Bree wrote on Mar 23, 2007 5:46 AM:It's so sad that another life is lost. What is oceanside coming to? Why all the violence? The saddness is felt all over I'm sure. We need to wake up people!

sheri wrote on Mar 23, 2007 7:25 AM:kenya was a very religous man, always had a smile for you & there if you needed help. he will be sorely missed at work. this is a terrible tragedy for all who knew him. God Bless you Kenya, I will pray for you & your family

Salamo wrote on Mar 23, 2007 8:09 AM:Cowards, will be revealed by their actions. This senseless act needs to be addressed by the whole community. Love is what this city needs, Kenya will never be forgotten. I just pray that the foolishness stops. Lord knows...

A friend... wrote on Mar 23, 2007 8:12 AM:Yanni-Yan...Rip!!! Your wonderful smile, and silly personality will be missed. So sorry your time was cut so short...to Netta, and K.J...your sister & her two kids...& your mom...my deepest sympathy goes out to you all.

Angela E. wrote on Mar 23, 2007 8:13 AM:Kenya was a good guy, and did not deserve this. A lot of people were jelous of Kenya, because they wanted what he had, but if you ever needed anything he would be there, and he was the first one to give someone a shot at getting to the success he had, he hired a numerous amount of people who just needed a second chance, and would try to teach them the way to a better life. He loved his family and friends, and never turned his back on people, even strangers, when they were in need. He did not deserve to be hunted down by some cowards willing to shoot a man who was already walking with a cane. What happened to an old fashioned fist fight, if you had beef with someone? Even though he would avoided an altercation, cause he was too smart for that stuff.Why kill someone? There is nothing that serious worth killing people over. The oceanside community and the world has lost a great person who truly cared about his community and the people in it.

Nick wrote on Mar 23, 2007 8:28 AM:A hard working, honest man is shot TWICE in a month in front of his home, but gangbangers aren't to blame....Hmmmmmm. What else could it be then? I don't know about everyone else, but if two masked men started to approach me, they would be looking down the barrel of a shotgun. Those are our 2nd Amendment rights. More honest citizens need to be carrying weapons. If this was Arizona or Texas, I'm willing to bet the outcome of this tragic incidence would have been different.

Angela E. wrote on Mar 23, 2007 8:30 AM:I will miss you Kenya, I will miss your crazy since of humor and that big smile that made people forget about any problems they had, and to his family my deepest sympathy goes out to you. To the cowards who did this sinceless act, you will be punnished. Weather you are punnished by the law and rot in prison for the rest of your lives, or punnished by god, you will be punnished. God don't like ugly. RIP Kenya Hunt.

Resident of Lofty Grove wrote on Mar 23, 2007 8:31 AM:Angela- maybe these people who needed a second chance were the unsavory people that frequented that section of the neighborhood. That may explain why the neighborhood went down after he moved in….

Heather wrote on Mar 23, 2007 8:31 AM:Kenya, you were a great friend and i wish we could hung out more. My heart and prayers got out to the Family.

Smells Like Gang Violence wrote on Mar 23, 2007 8:38 AM:People getting shot sitting in a Humvee? Yeah, smell like gang violence. Is this more of the hip-hop culture? Nice, real nice

Tamiko wrote on Mar 23, 2007 8:41 AM:This is sooo sad. I haven't seen Kenya in a very long time,since we were in high school, and this news is devastating. I send his family and other loved ones my condolences. God Bless Kenya.

wowsers wrote on Mar 23, 2007 8:43 AM:your neighborhood any neighborhood this could happen, the real problem is why people who won't help others point fingers at those who will. maybe your a resident who thinks of your community as being Mr Roger's nieghborhood. my most deepest respect to the family of this man who died trying

Wow, Lofty Grove Resident!!?? wrote on Mar 23, 2007 8:50 AM:Save your negativity! Why post anything if you can't be sympathetic to the obvious loss experienced by all in this venue...regardless of what you ASSUME he was all about, you are obviously out numbered here...read and pay attention...and lastly, find Jesus!!

Tamiko wrote on Mar 23, 2007 8:56 AM:I haven't seen Kenya since high school, but I will always remember him, we all lived around each other then and he was a cool person. It is devastating to hear something like this has happened to someone you know. God bless his family and loved ones.

Foxyee wrote on Mar 23, 2007 9:18 AM:Kenya Hunt...Even though we didnt know each other that well, I know that you were nice and were always smiling and made others smile too. I'll miss seeing you around town but you are forever with your family & friends...

Old friend wrote on Mar 23, 2007 9:24 AM:R.I.P. Kenya i'm so sorry that this has happened to such a wonderful man and father of a young child. To people who want to comment about him in a negative way that have no clue about him and how he lead his life....IF YOU HAVE NOTHING NICE TO SAY THEN DONT' SAY IT AT ALL ..KENYA'S FAMILY IS GOING THROUGH enough right now as it is and they dont' need to read about people "in the neighbourhood" who seem to think they know it all, how dare you say that since he moved in the neighbourhood went down!!

Resident of Lofty Grove! wrote on Mar 23, 2007 9:30 AM:WOW, Really you should save the negativity in this venue...you are out numbered...your assumptions from viewing his outside world are only that...assumptions!!!...Kenya is very well liked by many people...and are using this venue to express their hurt for the loss of a very well loved friend...a neighborhood doesn't go down because of one resident, the neighbor speaking to the news media yesterday didn't share your view.

Jhustle wrote on Mar 23, 2007 9:38 AM:R.I.P Kenya, I appreciate what you did for me back in 91.

OHS '90 friend wrote on Mar 23, 2007 9:41 AM:Kenya, so sad to hear the news of your death. My husband and I shared happy thoughts of you from high school. It's nice to hear the good things people have to say about you. We certainly know you were a VERY good person. I'm sorry Lofty Grove Resident never took the time to actually get to know you because he certainly would've found a friend in you. Hopefully your son will grown up hearing all the good things you presented in life. Anybody who knows you will know that they will always outweigh the bad. God Bless you Kenya, you were a good man. Sorry I never got a chance to tell you that. Kenya, say hi to Ben for us.....

