Jesse Martin, age 42

Lost to gun violence on June 15, 2021 in Waynesville, North Carolina.

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    2 jesse was a dad of 2 girls in home and a son not in home. 3 children
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    5 jesse was an amazing dad. He is a friend to all. funny and unforgettable
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    2 Happy fourth of July in Heaven ♡ I will think of you when the night sky lights up ♡ love u too!!!
    1 exactly one month until you are 43
    1 I stopped to get gas thinking of you
    1 my total was 43.43.. hoped in the car and the time was 8:43
    1 Jesse Martin you are loved, and you are missed 143 ♡
    1 this isn't fair! to many people needed you here! :(
    1 last year I was able to wish you a happy birthday, this year I'll shout it to heaven
    1 43 ♡♡♡
    1 You are loved, you are missed, you are appreciated!!! Always!!
    1 I thought of you tonight and miss you very much ♡
    1 You are missed, you are loved, you are thought of, YOU will never be forgotten.
    1 Jesse you're loved and missed, sending love to the heavens!

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