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Ashley “A.J.” Jewell Laid To Rest (Arrival Photos)
Ashley “A.J.” Jewell was laid to rest Friday, October 9th. Family and friends of Jewell mourned his passing and celebrated the life of the young man who’s life ended suddenly after a brawl at the strip club he co-owned. Along with AJ’s children and former spouses, his former fiance Kandi Burruss was there supported by all of her fellow castmates.
Regardless of all the speculation surrounding his death, AJ was still a living, breathing human being who touched a lot of lives in Atlanta. Publicist April Love even wrote an ode to AJ over at FreddyO’s spot where she reminds us to keep media in perspective:
When you are reading about these people, keep in mind; this is someone’s sister, someone’s brother, someone’s son, someone’s father. And, you are only seeing a miniscule fraction of their REAL lives. Reality television producers shoot hours and hours of footage but, edit them down to forty minutes of the most “entertaining” aspects of their subject’s lives. AJ’s father Ashley Jewell Sr., who happens to be a Pastor, spoke of a son who knew God, a son he prayed for and with, a son who he anointed with oil. He said his son was special and people who took the time to get to know him picked that up about him. And, his children will be continually be reminded of his short but meaningful legacy. It is unfortunate that he wasn’t able to find that marriage he was searching for with either of his ex-wives or with Kandi Burruss but, it’s evident that he left an indelible mark on each of their hearts.
Though it was for a very short time, I am very happy I was able to meet this guy with the unforgettable smile, Rest in Peace AJ!
And I agree. Never judge someone merely on the media’s portrayal of that person. Reality shows are edited in ways that are meant to entertain. The same goes for blogs and gossip. It’s all entertainment…that is, until someone makes up lies about you.
Photos below:
Dwight Eubanks pays his respects…
Monica and Tiny
Lisa Wu-Hartwell & NeNe Leakes
Kim Zolciak & Kandi Burruss’ Daughter, Riley
Rasheeda (right) & Guest
Sheree Whitfield
Jazze Pha & Guest
R.I.P. Ashley “AJ” Jewell
October 25, 1974 – October 2, 2009
Photos by FreddyO. Click here for more.
Donnica
October 14, 2009 @ 3:57 pmOOOOOH so many things to say. But since this was for a funeral I will not…
Veronica
October 14, 2009 @ 4:58 pm…but I will. Doesn’t Tiny own any funeral-appropriate attire?? Ghetto…..
Nesha Smith
October 14, 2009 @ 10:16 pmLOL..@Veronica I know everybody usually wear Black what the Eff’ this..Anyway I’m glad that everyone was there to support Kandi. RIP AJ and God Bless
Attornymom@www.charactercorner.blogspot.com
October 15, 2009 @ 7:45 amThis is a damn shame that 6 children are left without a father because two men resorted to violence to address a situation. SMDH
Attornymom@www.charactercorner.blogspot.com
October 15, 2009 @ 7:47 amAshley Jewell aka AJ – the ex-fiancée of Kandi Burress who is the newest cast member on this season of the Real Housewives of Atlanta, was savagely beaten to death at a popular strip club here in Atlanta.
AJ’s death comes on the heels of the murder of Chicago honor student Derrion Albert, whose murder was recorded for the world to witness. And Derrions death comes weeks after the murder of Spellman College student Jasmine Lynn, who was gunned down on Clark Atlanta University campus as she walked with friends. Jasmine left for college in her car, but returned home in a coffin.
Black community, it is time to arise, use our God-given talents, money, influence, education and religion; come out of our comfort zones, roll up our sleeves and take action against these demons that are trying to destroy the Black Family. It is time to stop praying for God to do for us what we have the power and are equipped to do for ourselves. We can change this course of self destruction that is plaguing our community. Lets unite and be prepared to fight. Arise today, Black Community and demonstrate your God given power.
sexyasdj
October 15, 2009 @ 10:23 amI”m sorry but it looks like they’re going to star studded event, not funeral. No one looks sad but glamming for cameras. That’s sad.
Attornymom@www.charactercorner.blogspot.com
October 15, 2009 @ 2:51 pm@Sexyasdj, I was trying not to got there, but…..
Can I see a tear or two?? Why are you smiling?? You are going to a funeral. Blank stare.
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Anonymous
October 15, 2009 @ 7:04 pmI bet Tiny won’t be smiling if that was her boyfriend’s funeral.
A-Game
October 15, 2009 @ 9:15 pmWho was taking pictures like this was a Red Carpet event…smh
Qt
October 15, 2009 @ 9:43 pmit is mess up how everyone is smiling for the camera like some one didn’t just pass away
Attornymom@www.charactercorner.blogspot.com
October 16, 2009 @ 4:26 amA-Game writes, “Who was taking pictures like this was a Red Carpet event…smh”
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You done wrote a mouthful right there. WTH?? This is not the red carpet at the BET awards. It is a damn funeral. I am SMDH too.
Attornymom@www.charactercorner.blogspot.com
October 16, 2009 @ 4:29 amSidebar: N***** on the blogs and twitter stated that Sheree wasn’t there. Well, we all can see that her azz did attend the funeral. SMDH. These bloggers better stop relying on comments from visitors who don’t live in Atlanta let alone GA.
DIRT ANGEL
October 16, 2009 @ 9:49 amWasnt he a drug dealer? Should the families of his victims be mad? WOW PEOPLE!
DIRT ANGEL
October 16, 2009 @ 9:51 amTINY IS A TACK HEAD TO THE 10TH POWER. WHO IS HER STYLIST OH WAIT A MINUTE SHE DOESNT HAVE ONE. DAMN TACK HEAD.
MyNameIsNotIMportant
October 16, 2009 @ 2:28 pmSmdh at all of you! It doesn’t matter how they were dressed and who was taking pictures…They were all there for one reason, to pay their RESPECTS to AJ! Why talk about ppl you do not know and comment on this sad day that was very perosnal to ppl! Just like Ms. April Love was saying you only know a fraction of these ppl that u judge so harshly! RIH AJ. GOD BLESS YOU AND UR FAMILY!
Celenia
October 16, 2009 @ 11:35 pmAm I the only one who thinks that Kim’s dress was way too short for a funeral????
Stop
October 26, 2009 @ 10:46 amWow..such criticism of our fellow brothers and sisters.
AttorneyMOM…please realize that people deal with grief in different ways..a tear for you may be a smile for someone else. What is the problem with smiling at a funeral? Some call it a celebration of life! Go find some law to analyze and stop being so critical.
AdonisCheeks
October 31, 2009 @ 1:34 amU people are lunatics!!!! Why does one assume or make mention that people are suppose to be sad at a memorial service. Also the people you are seeing are not even direct family members or long time friends of AJ…
And to the person that commented about Tiny smiling if it was her boyfriends funeral… FYI AJ was an ex-date of hers!!!!