Suspect wrote on Mar 23, 2007 9:54 AM:I would put lofty grove on the list of those to question in connection with this crime. He or she obviously had a beef and an opinion about the deceased and may know something or someone involved.

angela wrote on Mar 23, 2007 9:55 AM:To the lofty grove resident...Too bad about your damn neighbor hood mr. Rodgers, there is a good man dead, have some respect for him and his family. At least he tried to make this community a better place by getting those so called unsavory people to do something better with their lives. Thanks wowsers, your right this kind of nonsence could happen anywhere,in any neighbor hood, and to anyone unfortunately.

True Friend wrote on Mar 23, 2007 10:00 AM:My deepest sympathy go out to his mother and his son. Only God knows the truth and as along as the man knew God we can atleast have some peace knowing that he is in a better place. Yes Kenya was successful and yes he did help people just goes to show you the game is the same all over the world those who have not will always be jealous and try to tear you down. This just goes to show you we all need to get on the right track with God

to resident of Lofty Grove wrote on Mar 23, 2007 10:10 AM:I think that you may be missing something, maybe it was cause of you that the "neighborhood went down" Maybe it is you negetivity. Be gentle in what you say, this could be your own brother, father, uncle, nephew, friend, son or even you. He left a child that will never have Daddy again. May GOD bless his family in such a time of need. My heart goes out to them. And hope that the family does not see what you have written......Z

Ang. wrote on Mar 23, 2007 10:11 AM:To the lofty grove resident...Too bad about your neighbor hood Mr. Rodgers, there is a good man dead, have some respect for him and his family. At least he tried to make this community a better place by getting those so called unsavory people to do something better with their lives. I wish there were more people like Kenya out there. And yes it may have been some stupid gang members that commited this act, but Kenya was not involved with gangs. Something needs to change in Oceanside. Thanks wowsers, your right this kind of nonsence could happen anywhere,in any neighbor hood, and to anyone unfortunately.

TO Smells Like Gang Violence wrote on Mar 23, 2007 10:15 AM:WT are you talking about?!? " Is this more of the hip-hop culture"...what does that gotta do with anything!?! Why don't you take your sense of smell and ...

To Smells like Gang Violence... wrote on Mar 23, 2007 10:18 AM:Kenya was a hard working and honest man. He was always willing to help someone out. He had a smile and personality that shined. This was purely an act of cowardness. Cowards jealous of a man that was trying to do big things and make an honest living so he could provide for his family. And just because he was driving a Hummmer doesnt necessarily mean it was some hip hop culture. He liked nice things and could afford it. Please take your negativity and your stereotypes elsewhere. His Friends and Family are trying to grieve. The last thing they need are your speculations.....

Missing Him.... wrote on Mar 23, 2007 10:20 AM:Kenya you will never be forgotten and always in my heart. I miss you tremendously, and my heart and my prayers are with you and your family.

the hate that hate made wrote on Mar 23, 2007 10:21 AM:what does it matter if it were gang related or not, what matters is the level of hate rising in the hearts of human beings in this city and the world. HATE doesn't discriminate nor does self destruction. Sad is the fact this happened. let this start a revolution of peace in this mans memory not negativity of what? who? why?

So Sad..... wrote on Mar 23, 2007 10:27 AM:Kenya and his team moved us last June and he was the leader of the team. He was so friendly anf full of life that he made the moving experience less stressful. He talked about being a single parent and about his spirituality. Seemed like he loved life. I really enjoyed him. Whatever his part was in this, if anything, he surely didn't deserve this. No one does.

Devasted wrote on Mar 23, 2007 10:45 AM:Why, why, and why? Kenya was a good guy that I have known for about 5 years. If he was part of the gang banging culture he sure fooled me with his hard work ethic and devoted family mentality. This man took care of his family and worked hard to do it. The people that took his life will burn in hell.

Caryn wrote on Mar 23, 2007 10:46 AM:As I read through these comments I can tell which of you truely knew my cousin and which of you truely have no clue. All of you that are hating on him obviously are way jealous and it SMELLS like envy has been a part of your life for a long time...probably since he moved on your block. Kenya never hurt anyone and lived his life the way he wanted too...isn't that the way we are suppose to live. I love you baby and will miss you very much...RIP...Muah!

18 year old friend wrote on Mar 23, 2007 11:03 AM:I cannot believe all the negative comments that people have to say about a person who has just lost his life and his child who will no longer have a father. I would see Kenya at 7'11 with his son walking hand in hand and asking him what he's been up to and all Kenya did was work work work and take care of his child. For those of us who have known him well WE can say that he was a good man and didn't deserve this for any reason, regardless of past or present situations...please let us morn for him and his family... R.I.P. KENYA I WILL MISS YOU AND THANKS FOR THE BUSINESS ADVISE YOU GAVE TO ME I WILL NEVER FORGET YOUR KINDNESS....EVER!!!

Kayla wrote on Mar 23, 2007 11:15 AM:"ANOTHER ANGEL IS WATCHING OVER HIS LOVED ONES!" "KENYA BABY...U WILL TRULY BE MISSED BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN!!! MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU & YOUR FAMILY & FRIENDS. AND LIKE MY SISTER CARYN SAID...KENYA NEVER HURT NO ONE AND DID LIVE HIS LIFE TO THE FULLEST...NOW IS NOT THE TIME TO BE HATIN' ON HIM...TO ALL YA'LL POSTIN' POSITIVE COMMENTS BOUT YANNI...THAT'S WHAT HIS FAMILY & FRIENDS NEED...THANK YOU FOR SHOWIN' YOUR LOVE FOR THE MAN! YANNI, WE CAN SEE YOUR YOUR BEAUTIFUL SMILE...IT WILL ALWAYS BE IN OUR HEARTS!!! REST IN PARADISE BABY!!! MUAH!"

