Benjamin Lee Sharkey, age 30

Lost to gun violence on January 7, 2018 in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

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  • Nickname:
    7 Lil Bread
    3 Benny Boy
    2 Miah
    3 lil' bro
    3 son
  • Number of children:
    2 none
  • Personality:
    5 Loving sweet kind
    4 Sweetheart would do anything for anyone... Always wanted to make people happy
    3 playful childlike spirit
    3 He was a good one
    3 Ben loved horses and animals
    3 That fro!
    3 avid reader
    3 Goofy and playful
    3 a true fisherman
    1 loveable caring
    1 best brother you could ever have
    1 loved my kiddos and they loved him so much
  • Occupation:
    3 Construction worker
    3 Handyman
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  • Comments:
    5 My little brother was didn’t deserve this. RIO
    9 I am blessed to have been his Mother and my heart aches to have him gone
    3 I am so sorry this happened on our watch. I love n miss u lil bro bread
    4 I think about ur smile when I wake and when I sleep the world will never know what u meant 2 me
    4 Can't stop thinking about you
    5 What the caterpillar calls the end of the world, the Master calls a Butterfly.
    5 i miss you so much brother.
    2 congratulations Ben on becoming an uncle in heaven take care of baby Shaneen
    5 3 months today and I still can't catch my breath
    5 I miss you.
    3 preliminary hearing today, anxiety, the unknown to be revealed, this is my son, my child
    2 onward to trial 5 months from now
    3 I know the balloon and glove were signs you sent... thank you.
    3 6 months today and it still takes my breath away
    4 crazy days ahead. may remembering your light lead the way.
    5 Prayers gor his family and friends
    2 So much work involved to prepare for trial... who knew
    2 We will be judged quietly during my son's trial...
    4 I love u n miss u n today he was found guilty. now starts the rest of our lives.
    6 i miss you so much, every second of everyday. i love you brother.
    4 may God give me the grace and courage to walk through these first major holidays without you
    7 Ben I have come to appreciate several of your friends
    3 Merry Christmas my friend.
    3 merry christmas brother. ❤️
    2 happy new years brother. 💓
    2 Son murdered=Killer gets 96 years visits = Justice?
    2 I still cry everyday Ben aka bread your sister shaneen loves you n never forgotten
    1 i miss you brother. its been so hard adjusting to you being gone.
    2 National Day of Remembrance 2019 Such mixed emotions but grateful they won't forget you!
    1 Thanksgiving today empty chair pain is real!
    2 I hope u n off-fa-fa r having a blast... I miss u...
    1 i still wait wishing for that hug from you that day!
    2 I miss you so much brother, I love you
    1 I love the fact it was just the right red...

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