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Willie Sykes, 47

Died July 17, 2009 at 8:15 p.m.

Willie Sykes Willie Sykes, a 47-year-old black man, was shot several times and died on July 17. Sykes was shot in the 2000 block of Nord Street in Compton, according to the Los Angeles County coroner's office.

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2053 Nord St.
 
 

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Updated: Sept. 29, 2010 at 6:16 p.m.

 
 

Five reader comments about Willie Sykes

Daddy.. I miss u! U were my world and so was I to u. Ur one year anniversary is coming very soon.it only feels like u just left us, and every year dat comes me and mommy, bubbie and sister and all ur loved ones have to relive da day u left us. Help mommy b strong daddy. Strong for me. We talk and reminisce about u everyday. Sister, bubbie, we all miss u.. I won't be sad on dat day daddy, I will be happy for u, to c dat I'm strong, for u to dat ur lil princess, ur tuttu is going to be strong bcuz all I have is beatifull, loving memories of da both of us 2gether all da time. I miss u daddy, and u will forever continue living in my lil heart. Love u always, daddy, ur princess, ur tuttu, ur angel, Celena... I got ur heart!!!

— ur angel celena
July 9, 2010 at 1:59 p.m.

Hey P Its not a day that goes by were I hear your voice saying what up Sherun,It feel good to be able to write you and tell you how much I miss you

— Sherun
Oct. 2, 2011 at 4:34 p.m.

as long as u guys got that memory in your hearts he will always be with u.this is chilling storie to me because i use to live on east 14th and 159th and my name is willie lee sykes. Im in st.louis now where i was born and raised i just had my 50th birthday party here.god bless u all and family members. Its strnge because i lost my father july 23rd 1975 his name was willie sykes

— Willie Sykes
Oct. 6, 2011 at 9:06 a.m.

Dat? u? 2gether? ur? Ebonics.........you have to love it.

— steelers guy
Oct. 28, 2011 at 3:46 p.m.

man p-dog you were family to me and i loved you like you were my brother when anut boydie died it seemd hard but it was bad for all of us when big mike and lil. jerry got shoot, cpc is no more. i keep on top of any thing that gots something to do with nord st. just because i dont live down there no more dont mean i dont care are i dont love yall be very sick and got to take care of my self and help keep my family safe to man yo no what i am talking about i have been knowing this happen to you for some time and did what i had to do to find someone down there and i got a STORY but there is something wrong with the story but i ben told all my life that whats done in the dark will soon come to light my heart goes out to lil. shortie she had to see this dog thats sad but hold on one day the truth will come out and you well never leave my heart and will never be forgoten love you always punchie.. nita

— gee momz
Dec. 31, 2011 at 5:21 p.m.

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