Verndell Smith

This candle symbolizes the light you've shine on so many & the wings you have gained. May this candle also represent eternal peace for you and your family. - Danielle D

Maybe I was running from a lot things that made me distance from a lot friends could it have been we just fulfilled time god gave us just sitting here reminiscing on the old studio days man how life flys and pass you by but I never sat and thought I'll be facing this day nights riding dropping off team members talking shit drinking and vibing dreaming of the day we get rich I thank god for those days because at least I can say I knew and love Verndall smith I know you are angel in the heaven because you was a angel in my life that made a lot of days joyful just to be in the same studio with you so I'm sending my love all the way from Texas to the chi and to heaven gates because now I know my daughter Paris has someone in heaven looking out for her for real now!!!!!! Rest Easy Bro Paris and Hazel Love You!!!!

This candle burns in remembrance of all the good times. With you Vee all of the bad was foreshadowed by the good light you brought to not only me but all of us. I will forever hear that laugh in my head, your voice and energy your brought with it will forever be in remembrance. The way you danced your heart out and applied pressure, the stories you told will forever motivate me pushing me to fight all odds. I love you Vee like family I'm ecstatic you knew that in real life....Though I do see this as a goodbye....this is forsure a see you later because legends never die. I love you Vee -mikkia

Since the reawakening, final phase studio, to bumping into you in the streets. You aura never changed. You are at peace. Keep dancing. ❤️🙏🏽 -LilMimi

Vee....You Were Such A Kind Spirit. Im mad we never kicked it since like 2013. When you launched your Dance business i was soo proud of you. You kept rising. I met you through Latoya....She molded you to be such a young intelligent man. Your legacy will never die. You were a Legend before this, & you continue to be one. The last picture you commented on was on May 18 talking about that nasty looking crawfish. Lol. Glad you stopped by on my post before this sad tragedy.Truth be told im not ready for these 2 days coming up. But.... I wouldn't let you down though...So i have no choice. Im sooo sad man....😪 However, I love you & may you be well Verdell. Love You!!!!❤️❤️💯💯❤️❤️💯💯

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I PRAY FOR THE FAMILY STRENGTH AND PEACE! IN JESUS NAME AMEN!

Vee man where do I began when I first started final phaze you was the first one to make me feel welcomed we bonded from trips to 106 n park state to state man you will be missed so much such a sweet person I love you forever Barbie

I remember the very first time I got your number to rent the studio .. I called you & you sent me to the voicemail.. you called right back on ft like " I can't hear you , yo gotta ft me . It took me a year to remember lol. Your soul was pure & you always had uplifting words for anyone willing to listen. You even put Sage all around me 1 time bc I was having a bad day. Legends NEVER die & you won't ever die twice . Love you Vee -Toya ❤️

Words can't explain how I'm feeling but just know you will forever be missed.💔 You the reason why I get to say "I know how to dance" because if it wasn't for you teaching me since 2013 I'll probably have nothing. ~Darnesha

My heart bleeds as I write this, I actually can't believe I'm writing this for you. We connected as soon as I met you. I had just lost my dad, but a dads role is not what you filled for me. It was an unconditional, consistent, and genuine love. You were my brother, you are my brother. Also my coach, life coach lol and so much more. My life is sad now and I'm sad for toy and your family. You allowed me to fully exercise my creativity with dance and choreography, and I won't stop. Your greatness will live through me! I Love You Forever Vern :( :( :( I miss you 😪 (Pri)

I never met u I just so happen to run across your page I'm so sorry this happen to I hope the kids u taught continue your legacy they out the dance community I can tell u are someone who will b truly missed by your presence god is truly pleased by the work u have done and the people u have touch while on earth my condolences to your loved ones🙏🙏🙏🙏

