Derrick LaQuinn Lee Jr, age 12

Lost to gun violence on July 1, 2018 in Asheville, North Carolina.

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  • Personality:
    2 Funny and caring and sweet
    1 derek was a very kind person and valued his friendships and stood up for his friends❤️
    1 derek stood up to the bullies for me. He made me feel comforted he was a true friend. LLD💗
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    1 I loved him very much he was a good friend and more can’t wait to see him again I am praying
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    3 Koontz intermediate school
    1 was going to go to valley springs
  • Comments:
    6 JESUS💔
    2 i love my bsf 😂😘😘😘💋💋💋

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