Shawn Scott Jr., age 17

Lost to gun violence on April 11, 2017 in Portland, Oregon.

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  • Nickname:
    5 june
    3 gap tooth
  • Number of children:
  • Personality:
    3 funny,outgoing,loyal,helpful,
    4 Loved Harry Potter and Lord of the Rings
    5 Loved to dance and joke around
    4 brave and protective
    3 loved to run around with lil sis cloths on and make mom chase him
    2 goofball
    1 Beautiful soul
  • Occupation:
    4 Student
    2 the best big brother
  • Workplace:
  • Schools attended:
    4 heritage high school, Union High school, 49th street academy
  • Comments:
    3 most amazing kind soul, ever.
    5 A brother for life
    2 Loved Food 🍟🍔🧀🍕🧁
    2 RIP young man ...
    2 Think of you often ... from Portland, Oregon
    2 Brother
    2 Lighting a candle for you ... RIP Shawn
    1 Forever missed (Smeaty Weedy) I’m sure you are still dancing in heaven!

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