Erik J. Rael, age 17

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Lost to gun violence on January 19, 2003 in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

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  • Nickname:
    5 Peeps
    4 "Peeps
    6 peeps
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  • Number of children:
    6 2
    3 2 beautiful twin boys and Jackie bug who he loved
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  • Personality:
    5 loved to make eveyone laugh, always willing to help anyone, loved telling jokes
    2 Erik was a a shinny ball of light with the most beautiful smile , heart and soul
    2 Best smile and laugh. always knew how to brighten your day just by being around him.
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  • Occupation:
    2 Student @ Highlands University
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  • Workplace:
    1 call Center
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  • Schools attended:
    3 LV Christian Academy
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  • Comments:
    2 Love you my son
    4 always in my heart! Please watch over our babies❤
    2 miss you my son
    1 Love and miss you hito
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