La La wrote on Mar 23, 2007 11:16 AM:you will be dearly missed. it's very sad to see a young brotha go down once again bacause of ... idiots that wanted to get caught may i add. My deepest sympathy goes out to your family. i will miss seeing you in the club all the time too....all you haters out there. maybe kenya did some things is his past but who the hell hasn't. everyone out there get your facts straight before you leave negative comments up on here. may god truly bless his family and especially his child who has to grow up without a father. :(

So sorry... wrote on Mar 23, 2007 11:19 AM:I don't even know kenya but a very good friend of mine was affected by his death and I just want to give my deepest sympathy to his family and friends. It is so unfortunate for events like this to take place, and from what I hear he was trying to help the community...So sorry that when young black men make efforts to help others or their community that they are ridiculed, insulted, and talked down upon. To that neighbor who decided to negatively comment on his death...GOD DON'T LIKE UGLY. You do unto others as you would have them do unto you... How would you feel if someone mocked your death!!!! It is said that Misery loves company, so I assume you must be a VERY MISERABLE person...May god bless his family in this time of mourning.

Kellie wrote on Mar 23, 2007 11:23 AM:I shall miss you my man. Kenya and I formerly worked together. He was my backbone during all we did together. my heart goes out to his family.

Andrew "Ace" wrote on Mar 23, 2007 11:24 AM:I'm devasated and truly saddened by the loss of a great friend. Kenya was a hero to all of us who knew him, whether it be on the baseball field, or in everyd

Andrew "Ace" wrote on Mar 23, 2007 11:29 AM:I am devastated and truly saddened by the loss of a great friend. Kenya was a hero to all of us who knew him, whether it be on the baseball field or in everyday life. He was so full of life!!! My deepest condolences to his family and friends. KENYA, YOU WILL BE FOREVER MISSED AND NEVER FORGOTTEN!!!

CARYN wrote on Mar 23, 2007 11:38 AM:VIGIL WILL BE HELD TONIGHT 7pm AT YANNI'S HOUSE. CLOSE FRIENDS AND FAMILY PLEASE JOIN US....

jinx wrote on Mar 23, 2007 11:44 AM:yani R.I.P. u were my freind no matter what u were always to cool to and went out ur way 4 other pepole its sad that ur life had to end this way i will see u soon in those gates up top

Caryn wrote on Mar 23, 2007 11:50 AM:Vigil will be held tonight at 7PM at Yanni's. Close Friends and Family!

RW wrote on Mar 23, 2007 11:59 AM:To the Family and Friends who really knew Kenya; Our Hearts are deeply saddened by the news of Kenya's death. A very Wonderful, Caring and Compassionate person has now left us, but not before touching our lives, in ways that only WE will ever remember and know! To those who might have not known him the way we did; Just know that Kenya was the kind of man that you truly would of wanted to know and be around- full of fun, laughter and was always willing to do what ever he could to help those he cared about and to the community or those who just simply asked. Kenya,you will NEVER be forgotten and missed dearly!!

Stand Tall wrote on Mar 23, 2007 12:14 PM:Thats what you did and for that you have my respect we did not always see eye to eye but thats what made life worth living. Just remember this even now you and your family are in so many hearts and we know you are still standing TALL.PEACE

Friend wrote on Mar 23, 2007 12:35 PM:To "resident of Lofty grove" & "smells like gang violence". Shame on you for saying such disrespectful & STEREOTYPICAL things!! Why even respond if you can't be respectfull to the deceased & sympathetic to all those who have lost a friend,son,FATHER! I mean really w/ you people. Kenya was a great friend & inspiration to many. Unlike you who is propably an angry,bitter,lost soul! Most likely racist as well. Keep your insensitivity to yourself. RIP Kenya, we love you & you will be missed!!

BOO TUBBS wrote on Mar 23, 2007 12:41 PM:"RIP" YANNI...MAY GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY AND ALL THOSE THAT MOURN OVER THE NEWS OF YOUR DEATH.

Another Friend wrote on Mar 23, 2007 12:47 PM:Put me on the jury!!!!!!

bubblegum wrote on Mar 23, 2007 12:50 PM:Never forget who you are…..Kenya never did!! We have lost an amazing man, his poise, confidence and determination I wish more men had. His beautiful smile, his BIG heart will be missed by oh so many. There will be a big empty spot in O’side now that your gone. Through the struggles of life you made it through, made a way for you, I am proud to be your friend and always will be! R.I.P Kenya……

BZBNCUTE wrote on Mar 23, 2007 12:51 PM:Kenya....You will always have a special place in my heart. Since we met during your senior year of high school you have always been that one true friend that would lend a shoulder to cry on. When I had lost all hope you were always there for me telling me to keep my head up. And even through my divorce you never judged me. I love you for that. Until we meet again in heaven peace be with you. And to the family. He was a true example of a " Strong Black Man" so of you negative people could stand to take some lessons. Judge not lest you be judged To the cowards.."Vengence is mine says the Lord" . You need to watch your steps now!!!!!! God never forgets.

Forever in my Heart wrote on Mar 23, 2007 12:52 PM:Our hearts are deeply saddened by the loss of Kenya "Yanni." I thought of him as a brother and would do anything in the world for him as he would do the same for me. To all that knew him knew just what a good guy he was to everyone he came in contact with. May God bless his family, you are in my thoughts & prayers. Yanni, I thanks for all the long talks and keeping in on the right path. I LOVE YOU!!!

bubblegum wrote on Mar 23, 2007 1:12 PM:All this controversy, it isn’t anything new to Kenya…right man!! The speculating, the jealousy, the hate..Kenya never let any of this stop him or hurt him. So we stand for him now and represent the true man we all know and love!

