In the summer of 2015, the life of Phillip Noel Thornabar, a 25-year-old male, was cut short in New Orleans, Louisiana. On Thursday, June 18, 2015, the young man, a graduate of New Iberia High School, passed away, leaving behind a grieving family and community. At the time of his death, he was engaged to be married and was a stepfather figure to his fiancée's child.
Details surrounding the specific circumstances of Phillip's death have remained elusive in the public sphere. Information regarding the cause of his death has not been made widely available, nor have there been public announcements of any arrests or the identification of any suspects in connection with the incident. The narrative of his final moments and the events leading to his passing are not detailed in accessible records.
In the wake of his death, those who knew and loved him gathered to mourn their loss. A funeral service was held on Friday, July 3, 2015, at The Boyd Family Funeral Home in New Orleans. He was later laid to rest at Providence Memorial Park Cemetery in Metairie. His passing left a void in the lives of his father, numerous siblings, aunts, uncles, and a large extended family. While the official story of how he died remains untold, the memory of the young man is carried on by his loved ones.
