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Antonio Javier Lopez, age 17

Fatally shot on August 13, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois.

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  • Nickname:
    8 A.J.
  • Number of children:
  • Personality:
    8 energetic and funny
    4 Caring and sweet
    4 Respectful cared for others
    1 loves to smile
  • Occupation:
    1 Student
  • Workplace:
    1 Walmart Co.
  • Schools attended:
    3 Kelvyn Park High School
    1 Park Junior High School
    1 central high school
  • Comments:
    5 A.J. had a contagious smile
    5 A.J. loved to dance and was the light of our family New Year's party
    4 A.J was so gifted, everything art or sport he tried, he did it well
    2 great friend
    2 Big heart
    7 The love of my life...
    5 I miss him SO much. My heart is broken.
    2 I dont know how to get past this feeling of loss. I miss A.J. and it really hurts.
    3 My Nephew . we love you aj.
    4 R.I.P. AJ we miss you dearly and continue to pray that justice is served.
    3 I miss you A.J. R.I.P.....I love you bestfriend
    3 Everything i do, every errand i run, reminds me of you. Our talks and food runs... I miss you 😢
    1 Today is 2/3/18 and I still cann0t believe I can never hug him again
    1 Today is your 18th birthday. We had a cake and sent balloons to heaven for you. We love you💞
    1 I'm here every day for you. I miss you so much and it feels like we just lost you. 😢
    1 A.J., I LOVE YOU 💘
    1 You are on my mind everyday. I miss you A.J.
    2 Antonio and I were friends in middle school and made life a little brighter. Rest easy big guy
    1 Rest Easy! May justice be served!
    1 coworkers son😢
    1 I'm always missing you Papa
    2 It's July 2019, I miss you like it was yesterday. I hear your voice always. 💔
    1 AJ, not a day goes by I don't think of you. -Tia Lori
    1 I miss y0u AJ. I think 0f y0u always nephew. <3

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