Western New York sends it's condolences to the family, friends, the cities of New Orleans and Utica, NY who recently lost NFL star Will Smith to senseless gun violence in New Orleans. We pray for his wife and 3 children as we mourn with NFL and with all in the Central New York area who knew and loved Will.

Will Smith was a football star at the same high school my son Mark graduated from, Proctor High School in Utica, NY. Will went on to play college ball at Ohio State and advanced to the professional level for the New Orleans Saints, where he was a star defensive end, considered the backbone of the team.

Thank you Boys II Men for allowing your song to be used in that touching tribute video.

[Kasey Neil]

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