I had the honor and pleasure of being a classmate of Shongi’s last spring in the Building Pathways program. We both spoke at the graduation ceremony together. I just want to say how proud I am to have known him. He was such a bright light. He made me laugh every single day. He talked endlessly of his love for his mother and son. He encouraged others, he helped us be better people. I am beyond devastated that I will no longer be able to share in his laughter. He will be truly missed. My condolences to you all.

May you rest in peace. You may be gone, but no one will ever forget how you made them feel with your bright smile and demeanor.

I am deeply sadden by your loss, and I’m keeping your family within my prayers.

Sending you all my love,

Diane

will miss you very much Shongi. Heaven has gained another angel. May you R.I.Paradise.

ill miss you shongi and i will NEVER forget you. im sorry i couldnt be at the funeral but it was to hard i just want the last time i saw you to be the last time i saw you i will still talk to you everyday. scincerely armani

ill miss you and love you forever

My deepest condolences to Shongi’s family. I didn’t know Shongi, however he was a friend of my daughter and I also know several of his family members. My daughter says he was the nicest person anyone could have known. I am so sorry his life was tragically taken away. May he rest in peace. Prayers and thoughts for the family

On behalf of Children’s Services of Roxbury, we want to express our deepest sympathy to Shongi’s family and friends.
We were blessed to meet Shongi in June, 2007 when he walked into our office at 520 Dudley St and asked for a job. He was so polite, sincere, earnest, and charismatic. Thankfully for us, we had a a part-time opening in the afternoon for an office assistant. After going through the hiring process and getting the job, he came to work faithfully every weekday afternoon that summer. It was sheer joy being around him because he was so positive, respectful, friendly and funny. He learned quickly and was very willing to do all that was asked of him, and do it well. He had a very beautiful spirit. The end of summer and transition to fall is always bittersweet, and we remember that summer being harder than most because Shongi moved on, either to go back to school or start a new job with more hours. I don’t remember why now. What I do know is that we were very sad to see him go. And I know that he left a lasting impression. Seven years have passed since that summer, and those of us who were fortunate to meet him and work with him then have never forgotten him.
We are so very sorry for your loss.

I had a true privilege of being his supervisor at stop and shop and Shongi truly was a special kid. He was very mature for his age and knew what he wanted to do with his life. Truly a positive kid, EXCELLENT worker, and I can honestly say I loved it when I saw his name on the schedule when I was working because I knew things were gonna get done. It’s truly saddening that he’s gone and my heart goes out to his family and son. He was destined to do great things, my condolences.

R.I.P Shongi. I will always remember our times we spent together. We have such great memories for when we were living together, Iris, me and you. How much crap you would talk to both of us when we didnt cook dinner. Mr.Food Critic. lol. Our little limping penguin that would complain about when it rained or snowed how much the weather made you hurt.lmao precious memories that I will never forget. i remeber you used to get on my nerves and say “When I die, I wonder how many people will miss me when im gone!” Im sure you see now, that many people loved and cared very dearly for you, more than what you thought. My only problem now is who am I going to talk to when im mad at everyone else, that person used to be you. Now I talk to your pictures as I light candles for you. All I do is hope and pray that justice is served for the person who took your precious life. I love and miss you soo much. Look over the family, Until we meet again primo, you will always be in my heart. xoxoxo
love always,
Fe. <3

RIP SHONGI BABY! I STILL CANT GET YOU OFF MY MIND AND I NEVER WILL..I GOT YA BACK AND I GOT MANI! DONT WORRY HES GOOD! LOVE YOU!

Shongi my love, my code, my everything. Every second, my heart is full of sadness and sorrow. The rest of my life had forever changed. Everything is different without you. I miss your voice, I miss your touch, I miss your advice, I miss your comfort. I miss you . I think about you all the time. I go through each day, wishing that you were here, by my side. I tried my best with you. I sacrificed my life for you . I did everything a mother could possibly do for their son. You are my perfect little boy, my perfect little angel. Armani is in my hands now. I will take good care of him for you . I promise. I talk to God everyday to help me through this . I cant help but think that you’re in a better place now. Next to God. I pray for you. I pray for justice. May you rest in peace and without fear. You are surrounded with my love, in my heart forever. I love you

I’m sorry, I regret not going to see you at your wake, I didn’t want it to be like that, I’m sorry they did that to you. I hope you rest in peace shongi. Until the day we finally meet.