Published on Friday, November 06, 2009
By Press Telegram Staff Writer
The Oct. 30 shooting death of Melody Ross has shaken up Long Beach in ways I haven't seen in years.
Maybe it was Melody's age - 16.
Or her background - honors program, track team, daughter of Killing Fields' survivors.
Or the location - outside of Wilson High School's homecoming game.
Among those deeply affected by the shooting, and who has the ability to bring the community together to do something to help the victim's family, is restaurateur John Morris.
An uncle of Melody has worked for Morris, the longtime Smooth's owner, off and on for about 15 years.
"This one is closer to home," Morris said.
Morris has planned a "celebration of Melody's life" from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday on Pine Avenue.
The details are still being set, but relatives of the victim and Councilman Gary DeLong, whose 3rd District includes Wilson High, plan to participate
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