Trae Ward, age 23

Lost to gun violence on June 8, 2018 in Morganton, North Carolina.

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    3 Tiny
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    4 always kept the croud laughing, always smiling, big hearted.
    2 Trae was a one of a kind sweetheart ❤️ He would do anything for anyone with a smile on his face.
    1 My precious nephew was one of the kindest people I have ever known Love him
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    6 trae was a red blooded, God fearing, gun loving American through and through
    2 The biggest heart. such a teddy bear. would give the shirt off his back.

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