Calkins: Wes Smith's murder was random and cruel. The family's response? It's love.

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Calkins: Wes Smith’s murder was random and cruel. The family’s response? It’s love.

Updated: September 18, 2023 6:55 PM CT

Wes Smith was murdered in an act of random cruelty. He’ll be buried in Memphis Saturday. The family’s response is to celebrate the remarkable life their son led — and to shower his friends and community with love.

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