Derek Akins, age 28

Lost to gun violence on October 8, 2020 in Salem City, New Jersey.

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    2 DRek, Rek
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    2 Rest in Power🙏🏾
    2 Love you cous 💯 May your soul forever rest in paradise 🙏🏽🙏🏽

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