Elijah Jackson, age 36

Lost to gun violence on December 17, 2016 in Chicago, Illinois.

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  • Nickname:
    2 eli
  • Number of children:
  • Personality:
    1 spiritual, conscience, funny, loving and a great conversationalist
  • Occupation:
    2 footworking
    1 mental health counselor
  • Workplace:
    1 battle grounds
  • Schools attended:
    2 CALUMET
  • Comments:
    2 very good friend of family and dance partner nd we really miss him may god bless him nd his family
    3 real friend always was there for me I miss u friend always treated me like a queen

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