Antwan Cole, 19
February 8, 2008 | 8:30
am
Antwan Cole, a 19-year-old young black man, was shot multiple times at the intersection of Main and 135th streets in Athens at about 11:23 p.m. Friday, Feb. 8. Sheriff's deputies responded to a radio call of shots fired. Upon arrival, deputies discovered Cole with gunshot wounds. He was taken by ambulance to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 12:24 a.m.
He was my nephew and he was a good Kid. He was working and going to school. There was nothing negative about him at all. It is really, really sad that our young people are continuing to be killed for no apparent reason. Such a tragic end for someone who bothered no one and had some much to offer so many.
Posted by: Demetra Willis | February 15, 2008 at 08:58 AM
RIP Antwan cole you will always be missed.
Posted by: Marquise Jones | February 15, 2008 at 06:04 PM
Antwan was our own personal Angel here on earth. This young man never ever in his entire 19 years of age said one unkind word to anyone. Everyone who knew him loved him, admired him, adored him and looked up to him. The person(s) who did this will truly have to answer to God, for Antwan was definitely one of God's chosen children. He played every sport with unbelievable passion, he graduated from high school with will and determination to go forward in life...Any job that he worked on, We knew him to be an asset to the company because of his hard work and dependability.
Yes, yes when God (not if) but when God chooses to seek revenge for Antwans untimely, so unnecessary death and the pain and suffering that was inflicted upon him and his family...LOOK OUT!!! The person(s) will definitely feel the rapture of God's anger. Until then our lives here on this earth will permanently be shattered, torn, scarred and pain stricken until we meet Antwan again on the other side. WORDS COULD NEVER AND WILL NEVER, EXPRESS OR DESCRIBE THE LOVE EVERYONE HAD FOR ANTWAN!!!!! There's only one thing I would like to say to the perpetrators and it is simply that
Antwan never and would never have any gang affiliation in his life, he was too peaceful, and if you had only known him for a moment, if you would have put your weapon down and took the time to find out what this young man was truly about...YOU WOULD HAVE LOVED, ADMIRED, ADORED AND LOOKED UP TO ANTWAN TOO!
I LOVE YOU ANTWAN AND LOOK FORWARD TO YOUR SMILES, HUGS, KISSES THAT YOU GAVE SO FREELY AND SO OFTEN.
LOVE, YOUR OTHER MOM.............LIZ
Posted by: Elizabeth Taylor | February 17, 2008 at 02:09 PM
rest.in.peace antwan i love him u so much, i can"t believe u still gone but u in a better place, i love u so much, love ur cuzzin deandra cole
Posted by: deandra cole | February 17, 2008 at 06:25 PM
R.I.P ATWAN I WENT TO ORVILLE WRIGHT MS WITH HIM AS WELL AS WESTCHESTER HIGH SCHOOL KOO DUDE KEPT FOLK LAUGHN FOOTBALL TEAM N ALL WE GONE MISS U DAWG
Posted by: Jha'Ron Jacobs | February 17, 2008 at 09:04 PM
HE WAS A CLOSE FRINED OF MINE AND I'M JUST SO HURT THAT SO MANY OF MY FRIENDS AN'T MAKE IT PASSED THE AGE OF 21...6 WESTCHESTER SENIOR HIGH SOULS HAVE BEEN MURDERED...NOT ONW OF THEM WILL HAVE FUNERALS YEARS FROM NOW SAYIN THEY DIED OF OLD AGE...A SAD THING....I LOVE YOU ANTWAN..
Posted by: Thomesa | February 17, 2008 at 10:24 PM
MAY GOD BE WITH ANTWAN'S FAMILY,IT'S GOING TO TAKE A ARMY OF PARENTS TO BE ON THEIR KIDS 24/7 TO STOP THE KILLING.JUST LIKE BACK IN THE DAY! EVERYONE LOOKING OUT FOR ONE ANOTHER'S CHILD.
