Mary Schmitz, age 20

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Lost to gun violence on September 18, 2018 in Independence, Missouri.

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  • Nickname:
    13 Squeaks
    10 marebear
    8 Mooey
    8 Pinky
    3 Mers
    4 Moo Moo
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  • Personality:
    20 Funny, sassy, independent, and loving. Confident.
    10 The BEST sense of humor.
    9 Incredibly contagious laugh.
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  • Occupation:
    10 Lover of Life
    3 The Best Nail Technician
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  • Workplace:
    6 Nail Technicican, Social Peer Leader
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  • Schools attended:
    9 blue springs high school
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  • Comments:
    15 Missing you every single day sissy. 💖
    8 Mary cared about ALL people and did not fear pure EVIL and it cost her her beautiful life.
    7 My heart still aches for you my girl❤️
    5 Born a natural leader, taken by natural losers!
    8 Thank U Mary 4 UR luv frm hvn 2 UR fmly on earth! R tears R of joy knowin U R here w/us! We see it!
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