Derek Valdez, age 17

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

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Nickname:
14 DadaKing

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Number of children:
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Personality:
11 The most loveable and wise person you could ever meet

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Occupation:
10 My Son was my very own therapist

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Workplace:
5 My son worked on keeping his mother sane after going through so much loss

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Schools attended:
8 Holland

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Comments:
8 i love you N i miss you. Ill see you soon baby boy 🖤

10 my handsome angel

5 i love you my brother, even if you was my cousin your still considered my brother.🖤

1 I love you Dada !!!

3 I know some will forget you but believe me son I never will 🫶

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