A~~ wrote on Mar 23, 2007 1:13 PM:As we all sit back and think of the "good times" we had with Yanni, its good to see we all will keep the REAL memories alive. My prayers go out to his Mother,his beautiful little boy, sisters, cousins and all the extended family.. Everyone has felt the impact of his death! But for everyone who truly knew him, he is smiling down at us for keeping his name clean. Let's just keep the positive things that he did for everyone BE KNOWN.... and let's not forget in all of this the LORD has a plan for us. God Bless you Ms. Linda your family is in my prayers. "I will miss you Kenya".

go way back "85" wrote on Mar 23, 2007 1:14 PM:My heart goes out to Ms Linda shes a very hard working women who loves her children. she has been thru alot with Yani he was a very rambunshes kid (smile). those that new him as an adult knows he was always into something. he has experinced alot in his short 34 years... "No Matter what the surcumstances surronding his death" he was someone child before you post something NEGATIVE!!! just ask yourself would you want all that negativity to be posted about your loved one !!! NO !!! everyone else lets not feed into it just post about the good times and how Kenya touched your life and how he will truly be missed Ms Linda I cant imagine what your going thru right now sending you many prayers and (((((( hugs))))))))

one of many high school classmates.... wrote on Mar 23, 2007 1:15 PM:Man, you always had a huge smile on your face, that with your kind heart made you a special person to be around. My condolenses go out to your family. God bless you...and aloha for now.

NameLess wrote on Mar 23, 2007 1:17 PM:Another child is taken were to, We do not know, I pray that he was right with the Lord Jesus Christ, That is the only true way, We know the time is short, So for all that are left behind, Kenya knows that today is the day of Salvation tommorow is not promised to no one, So seek the Lord Your GOD and ask him to show you the way, For GOD said I stand at the Door and Knock, and If you open the Door I will come in, So my friends Let's all seek the Lord and we will be with him for Eternity.

A Good Friend wrote on Mar 23, 2007 1:18 PM:RIP Baby....The negative comments on here are nonsense. Obviously you didn't know him at all. Kenya was a loving hardworking man. He was my best friend who I will miss forever. Thank you babe for all the wonderful advise over the years on the whole single parent thing and everything else. I will miss our talks. This man was a blessing in our community and so full of life. You will be missed greatly. Both me and the kids send our love. MuahXOXO We love you......

Fred wrote on Mar 23, 2007 1:43 PM:I'm going to miss you big guy. After all those years we faced each other on opposite sides of the diamond, it was great to finally be on the same side with you these last few years. I had a lot good times playing with you. You were a great player and teammate, but you were an even better person and friend. My condolences to his family and friends. R.I.P. Kenya! JAH Bless!

theresa wrote on Mar 23, 2007 1:50 PM:kenya hunt was a good man he loved his son and family ive known kenya since high school we graduated togther same class oceanside high beacause kenya achieved alot in his life he had alot of people who hated to see him suceed "the haters" but despite all of that he did he was a good friend of mine rip peace yanni we love you.

A neighbor wrote on Mar 23, 2007 2:08 PM:I am also a neighbor of Kenya & I had many friendly interactions with him mostly verbal greetings. I remember when he moved into the neighborhood I had seen him before knew he was a ball player etc. Just because a young black man has nice things does not mean he is a thug, gang member or anything else. It could mean he busted his ... to get what he has. God bless Kenya & his family. Try to find something nice to say. All his neighbers do not think he brought the neighborhood down.

Carrie wrote on Mar 23, 2007 2:30 PM:Yanni will be missed and my prayers go out to his family. Yanni was a good man. Him and I shared alot of laughs togethers!! Now his on his way to heaven were my Father will await him. Tell my Father I Love him, and I'll miss you both!! Until we meet again much love and respect!! R.I.P

Neighbor wrote on Mar 23, 2007 2:37 PM:I understand the pain and I feel for all the family and friends. But, I am curious, does anybody have any idea what the motive might have been? It's hard to believe that someone might have done this simply because "they were jealous". What could the victim have done that made someone (or some people) so angry with him?

Amazon wrote on Mar 23, 2007 2:58 PM:"All that can be said is another Strong Black Man taken by the hands of Riff Raff.......When will it end??? Kenya I remember meeting you and those pearly whites and beautiful smile that smile so sincere how time passess and the world keeps on moving We never no when we will be CALLED HOME...Im sure that morning Kenya nor any of us thought we would now be posting our condolences...Live everyday as if its your lasts tell those today that you love "I LOVE YOU"...Kenya you will be missed I hold your family up in my prayers...You are now another angle watching over all those who Love you....

To the Neighbor wrote on Mar 23, 2007 3:08 PM:... What does it matter to you anyway...the why? There are alot of us that are deeply hurt and all comments like this do is upset not heal. I seriously think that you need counseling!!!!! Let the man REST IN PEACE...I love you Yanni and miss you very much.

BIRD wrote on Mar 23, 2007 3:37 PM:MAN KENYA, I'M GONNA MISS UR ... YOU WERE A GOOD PERSON. WE SHARED A FEW GOOD LAUGH'S TOGETHER. I'M SO SORRY WE WON'T BE ABLE TO SHARE ANYMORE. YOUR HOMEGIRL WILL MISS YOU. TO YOUR FAMILY I WILL PRAY FOR THEM AND YOUR SON. AND WISH YOU THE BEST. I KNOW YOU'LL BE KEEPING ALL THOSE IN HEAVEN IN STITCHES WITH YOUR WIT AND CHARM. TAKE CARE OF ALL OUR BROTHERS AND SISTER'S UP THERE YANNI. LOVE YOU AND WILL MISS YOU TREMENDOUSLY !!!! R.I.P...! YOUR FRIEND, BIRD.!

DEXXX HUS wrote on Mar 23, 2007 3:56 PM:OCEANSIDE,should have the flags raised at half mask today because the town suffered a terrible lose yesterday. I just want send my blessings & prayers out to the homies family.YUNG YAWN, your're gonna be missed dearly! You're time on this planet was breif but your legacy is gonna live on forever.....God bless the dead

lil auntie wrote on Mar 23, 2007 4:00 PM:I have known you all your life. You was a special nephew that I will always love you from the bottom of my heart. Words can't explain the pain that I feel in my heart. If your grandparents( Wilson's and Hunt's) was alive they would be devastated but sayings let God handle this situation as he had done so many times before. My family(Ronique, Tazhjaye, Talayzia, and Trey) will miss you like crazy. Tell Debbie, Deb, Big Rob, Granny, Grandpa, Mrs. Lola, Mr. Purvis, Rosie, Carl Sr.,and others we said hold on that we are holding down the world until we meet again. And remember that we will look after TJ(KJ) as Talayzia calls him. Love nephew Aunt Missie

Neighbor wrote on Mar 23, 2007 4:01 PM:My comment regarding the motive is not meant to be hurtful, it is meant to get at the truth. How are we ever expected to get justice or create anything positive from this if people are not willing to face the truth?

