Nelson Ortiz, age 24

Lost to gun violence on April 17, 2023 in Brooklyn, New York.

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    6 Shadez
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  • Personality:
    7 Giving
    7 Kind
    4 Respectful . Polite. Forgiving
    4 Hardworker
    1 Selfless
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  • Comments:
    1 He was the most loving person. I miss you so much. I love you my loving nephew
    1 I miss you so much. I miss your calls and your smile. My heart is broken💔💙

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