Elijah House, age 16

Lost to gun violence on November 3, 2016 in Chicago, Illinois.

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  • Nickname:
    12 woogie
    5 lil eli
  • Number of children:
  • Personality:
    12 A funny person
    10 Always protective over his sisters/cousins
    14 His sister protecter
    7 Quite And Stayed To His Self
    7 He Loved Kids
    6 Always Helping His Mom
    7 Loved To Be On Youtube
    8 Played Too Much
    9 Kept A Smile
    11 Had a way with the ladies
    8 he would always know how to keep a smile on your face at the right times
    4 always taking selfies
    4 Very genourous
    6 protective of my son from bullies at school 😟
    5 A Very Good Childhood Friend ❤
    4 Very funny and charming
    4 Kindest boy ever
  • Occupation:
    5 Student
    6 Helping His Mom And Twisting His Hair
    5 Smart
  • Workplace:
  • Schools attended:
    4 Bowen
    6 Claremont
    4 Bontemps
    4 Montessori school of Englewood
    3 Mccorkle
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