Joseph "Joey" Shuemaker, age 24

Lost to gun violence on August 23, 2016 in Santa Cruz, California.

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  • Nickname:
    3 Joey
  • Number of children:
  • Personality:
    4 Legendary
    3 Loving
    2 Caring
    3 Special
    3 loyal
    2 Energetic
    2 One of a kind
    2 Courageous
  • Occupation:
    1 Entrepreneur
    2 Hustler
  • Workplace:
    2 The streets
    1 Everywhere
  • Schools attended:
    1 Righetti
    1 El puente
  • Comments:
    5 I miss you joey. You were the best brother anybody could ask for. RIP JOEY LOVE BILLY
    3 Still miss you bro and it hasn't gotten easier. Billy
    1 Not a day goes by that I don't think about you and wish I could've been there
    1 For you. Know that I always loved you and admired you bro. Hope you knew that
    1 And finally found your peace. I'd give anything to be able to hug you and tell you how
    1 Wrong I was for what I did. I've always admired you. Much love your brother billy
    2 Donna Mae
    1 can't believe it's been 8 years bro. miss remember it like it just happened. I miss you joey

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