Mother of US airman killed shares what family has been through since death of her son, talks about t

Family members opened up about an Atlanta airman killed by a Florida deputy. Roger Fortson's mom gave her thoughts on the case a day before his funeral. ----
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[@kaci111128]

His niece London just broke my heart. I'm so so sorry for this beautiful family

[@ajfamily4566]

This Strong Woman Raised a Mighty Good Man who took the time to mentor and look after the next generation

[@thekellyvlog.]

London sweetheart, even with your heart being shattered you spoke sooooo beautifully about your Uncle. Im sure he is sooo very proud of you ❤

[@user-od1ob4gg9b]

Exactly...no stain on his name

[@xXxtoodeeepxXx]

What a shame, this is supposed to be America, a service man, in his own home, with his second ammendment right, non aggressive..killed without a second thought. That cop is to trigger happy, hopefully he never forgets, and is never allowed to police again. And tbh, i think he should be charged for murder, he took that young man life without a second thought

[@lisabradford8180]

exactly 💯💯

[@turtletruth]

The American soldier DID NOT violate the Constitution, Bill of Rights, or State law ..! The American was safe and secure in his own castle according to the United States Constitution until he was shot dead 6 times by the enemy! The gun might as well have been an apple or a peach according to Constitutional law. (The bad cop is going down for murder!) - USMC (Semper Fidelis) SGT E-5 (5811)

[@moordarkness2131]

uhhhh dude made DUMBBBBB DECISION!!! why open a door with a gun in your hand after you acknowledge verbally that a sheriff deputy is at your door? that was not smart

[@turtletruth]

@@moordarkness2131 Smart or dumb the American soldier did not violate any laws! (PERIOD!)

[@turtletruth]

@@moordarkness2131 The American soldier DID NOT violate the Constitution, Bill of Rights, or State law ..! The American soldier was safe and secure in his castle according to the United States Constitution until he was shot dead 6 times by the enemy! The gun might as well have been an apple or a peach according to Constitutional law. (The bad cop is going down for murder!) - USMC (Semper Fidelis) SGT E-5 (5811)

[@Angela-vy5ok]

I am so sorry for your deep pain. May your son and brother and uncle rest in God’s perfect peace. 🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸

[@vernesiasamuels9435]

Strenght to you Mother, God will hold you up. Prayers to you and your family.You are Strong. Your Family is Beautiful ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️.

[@Cathi11327]

I feel your pain sister. My daughter was taken away from me by the husband living five young children. God will fight for him. There's no peace for the wicked.

[@sonjiharvey2722]

London, you are a precious little girl! so sad you have to go through this. This is so tragic So very devastating for Roger's little sister! and what she's going through!

[@scarceak47]

I'm so so sorry mama.. truly am.. poor mom has to go through the biggest pain known to man.. truly truly so so sorry.

[@rs-ki1mx]

no sound for me to hear ur words. justice to ur family for the loss of 1 of our best. London, ur uncle will be next to you throughout life, treasure his words & actions, always talk to him, keeping him where you need him in your life.

[@lisabradford8180]

my heart breaks for that child, for all of the family. this shouldn't be the reality that so many kids have dealt with. kids these days have seen more trauma and have dealt with more than i have as a grown woman. that makes me both sad and angry😡😡😢

[@user-od1ob4gg9b]

I know whats this is like..my brother & sister were both murdered in their early 20s...gunned down like dogs..its so very hard to hear their testamonys of ths great man...im so sorry to hear your testamony...it makes me 😭😭😭

[@rs-ki1mx]

@user-od1ob4gg9b all condolences to humans like you & Jennifer Hudson.

[@lisabradford8180]

i am so sorry for your loss. just terrible😢😢

[@chynadoll6682]

He needs to go to jail.

[@novlettecampbell4839]

Am watching and messaging from Jamaica I saw the handsome young man that was killed by the deputy so sad he's such a sweet soul

[@chinyerendubuka6790]

Indeed he is light. So sad😢

[@monicaince3648]

This is so heart breaking ,mom stay strong.

