Hersey Purvis, age 28

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Lost to gun violence on March 30, 2016 in Seattle, Washington.

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  • Nickname:
    1 Jr
    1 Half Pint
    2 Hersh
    1 Hershey
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  • Number of children:
    4 1
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  • Personality:
    2 Respectful, Will protect anybody, bright smile that'll make your day, very loving
    1 Truly he was this type of youngman. Always said I love you Mom I miss my baby
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  • Occupation:
    1 Herseys World
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  • Schools attended:
    1 African American Academy
    1 Puckett High School
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  • Comments:
    3 I Miss my son...
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