Family mourns the loss of Milwaukee man killed in car crash

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- Family and friends of 39-year-old Leandre Brown gathered on Thursday night for a balloon release to honor their lost loved one. 

Brown was killed early Tuesday morning in a car crash at the intersection of Fond Du Lac and Roosevelt. 

39-year-old Leandre Brown in the middle Family

Family says Brown was known as “Turtle” to his family and friends, and that he leaves behind two kids. 

“You were good to your parents, and you were even better to your children and collectively, to your family,” Brown’s cousin, Deloris Cross, said. 

Hundreds of family members and friends showed up for the balloon release at Syrs Restaurant and Lounge, where Brown was a co-owner. 

“The community’s pouring into us with love and appreciation,” Cross said. “We all come together today to celebrate him and his life and his achievements in life.”