Willie Cheeks, age 43

Lost to gun violence on October 26, 2021 in District Heights, Maryland.

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  • Nickname:
    10 Duke
    4 Big Duke
  • Number of children:
  • Personality:
    5 he was one of a kind and very loyal. To know him is to love him
  • Occupation:
    2 Line-cook/Grillmaster
  • Workplace:
    1 Regan National Airport
  • Schools attended:
    1 Anacostia/Largo
  • Comments:
    6 My brother maybe gone but he WILL NEVER be forgotten
    1 miss ya bro ! you and quis crossed my mind today ! miss yall man !

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