My condolences to Howard's family. I first met Howard when he was playing Glenwood Football and we would often talk about him going to Catholic High School to play football. He hated the idea  of such and years later after going to Public School he  started studying Islam and Brothers start calling Him El Hajj because they said he Must visit the Holy City before His demise. Not sue if he made it or not but he truly loved Black People bettering themselves when we talked many years ago. I didn't see much of him as Adults but the lessons I've learned about him since his passing is astounding. He visited over 25 Theological Institutions & Libraries pertaining to Theological Studies and has over 50k hours of dedicated research  in these Institutions collectively.  They say he walked away from Entrepreneurship to Study Theology and the History of Islam and Christianity. 

Damn I hate I didn't stay in touch .  Condolences to All his Family members and His Daughters. To his Sister Tanya she's devastated still and its been years she says but she said His Nieces are Strong they miss him too along with their Grand Dad they have taken a hit. 

May ALLAH KEEP and protect them All. 

My condolences to Howard's family. I first met Howard when he came to the Altgeld Gardens and we would often have heated discussions about the hood, the Koran, the Bible, and The Four's doing for themselves better than slanging bags to worsen the People. He hated Drugs and the use of them since his Days back in Chi, says he saw family on it and he hated it. Told him he was a Muslim for Justice inside but he Loved being A Servant of the Word. Truly a Muslim, A Hebrew, A Vice Lord , A Solid Four for Sho'....

See you in the Garden , Lord El Hajj you made it to the Holy City. Damn Bro I didn't know I guess you was right...

We just don't have Love for each other Anymore, I'm just finding out. How so many of us missed the falling of this Solid Four, never did drugs, never did time and kept it Solid Four All times. Truly a Diamond Lost..

If anybody know how to get with his Family let me know this is who was known as Lil Bey Four, I'm Chief other Son by Patti(West Side) no longer tied but ViceLord at heart as he taught me. Seeking Justice For Righteousness.

Rest Lord El Hajj well done Achki Well Done we miss you much Brother and you were Right Teach the Four Corners of the World to Love And Allah will reward the Four Corners Openly. Thanks for the many lessons, we didn't listen you were an Imam and we didn't know it. The Fours couldn't see it, thanks for showing me Islam.

Where Peanut, Snowball, The V Boys , Big Mark MC, Telly, Kill at Will, Rabbit, Maniac, Shorty Mac,MoeB, GMo, Gman, MoKat, Reg, Big Kurt , Dawg, CORock, Everett, Punkin, McGuire and Ray Dawg haven't heard from these Old School'ers and C.Hood his Cousin the CVL..

DAMN I'M TRULY lost for Words, this is amazingly shocking just left Cemetery Site after hearing from Squirrel from the Heights ask me at the picnic this past week because they have a service on Memorial Day, had to tell them ElHajj wasn't for that Shit. 

Don't know never known that HOWARD DUDE but My Lord My Vice Lord who taught me Islam was for me and get out the streets while I can was ElHajj A true Brother hate I wasn't A True Friend just like he Said to us All....

the Brothers just showed me Howard is no longer with us and its been years we just hearing shame on us and to his parents thanks for your son he was a true Man of the Word. 

To his wife I must say I am sorry for not being there during your mourning  and to all his girls your Dad would want you to know never give up always keep fighting your Dad was a fighter that was the 4 in him. 

Solid 4 Love from the Heights & Harvey , El Hajj is missed and will be remembered.

Rest Brother Allah be with you 

I'm so sorry for the loss of Howard. I'll always think of him whenever I'm sipping on that Martini extra olives listening to Mary J BLIGE, DAMN BRO.  We all just got  Word today we going to honor you Lord, from your Brothers Southside, Almighty be with you, Howard...

Damn this is a shocker, I'm messed up with this news.

Howard was truly seeking truth and loved the People of the Scriptures that fought for Righteousness, We could use his stance today. Missing my mentor, teacher and confidant.

Truly was on his way to change the World.

• I'm so sorry for the loss of Howard. I'll always think of him whenever I go the Lake , he truly enjoyed the water until he stop boating and started studying. He will be missed A Black man that loved his heritage and history.
• Thinking of you today - Martini Time

Just recently heard of His Passing he was truly a Brother from another Mother said to hear  need to touch basis with his family. This hurts much long friend with many memories.

His Words of encouragement will be missed. My Brother, My Inspiration,  My Friend