Posted by: MOMA | February 17, 2008 at 10:28 PM
R. I. P Antwoin you were called home to soon !!!! !!!!! even tho we were long distant cousins we still love you, so sweet and so young this has been a terrible loss for the family.
Posted by: J.A.P and Family | February 18, 2008 at 06:07 PM
You r and always be my westwood. No one else will ever call u that but me. I will always remember u as that. U was the kind of play son i always dreamed of. R.I.P. Lynn,wayne
Posted by: lynda jones | February 18, 2008 at 07:39 PM
antwan I love u very much I will alwayz miss u you meant so much to so many
Posted by: genia | February 19, 2008 at 03:50 PM
ANTWAN WAS A CLOSE FRIEND OF MINE. I LOVED HIM DEARLY... SEE YA SOON MR. MAN
Posted by: KAYLA ARNOLD | February 19, 2008 at 03:53 PM
Another comet lost, but not forgotten. R.i.p. Antwan cole. lindsey hinkston w.h.s. C/o 2006
Posted by: Lindsey hinkston | February 19, 2008 at 07:56 PM
My sympathy to his family and friends. Any update on this case?
Posted by: daledo | February 20, 2008 at 12:24 PM
I STILL TO THIS DAY REFUSE T0 BELIEVE THAT SUM1 CAN TAKE UR LIFE THE WAY THEY DID N WHEN I THNK AB0UT IT, IT MAKES ME SICK T0 MA ST0MACH.. I L0VE U S00 MUCH ANTWAN I JUS WISH I COULD HAVE TOLD U 0NE M0RE TIME...
IF I W0ULD HAVE KN0WN THE LAST TIME I SEEN U WOULD HAVE BEEN THE LAST TIME I WOULD HAVE HELD U SOOO TITE AND NEVER HAVE LET U G0..
RIP ANTWAN E"MILLI0NAIRE" C0LE
Posted by: brittany franklin | February 21, 2008 at 12:36 AM
god bless this childs mother i know how it feels i lost my 18yr old son 3 days before his 19th birthday 10-2-06 gosh it really hurts mother stay strong and bless you and your entire family damn i know the lost it really dont make sense my son too was shot a lot of times by a coward who did not get away he was caught and his driver was caught too with their guns it wont make a difference cause i wont see my boy again i would just like to know why?? god bless you and your family
Posted by: cheryl | February 21, 2008 at 11:08 PM
This Angel will sadly be missed around Los Angeles Trade Techinal Community College. May God comfort and bless this family.
Ms. Mary
Posted by: Mary E Williams | February 23, 2008 at 05:32 PM
Antwan never got to meet my son or teach him how 2 play football but he touched my daughters life in a mayjor way and we will never forget that or him he was my cousin and friend and that is hard to find in one person.To know him is to love him. Love alwaysyour cousin Nisha
Posted by: nylah nisha mikeo jaylen | February 23, 2008 at 07:19 PM
I miss Antwan so much. He had the biggest smile and the tightest hugs.. he was an amazing person. He made me a more compassionate being. I worked with him at the Pier and moved to NY but still we remained close. I don't understand why this had to happen. He always had wings but now he can finally fly. I love you Antwan, Rest in Peace.
