Brandon Pakeman, age 20

Lost to gun violence on October 29, 2017 in Oakland, California.

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  • Personality:
    14 Humble, smart , sweet , gentle .... Brandon was was like a big brother to me!
    13 Kind
    14 Loving
    1 Intelligent
  • Occupation:
    2 Poet
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  • Schools attended:
    6 Kipp King Collegiate High School
    2 San Leandro High School
    2 Bancroft Middle School
    2 Jefferson Elementary School
    1 Saint Martin DePorres
    1 Crocker Highlands Elementary School
  • Comments:
    14 We love you Bran ❤️
    11 ❤️
    13 I miss you more everyday 😢
    8 I let you down .. I promise to keep you lit every chance I get
    6 Happy birthday Brandon 🎂 I love you 2.14.18
    5 I Love You Son
    3 I love you so much B
    1 Life will never be the same Son, we love and miss you
    1 Wish it was me instead of you Son💔
    1 If I could only rewind the hands of time, I would’ve been better for you Son💔
    2 We had so much more to do and accomplish Son

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