Deputy Brandon Alexander Shirley, age 26

Lost to gun violence on August 5, 2021 in Louisville, Kentucky.

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  • Nickname:
    1 Squirrley Shirley
  • Number of children:
    1 Several dogs that were his "children"
  • Personality:
    1 Fun loving, energetic, caring
  • Occupation:
    2 Deputy Sheriff
  • Workplace:
    2 Jefferson County Sheriff's Office
  • Schools attended:
    1 Fairdale High School, Bellarmine University, and EKU
  • Comments:
    22 Thank you for your service sir, gone too soon, prayers for all involved
    6 So young! so sad and sorry his precious life was cut short like this, RIP, prayers

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