Derrick James Thornton, age 43

Lost to gun violence on February 18, 2023 in Lake Charles, Louisiana.

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    3 Artist/Clothing Designer
    3 Accidental Genius
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    3 Washington Marion Magnet Highschool
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    4 Rest in peace Derrick, you was a good person😢
    3 RIP my brother 🙏🏽
    1 R.I.P. lil brother you will truly be missed you were always a funny smart guy

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