Derek Valdez, age 17

Lost to gun violence on May 26, 2023 in Houston, Texas.

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  • Nickname:
    8 DadaKing
  • Number of children:
  • Personality:
    7 The most loveable and wise person you could ever meet
  • Occupation:
    7 My Son was my very own therapist
  • Workplace:
    2 My son worked on keeping his mother sane after going through so much loss
  • Schools attended:
    5 Holland
  • Comments:
    6 i love you N i miss you. Ill see you soon baby boy 🖤
    6 my handsome angel
    1 i love you my brother, even if you was my cousin your still considered my brother.🖤

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