Essence Thomas, age 17

Lost to gun violence on November 4, 2014 in Portsmouth, Virginia.

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  • Nickname:
    1 Moni
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  • Personality:
    1 The Goofy One
  • Occupation:
    1 Student
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  • Schools attended:
    1 Woodrow Wilson, Cradock Middle, Lake Taylor Middle, Campostella Elementary , Lindenwood Elementary
    1 Jacox Elementary
    1 P.B.S Youngs Park Elementary
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