Prayer Nickelsen, age 17

Lost to gun violence on January 9, 2022 in Joplin, Missouri.

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  • Nickname:
    17 pray
    7 BB Prayer 😇
    6 Precious
    6 sweet
    4 lostboy
    6 Honeybun
  • Number of children:
  • Personality:
    7 the best friend you could ask for.
    6 Angelic
    5 perfect
    6 understanding
    4 Protector
    2 uplifting
  • Occupation:
    6 Comedian
  • Workplace:
  • Schools attended:
    5 Joplin High School
    5 Lee's Summit
  • Comments:
    8 My condolences for the family. I hope they throw the book at him.
    10 I hope the death penalty is still a thing here in Missouri
    3 R.I.P Prayer, you're so dearly missed
    7 she hated glitter, we always threw glitter at her lol, I miss her laughter and voice
    4 please share fond memories of Prayer
    5 I love that there's someone else still lighting candles everyday
    7 Todd Mayes will get his
    5 the memories we made will never be forgotten
    5 i love u p miss u everyday.
    5 Happy Birthday Prayer, we all miss you so much
    4 I will never stop lighting a candle for you. I miss you so much! I love you!
    4 i will forever remember you you saved my life i wish i could tell you more my sweet sweet girl
    4 I miss you Prayer, 2nd star to the right and straight on til morning
    3 Miss you so much
    2 The 4th picture is Easter 2018, Happy Easter Prayer
    3 2 years later and it still hurts like yesterday
    3 I miss you sweet baby pray. I know youre looking out for me.
    2 I will never stop loving you

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