[@phylliswebb9813]

Lord give his mother strength and his family. My condolences and prayers are with his mother and family.🙏🏽Thank you for your service Sir.🙏🏽🇺🇸❤️

[@mertellatait9050]

This demon took this young man's life. What could they possibly do to make this lighter than the horror it is 😭 😢 😭

[@lisabradford8180]

this is a damned shame, completely unacceptable and that deputy needs to be held accountable. and some people wonder why many people are anti law enforcement. this is a great example why!

[@moordarkness2131]

for wut? protecting his life? foh

[@beadyeyedwomanify]

God weeps with you...I'm sorry your Sonny boy died ...my soul is broken .

[@LornaGreen-ty5tn]

My deepest condolences to the family and friends 😢

[@denisethorbjornsen7493]

Sorry for your loss

[@LornaGreen-ty5tn]

For the first time watching this it move me to tears Rip 😢

[@priceless8124]

Lord have Mercy! God please give them justice and a peace that only you can give! 🙌🏾🙏🏾🙌🏾

[@moordarkness2131]

he made a dumb decision, period

[@dlaru1376]

Her uncle was loved

[@moordarkness2131]

and a domestic abuser

[@christophermurphy9257]

😢 prayers to the family of this Young man! Justice will be served! God will always expose the truth!

[@fl7107]

Like his mother said, there are no more tears for her. It's time to get down to business. PERIODT!!!!

[@Jesusiskingofkingslordoflords7]

Justice ⚖️

[@poorHackers]

4:43....WE ALL WILL REAP WHAT WE SOW AS IT'S WRITTEN IN THE SCRIPTURE AMEN 👏🏽

[@moordarkness2131]

and thats what happened to him, he opened the door with a gun knowing who was on the other side

[@steveelam3990]

This is AWFUl, prayers to the family of this American HERO who DIED at the hand of an UNConstitutional encounter with a cowardly law enforcement officer

[@moordarkness2131]

hero? what war? how was it unconstitutional? you're clearly ignorant

[@SeekingGod77]

God keep them and heal them way they hurt🙏🏿

[@louisesabin6129]

May you find peace

[@keianna_vlog2585]

HAVE MERCY ON THE FAMILY JESUS MY HEART IS BLEEDING

[@ajfamily4566]

A perfect song By Mandessa “We All Bleed The Same”

[@jefffarmer5785]

Sad... And, most likely unnecessary...

[@moordarkness2131]

foh its me or u and its not going to be me if im law enforcement...tell your child to open the door with a gun in hand knowing that the police is on the other side

[@NovletSamuels]

Stand up Mother you are a strong blanc woman justice for your son am praying for your family.

[@Psalms20A21]

⚖️JUSTICE for Roger & His Family's Name⚖️ 🤨SUS 100% A Mama BOLDLY & COURAGEOUSLY Honoring Her Son & Their Family! With The Love of CHRIST JESUS Will Share! 🥺Condolences 👑GOD BLESS🌿DRAW NEAR🕊🐑

[@shinyvalley5145]

Where is his father

[@MrTonybody]

Dammmmm this is killing me! I’m in pain for this family. Dam this is killing me

[@ajfamily4566]

Please Someone help get a petition going through out the country for us all to sign demanding a Life sentence Without the possibility of Parole for this Tyrant We Thee People need to stand together

[@jillsmith6489]

What does going to Disney have to do with it??😔😔😔😔😢 God bless you and your family momma. Definitely shouldn’t have happened. 💔💔💔💔

[@barbarawilliams7261]

It is really really sad, But God is in control 🙏

[@sacredkinetics.lns.8352]

👽 I like this lady's endurance; that shows the victim's catacter. R I P.

[@aminaarie6395]

What about the she devil that called the police. She must be held accountable. She's started this mess telling a lie. Please get her!

[@lisabradford8180]

💯 she needs to be held accountable as well.

[@moordarkness2131]

she was worried about the woman that the airman was beating on constantly

[@aminaarie6395]

@moordarkness2131 he wasn't beating anyone. She didn't hear anything. It was all a lie. Jealousy, envy, and full of hate for someone who had a meaningful life. Something she didn't have. It was all a lie. It happens every day in Babylon. But revenge is mine said the lord!

