Biography: Daniel Trayvon Mills was born on September 15, 2004 to Sherise Mills and Daniel Kpanabom at Jacobi Hospital in the Bronx. Daniel attended P811X the Academy for Career and Living Skills in the Bronx. He loved engaging in sensory activities with his classmates.

Daniel enjoyed playing the game “Catch Daniel” where he would toss a ball to his classmates and become excited when they caught it. Daniel will be most remembered for his love of music and family. He loved dancing with his sister Deja while listening to his favorite songs by Bruno Mars” That What I Like” and R. Kelly, “Step in the Name of Love”.

When Daniel wasn’t listening to music he enjoyed watching women’s volleyball, hockey ninja warrior and WNBA games. Daniel shared a special bond with his sister Deja and his grandfather Lee Artis Smith.

He leaves to cherish in his memory: father Daniel Kpanabom, grandparents, Pamela Mills-Smith and Lee Artis Smith; his sister Deja; paternal grandparents Josephine Kpanabom and Moses Kpanabom; along with a host of aunts, uncles and cousins.

“Sleep on Daniel, take your rest. We loved you dearly but God love you best.”

—From Aunt Tasha