Javius Murphy, age 16

Lost to gun violence on July 12, 2017 in Rocky Mount, North Carolina.

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  • Personality:
    19 funny and a nice guy
    17 contagious smile
    18 Easy Going
    10 loved his family and friends
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    16 Student
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  • Comments:
    13 I love you Javius.
    7 MIss u bro
    6 i miss u big broo longlivezemo
    6 wish i can see u one more time bro rest upk
    15 I'll never understand why someone would take another's life...you were loved and important
    13 It's been one year today...still can't believe or even really understand how this happened.
    11 Today would have been your 18th birthday. I will always love you.
    12 missing you still with all my heart
    6 2 years ago today, love you
    8 Miss you with all my heart....
    4 Thinking about you so much ...miss you
    3 3 years ago today. love you .
    2 Happy Birthday Javius!!!
    1 Almost 7 years and still cannot believe it.

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