August Dempsey, age 42

Lost to gun violence on July 16, 2017 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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    4 Auggie
    2 Auggie Doggie
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    3 funny,loving,caring,happy,cheerful. fabulous woman
    1 kind hearted, amazing, most peaceful woman
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    2 ppa
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    1 PPA
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  • Comments:
    2 the nicest , sweetest ,person i have ever known 😢💔❤️
    1 NEVER saw her WITHOUT A SMILE in ELEVEN years!!!! <3!!!! :-(!!!
    1 Justice was served 2 consecutive life terms

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