James Andre Smartt-Ford

1989 - 2007
LocationLondon
Age17 years
Date of Birth11/1989
Date of Death2/2007
Visitors45,033 since 04/02/2007
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Dre, was shot twice at close range in front of his friends and hundreds of on lookers at Streatham
ice rink, south London on Saturday 3rd February.

Dre, had a bright future ahead of him, he was very popular and well loved, he will be missed by his
family and all his friends.

RIP Dre x

May Justice prevail!


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R.I.P

r.i.p james i cant believe it, we went 2 the same school and even in the same year and everyfing.
we need 2 wake up and stop all dis gun crime it aint helpinn the struggle.we all no james didnt deseverve wot he got and i send my respect aslo 2 his family and all his freinds u will never be forgotten. xx

Scott Pilcher (went same school (beverley)) February 5, 2007

This is rediculous! If this is black on black crime then it needs to stop or anything to do with gangs because you are makin the world more unsafe and ppl r startin to doubt. So the killer or killers need to stand up tall becuase if they were BAD they wud learn to live wit the consquenses. anyways RIP James and i hope your with your family lookin down on them always. Such an innocent yound man only at the age of 16.. this needs to come to an END!

Likkle Girl R February 5, 2007

my fouts are with ur family and friends

yet anuva life has been taken away so young from somthing so dangerous yet is always bein promoted guns need to be banned of t.v from artist who promote it. anyone hoo has a gun is a very weak person and low for having something so dangerous. to think it could be anyone who could die so tragic is so threatening i think anyone who owns a gun should be the big man and put it away or throw it away and have nothing to do with such a thing.what has london come into a place that is used for everyone one place you would fink is safe. anuva person my age has lost a sacred life n nothing can return it. so all my thoughts go to all his friends and family and may god be with them in a time like this. noones life deserves to be ended like this

Na (Friend) February 5, 2007

Ma lil Dawgy!!

yo gang! dis is absolute madness, u and i both know dat u was rolling loose dat night but it dont take da stress away dat u r gone and aint coming back. ive known u for years while dese other niggas just started to know u and look wot happened so much of da so called mandem about and no reaction, but GOD willing u neva died in vain. Rest in complete Bliss ma yung dawgy, never forgotten 4ever in my thoughts. DRE 4rm one ov ur REAL niggaz u know who.

He Knows Who I Am February 5, 2007

Another Unnecessary Loss

In the words of Marvin Gaye...".Mother, mother
There's too many of you crying. Brother, brother, brother there's far too many of you dying".

Why is it that some of the youth of today believe that their worth is measured by what weapon they have or use or what violence they inflict on others. Do the culprits not realise that not only have they ruined the lives of their victims family, friends and the community, but they have also ruined their own lives and for what???? This is not about race it is about respect for human life.

My thoughts and prayers are with the family & close friends of James and I hope one someday soon your pain will ease. I can only imagine the heartache that you feel.

For the person(s) that committed this unjustified and unforgivable crime, what makes you think that this can't or wont happen to you or someone that you love dearly? If you want to be known as 'someone big' give yourself up so that the senseless fools that look up to you know that what you have done should not and CAN NOT be glorified.
R.I.P James, you will always remembered x x

Y February 5, 2007

I read the article online with what happend to James. It is such a shock to hear that stuff like this goes on.
My heart goes wiv all his family and friends in this hour of need.
I seriously hope they find the person who did this.

James Lewis February 5, 2007

We Truly miss you, it

We're all hurt about what happened,every area is shocked of how this could of happened, jus know that all of our hearts are with you and your family.
Your far from forgotten
Bless you and your Family
Love From:-
Tulse Hill,Brixton,Streatham,Thornton Heath,Croydon & Norbury

Friend (Friend) February 5, 2007

RIP DRE

were gona over miss u. your in a better place now. all da mandem will be here for you. we will ride for you we will look after your famil. why did this have to happen to u. your still here dough. you always used to brush man bout what we look like!! but now your gone. we love you and you wil never be forgotten.
from al the mandem. your girls alrite.she loves you.
tiny, keiron, mass, jayzaa, patty and the rest of us. only u no.

All Da Mandem (Friend) February 5, 2007

My Condolences and Heart Felt Love To James

Im shocked that such an innocent, young lad has been at the centre of such an evil crime. What is this world coming too?? My Son is 6 and like all mothers out there I wanna wrap him in cotton wool for the rest of his life because of such a sick, sick world we all have come to live in. Unfortunately it is Impossible, Children need to spread their wings and learn to fly, which Im sure James was achieving very well as a teenager.
My Love goes out to his family and I hope you are able to live each day with a little more strength and courage.

"God looked around his garden
And found an empty place"

"He put His arms around James
And lifted him to rest"

"God’s garden must be beautiful,
He always takes the best"

"It broke their hearts to lose him,
But he didn’t go alone.
For part of the family went with him...
The day God called James home"


I wish the Ford Family my love and Support for the future xx

An Only To Knowing Parent February 5, 2007

ANOTHER PRECIOUS LIFE STOLEN - THEY HAVE NO RIGHT!

When I heard the dreadful news this morning my heart sank. Another youth has been taken through gun violence. Why do these vicious criminals deem it necessary to use weapons? I can only summise that poor James was totally unaware of the impending event. Why oh why do the youths of today have to use a gun to settle disputes. They have totally no regard for life. James' family's life has now been totally shattered. James was probaly totally oblivious to what was even to take place. My advice to the youths of today is to chose your friends carefully and to be respectful. Spend your time with positive, ambitious people who have a plan for their lives. You will find that their optimism is infectious.

My prays goes out to James' family from this day forward. I'm so so sorry.

Carol (Caz)

Caz February 5, 2007
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