Damian “Blake” Ricketts, age 21

Lost to gun violence on August 31, 2017 in Madison, Alabama.

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  • Nickname:
    2 Blake
    2 B, Snaps, Baby Blake, Little Dog
    1 grasshopper
  • Number of children:
  • Personality:
    1 Loving, true friend
    1 compassionate
    1 sincere
    1 charming, honst, funny, kind, generous
    1 a good brother
    1 Loyal
  • Occupation:
  • Workplace:
    1 car dealership
  • Schools attended:
    1 Hazel Green High School
    1 Paulding County High School
    1 Hershel Jones Middle School
    1 Dallas Elementary School
  • Comments:
    1 I will miss you so much my Grandson. I Love You. Nana -glenna gibbs
    4 My prayers to the Family. May God comfort n strengthen you.
    2 R.I.P💐
    1 i love you brother . miss you so much -sister savannah ricketts
    2 i love you and miss you so much i will get justice for - sister
    1 i still cant believe your gone
    2 I cant wait until I can hold you and it won't be unbearable to say your name.
    3 daddy loves and misses u everyday wish i could take ur place
    2 and i promise u buddie i will get Justice 4 you he will get whats coming one way or another
    1 cant wait until that day we meet again your the greatest only Son ever love u bunches
    2 I am so sorry for your guys loss.. Praying for you all..fly high sweetie.
    3 I'm lighting a candle for you and your momma. She loves you so much
    2 Daddy loves u with all my heart 😭💔
    1 Daddy loves u buddie always and forever 😭
    1 Love to the family ♥️
    1 I LOVE YOU SON AND I MISS THE HELL OUT OF YOU SON DADDY WILL ALWAYS MISS YOU LOVE U BUNCHES
    1 God blessed the ones who were able to know Blake. A soul like his will never die. ❤️
    1 Matthew 19:14 🌻
    1 Love and Miss you Blake
    1 It still hurts so Miss you so much you just dont know
    1 May you and all our Huntsville Angels be remembered. Donna
    1 Love you Grasshopper

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