Pedro Chesley, age 20

Lost to gun violence on November 21, 2020 in Baltimore, Maryland.

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    3 Pedro death is so senseless. He has so much to live for. 🙏🏽
    2 Keep shining the light on Pedro so that is senseless death will not be in vain 🦋
  • Number of children:
    4 Pedro was a radiant soul who touched the lives of all he met on this earth plane.
  • Personality:
    3 Extremely passionate about living a fruitful life
    6 Would help someone who was in need of help.
    5 Made peace; not war.
    3 Loved and honored his parents.
    3 Stood on good, strong moral values.
    3 Worked hard to position and align his future.
    3 Never expected “something for nothing” in life.
    3 Strived to accomplish his dreams and never looked for handouts.
    4 Always greeted with a warm, cordial smile.
    4 Respectful and valued his and others lives.
    3 Made friends; not enemies.
    3 A bright light and shining star that led others to gravitate to him.
    3 A kindred spirit and very sweet soul.
    2 Created to do great things with his life.
    3 An honorable ROTC Cadet and “Army Strong” Soldier .
    4 May his memory be a blessing and also help reduce gun violence.
    1 Your light will always shine.
  • Occupation:
    2 Army Reservist
    1 Part-time Associate at Target
    1 Morgan State Full Scholarship Student
  • Workplace:
    1 Allied Security
  • Schools attended:
    1 Reach/Lake Clifton
    1 Morgan State University
  • Comments:
    5 An outstanding, extraordinary young msn with a bright future ahead of him.
    4 A kindred spirit and extraordinary young man who had planned a beautiful life to live.
    6 Satanic Envy and Jealousy robbed him of his life. Just couldn’t stand his bright beam of light.
    6 You Are No Longer Here With Me Son But I No You Are Watching Over Me.
    6 my bestfriend brother. Your life was not in vain! Rest in peace my friend until we meet again.
    4 Your family will climb the rough side of this mountain together until we make it to the top.
    4 I miss you, everyday of my life, and pray for Jesus, for amiracle
    4 Because God has your life, and you're with Jesus!
    6 You always here with me, in my heart!
    3 From your mother, Love you forvever, and Jesus loves you too!
    2 missing you today and always. Nookie
    3 RIP Son I Miss You So Much Life Will Never Be The Same
    3 I look up to the clouds and wonder if your are there amongst them?
    4 Two mourning doves were in my yard today; I believe one of them was you in the afterlife.
    5 The light that’s in your smile will always brightly shine
    2 Its been 10 Months Today Son Sent you left us but you still live on RIP Spec. Chesley we Miss You.
    2 I love ❤ you Pedro and will light a candle 🕯 every day. Sleep in Paradise Officer. Auntie Nookie.
    3 Good Morning Son I No You Are Okay In Heaven But I Miss You So Much Luke Is Still Missing You RIP
    2 11 Months Today Son And Life Will Never Be The Same Without You RIP My Son.
    4 You are immensely loved and greatly missed. Will always be remembered.
    6 A very proud “Army Strong” Reservist.
    4 Fly high with the angels in heaven
    5 We must stop guns ruining lives. Thx Pedro’s aunt for sharing his story with me.
    1 one year ago you gained your wings. continue to rest in Paradise Pedro. Nookie.
    3 We pay homage to you on your 1st Commemorative Anniversary. Your legacy lives on forever.
    1 Merry Christmas Pedro. Continue to Rest In Peace.🙏🏾🎄💔💔
    2 Each day we press on to the victory and justice for you. Justice for Pedro.
    3 No weapon formed against you will prosper.
    3 Forever grateful for the time and years shared with you. You always filled my heart with JOY.
    3 Happy 22nd Birthday in Heaven
    3 You were and will continue to be an inspiration to all of us.
    3 Take a stand AGAINST gun violence
    4 Praying that family and friends will give to support Pedro's Memorial Scholarship Fund
    2 I will never get use to you being gone until we meet again.
    3 Send up your prayers for justice please.
    2 Just for SPC Pedro Chesley
    3 Where there is justice there is healing.
    3 Praying without ceasing for a conviction
    2 I’m holding you in my heart until my arms can hold you in Heaven ❤️🙏
    2 Never will you be forgotten. 2yrs today ❤️
    2 God has you in His keeping; we will always have you in our hearts
    2 Justice for SPC Pedro Chesley.
    2 Prayers of the righteous availeth much- Justice in 2023
    1 Two years ago (12/19/20) we sai
    2 In my thoughts this holiday season; feel your spirit and warm smile
    2 Wishing you a Heavenly Merry Christmas 🎁❤️‍🩹💝
    2 VICTORY is declared in this year of 2023!
    3 Never Lost a Battle
    2 One of the most painful dates of each month🙏
    2 Deeply missed; forever remembered ❤️
    2 It’s still so hard to accept and believe that you have gone away 🙏
    2 Rest in peace in God’s Paradise 🙏❤️
    2 Victory belongs to Jesus; God’s got this🙏
    2 Victory Belongs To Jesus!
    2 Trusting and BELIEVING in God Word….
    2 Leaning on God’s Promises 🙏🙏🙏🙏
    2 - Psalm 138:8 ‘The Lord will perfect that which concerns me!’ (NKJV)
    2 “Army Strong” SPC Chesley ❤️🙏🙏🙏
    2 God’s light and truth were shining in the sky 🙏
    2 God IS in control.
    2 You will still have the victory over the enemies🙏❤️
    2 No weapon formed against you shall prosper!
    2 God is for us/family; no one will be against us....justice in Jesus's name.
    2 Victory belongs to Jesus!
    2 Jesus, Alpha & Omega🙏
    2 Your legacy lives on each passing day🙏❤️
    2 We carry on your legacy and bright light 🙏
    2 Father God You Are Alpha & Omega 🙏🙏
    2 Father God You Still Sit on the THRONE 🙏
    3 Father God Let Your Holy Spirit Reign 🙏
    3 Thank you Father God for hearing my cry🙏
    2 I’ll be loving you always Petti💖
    1 God will continue to reign 🙏
    1 6,200 candles lit this 8-31-23 am for you 🙏🙏❤️❤️
    1 Your light will forever shine; legacy will live on.
    1 It still rains on December 10th
    1 Sing and march on with the Angels!
    1 Merry Christmas in heaven 🎁❤️
    1 Happy Heavenly NewYear ‘24🙏❤️
    1 Thoughts and prayers are always with you 🙏
    2 Happy 24th Birthday in heaven.🙏🏾💔🎂🎈
    1 Pedro continue to rest in peace in the Arms of GOD 🙏
    1 Your light will always shine
    1 7,000 candles will be lit and brightly shining on your 24th Heavenly Birthday!
    1 Happy
    1 Forever in my heart; Eternally in God's Loving Arms. Rest in Peace.

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