein supportive
yal should honestly grow up and be respectful of him
SMH!!

R.o.d. gurl boo!!!
Where was your respect for this young women while Gary was here??
Exactly, you had none.
Karma does come back on those that do wrong, you knew what it was with Gary, did u care, obviously not! Now later in life God will see that you'll get yours. Good luck sweatheart :)

I think this so-called bickering are extremely weak attempts to bring attention to you or assert ranking in Gary’s life when there is sadly, no more life. Or perhaps you have nothing better to do then brew up imaginary issues. Really what is there to argue about? Gary was killed, a baby is due in the spring - Gary is loved and missed by his family and friends. Someone reading this blog can identify the slimy, psychopath who killed him and should do.
It's the holidays and one would hope your hearts would be filled with joy and kindness for yourself, family and fellow-man. If you are bored, sad or lonely volunteering to help others might give you a new perspective on life. It would also be a good way to honor Gary’s memory as well as being kind and cheerful instead of petulant.

That's so crazy. I went to elementary with Gary.... I didn't find out that it was him until now. R.I.P bro

man i cant believe this my big brother get's killed and i wasnt even there mani cant believe u are really gone bro i will always and 4ever have u in my heart and are good time memories man i was locked-up at the time but when i heard it i didnt really believe it was my big brother the 1 i always look up to intill this day i still do knoe matter what bro i got pictures of u all on my phone but 2 be real i wish it was me and not u bro i would take the bullet 4 u but what i dnt understand y the hell nobody go after him after he stop shooting?i dnt understand y nobody went after him..but i luv u with all my heart and alot of memories may my bro R.I.P Gary A.K.A G-SMOOTH

All do respect Gary was my ex boyfriend and he was not in a gang . To clear that up . I knew his whole family from his grandma to his little brother lee .. u guys are turning a grieving bulliten into a big argument about nonsense . so what about short hand can't u see we have innocent young man dieing !!! You guys come to your senses plz and just stop . I hurts me so bad to know the love of my life is gone Nd you guys are arguing over short hand or things that's not important . we need to be figuring out how we can prevent this from happening again because who knows someone u know can be next I just rely want you guys to stop . I hurts already to know that the man I loved is gone and I can't bring him back but to sit up and read these post about him isn't making matters better... out of respect plz just stop . and for you Gary I will always take up for u like u did me u were my second voice my second thought my six sence and now that your gone I'm here to do the same about for . love u bby and just know we are doing fine down here ... I love you

— brittany .... long time readers of this blog know that when it comes to statements on whether someone was NOT in a gang, family members and close associates are among the least reliable.

Too many people are part of a culture where the abnormal is the normal. To people like you, they aren't in a gang. But to the rational world, either they are in a gang or are part of a network of "enablers".

U r correct but regardless if such thing us true . Leave it to the investigators to figure out . I understand truly when sine dies no one wants to tell the real but there are ppl in the world that don't deserve to get there lives taken away .

In L.A. you can get killed for associating with a gang, or living in a gang infested neighborhood. Period. This is how they do it.

-to mr. black guy, the words you just spoke are so true, have you ever ask yourself the question why? we can't we just get along---times are a changing, sometime you wonder for the good or the bad, i wish people would feel the way i do, i don't believe in war, i believe in peace and love, the young black race is just disappearing before our eyes, due to foolishness..

-to mr. black guy, the words you just spoke are so true, have you ever ask yourself the question why? we can't we just get along---times are a changing, sometime you wonder for the good or the bad, i wish people would feel the way i do, i don't believe in war, i believe in peace and love, the young black race is just disappearing before our eyes, due to foolishness..

ii l0ved Gary. His presence, his smile and his kind heart...ii really miss those moments on the phone where he always made me smile....
Gary may you Rest in Peace and ii hope one day this world would wakee up.....a precious life taken away for what?.. Gary was going places and ii knew this in my heart. Missin && loving you Gary