Robert Jackson Jr. 1979-2013 and Frank Harper Jr. 1978-2013, oil on canvas, 18X24: The only thing that Robert Jackson and Frank Harper did not share were parents. These two brothers in spirit met and grew up together since early boyhood. They looked out for each other in the rough area they lived in. In late September 2013, Robert was found dead in an alley. he had been shot multiple times by an unknown shooter. Early the next month frank got into an argument with a private security guard at a Subway on the outskirts of the city. despite offering to surrender, the guard shot him anyway. Two friends who were seldom apart in life died less than three weeks apart. painted December 2013

Tyreka Martin 1992-2013, oil on canvas, 9X12: Beautiful and confident, young mother Tyreka Martin loved clothes. She dreamed of designing her own fashion line, which could have helped Baltimore become a new hub for haute couture. She and her sister by different parents, Kishawna Pinder, had big plans for an upcoming celebration. Why Brian Powell was also in the same second story apartment that day is unknown. But at least two armed gunmen killed all three with a hail of shots from high capacity automatics on March 19, 2013. Painted January 2014

Tracy Love 1984-2013, oil on canvas, 9X12: Tracy Love had done prison time for murder. But by aiding law enforcement with his testimony about gang related activities, he had won parole. He had a compelling reason to try to build a new life. He wanted to be a strong and supportive presence for his new baby. In November of 2013, Tracy Love was shot six times in an alley and died. Was "snitching" the motive? Until the killer is known, the motive is unknown. Painted Jtanuary 2014

Marie Leanne Hartman 1987-2013 and Andrew Hoffman 1986-2013, oil on canvas, 18X24 Hard working young mother Marie Leanne Hartman had left a tense relationship with a Baltimore City police officer. Andrew Hoffman was a strong and gentle mannered Anne Arundel county firefighter. The two struckup a warm friendship and even began spending occasional time together. In October 2013, the police officer drove his work vehicle to Andrew's home, kicked in the door, shot both Andrew and marie leanne, then turned his service weapon on himself. Painted January-February 2014

Gerald Commodore 1990-2013, oil on canvas: Gerald Commodore was larger than life in size. Yet he was easy going and liked to help out those close to him any way he could. In March 2013, he was being driven by a friend to his uncle's house to help with minor do it yourself repairs when someone on the sidewalk staerted shooting at the car. Although Gerald was not the intended target, Gerald suffered mortal injuries. Painted February 2014

Robert Laney Jr. 1979-20012, oil on canvas, 9X12; Young father of six Robert Laney Jr. dreamed of starting his own truck delivery business. He worked hard to save up and was in the process of applying for a small business loan. He was shot by an unknown armed robber.

Kishawna Pinder 1992-2013, oil on canvas,9X12: She would have celebrated her 21st birthday in just six more days. She and Tyreka Martin(1992-2013) had been close as sisters since childhood. On March 19, 2013, Kishawna, Tyreka, and young father Brian Powell were in the same second story rowhouse apartment when unknown gunmen armed with high capacity rifles barged in and poured multiple shots into all three.

Lavar Crawford 1997-2014, oil on canvas, 9X12: Seventeen year old lavar crawford was an honor student at his high school. He would have had promising college scholarship potential. He was shot by a neighboring lad in the street after they had gotten into an argument. This is the first portrait of 2014 gun victim to join the march. Painted in March 2014.

Frank Turner 1965-2014 and Anthony Turner 1992-2014, oil on canvas, 16X20: Frank Turner was reputed to be a member of the Turner gang that roamed Baltimore during the 1980s. Twenty-one year old Anthony was his oldest son. They were walking together on the sidewalk at mid-afternoon on New Years Day 2014 when the shooter strolled right up to Frank and started shooting. Anthony rushed to help his father so the shooter killed him too. A suspect has been brought in in November 2016. Painted in April 2014.

Vatell Murray 1990-2005, oil on canvas, 9X12: Fifteen year old Vatell Murray was living in a juvenile rehab facility at the close of 2005. The mentors who worked with him saw he had potential and a wish to live an ordinary life. But he vanished just after Christmas. His body was not found by industrial train tracks until the staret of 2006. He had been shot ten times. Who shot him, whether he was killed where he lay, or if there was more than one shooter is unknown to this day. painted April 2014