Tomas Melero-Smith Park for Peace and Unity Dedication
Tomas Melero Smith was a mere 19 years old when he was gunned down in front of his house in East Oakland on September 1, 2007 just a short time following his shift volunteering
for the city's bicycle program at the Art & Soul festival. The East Oakland community where he lived came together in sadness for its loss of a promising community leader and, together with District 6 council member Desley Brooks, worked to build a new park that would carry Tomas's name. The dedication of this park, located on 65th Avenue, just east of International Boulevard, took place on Saturday, October 17. 
 

The Melero Family with Desley Brooks
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Deacon Smith & Alicia Melero cut the ribbon.
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Tomas Melero-Smith
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Photos by Ken A. Epstein

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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