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The phrase "Smile now, cry later" refers to a kind of street philosophy that speaks to the underlying idea that a gangbanger should enjoy the gangster lifestyle of women, drugs, money, and power now, while he can, because the other shoe will drop soon enough and it will be time to cry in jail or in the grave. The theme is frequently depicted in gangster tattoos showing a laughing or smiling face juxtaposed against a second crying face.
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I’m looking for some old school Latin Saints who knew Joseph Rodriguez. If you knew him and/or know about his death, could you get in touch with me. Joe was a friend and a kid I was working with back in the day. I’d just like to know more about what happened to him.
Ron
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Where did he live? My name is Joseph Rodriquez and I have been told from some of my friends that they were told that I died in Kuwait when I was in the Marine Corps. Where did you know this Joseph Rodriquez at? What did he look like?
I knew Joe back in 1971/72 as a member of the Latin saints on the west side. He was said to have been killed in a crossfire by rivals as emerged from an apartment gangway between buildings. Unfortunately, I do not have any pictures so a description is like anu number of kids. He was about 20, thin, Puerto Rican, with black hair. Often wore a Saints sweater. best i can do. Ring any bells. From the sounds of it, you’re a little too young and more likely to be a son or relative than Joe.