Marek Brown, age 20

Lost to gun violence on August 16, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois.

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  • Nickname:
    2 King Rek
  • Number of children:
  • Personality:
    1 A loving , kind person , who gave all he could to everyone.
    1 He was king of the video games, beating everyone.
  • Occupation:
    4 He loved working with animals, and got payed for it.
    2 He was also a handyman.
  • Workplace:
    2 Worked in a home taking care of animals
    2 He worked in carpentry, and cleaning houses.
  • Schools attended:
    1 Perspetive high school, major: technology.
    1 Langston Hughes Grammar School, got an opportunity to go to Japan in 6th grade to perform.
    1 Olive Harvey College : major: business, wanted to have his own business.
  • Comments:
    1 A smart young man very quiet living in war zone. A terrible unfortunate casualty
    1 He had many friends who wanted to be around him. Marek was a positive leader!
    2 He was very quiet and kept to himself he was a kind young man with a great sense of humor ❤️
    2 Rest In Peace Rek 😓😪

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