Sam Shaw III, age 16

Lost to gun violence on October 1, 2003 in Laurinburg, North Carolina.

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  • Nickname:
    3 Lil Vick
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  • Personality:
    3 Sam was an all around good child who was well-mannered and respectful
    3 He was a good student and an excellent athlete.
  • Occupation:
    1 High school junior.
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  • Schools attended:
    2 Scotland High School
  • Comments:
    4 Sam was a great young man with a bright future. He will not be forgotten.

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