Sara wrote on Mar 23, 2007 4:21 PM:Hey Old Friend.... This just gets harder as the hours pass Big Yan! I am so sorry this happend to YOU, KJ and the rest of the family. I cant even imagine how they feel. I sit here with tears constantly running down my face and all I can imagine is your family, Imagine your own sadness that KJ is left behind w/out you. I love you always you goofy ... man. I will miss our daily passes on the 78 where you honked and made your funny face, rolling down ya window to say something and me calling you crazy like I could really hear what you were saying. I wish now I would have stopped to listen to you closer one last time. I am sorry you are gone but I know you will watch over your own and all of our little ones and I feel safer knowing that. You will always be loved and missed and remembered. Good-bye Yanni C....till we see you again BIG HOMIE!

Shasta wrote on Mar 23, 2007 4:24 PM:Kenya............I just can't believe it. You were a wonderful person and you will be greatly missed. It is good to see all of the positive things people have to say about you. But what else could be expected of such a wonderful, well known man. My heart goes out to your Mother, Sister and your child. RIP you will forever be in my heart.

Jerry G. wrote on Mar 23, 2007 4:52 PM:Get on that field and represent big man, I know that was the first thing you did. You got up there and went right to playing ball like i knew you would. I can hear you now "They can't handle me June", you know what they can't! The truth is they knew that too that's why they chose the coward route. You always told me to "forgive those who hate cause that's all they know how to do where we can do many things". I just can't ignore it this time cause the HATE took you from US ALL. Make sure you have a spot for your boy "Bug" when I get there...R.I.P-- LOVE ONE

One Love wrote on Mar 23, 2007 5:00 PM:Yani is a well respected man, he was full of life and lived life to the fullest. He will never be forgotten. I used to always see yani driving down the street in one of his cars and say that he is a role model not only was he a role model but a MAN which some of you need to be. no matter what his past looks like. We were all born in sin so who ever leaving negative comments you need to refer back to the bible. ( THOU WITHOUT SIN CAST THE FIRST STONE.) I dare you. all i can say is let go and let god... may god bless you and your family until we meet again much love.

Justice.... wrote on Mar 23, 2007 5:05 PM:News just announced two suspects have been arrested!!! Same guys that were detained originally. RIP!

Sad wrote on Mar 23, 2007 5:20 PM:Sympathies to family and friends. I wonder what the rest of the story is. Is it true that this is the second time he was shot? If so why? Hope they got or get those that did this and that they get life because animals pretending to be human belong in a cage for the rest of their natural life.

Babygirl wrote on Mar 23, 2007 5:42 PM:I can't believe your gone. I love you and miss you sooooo much! What a wonerful man we have all lost. Please if anyone knows anything please come forward. This man was the best thing that has happened to me in years. His talks always made me feel better. He was a role model for my children and especially my son who couldn't wait to show Kenya his basketball skills everytime they saw eachother. My heart goes out to KJ and I know he's watching over him. I will always love you forever.

Jessica wrote on Mar 23, 2007 5:53 PM:My deepest condolances go out to everyone that was ever touched by Kenya! He was a great person, and his name should not be dragged down as he is no longer here to defend himself. I cry because I can't imagine how his son is going to grow up without his daddy, who means the world to him!!!! To the people that posted the negative comments about Kenya, you DON'T know him, and have obviously never interacted with him, and you were not there yesterday to see his mother cry at the loss of her only son, and to see all his family come together for yet another death, this one not foreseen, this one deliberate, we could not say good bye, we could not tell him what he meant, and I ask that you all think how you would feel if this was your cousin, your brother, your son!!!! We love you Kenya!!!! We will miss you!!!! Love Jessica, Darnell, Boston and Harlem

to "neighbor" wrote on Mar 23, 2007 6:04 PM:I don't think any harm was meant toward you. You said some nice things about Kenya and it's appreciated by those that really cared about him. I haven't heard why he was gunned down, but I don't believe in my heart that it was gang or drug related. Like some people have said, he was such a kind person and helped the less fortunate, maybe one of these people just had it out for him.

D wrote on Mar 23, 2007 6:06 PM:What a tragedy? A man who was a wonderful person, made everyone around him feel happy, and gave of himself to anyone that asked for his help, is gone... but never forgotten. Kenya - you will be missed terribly by many. G and I will never forget you.

Monica wrote on Mar 23, 2007 6:12 PM:I didn't know him, but based on posts I've read here from his friends and family, he sounds like he was a wonderful person. I'm sorry this happened to him and it's pity I never got to know him. It's senseless murder. Whoever did it, won't get away with it.

DScott wrote on Mar 23, 2007 6:45 PM:This is a terrible tragedy. Kenya was a great man with a huge heart. I was fortunate enough to play baseball with him when I was a freshman at the Master's College. I remember Kenya with tears in his eyes encouraging me when I was down (I will never forget his heart, cause he had a huge one). Whoever did this deserves the death penalty. This is the worst news I have heard. Kenya Hunt will be greatly missed by everyone who knew and him and those who now will never get the chance.

Paula wrote on Mar 23, 2007 6:55 PM:Dearest Kenya, Peace my friend. I know you have already found a bike and an endless sunset to ride into. Watch out for us big hommie we will miss you more than words can begin to express. Floss big boy!!! Mad love Paula

bc wrote on Mar 23, 2007 8:27 PM:If anyone knows or is setting up a fund for his little one, or setting up anything to contribute for a reward on the capture of who did this selfish act, can you please post it or direct us to it. My Mom and I love you Kenya...

