Hello Everyone,

I come today with deep sorrow sharing the tragic news of the loss of my youngest son Marquise, also known as Mook, to a senseless act of gun violence. I really have no words to describe the pain that my family and I are experiencing right now. My son was my best friend. I keep hoping and praying that this is a nightmare that I am going to wake up from because it's too hard for me to accept it being reality. Mook was a very intelligent, charismatic young kid with a bright future ahead of him. He had so much he wanted to see and accomplish throughout his life that has been taken away from him so soon at the age of 16 years old.

With such a tragic and unexpected loss, I ask if there is any way anyone is able to make a contribution to help with laying Marquise to rest properly, we would greatly appreciate it. I thank you all in advance.