James W. Garrett, age 18

Lost to gun violence on October 6, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois.

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  • Nickname:
    6 Lil James
  • Number of children:
  • Personality:
    9 Very outgoing and handsome
    5 Had a smile that could brighten up a room.
    5 a laugh that i will never forget ♥️
    3 He was a true friend and I will always miss that ❤️
    5 always had positive vibes
    2 SMART, INTELLIGENT, FUNNY, SILLY, OUR GENTLE GIANT, OUR DANCING MACHINE. WE MISS YOU!
    2 goofy asl😭😭 never a dull moment w/ him😂🤞🏾
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    3 Football
    1 basketball
  • Schools attended:
    2 Butler College Prep
  • Comments:
    4 Praying for justice 💫🌟💙😇
    2 Praying for strength and healing
    2 i love you lil james🖤 ceo of moneyTeam
    3 i miss you 🖤
    2 you will forever live through me I Love You Lil James 💔🕊
    2 Long Live That Rich Boy You'll Forever Live Through Me !🤝
    2 One of the funniest people i knew😭 . I love you james g🖤
    2 forever in my heart cousin💔 i miss you so much. i just wanna hear you laugh again😩
    2 Love You James 💯💔 It still dont feel real💯🕊💔 Fly High Man💔🕊
    2 Love you James just want to hear your voice again 😭💔
    2 SMART, INTELLIGENT, FUNNY, SILLY, OUR GENTLE GIANT, OUR DANCING MACHINE. WE MISS YOU!
    3 ❤️❤️
    2 Tanya Dunnigan
    1 You are truly gonna be missed baby boy continue to RIH🙏🏾 💔
    2 heyy cousin we love you! just wish we could've had more time together😘😘
    1 RIH baby 💔praying for the family
    1 My loving Nephew Rest Well watch over every . Love you
    1 rest peacefully young man
    1 i miss you lil Brother 🥺🥺 Fly high king James

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