Bryan "BJ" Tate, Jr., age 37

Lost to gun violence on February 20, 2020 in Washington, District of Columbia.

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  • Nickname:
    16 BeeJeezyDaBoss
    6 "BJ"
  • Number of children:
    8 5 beautiful daughters
  • Personality:
    20 Amazing Father
    9 Self Made
    10 REAL
    7 Personality
    6 Real Dude
    3 best friend
    6 fun
    2 jokers
    4 loyal
    1 honest
    5 rare
    3 humble
    4 peaceful
    9 motivated
    6 determine
    2 cool person
    5 and laid back
    4 GENUINE
    1 Lover
  • Occupation:
    14 owner ceo of his own company
    17 CEO OF 4MC (Formychildren)
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  • Schools attended:
    1 I miss my cuz…he was a cool dude!
  • Comments:
    4 I will never forget our time together . You will be miss 😢❤️
    2 No matter if we did not see each other everyday when we did it was love
    2 I can always call you and you would pick up
    3 You will definetly be missed
    1 I'm going to Miss the Heck out of you lil cousin Danielle
    1 Heavenly Easter From Danielle and Family
    1 Love you forever!! What is done in the dark always comes to light. Rest Easy!!
    1 Ima miss you BJ this was beyond wrong
    4 I miss you so much 💙thankful you left me a you lol but it hurts
    1 BJ/ cousin
    1 Rest easy my "forever little boyfriend". We will never forget you!
    1 I miss you BJ I love you cuz forever and always
    3 Shaundra💔⬆️
    2 https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=wEBlaMOmKV4
    1 Hard knowing You were taken from us💔🙏🏽🕊️
    1 Love you, Aunt Syreeta!
    1 Lee and Aunt K
    1 We miss you and love you.
    5 Here I find myself One Year Later, and the pain hasn't gotten any better. I Miss You Son.. ~ Dad ~
    1 I miss your laugh and smile.. Our unique calls and our thoughts of each other!
    1 Missing you my BJ. My heart ❤ is still broken 💔. I will love you forever my Grandson.
    1 Hapy Belated Birthday Love Danielle and Darnyle
    2 RIP BJ, You Are Missed So Much!🌹🕊🕊💖💞
    2 Continue to S.I.P. The Awkard Family
    1 God needed another angel and sent for BJ. Everlasting Love💙
    4 It's the Fourth of July and NOBODY can match the BJ "BOOM".... Missing You "II"
    3 I see you everyday in Gee. I miss the heck out of you.
    1 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
    4 They caught your Killer Tamika Greene now you can rest in peace
    2 Hab. 2:2 I waited and HE Answered ! "Thank You Lolrd !"
    2 What was done in the dark has come to the light. Rest now. Love you forever!!
    4 It's been a loooong, long time coming. But I knoowwww, CHANGE GON COME!! OH YES IT WILL!!
    3 I Pray Vee Gets life without Parole for taking you away from your girls and family
    2 You have everything coming to you and more. Stand tall don't bented at the waist.
    4 I Really Miss You Son.... There were so many things that we didn't get to do. Love You Man ! Dad
    3 I LOVE YOU! A plate was set aside 4U! ~ Qwish
    5 Keep watching over these kids. A PROTECTOR you are!
    4 Another Birthday Without You.... Just reflected about our good times. I Miss You.
    1 I want justice for you.. I wish that you left messages, I need to hear your voice. I LOVE YOU 4EVA
    1 It has been 2 years today. Love you forever.
    1 it's been 2 yrs. without seeing you pop up or passing by love you lil cuzo Danielle
    1 🌍Michele E. Son: God needed another angel and sent for you.💋🕊🕊🕊
    3 I Still Can't Believe You're gone, even after two years!! So Glad they finally made an arrest!!
    2 Another Bday and didn't have MBB to celebrate with... Love Ya B
    2 I wake up every morning and need to hear your laugh. I MISS U! ❤️ ❤️
    5 40 Years ago today, You made me a very Happy and Proud Dad. I Love and Miss You So Much.
    8 Today marks your 40th.. We were all together 4 You!! ❤️❤️
    2 Why ??? I still can’t understand and I break down everyday I miss and love you forever
    4 Missing You.. You never miss a good thing until it's gone. Keep watching over us!
    2 I don't get your calls but, I do get your messages! Keep singing to me!
    2 The road has been long but, light can be seen at the end of this road..
    2 Today is 3 years since you were taken from us. Justice awaits. You are loved and missed so much.
    4 Three Years Later, and the PAIN is Still the same. I Love and Miss You Son. Dad
    3 I MISS YOU SO MUCH... YOUR PRESENCE IS STILL FELT! :)
    1 I pray for his daughters who need him to this day, our family and the person who took him! 🙏🏾
    2 BJ. God needed another angel and sent for you. Happy heavenly birthday 💋🙏🕊️🕊️🕊️
    3 Happy Heavenly Birthday! Continue to rest peacefully!!🎂🍾
    3 BJ -- May you fly high with the angels in peace 🙏and love❤️
    2 THEEEEE BESSTTT! I LOVE YA TO LYFE!
    4 To the Best Girl-Dad ever. Rest well❤️
    3 Missing you so much. 😢
    2 I miss you so much cousin popping up at my job Happy Heavenly Birthday
    3 Missing ya so much right now. Love ya 4eva til no end.
    1 Thought that I was doing much better, in reality I'm not. Missing you so much Son, Dad

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