Michael Washington, ageย 35

Lost to gun violence on May 16, 2017 in Bakersfield, California.

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  • Nickname:
    2 MHog
  • Number of children:
    6 He loved his son Myree
  • Personality:
    3 Funny Goofy. Always smiling.
  • Occupation:
    1 work every day
    2 Welder at Nassco Ship Yard
  • Workplace:
  • Schools attended:
    1 Encanto Elementary
    1 Morse High
  • Comments:
    10 A well loved and resepected man who is truly missed by many
    5 Rest in peace Mike ๐Ÿ˜ข๐Ÿ˜ข
    2 Love u forever my n****.see u when I get there๐Ÿ‘Œ๐Ÿพโค๏ธ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿพ
    3 forever my 1st love
    1 โคโคโคโคโค
    1 Michael, your son Myree misses you so much.
    4 I wish I had answers for our son. We miss you so much.
    5 Hi dad its Myree I love you. Im in 7th grade now
    4 Came to light your candle! Your son
    2 came 2 light your candle my love
    2 I miss you baby daddy..
    3 Happy Birthday Mike ๐ŸŒน๐ŸŒน๐Ÿ™๐Ÿพ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿพ
    4 May 16th 2021 its been 4 yrs since you been gone. It still hurts. Your son and I miss you so much.
    5 went to elementry school with this man. he was the first real friend I ever made. always smiling
    2 Always thinking of you my boy๐Ÿ™๐Ÿพโค๏ธ๐Ÿ•Š
    4 5 yrs later Your son and I miss you. Your son is 14 now, looks jus like you.
    2 You're supposed to be here 2 see our son grow into a young man. He needs you Michael
    1 Happy New Year Michael your son & I miss you
    1 May 16th 2023....it's been 6byears since you were taken from me and your son...we miss u
    1 Your son & I miss you so much Michael. Our son will be 16 soon he looks just like you
    1 Happy Thanksgiving in heaven Michael it's your favorite holiday. Myree and I miss you.
    1 Tomrow is your Bday Jan 27th Your son and I miss you so much ๐Ÿฅฐ

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