Dwight P. Hansberry, age 24

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Lost to gun violence on March 9, 2013 in Marrero, Louisiana.

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  • Nickname:
    1 Red
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  • Number of children:
    1 2
    1 One son (Jayden), One Daughter (Kali)
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  • Personality:
    1 Dwight was a very smart, funny, witty and hard-working little man with a huge heart.
    1 He was a loving a present father in his children's lives.
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  • Occupation:
    1 Deck hand and installer.
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  • Workplace:
    1 Offshore and Tire Kingdom
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  • Schools attended:
    1 MIller Wall, Truman, John Ehret
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  • Comments:
    1 Dwight did not "Lose his life to gun violence."
    1 He was senselessly murdered by a "person" with a gun and no regard for human life.
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