[@moordarkness2131]

@@aminaarie6395 oh yea u know right? Well ppl that live there have heard it but they won't hear it no more though bc the dummy answered the door with a gun knowing who was the other side... meaningful life? Are u simple? The only reason he could afford to live there was his G.I. Bill, the lady lived there bc her salary allowed it FOH....

[@FinkelsteinPalestine]

@@moordarkness2131 Oh, you mean the phantom ghost one that did not exist? Hoepfully, she can find her before the court dates so she can prove she was telling the truth.

[@erdngtn9942]

Stop all this other shit and tell the world what might actually help. Tell everyone what the cops said to you. Demand the video goes public. Demand autopsy public.

[@corettarichardson9723]

😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢. ❤❤

[@kevinraymcgaugh7164]

Why would a Deputy kill A Airman

[@moordarkness2131]

bc the airman opened the door with a pistol in his hand knowing fully well a deputy was at his door...watch the video

[@Justinn229]

Cause he’s racist duh bitch

[@Ms.GRIND_UR_GEARS]

He didn’t know who was at the door he just knew somebody was banging. It’s legal to answer your done with your pistol in Florida. It was facing down he was well trained. Never raised his gun and was shot six times with no threat. They need to stop hiring punks to protect and serve.

[@Geographer-85]

Hopfully truth and justice prevail…..but we need to focus on education, self control, and importance not having children until you’re both mentally and financially stable.

[@fruitfulpossession1969]

Fruitful possession unchain your mind music sing to the family LORD LIFT MY SPIRIT share this song sorry for your lost

[@user-qh3dw9dx6f]

America, America who has bewitched you.? Come out from amongst them. Sealed.

[@mrscpjones16]

I’m so very sorry that this happened to your beautiful son.

[@Cookinggvlogss]

😭😭😭😭😭

[@lovelyj241]

Good old ambulance chaser rip to the family

[@berdellfleming5074]

You must be off This man has fought for justice and Civil Rights for decades!

[@user-iq2qx5bl9k]

I don't trust the men in blue... they pulled a gun on my son while he was sleeping in bed at the age of two🥲 Luckily, I screamed " that's my baby son"😓

[@Justinn229]

Xo xo

[@bettygreen1891]

God strengthen this family wrap your loving arms around each and everyone of them during this trying time, and for the love of God tell the truth of how this sheriff shot this air man in cold blood and then lied ! God see's how this so called police department tried to cover up up this young man's killing that was Not justified and we want justice. Now do the right thing and admit that you killed him because you were trigger happy and you thought you could kill this young black man and get away with it, Not So Because the all seeing eyes of God saw everything and you must give an account for what you have done !!!

[@NovletSamuels]

Amen

[@user-ci6so7zb4o]

God bless you're family cops needs stop this mone sense we are all gods children not the devils this is none sense how the law is they need to screen these people wants to be law they need to stop this is gods world not the devil thats right yes mam uour son needsjudice yes mam a men 😇😇😇😇😇🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻❤️❤️❤️❤️🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊 thank god for your son serving for our country i be praying got your family remember this your son is a gods angel 😇 🙏🏻 😀

[@roxiekelley5023]

Pareying for the mom and dad and kids and flameys

[@xXxtoodeeepxXx]

Wheres biden at, oh yeah, nowhere to be seen

[@LeahsMoods]

Say his name.... Roger Fortson.

[@lucywebb2677]

So sorry for your loss make Jehova sustain you in your darkest moments💐

[@turtletruth]

The Police! It's abnormally them, vs us ... - USMC (Semper Fidelis) SGT E-5 (5811)

[@debrahjohnson1279]

Didn't he point a gun at the police? Seemingly, the police knocked and identify himself before the individual opened the door holding a gun. I hope there's a video of everything that took place.

[@problactive285]

You didn't see the bodycam footage? He didn't have time to point anything as soon as he opened the door the cop shot him.

[@LeahsMoods]

Please don't make comments if you are not following this case. This is exactly what his mother said in the video... She's tired of people lying on her son and she wants his good name restored.

