John Earl Mitchell, age 28

Lost to gun violence on November 6, 2020 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

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  • Nickname:
    10 JohnJohn
  • Number of children:
  • Personality:
    9 Fun loving Uncle who loved spending time with his family!
  • Occupation:
    9 Window tech, flooring tech/demolition
  • Workplace:
    8 Window World
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  • Comments:
    10 My son had a heart of gold. He would help anyone he could. This is how he is paid.
    6 God, hear my prayer justice for John! I miss my son.
    6 i miss my little brothers rare smile and blue eyes. Justice is needed.
    4 19 wks since he died. We need
    2 it is Mother's Day. How am is suppose to celebrate without you???
    2 miss you John John
    4 missing my lil brother so much! I need you here with me. 😭
    1 Memorial Day was so different without him there to grill for us. I miss him so much.
    2 We need justice for my brother!
    1 a whole year and still no justice! I love you son. I Won't Give Up
    1 I don't know how I made it thru Thanksgiving without you.
    2 It's not Christmas without you! I miss you so much lil brother!
    2 Maybe this year we will get answers?

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