A.J. Jones, age 19

Lost to gun violence on July 5, 2018 in Newark, New Jersey.

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  • Nickname:
    5 Kick
  • Number of children:
  • Personality:
    2 Honest
    2 Loving
    2 Sweet
    2 Great listener
    2 Nonjudgemental
    2 Dedicated
    1 Champion for the underdog
    1 Considerate
    1 Extremely smart
    1 Empathetic
    1 Affectionate
    2 Funny
    3 Strong
    1 Fearless
    2 Bold
    2 Helpful
    2 Stubborn
    1 Courageous
    1 Adventurous
    1 Gracious
    1 Respectful
    2 Amazing
    3 gangsta
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  • Schools attended:
    3 Louise A Spencer, Great Oaks Charter
  • Comments:
    7 I miss you my son, my greatest accomplishment. You never be forgotten
    2 i miss u i just wanna be held by you one more time😢💔
    2 I hope you and Mendell found each other in heaven ❤️💚. Love you A.J.
    2 Merry Christmas in heaven A.J. You are dearly missed!
    1 you'll never be forgotten. Change is being made in your name, in person and deed
    1 Never met you but your mother is keeping your name alive...love you Aj.....Mystikal
    1 You are truly loved and missed ~Rashi
    2 Happy 23rd birthday A.J. ❤️ ~Rashi
    1 Can't believe I forgot to post last year, but I was thinking of you. Happy 25th Aj ~ Rashi

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