To Vee🤍

Strongly Motivated to motivate the unmotivated. Never hesitated to tend to those who needed you. Your words inspired those who wanted to give up, you asked that they see it through. Easy to talk to & be around. Your presence can light up an entire room, You turned many frowns upside down & many lives around. You showed that there is power in believing in yourself. Thank you, For showing Us all that you can do anything you set out to For inspiring everyone everyday For never giving up For showing up Thank you for being you! - Asia Reneé ( Bluu)

Vee Continue To Be The Best That You Are No One Can Take That From Us I Appreciate Everything You Did For Me From Dance Life Skills Even being a shoulder to cry on or even just needing a place to lay my head a meal etc I appreciate you you brought out my talent and hustle and always will remember all your kind words of encouragement Love Always Miracle ❤️

Big dawg you changed so many lives. You were apart of everyone's family. Through the good times and the bad times you were always there to talk. We're going to keep your name alive. We will never forget you. I Love you ~La'Nye

I met you when I was in grammar school who would of thought you are the one that had to leave. It was all good vibes with you but you played a lot and I'm glad I was able to Get to know you I still Can't believe you really gone Like they took you away from us You definitely a legend in my eyes well a king I love you vee u forever be loved and missed ❤️❤️

Thanks for playing a huge role in my teenage years. Silent threat is the very first dance team I have ever been on and you made it feel like a family. I am grateful for all the words of encouragement, the help, and love you have given me over the past years. We will miss you , love you very much. - Millie

You truly will be missed. I will always remember how you never let me give up. You always pushed me to dance and act because you said you could see the potential in me. Now for you I have to go even harder with everything that I love to do. Dance, act and my music. I got you Vee because you got me. My Aries buddy... I'm going to miss your motivational talks and all the great advice you would give. I love you forever. FPST4L -Karla (Kay Marie)

I Was Broken And Ready To Give Up But Vee Kept Me Going! His Exact Words Where "This A Fight You Have To Beat And Don't Let It Take Over You, Keep Fighting Until You Won" ❤️ Put A Smile On My Face And Changed My Whole Mindset I Was Determined And I Thank Him For That

Even though your gone you'll Neva be forgotten . Even when I left your team you always kept a close eye out for me . No matter how hard this maybe I'll always find a way to win .-Chucky aka Marshay

I remember I first met you. You and Reese met up at footlocker and Reese was talking stuff per usual about me but in a funny way You told me even tho I can't dance never to give up. That it will come to me one day. All since that day I just been pushing to go harder and to find the beat in dancing.

Never give up that's what you always told me as much as I always wanted to quit when times got hard you always had faith in me no matter what you pushed me to do better and be better!! and when I stopped dancing you still stayed by my side I made a promise to you that I was gonna keep dancing and I'm sticking to it I love you forever and always -Spring

One recent memory we had together was we went drunk bowling one night and I was terrible like missing everything the ball kept going to the side and I thought I was raw talking allat and didn't even know how to play I was complete garbage . Then we came to the studio and started freestyle rapping me (Fonzo) Chicago Trell and kejuan I had no idea I can rap a lil bit till I did that night and we recorded a song .. I ain't think I was good because I was drunk trying to rap so it sounded funny but he actually liked it and tried now to that day to make me a rapper but I anyways told him " ion rap I dance " lol man I love you bro

"Find a way to win" . Those 5 words taught me a lot about this team, this life, and you. It taught me to find a way to be the best that i can be. It taught me to become greater today than I was yesterday. It taught that you saw potential in me that nobody else saw. You helped me become the choreographer I always wanted to be. Not only were you my coach. You are my friend, my brother, my motivation, most of all my second father. You looked out for me and believed in me when no one else did and I am forever grateful. I will never let your name die Vee.

I love you so much Vee I appreciate everything you have done for me in my life you show me how to be an adult an handle situation properly I'm going to miss you and you was a great god farther to my son you was definitely more then just a dance teacher you was a mentor , a brother , farther ,son a Great influence everybody's life you will truly be missed Love Cell phone

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