Denzel Childs, age 25

Lost to gun violence on July 28, 2016 in Chicago, Illinois.

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  • Nickname:
    11 rip Mookie love u for just being u
    7 never will forget u
    7 love you forever bro !!!
    6 always in my heart lil bro
    4 RIH Lil big bro always will keep you in my heart missing you like crazy
    2 what a friend we have in Jesus❤
    2 RIH Denzel
  • Number of children:
    6 Daughters Daniyah and Da'mani
    8 Son Michaele
  • Personality:
    6 Charismatic, loving
    3 funny
    3 smart, innovative, charming, caring, leader, family-man
    3 God-fearing, Christian
    5 Beloved Son ... RIP Denzel
    3 loving Nephew
    2 Gone to Soon
    1 Rest in heaven😘😘
  • Occupation:
    6 army veteran
  • Workplace:
    6 National Guard
  • Schools attended:
    4 thornwood high school
    7 dunn elementary
    4 Fort Leonard Wood (Military Base)
  • Comments:
    2 good guy keep watching over us
    4 i love you favorite❤️ -Brit
    1 I love you forever
    1 You'll forever be in my heart Cuz
    2 Love Yaeyo
    1 Not a day goes by...💔
    1 I Love
    1 I love you! This hurt still here 5 years later! I’m never going to forget you

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