[@moordarkness2131]

yep sure did

[@Justinn229]

@@moordarkness2131 no he didn’t

[@moordarkness2131]

@@Justinn229 you're right he just stupidly answered the door with a deadly weapon in his hand

[@NovaVonMeadows]

My brother and my cousin were both killed by black men trying to rob them.. where is my stage with cameras to talk about it?

[@rs-ki1mx]

all condolenses to u & family

[@corettarichardson9723]

MANY OF US AREN'T THAT LUCKY FOR THE WORLD TO HEAR OUR GRIEFS, BUT IT'S OK. CONDOLENCES TO YOU AND FAMILY FOR YOUR LOST.❤❤

[@LuckaSt-is1nn]

Well it’s called black privilege where he can open the door with the gun in his hands when cop said like 100 times he is there but still opened the door wide with the gun 🤦🏼‍♀️ what can I say , black privilege with a big paycheck 💰

[@problactive285]

Stop lying. Just the fact you said that on this story makes you a person of low character.

[@AntonioM-eo9gw]

God Sees Everything Nobody Is Gonna Get Away With Anything I Guarantee It

[@roxiekelley5023]

Pareying for Tham flames

[@roxiekelley5023]

Parey for the ange

[@user-od1ob4gg9b]

It was a terrible tragic mistake that this man made....i hope he gets justice..and the police get in trouble in some way fir this horrible situation

[@MsJoybird1]

The guy met the policeman with a gun! The officer had a right to defend himself! This is another one of those propaganda pieces that deals with emotion instead of facts!

[@dozersdady]

Fact he never raised the gun. Fact the cop never told him to put it down. Fact the officers life was not in danger. Fact that cop shouldn't feel safe for the rest of his life.

[@keianna_vlog2585]

Sad sad sorry for you lost my family is because HE IS BLACK HELP US JESUS

[@inc2000glw]

I hate those kissy thumbnails!

[@kevinraymcgaugh7164]

Cops 👮‍♀️ shouldn’t be killing people

[@moordarkness2131]

shittin me...

[@user-mi1sb9bk1w]

q

[@martinlee5166]

Trigger happy gun owners !

[@MrTonybody]

This is so sad. But don’t have these kids speaking in public. It’s too traumatic for them

[@Usermx2005-.]

Have you been in their shoes?

[@vinyldolemite1051]

Don't be a criminal and you won't get shot .

[@oosebeater]

😂

[@oosebeater]

Or be an acorn...

[@lamekajones6228]

He is not a criminal. You can't be a U.S. Airman and be a criminal, but you know that you're just a racist idiot.

[@dupe8383]

He wasn't a criminal. Idiot.

[@LuckaSt-is1nn]

Why he then opened the door fully with the gun in his hand? What he was thinking exactly?? People should think before they do dumb stuff!!

[@dozersdady]

And people should think before they talk dumb shit.

[@MatthewChicago]

Hahahahahaha

[@keianna_vlog2585]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@strongmermaid4651]

💵 💵 💵 dries up tears

[@chynadoll6682]

Do you have kids?

[@strongmermaid4651]

@@chynadoll6682 why

[@user-xr3xp3wd8j]

No money don't, fuck with mine bloods going to dry my tears.

[@corettarichardson9723]

​@@user-xr3xp3wd8j❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤. FACTS

[@AntonioM-eo9gw]

Yet Black Americans Still Can't Get Cash Reparations

[@GYMMYT]

Don't care what the family thinks, only facts. Just stop it. Should have taught your kid how to answer the door when a cop knocks on it.

[@problactive285]

Why would a mom teach her son that? Did your mom give you military training growing up?

[@ebr-fan1117]

Why should parents in a free American society with a Bill of Rights have to teach their kids how to conduct themselves around an armed government employee?

[@dozersdady]

If you don't like the constitution you should leave while it's still your choice.

[@user-fz9ki7wt1o]

quit using these kids to use big peoples words .

[@user-qp2sb6wc2v]

Quit using kid words lmaoo 😂big people words only

[@RH-bp7st]

In today’s society you must be aware of the happenings in your community. No officer should be quick trigger and should always Identify themselves as they knock on the door. Many officers should not be hired and the corruption in the police forces is real. The police department’s need drugs and alcohol testing and mental health evaluation randomly and un announce. A concern Veteran 🇺🇸🛰