We all know that the great things life offers us do not last forever. Things we cherish and deeply love have a limited time. Anthony was one of life’s greatest creations. He contributed in this lifetime greatly. He benefited all of us with his character, his adoration, his looks, his smile, his energy, and his spirituality. However, the most significant quality in him was his immense love for people. He once said, "I wish I could give the world a hug." The people in his life molded him into the individual he had become. He kept people always close by, because it was all the people who contributed to his life who made him the happiest.

Anthony continuously believed in peace and love. He never doubted these words, they kept him going. He made sure whoever met him learned what love and peace was. He would suffer if anyone of his friends suffered. He would make their problems his. This shows what a pure and good heart he possessed. Anthony was always taken care of. God always watched over him and made sure his desires were fulfilled. He always told others not to worry. He wanted to live life and have fun instead of worry. He never wanted to restrict himself of anything that would make him happy, and enable him to learn. He had a love for learning. He knew it would always aid him in life and shape him into a stronger man. The way he used his mind was attractive because it made so much sense. He had such logic and wisdom. His last name fits the wise part. Prudhomme in French means wise man. Towards the end of his life, the word wise best described Anthony.

He was extremely ambitious and positive about his future. He saw himself as a performer and a successful producer. He emulated his favorite producers, such as Rockwilder, Neptunes, The Rza, Jay-Dee, as he came up with his own beats. His lyrics represented his true sensibility. He spoke of what he knew and what he had lived through. He loved to chill, hang out with his friends, listen to and study music, and be with his girl. His love for music was huge. His favorite artists used to put him to tears with their lyrical skills, and that amazed Anthony. He knew he too could accomplish that feel for himself. Every Tuesday he anticipated going to the Wherehouse to see which of his favorite artists released a CD. He said he always wanted to support the artists. Anthony was taking keyboarding classes at Glendale Community College, where his instructor, Dr. Green, depicted great faith and enthusiasm for Anthony and for his love of playing the piano. Anthony said, "I never want to let people like Dr. Green down who believe in me and who know that I can do music."

Anthony taught people various things. He was so angelic. It is as if he were here to teach people and when he was done with that he left. He always said how he was "in love with love." He said that is part of a Sagittarius’ personality. When he met people who were his same Zodiac sign, he instantly clicked with them and found traits in them that represented him, he was so happy. His heart was overflowing with love for people. He wanted for others to have a piece of that love to enable them to know how fulfilling that is.

As Anthony matured, he realized what it was to live independently. By doing so, it gave him happiness, control, and stability in his life. Anthony learned to do things for his benefit when he felt it was right for him. He was learning what it takes to have patience. That was frustrating, but he knew patience was a very significant part of his life. You could tell Anthony a lot of things, but he wouldn’t act until he felt comfortable. And when he learned for himself, he made changes he felt necessary to make life a bit easier and safer for himself. As he got his own place, he was forced to mature even more. He handled his responsibilities virtually without any struggle. He always knew that despite any difficulties life handed him, that things would work out in his favor. He was confident about that. He fixed his place with his Wu-Tang posters, his favorite blue sofa, his video games, his television, and his CD collections.

The simple things in life made Anthony jovial. He despised money and he used to say, "spend money on items you like, don’t hold on to it, and spend it fast." He knew money changed people and took their true characteristics away. He never wanted and wouldn’t allow money to change him, even when he became successful. However, he got all of his favorite things, which were: his Wu-wear, his music, good food, hair products, German gummy bears, shoes. Once Anthony said he was going to assist each of his friends and loved ones with whatever they needed when he became big. He did not want them to have any worries and if they did, he made them his own. He had no fear of life, and he wanted that for others.

Thousand Palms Canyon was Anthony’s favorite place in the world. His Aunt Angelika and uncle Barney’s family own Chimney Ranch. The Ranch was Anthony’s sanctuary. He loved walking to the Oasis and being silly. He loved the warmth of the desert - his heart blended right in. He loved the simplicity, the smell, and the entire feel of the desert. He really wanted to live there and raise his family there. Also, he envisioned making his music there. It was at the desert where his spirituality came out. He loved the animals, the pool, the sand dunes, and the hikes. He loved to let his hair hang long and loose, wear shorts and his flip-flops there. The desert gave Anthony freedom and it didn’t restrict him of anything.

Anthony’s spirituality was on a different level. He wanted to know how the earth functions. He wanted to be the wind, to stand on top of a mountain, and to sleep in the clouds. Anthony absolutely loved the wind and the clear skies. Animals fascinated him and he used to say, "what a simple life they live." He desired to visit Europe again and Northern Africa, especially Egypt. He was fascinated by the pyramids and the fact that Egyptians are true Africans. He desired to go to Germany again with his family and he wanted to go to Russia. However, he said he would really like to live in Amsterdam. (I’m sure all of you know why). He knew that he would become a famous artist in Germany. He always made sure when he introduced himself to others that they knew his culture. His identity gave him understanding of himself and for others. He always said, "I have the best of both worlds." Anthony mainly wanted to be understood. His character was one that demanded understanding. And when you did understand, you gave him peace within himself that everything was all right.

Lastly, towards the end of his life, Anthony knew that it was to have true and meaningful friendships, pure love, trust in people and life, faith, comfort, contemplation, and to continuously educate himself. He always wanted his mother’s love close. He wanted to surround himself with family. People that knew him best made him extremely happy. He was fearless about a lot of things. He handled things as they came about. He was a strong personality. It was amazing! He always had the opportunity to express himself the way he wanted with enormous confidence.

Virtually nothing instilled fear in him. He lived for the moment, and it was that charisma and energy which made Anthony so spectacular.