They were known as the Three T’s, best friends since their days as football stars at Bishop Gallagher High School. Taurean Lewis, Terry Canty Jr., and Anthony "Tony" Collins grew up on Detroit’s Eastside and became almost inseparable. Their parents wanted the best for them and put them through parochial schools. All three were in college. But if you weren’t one of the hundreds of friends and family members who mourned at their funerals, you probably never heard of them. Taurean, Terry and Tony were shot and killed on Friday Jan. 23, 2004. Taurean, Terry and Tony were almost overlooked by the media, still if these three young men were killed in West Bloomfield you would have read more.
Terry Canty Jr. [1983 - 2002] 19
Known by his friends, as 'Man' he was an All-State football lineman and team captain at Harper Woods Bishop Gallagher High School, the Class of 2002. At 6-foot-2, 275 pounds, he could bench press more than 400 pounds and sprint the 40 yard dash in 4.67 seconds. He was headed to play football at Wayne State University in 2004. Terry’s dream was to play professional football.
Anthony 'Tony' Collins, [1981 - 2002] 21
Harper Woods Bishop Gallagher class of 2000 graduate, he attended Lansing Community College. In high school, Tony was an All-League fullback and linebacker. He was in town for the weekend to go to a party with his friends and cousins when he was tragically taken. Tony's dream was to develop his own clothing line.
Taurean Lewis, [1981 - 2002] 21
Known as 'Toe' by his friends, he also attended Harper Woods Bishop Gallagher High School and attended Wayne County Community College. He was considering potential career choices in physical, respiratory therapy and sports medicine . Taurean was a sharp dresser with a winning smile and infectious personality.