Derek Valdez, age 17

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

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Nickname:
16 DadaKing

2 Derek Forreal

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

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Occupation:
12 My Son was my very own therapist

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

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Schools attended:
9 Holland

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

13 my handsome angel

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

4 I love you Dada !!!

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

4 will forever be remembered

2 September 29th your trial starts my love i have faith that God will get justice for you 🙏🫶

3 Love you!! DEE RIP my angel🕊️🤍

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