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Carlos Velasquez, age 22

Lost to gun violence on July 10, 2017 in Compton, California.

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  • Nickname:
    1 shyboy
    4 CARLITOS
    1 carlitoa
  • Number of children:
  • Personality:
    2 Carlos is an amazing, strong and loving son
    1 Carlitos always had a smile on his face, was kind and respectful
    1 he was a leo always all eyes on him he had a karizma like no one iv ever met ...
  • Occupation:
    1 Builder
  • Workplace:
    1 Factory
  • Schools attended:
    2 Hiawatha High School
  • Comments:
    1 Carlos my life will never be the same without you, I love you
    1 Carlos I miss you so much, I can't believe your gone
    1 missing the homie SHYBOY every day hope you rest easy dawg we see you soon
    1 my love will forever be yours .. i love you carlos intel we meet again your my angel
    1 WhenMyHeartAchesForYouICloseMyEyesISeeYourLovingEyesThenYourFaceAndYourGoofySmilePutsOneBackOnMine
    1 Carlitos you are loved and missed, please watch over your love ones.
    1 Carlos I still have you light shine stronger each day sweetie love you and miss you everyday
    1 As your mother it’s not easy but I will never let your light go out love you and miss you❤️

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