John Salgado, age 37

Lost to gun violence on December 11, 2021 in Bronx, New York.

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  • Nickname:
    14 salgado
  • Number of children:
  • Personality:
    11 funny, loving, charismatic
    9 entertaining
    8 philosophical
    5 perceptive
    6 intuitive
    8 loyal friend
    12 stood up for those he loved
    5 pisces
    3 Poetic
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  • Schools attended:
    6 Tallwood HS
    2 Tallwood High
  • Comments:
    10 Alex was always love; either searching for it or showing love.
    5 Alex had an incredibly beautiful smile… super radiant.
    4 Alex worked hard and was working toward moving to a safer environment
    3 Alex was a lover of music and nature
    6 Alex was always popular and ... the ladies loved him
    4 He was always looking to connect with family and feel a sens of belonging
    5 Alex loved history and learning about black studies
    4 Alex was an avid reader and enjoyed writing
    6 I'll miss Alex hitting me up randomly and his sense of humor
    2 I will miss his bright smile and goofy laugh
    6 Inhuman physical strength!
    3 Alex loved his Mommy
    3 You was a great person and will be missed 😔🙏

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