HS Friend wrote on Mar 23, 2007 8:33 PM:HATE IS SOMETHING THAT WE SHOULDN'T HAVE IN OUR HEARTS, BUT SOME OF US DO. HATES DISTROYS LIVES (AS SEEN HERE). HATE NOT ONLY CAUSES DEATH, BUT DEATH IN THE HEARTS OF THE PEOPLE LEFT BEHIND.IT SADDENS ME THAT PEOPLE CAN BE SO NEGATINE TOWARDS KENYA. HE WAS A GREAT PERSON AND ALWAYS HAD A SMILE ON HIS FACE. SPOKE TO EVERYONE WETHER YOU SPOKE TO HIM OR NOT. WHO ARE WE TO JUDGE ONES LIFESTYLE, OR THEIR WHEREABOUTS? WHO ARE WE TO JUDGE WHEN YOUR LIFE SHOULD END? THERE IS ONLY ONE JUDGE AND HE IS MUCH GREATER THAN ANYONE ON THIS EARTH. JESUS IS THE ONLY WAY. HE IS THE ONLY ONE WHO DECIDES OUR LIFE ALL THE WAY THROUGH. KENYA, YOU WILL BE TRULY MISSED. MY LOVE AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. IT WAS GREAT KNOWING A FUNNY AND GREAT PERSON LIKE YOU.... WILL MISS AND THINK OF YOU ALWAYS...SAVE ME A SPOT IT HEAVEN... RIP KENYA

When will it end???? wrote on Mar 23, 2007 9:10 PM:Lofty Grove resident, I read a poem the other day and maybe you should take notes. I think everyone who has left a comment on this page could get something from this. God gave a tough assignment for all of us to do, to pray for all those who hurt us and to love our enemies too. So when other people wrong you, instead of striking back, say a little prayer for them, for qualities they lack. Ask the Lord to give them, an extra portion of, kindess and compassion and to Bless them with His love. To the family of Kenya, may you be comforted in knowing how much people cared about him. For those of you who have left comments, God Bless you for showing your compassion. And finally for you, resident of Lofty Grove, you should be ashamed of yourself! I will pray that God gives you His grace and mercy. We weren't created to be filled with hate. Have you ever heard of "love thy neighbor?" Like someone said, you need to find Jesus. I can't believe for one minute that a Christian would write something like that. If you are....ask the Lord for forgiveness. I'm sure Kenya would forgive you...he was that big of a man! R.I.P. Kenya!

x wrote on Mar 23, 2007 9:11 PM:Yanni, you will be missed immensely. "Those who live in the hearts of others never die."

REV. DUNN wrote on Mar 23, 2007 9:25 PM:MAY GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY IN THIS TIME. ONLY GOD KNOWS WHAT HAPPEN HE IS THE JUDGE. DON'T SAY SOMETHING NEGATIVE ABOUT SOMEONE WHEN YOU DON'T KNOW THEM. KENYA YOU WILL BE MISSED SEE YOU IN HEAVEN ONEDAY.MUCH LOVE HOMIEE. I'LL BE PRAYING FOR THE FAMILY.

FREAKDOGG wrote on Mar 23, 2007 9:59 PM:DAMN HOMIE I STILL CAN'T BELIEVE THIS GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY YOU WILL BE MISSED GREATLY R.I.P YANNI

Heady wrote on Mar 23, 2007 11:20 PM:What's goin' on. Wake up county and take back your North American Life. God Bless North America. Churches, Wake up; get hot before the devil does.

coach marte OHS baseball wrote on Mar 23, 2007 11:45 PM:kenya the program will miss you so much, the team is hurting over the loss you of your smile, your skill, your love of the game and OHS baseball. which you will always be a pirate forever. most of all we will miss you so much this year at the alumni game as their leader amoung all that have passed thru and worn the green and white. to me you were what is pirate baseball. i will miss your friendship the talks of the game and most of all your smile. i know Ben Pai is with you now and the two of you will watch your pirates this season and many seasons to come.

Sibian wrote on Mar 24, 2007 12:01 AM:first of all, may Jesus Christ be with Yani's family through this trying time. Yani was a joy to be around. He always had a way of putting a smile on your face. I pray one day, that I will see you praising God when Jesus comes back for His Church. If Yani was truly a Son of God, and I pray that he was, although it's a sad time, He's has entered into the Joy of the Lord. It might seem selfish, but to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. Don't forget who God is...He will not take His hand of protection from Yani's son. But my prayer is for those who are still here. What is it going to take for you to take inventory of your life and know that when it's our turn, will God say to us which I pray He said to Yani..."Well done my good and faithful servant. Enter into the presence of the Lord? The ONLY WAY that will happen is if you truly believe that Jesus Christ, the Son of God, is God Himself in the flesh, who died in your place to redeem your soul from Satan. If that does not happen, the Bible states that you will live in eternal damnation, separated from God. Don't get caught slippin without Christ in your life.

Je S. wrote on Mar 24, 2007 2:33 AM:Yanni- Even though this seems completely unreal that you're not with us anymore physically, I'll find a way to swallow this tragic incident. I won't be able to run into you at the club or in the streets anymore, but I know evertime I see a Hummer or an Impala I'm gonna think of you. You were a cool person Kenya. My love and prayers go to you and your family. And to the ones that made this young mans life come to a screeching halt just think...you have to live with this feeling for the rest of your life. What if this was to happen to your brother or father or your son or your closest cousin??? You can't turn back time and undo something like this. Just because you ended a life doesn't mean yours will get easier. May God have mercy on your soul. Yanni will always be loved and missed from all your dear friends in OCEANSIDE!

North County wrote on Mar 24, 2007 9:01 AM:So where is my North County blog? NCT report the facts!!!!

Jane wrote on Mar 24, 2007 9:02 AM:Did the victim have a criminal record?

