Joel Jerry “JJ” Buchanan, age 13

Lost to gun violence on September 15, 1987 in Naola, Virginia.

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  • Nickname:
    2 J.J
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  • Personality:
    2 Joel was quiet, kind and funny. He had a warm personality and like the outdoors
  • Occupation:
    2 middle school student
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  • Schools attended:
    2 Monelison middle school
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