Eric Blackshear, age 27

Lost to gun violence on August 17, 2017 in Newport News, Virginia.

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    1 EJ was very spiritual person, loved in his community, loved family, music, sports.
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    1 Eric (EJ) grew up in Bed-Sty/Brooklyn NY, EJ was a very vibrant and a great communicator.
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    1 My sympathies to the family for this terrible tragedy that took the life of your beloved. 💓
    1 My prayers to the Family. May God comfort n strengthen you.
    1 EJ sang in the Brooklyn Youth Chorus, did Carnegie and 911 memorial, traveled.

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