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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.
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