Edward Flowers, age 42

Lost to gun violence on February 1, 2016 in Chicago, Illinois.

Originally reported as Feb 15th.

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  • Personality:
    19 Loving friend
    13 good guy, always had you laughing and he kept a smile on his face...he's greatly missed!!!!
    11 Great Son, Brother, father as well as granddad ,grandson , uncle and cousin ,nephew.
    7 To sum Edward up in one word (Realest) he was a real friend loved by many.
    7 All around good guy! You are truly missed. Love ya
    7 loveable 💕Missing You like crazy!! you were such a unique individual.
    7 Miss you!!
    6 The best brother ever
    8 The best father ever. I miss him so much. I love you my Angel 😢👼
    5 My daddy imiss u so much 😣💔💔
    6 A good friend
    5 a good brother gon to soon
    8 loyal friend
    6 trustworthy
    4 Missed
    5 My BFF❤️❤️
    3 A year today 😢😢😢
  • Occupation:
    4 maintenance/ certified forklift driver
    5 The best father ever. I miss him so much. I love you my Angel 😢👼
    4 A good friend he was always there if you needed him
    5 Miss you sooo much but your case is before the SUPREME" judge and he says vengeance is mine!!
    4 Love you! See you sooner than they think, they dont know we having a reunion.
    7 Not only was he sweet but OH OH So So handsome😎💖💖💓
    7 Man "POT" You are being missed here in this hell hole, love you know that
    14 My son my best friend ,I miss him so much!!
    4 Love u!!
  • Workplace:
    6 Pierce enterprise!
  • Schools attended:
    5 Near North High school
    12 Never thought i would see this day in this way,My Brother i miss you so much ......KNOT
    9 Best cousin "EVER" more like a brother. miss you!!
    9 Still waiting to wake u from this nightmare! Love you , Friend to the end if the world and back
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