Jamel Thomas, age 18

Lost to gun violence on October 14, 2016 in Chicago, Illinois.

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    6 FUNNY, CARING, ENTHUSIASTIC, GREAT JOY TO BE AROUND
    11 HE WAS A GREAT KID AND VERY RESPECTFUL.. SCHOOL AND WORK THATS ALL HE DID..
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    14 Portillos
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    14 MARSHALL
    4 he loved his family and girlfriend
    5 EMMET
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  • Comments:
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    1 Im so sorry that this happened to you! You were a good person! Rest in Paradise!
    1 love you lil cuz 💙

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