Tiffany wrote on Mar 24, 2007 1:07 PM:TO MY LOVING CUZIN KENYA HUNT I LOVE U AND I WILL SEE U SOON...U WILL ALWAYS BE IN MY HEART AND ALWAYS REMEMBER KNOW THAT KJ WILL ALWAYS BE MY #1

Friend wrote on Mar 24, 2007 2:45 PM:I'm deeply sorry about what happened to Kenya Hunt. I am a former friend of one of the supposed victims. I really do hope that justice is served even if he was my best friend. But I don't believe he could commit such a cowardly act as shooting an unarmed man. I hope that nctimes gets the facts right before printing comments. Again I am very sorry and may he be with God.

Can't Get Right wrote on Mar 24, 2007 3:06 PM:IT SEEMS LIKE IT WAS YESTERDAY WHEN I I WAS SCRUBBING YOUR RIMS FOR YOU...NOW ITS LIKE DAMN...YOU TOOK ME UNDER YOUR WINGS AND EVEN THOUGH I WENT MY OWN WAY YOU PLAYED A BIG PART IN ME GROWING INTO A MAN...ITS SAD THAT I KNOW THE 2 YOUNG BOYS WHO WERE ARRESTED FOR THIS HORRIBLE TRAGEDY AND EVEN MORE SAD THAT IT WAS YOU ON THE OTHER END OF THIS STUPIDITY...I WISH I HAD A CHANCE TO SAY GOODBYE BUT WE'RE NEVER EXPECTING TO SAY GOODBYE FOREVER...I WILL KEEP YOUR WHOLE FAMILY IN PRAYER BUT MOSTLY FOR YOUR BIG MAN KJ...I FEEL SO BAD KENYA BECAUSE THIS SHOULD HAVE NEVER HAPPENED...GOD HAS PLANS FOR ALL OF US AND WHAT THOSE PLANS ARE WE DO NOT KNOW BUT WHEN SOMETHING SO SAD HAPPENS LIKE THIS IT MAKES US THINK WHY WHEN WE KNOW GOD HAD A REASON...DAMN BIG HOMIE...THANK YOU FOR THE OPPORTUNITY YOU GAVE ME AND SOME OF MY FRIENDS...YOU ARE AND WILL BE MISSED BY A LOT OF PEOPLE...GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS WHO KNEW YOU WELL...AND TO ALL THE PEOPLE WHO SAY ITS GUNS AND DRUGS AND GANGS...THERES NEVER A REASON FOR TAKING SOMEONES "LIFE"...JEALOUSY IS THE RULER OF ALL EVIL AND IT NEEDS TO BE SQUASHED..PEOPLE WHO HATE ON OTHERS BECAUSE OF WHAT THEY HAVE WILL NEVER MOVE FORWARD FOR THEIR SELVES...DAMN

~Dani~ wrote on Mar 24, 2007 6:10 PM:I met you back in 1996, you never left my thoughts or my heart, I wish I got to give you that last kiss..so here it is..mmmmwah...You were always the sunshine in my day when you came to see me :) You always made me forget about the bad and brought me the good. You ALWAYS took my mind off reality and made me imagine how my future would be....and here it is..my future and it turned out just right :)..thank you baby for being there for me...I wish I could share it with you..but now that you are watching over me, I know you can see everything...I am going to miss you and love you soooo much. I'm sorry I never got to get one last hug, one last kiss, one last ride on your bike...but I WILL SEE YOU AGAIN....ALOHA MY SEXY BABY LOVE YOU ~Dani~

Meldoouniversity wrote on Mar 24, 2007 7:07 PM:I just want to say I knew Kenya for alots of years and he was a very good person to me and my family. I remeber playing basketball against him around town. I remeber the last time I seen him with his charger hat on. I'm going to miss him.

Shawnee In Texas wrote on Mar 24, 2007 9:00 PM:Kenya, it stil doesn't seem real, it feels like i got a phone call from you about one of our friends has past not you. I'm not going to cry anymore, because your in a better place. KJ knows yor a wonder father, dad, just a great person. I can't even began to know how your mother feels. I still remember the first day i met you . You had that sparkle in your eye, and a laugh, and charm i won't forget. I was talking to my sister z, laughing and crying about the Kenya we all knew and loved, a wonderful person. When you called me friday morning and asked where i was, you still didn't believe i moved to texas, i didn't know that i would be talking to you the last time wed night. Just to let you know you will never be forgotten in my heart, love Shawnee in Texas

For The Record wrote on Mar 25, 2007 12:17 AM:Kenya I can remember back in the day when you were a little wild and crazy. You did always have a smile and a way of making people laugh. I do think that others tend to stereo-type and believe that a person can't change. Sounds like you were able to turn your life around and truly make a difference in other peoples lives. God Bless your Family and your Son. Regardless of what others think....Nobody deserves to die like that. Sleep with the angels now.

vb wrote on Mar 25, 2007 1:01 AM:sad that u had to leave this way. I just wanted to say that kenya hunt you will alwayz be remembered. memories from way back in the 90's at school with our bag sessions. to speakin with you outside the club at tropic in 2000-2001 to speaking with you in between times.. you alwayz was repectful 2 me and my family. I will pray for you and your family... dont worry those cowards will have their day.. nothing was worth taking you away from here.. this is like a dream. i'm in shock much love alwayz .... keep smiling ...

Acevedo Family wrote on Mar 25, 2007 7:31 AM:God Bless you Kenya. Our family will miss you and your bright as sunshine smile. You will be missed by many, as you left this earth with so many who care about you. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family, especially with your son. Say hello to Ben Pai,and let him know he is very much alive in heart, as you will be :)

A good man wrote on Mar 25, 2007 9:52 PM:This is so sad, you were a good person, cant image you would do this to you. Your poor wife and child and your mother. God bless and you are in a better place.

Cedric tha singer! wrote on Mar 25, 2007 10:26 PM:Just want to say that the time I knew Kenya, he was always pleasure to hang with. A man who didn't mind raising the bar. Always giving you insite on ways to be a better person. No matter what people may say negative. In this case there is more to say positive and it overwelms any negativity seen by others. God Bless your soul, your family, your friends, we will miss u at Rookies man. We never had a chance to go to the Laker game together but, I will make sure I go and experience that and will give you a moment of silence. God rest your soul......Kenya Hunt "A man, a friend, a father, a leader and will be missed by us all.....

