James "Jimmy" Giacomo Shields, Jr., age 6

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Lost to gun violence on July 30, 2018 in Queens, New York.

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    3 Jimmy was Linda's brightlight in darker
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  • Comments:
    3 REST ANGEL...TRAGIC!!
    4 May Jesus wrap his loving arms around, rest in peace sweet prince
    3 Just terrible; RIP sweetie💔
    2 Sleepwel beloved one!
    1 I miss you Jimmy.
    1 Always in my heart
    4 So sorry for your loss. Please read Revelations 21:4. May you find comfort in the scriptures.
    3 P. I. P sweetie. I don't know u but u will be missed
    2 I light a candle every single day for this lil guy. What an Angel
    1 Thank you
    2 Je was en bent zo geliefd kleine man. Ik had je zo graag zien groeien
    2 No amount of candles will express the amount that you are missed
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