Karongie Louis Bell, age 23

Lost to gun violence on August 27, 2020 in Oakland, California.

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  • Nickname:
    2 Twin
    1 k3 much
    1 Uncle Karongie
  • Number of children:
    1 none
  • Personality:
    2 Comedian, Kindhearted and Giving
    2 Loving Funny Honest
    1 Always there when you need him
    1 Life of the party
  • Occupation:
    1 Warehouse worker
  • Workplace:
    1 Amazon
  • Schools attended:
    1 Graduated from Walter McGinnis Highschool
    1 Was an honor student at Walter McGinnis Highschool
    1 Earned an Apprentice in Construction
  • Comments:
    1 Karongie was an uncle if 11. A brother to 9 siblings.
    2 Karongie was ambitious and was intelligent. Loved by his family. He was also a twin.
    1 My son loved to make people laugh! a natural comedian
    1 Loved to eat! Thanksgiving was his favorite holiday!
    1 I miss you my son. I miss our talks. Your laughter.
    3 Would you believe you're famous! and they're fighting all over you? I told you were a King!
    1 Each day is different. Sometimes I can't feel anything
    1 Going to miss his beautiful smile
    1 Miss and love you always nephew
    1 I miss hearing your voice and you tapping my shoulder
    1 I miss you saying Hey TT and kissing my forehead
    2 KG will always be my cuz/brother 4 Eva KG WORLD ... 🙏🏾🗣‼️ RJ Karongie Lil Cousin/Brother
    1 Momma misses you. My heart just feels empty..
    1 I wish Heaven had visiting hours we miss you so much nephew 💙😘
    1 Can’t stop thinking x seeing yo smile miss Yu Bro/Cuz I’ll always love Yu G ...Rj
    1 I dreamed of you last night. You know we will have all your favorite foods!
    1 Holidays are not the same without you here. Miss you saying TT what you cook. ❤️
    1 Thanksgiving was different but good. Your friends came by too!
    1 Today I went to get Caryes neckace done. I broke down. I miss you so much
    1 Holidays are not the same without you. I don’t even want to celebrate. Love and miss you nephew
    1 Happy New Year 🎊 nephew!! TT love and miss you soooooo much ❤️❤️😘
    1 Death is numbing...He took a piece of life I cant get back. I love you Karongie😪
    1 I miss you my baby
    1 Nephew we are going to get justice for you ❤️💯
    1 It’s not the same without you here with your family!! We miss you 😪
    1 Nephew ❤️❤️❤️
    1 Im still numb. No real joy anymore. I love and miss you my son.
    1 The hurt never goes away.I love and miss you son😘
    1 No justice..The pain is like yesterday. Trying to hold on. I love you son
    1 Happy 25th Birthday Son! I love and miss you!
    1 It’s been 2 years today since i touched you. I love you son forever.
    1 Happy Turkey Day Baby! Momma loves you always❤️ I cooked your MacnCheese. First thing gone!

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