Thank You Jesus! wrote on Mar 26, 2007 6:42 AM:Justice will be served. It is unfortunate that it is someone we all know. Almost like family. Kids share the same Uncles.

Me wrote on Mar 26, 2007 7:40 AM:Ilove you Kenya! You will be missed! My heart goes out to your family and KJ.

jen wrote on Mar 26, 2007 10:07 AM:I only met Kenya once while visiting Oceanside, and have to say that he was a very nice man. All these people who are making negative comments will be judged by God. How can you say such awful things about someone that obviously helped so many people? Are you that stupid to make assumptions about someone who is not even here to defend himself. It sounds like to me that you are saying that he was a bad guy just based on the color of his skin....funny I thought it was 2007 not 1870. It is not your place to judge a man you did not know. Seriously this is not the time! Let his family grieve without this drama. To his loved ones, I am sorry for your loss, he will be missed by so many. Don't let these negative people get to you!

DA...tx'n wrote on Mar 26, 2007 3:18 PM:Big Yung Yanni, I will miss you and the bikes. We had plennty of good times. Even when you blew your engine racing with me. I will remember the cook outs and fish fry's. My pryar's go out to your family. God will look over them for you. "This world is full of fools, it takes all kinds to make the world spin" Yung Yanni Peace and One Love to you stand tall.

Sad, sad, sad response wrote on Mar 27, 2007 1:19 AM:Where's the love, I mean I was shot at my ride was attack and now this. Does this happen to all good honest men? This wasn't posted just be negative, but I think theirs more to this then you and I know that can happen in any hood. REST IN PEACE

Mootie wrote on Mar 27, 2007 10:33 AM:To my sister Ashonda, momma Linda, Neda, and the rest of the family, I not only grieve for you, I grieve with you. Because of my sister, I hurt even more. I wish that I can take the pain away, but there is only one that can do that. Rely on Him in your time of need, and He will see you through. I love all of you dearly, and will continue to pray for you. Kenya was someone that I had the chance to meet on several occasions, and each meeting was brief, but I could see that he was a good person, and I know that he was a good son, brother, uncle, and friend. His smile was a contagious one and something that I will remember forever. Because Ashonda is my sister, you are my brother, and I love you just the same. May you REST IN PEACE. "Vengence is Mine, said the Lord"

Momma Norma & Daddy wrote on Mar 27, 2007 10:48 AM:To the family, there is no sorrow that Heaven can not heal. Our lives have intertwined to make us one big family, and we would not have it any other way. Your loss is our loss, and we love and pray for you dearly. The world didn't give it, and the world can't take it away! To Ashonda, thank you for being a sister to my only daughter and adopting us as your parents. Be strong and know that we are here for you.

Ranger Doc wrote on Mar 28, 2007 2:05 PM: Kenya, I thank you for taking me under your wing and teaching me the intricacies of baseball. My wife and I still laugh at the stories you would tell us at the games. You are a good God fearing man and you will be truely missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with his wife and son. Rest in Peace big man, when we next meet you can tell us the funny story about how you met God.

Ronnie wrote on Mar 29, 2007 6:19 PM:May GOD Bless you&your family.You've always been true to all of us!!If people can't accept the fact we lost a very unique person who I see they're portraying as a drug dealer there wrong and may God Forgive there soul 4 they know not what they do>Thank You Kenya for the word's of advice you've giving me...I love you!!R.I.P Yonnie-C

sad and hurting wrote on Mar 30, 2007 10:04 PM:i was one of his former girlfriends,and though it ended on not such a good note, i am so sorry to hear that kenya lost his life, i wish him and his family my condolences.if nothing else he was a great man. so sad and hurting!! :(

Ronnie wrote on Mar 31, 2007 10:03 AM:This whole thing has got everybody caught in the middle.It hurt's so bad to know that they took our ANGEL from us.Now the parting of family members over somebody hatered is heartbreaking.God Bless you&our family!!We LOVE YOU & MISS YOU Kenya!!!!!

LONG LOST N DEAR FRIEND wrote on Apr 1, 2007 8:51 AM:FIRST AND FOREMOST, MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YANNI'S FAMILY,FRIENDS, MOTHER AND SON KJ. HE WAS A GOOD MAN! YES HE WAS.ALWAYS GOOD TO EVERYONE WHO KNEW HIM. HE WAS A HAPPY MAN, FULL OF LIFE, HAD A SMILE THAT WOULD MELT YOUR HEART AWAY.IN A PREVIOUS QUOTE, I DO RECALL THAT KENYA DID MENTION BEFORE THAT IF HE WERE TO PASS, THAT HE WOULD WANT US ALL TO CELEBRATE. YES, AND THAT I WILL DO.I WILL CELEBRATE HIS LIFE!! I HAVE NOTHING BUT GREAT MEMORIES WITH KENYA.GOOD TIMES... AND THAT WE SHOULD ONLY WISH THERE WERE MORE MEN LIKE HIM AROUND IN THIS WORLD.MAY HE CONTINUE TO LIVE ON IN THIS WORLD THRU HIS SON KJ. FULL OF LIFE, WISDOM, COURAGE, LOVE, AND AMBITION, WHICH IM SURE HE KNOWS. HE WILL BE MISSED GREATLY, MAY HE CONTINUE TO WATCH OVER EACH OF US WITH HIS GREAT BIG SMILE, AND KNOW THAT ONE DAY WELL MEET AGAIN... WE LOVE YOU YANNI!!

Nicole wrote on Jan 18, 2008 3:54 PM:My prayers go out to the whole family. It's been almost a year, and I'm still thinking of Kenya everyday. He didn't deserve this, nor did his family. He was an all around awesome guy, and he will be missed 4ever & 4alwayz. Neda & KJ, I'm thinking of you! LOVE YOU KENYA!!!!!

Heath wrote on Mar 10, 2008 7:53 PM:Miss you Homey. True Playa Fo Life! Peace & Blessings Love One