Love, Sophie
Posted by: Sophie | February 25, 2008 at 08:45 AM
I was shocked and saddened to hear of the terrible news. I'll always remember Antwan walking into my office at Westchester High with that contagious smile and always appreciative for the simple things in life. I will miss you Antwan, RIP.......Mrs. Nagatani
Posted by: W. Nagatani | February 26, 2008 at 10:57 PM
ANTWAN im going to miss you.I remember your special team was the vikings and my team was the cowboys we always argue over our teams who was going to win, and you're always say who ever teams loses thay has to do ''20''push-ups and sit-ups.I will miss you,but i will always carry memmories of you in my heart forever.love ya cuzz... your cousin Trey cole
Posted by: sandra mathews | February 27, 2008 at 07:50 PM
WE LOVED YOU ANTWAN, BUT GOD LOVED YOU BESTYOU WILL BE MISS , BUT WE ALL HAS TO ANSWER TO THE SAME CALL ONE DAY, SO WE SHALL MEET AGAIN , SO MAY YOU R.I.P.........LOVE YA......YOUR AUNTIE SANDRA COLE
Posted by: sandra mathews | February 28, 2008 at 02:44 PM
Antwan was a student in my English class in ninth, eleventh, and twelfth grades! I knew him well and have many fond memories: his braids, his husky voice, his big 'Fro when his hair wasn't in braids, his kind attitude, how sleepy he was in the morning, how respectful he could be, and how much he tried to keep it right and do it right. I know he loved football. I know he loved his family. I know he was trying to make it, be independent, be grown. He was always mature for his age, always thinking about what was being said in class or what he was reading. He loved Fences by August Wilson! He liked the drama workshop I had one year when actors came and taught us all about a play on the revolution in Haiti--he said he wished all his classes could be like that.
Antwan was always honest, always said up front what he thought or what he believed. I always respected him for that. To his family, I extend my deepest sympathy. To his friends and the WHS students who have had, once more, to say good-bye too soon, I hope you keep your wits about you and remember you are good people with good hearts; remember your affection for Antwan, and remember to keep your heads high and your self-respect no matter what comes your way.
Ms. Bernstein, Room K-4
Posted by: Jo Bernstein | February 28, 2008 at 05:43 PM
REST.IN.PEACE. ANTWAN I LOVE U IM RAELLY MISS U SO MUCH, MAN I CAN REMEMBER WHEN WE USED TO HAVE SO MUCH FUN AT GRANNYS HOUSE, AND WATCHIN FAMILY GUY, AND U WOULD NOT PASS THE PART THAT U LIKE U WOULD KEEP REWIND IT BACK, MAN WE USED TO HAVE SO MUCH FUN, IM MISS U, U WILL ALWAYS B IN MY HEART, LOVE U CUZZIN *UR CUZZIN KHADIJAH COLE*
Posted by: KHADIJAH COLE | February 29, 2008 at 01:50 PM
TO LAPD:
Has any new information concerning the death of this lovely young man been uncovered? I trust and pray that you are doing all you can to bring the person or persons involved in this dastardly crime to justice!
Thank you.
Posted by: concerned citizen | April 19, 2008 at 11:02 AM
When i first heard the news i couldnt believe it. I was out of town in school and i cried the whole day. I remember sitting next to Antwan in Spanish class and he would always make me laugh and bring life to the whole class. I remember Antwan coming with me to go shoppin for my bday and how we all use to kick it at Korys house. I even remember u tellin anthony and Kory how u had a crush on me. Such great memories,that i will forever cherish.He will TRUELY be missed. Never in a million years would have thought your life would be snatched from you by senseless people. You were such a kind hearted and sweet person and it brings tears to my eyes as i type this message.
R.I.P. ANTWAN COLE, I LOVE YOU AND I WILL SEE YOU SOON.MAY UR WARM SPIRIT AND KIND HERT LIFE ON IN ALL OF US
Posted by: Kasheena Burris | May 31, 2008 at 01:05 AM
I am sooooooooooo very saddened to hear about another young black man, which was someone so special gunned down again. I have never met Antwan, but I wish i did, so i could have offered him a ride home that nite.. My cousin was an innocent victim of a drive by shooting in broad daylight... May 2nd of this year marked the aniversary of my cousin death and no one is serving time for his death. Each day is hard and there is not an hour that goes by that i dont think of my own cousin, so i know how Antwans death has really been hard to deal with. To Antwans family, I WILL KEEP YOU IN MY PRAYERS... I will also pray for the coward whom took Antwans life is caught for commiting this senseless act...
********************Sharing in your sorrow********************
Thinking of you and wishing
I could be there
to hold your hand
Posted by: Neisha | June 12, 2008 at 10:59 PM