Erik McAllister, age 41

Lost to gun violence on August 3, 2019 in Denver, Colorado.

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  • Personality:
    7 kind person, very forgiving, hardworker, loved his wife and sons
    4 Always gave people a second chance
    4 A good hearted man
    4 A joy to be around!
    5 Loved beyond words by many.
  • Occupation:
    2 Traffic Control Supervisor
  • Workplace:
    1 WS Barricade
  • Schools attended:
    1 Messiah Baptist School
  • Comments:
    8 Amazing father, hard worker, always provided for his 3 sons
    6 I miss you every day Erik 💔
    4 We love you Erik! We won’t give up until the scumbags that did this to you are brought to justice!
    3 Nothing breaks my heart more. You were so dearly loved and are missed by so many people everyday.
    2 I love you! Nothing can fill the void that has been left in our lives.
    3 we will not rest until we get some answers.
    2 I'll never understand why you're gon but ill love you until we meet again happy bday in heaven
    4 I pray for justice for this young man! I feel your pain!
    3 You and your family didn't deserve this.
    2 God, please give us justice for Erik in 2020
    1 I will repay," says the Lord.
    1 God, please give us hope with each new day.
    1 I've cried everyday since and pray ever hour... Justice for Erik!
    1 Agree with me in prayer for justice for Erik.
    1 An arrest has been made. Please pray for a conviction!
    1 Thank you God for hearing our prayer.
    1 I know justice will be given to us!

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