Jess Carl Gonzales, age 43

Lost to gun violence on March 23, 2017 in Salinas, California.

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    7 Big Jess
    4 Scott
    7 Dad
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    9 family man
    6 man of God
    6 a protector
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  • Comments:
    6 rip big jess you will be missed by many till we meet again rest in paradise love ya
    4 Big Jess my bro you are missed everyday til we meet again give Momma a kiss 4 me !
    5 Hi dad. It’s Arianna. I miss you so much. Love u dad.❤️
    4 Hi dad it’s Arianna I’m turning 13 soon. I miss you. 🙁…
    2 Hi dad it’s Ari I miss you so much I wish I stopped u from going to that store.

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