Elijah Benjamin, age 22

Lost to gun violence on August 22, 2016 in Brooklyn, New York.

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  • Nickname:
    7 Lijah
    3 Eman
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  • Personality:
    6 Respectful
    4 Quiet
    6 Easygoing
    2 I’ve always loved you I miss you 😔
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    6 Love you unc my life ain't never been the same without you
    2 Johanna D. I’ve always loved you I missing you 😔
    1 Deondre- it’s been 7 years I wanted you to see who I’m becoming

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