Makani Waz, age 13

Lost to gun violence on July 11, 2018 in Redondo Beach, California.

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  • Personality:
    8 Funny, and always put a smile on everyones face
    2 Never failed to make you smile, could light up a room just by walking into it.
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  • Schools attended:
    7 Parras Middle School
    1 Miraleste Intermediate Summer School
    2 Alta Vista Elementary
  • Comments:
    3 makani was a funny kid, sweet and very active
    2 He was on the LA Galaxy soccer team. He was such a super funny and sweet kid.
    1 He made me smile and laugh and life was better and brighter with him around
    2 He was a beautiful angel.
    2 He made everything more exciting. Really miss his happy spirit.
    1 He was amazing...he is amazing<3

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