Richard Abernathy, age 20

Lost to gun violence on July 16, 2017 in Gastonia, North Carolina.

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    9 joose
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    2 Cherryville High
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    3 forever in pur hearts . JooseWorld
    1 Lil Cuh Love you familyyy 💪🏽❤️💔
    1 joossway❤️💯
    3 Revelation 21:3,4 reminds us that one day we will again hope and everlasting life.
    1 love 4ever my n**** joose
    1 RJ OMG I MISS YOU MEETING YOU AT A YOUNG AGE YOU WERE THE COOLEST & to see your resting in heaven
    1 Make me so emotional but I know God is taking care of you. Love you
    1 LLMYUNC 4eva joose world ‼️ familyyyy

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