BUFFALO, N.Y. — Three decades have gone by since Edward Weihing last saw his beloved uncle 36-year-old Terrance Ferguson.
"He was a big influential part of my growing up, a positive role model" he said.
Weihing remembers holidays spent opening presents and afternoons spent at the racetrack, memories that still stick with him.
"I'm proud that he was my uncle and it was just terrific to have him in my life at that age" he recalled.
In August of 1989, Ferguson was married and raising two young children. He supported his family by driving a cab in the City of Buffalo, a career that aligned with his personality.
"He was a people person and I think that's why he liked driving a cab" said Weihing. "He got to meet all kinds of people and he was very happy with what he did."
On August 26 of that year, Ferguson was working near 223 Efner Street in Buffalo.
"My uncle was driving a cab that night and an altercation ensued and he was stabbed," Weihing said. "He was unfortunately killed that night, it was in the wee hours of the morning 4:45 in the morning."
Weihing said Buffalo Police don't know if Ferguson knew the suspects, but they do know whoever did it was not alone.
"They believe it was more than one individual," he said. "They believe it was a man and a woman. It was just tragic, I can't describe how I felt when I got the news it was just heartbreaking and it still is."
Weihing said the family doesn't know why it happened or who could've done it.
The Buffalo Police Department is still actively investigating the case. Weihing said he is in regular contact with a detective and said he will never give up trying to bring justice to his family.
"He was young and he had young children and I don't think that just because that many years have gone by, I don't want to let up" he said.
He also sent a message to the people who killed his uncle.
"It's never too late to do the right thing, never and I hope that happens" he said.