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Old 08-08-2005, 07:05 PM
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Forum member killed sunday night in Atlanta...

Rodney Franklin was killed sunday night in sandy springs. He was shot in the head. I have no further info.

I wish I knew his SN, but I don't. Chappy has met me and I am only posting this for those of you that knew rodney.

Chappy, I was going to pm you, but I thought this might be best. I work with rodney at lockheed. I found out today when I got here. If you can post his SN that would be great. Thanks

Rodney, your a good man and a good person, you'll be missed by many.

RIP

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Very, very tragic news. I had never met Rodney, but my deepest sympathy goes out to his family and friends.

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Oh my gosh that is horrible news. My condolences go out to his family and I really hope the killers will be found and prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law!
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Rodney's SN was "krod21". He was a recent forum member, and was planning on attending the big Atlanta meet this Sunday, August 14th, with some friends.

My prayers are with his family and friends.
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omg thats horrible, my prayers go out to him, his family and friends
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Our prayers go out to his family and friends
Old 08-08-2005, 10:13 PM
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Just saw it on the news. Horrible, Our thoughts and Prayers go out to his family.
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I send my condolences to the family and friends. No cameras or anything at a club? I hope the murderer will be caught. Maybe at the Atlanta meet, there should be a moment of silence in rememberence of him.
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damn. I hate hearing **** like this. Condolences to the family, and may the killer get what's coming to him.
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Man, that really sucks for his family.. seems like a random act of violence.. I hope they get the ******* who did it! Brings tears to my eyes to read his posts from only a few days ago.. so, so, sad..

I was just near that area on a trip last week to, stayed on the 8800 block of Roswell Rd.

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Originally Posted by Chappy
Rodney's SN was "krod21". He was a recent forum member, and was planning on attending the big Atlanta meet this Sunday, August 14th, with some friends.

My prayers are with his family and friends.

Yes sir, that's it. Thank you again for the help.

Thank you everyone for the wishes and prayers.
Old 08-10-2005, 01:35 AM
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Originally Posted by LnkPrkSoldier
I send my condolences to the family and friends. No cameras or anything at a club? I hope the murderer will be caught. Maybe at the Atlanta meet, there should be a moment of silence in rememberence of him.
Yes, we will a moment of silence as well as tape off a reserved parking spot for him in the Benz row, in memory of him. People can bring flowers/cards and leave at the parking spot.

Very tragic.
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KROD21 - My Best Friend

On behalf of Rodney's friends, I would like to say thank you for remembering him in this way. Rodney is my dearest friend and has been for so long. We were stationed in VA together and he has been a dear part of my life ever since.

I remember the day Rodney went to Texas to pick up his Benz. That had to be one of the most precious days of his life. He was so happy. I still remember that conversation and how tired he was on the drive back.

But again, a big thank you to all and thanks for keeping his memory alive.

Nisha

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Old 08-19-2005, 12:24 PM
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Originally Posted by mybf
On behalf of Rodney's friends, I would like to say thank you for remembering him in this way. Rodney is my dearest friend and has been for so long. We were stationed in VA together and he has been a dear part of my life ever since.

I remember the day Rodney went to Texas to pick up his Benz. That had to be one of the most precious days of his life. He was so happy. I still remember that conversation and how tired he was on the drive back.

But again, a big thank you to all and thanks for keeping his memory alive.

Nisha
Nisha, check out the photos in the Events and Gatherings section. There is a photo there of the memorial the SELOC folks put together in rememberance. They also observed a moment of silence for Rodney at the meet.

We are truly sorry for the loss of your best friend.
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Originally Posted by Chappy
Nisha, check out the photos in the Events and Gatherings section. There is a photo there of the memorial the SELOC folks put together in rememberance. They also observed a moment of silence for Rodney at the meet.

We are truly sorry for the loss of your best friend.
Chappy......thank you posting the picture of the taped off parking spot for the late Mr. Rodney Franklin.May his soul rest in peace,and you are a class act.
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I definately concurr with the previous post. Hopefully, I'll be able to attend one of the meets in your city.
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Originally Posted by mybf
On behalf of Rodney's friends, I would like to say thank you for remembering him in this way. Rodney is my dearest friend and has been for so long. We were stationed in VA together and he has been a dear part of my life ever since.

I remember the day Rodney went to Texas to pick up his Benz. That had to be one of the most precious days of his life. He was so happy. I still remember that conversation and how tired he was on the drive back.

But again, a big thank you to all and thanks for keeping his memory alive.

Nisha
Hey, sorry to hear hear about your dear friend. Please pass on condolences to all his family and friends. Hope just will be served for whoever to away Rodney's life.
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Thanks to all of you. Yesterday was my first time seeing this site and I only logged on after doing a search on the internet for Rodney. Thank God I found it and learned that there are others who cherished him.

Nisha
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I'm sorry about your best friend

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