Anthony Joseph Staniforth II, 24

July 31, 2005

Anthony Joseph Staniforth II, a 24-year-old Latino male, died Sunday, July 31, after being shot in Compton, according to Los Angeles County coroner's records.

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I was Anthony's younger brother but no one in our family ever called him that. He was Tony to me, and little Tony to other family members(He shared my Dad's name). To choose one memory would not do justice to his name since he brought so much joy to everyone. He would hide behind corners to try to scare me(And vice versa), feed me when I was hungry(Mostly hot cheetos, they were my favorite), but he also would comfort me. I remember years ago when my father was in the hospital Tony told me that Dad was most likely not going to make it. Was I sad? Of course. But till this day I always remember him being honest. He told me some of the most heart breaking news of my life then just got down on one knee and gave me a hug. He did so much for me and I never really told him thanks. I still remember playing video games with him prior to his death. I am writing this for unknown reasons. It is 6 in the morning and the only thing on my mind is what arm was his Van Halen tattoo on. He was shot because the shooters mistakenly saw a "VF" (Rival gang Varrio Flats)on his arm which was in fact a "VH". They said they saw his tattoo and shot him but if it was on his left side, did they really see it? He always wore long sleeved shirts when he went out too. It was close to midnight as well, how could they really see his tattoo? Maybe I'm reading to much into this but I will always wonder. Tony, whether or not your soul is in Heaven(If it does exist) I hope you're happy. Tell our Dad and Great Grandparents; Fred and Mary that I said, Hello. We all miss you, and Mom's work gave you a spot on their golden tree of life thing. Anyway I love you man, and I will say to you what I said 6 years back "See you later foo".

— Dylan Staniforth Aug. 13, 2011 at 6:17 a.m.