Samuel Patrick Gartley, age 23

Lost to gun violence on June 5, 2023 in Detroit, Michigan.

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  • Nickname:
    3 Sam, Sam the Man
    2 Sam-a-lama
    1 Sam-Bo-Lya
    1 Yosimite Sam
  • Number of children:
    1 2 fur babies
  • Personality:
    3 Happy, funny, smart
    1 introspective
    1 giving, caring
  • Occupation:
    1 mechanic, entrepreneur
  • Workplace:
    4 Detroit Organics
  • Schools attended:
    3 Parkway Christian School, Macomb Community College
  • Comments:
    2 so loved and so missed
    2 Rip Sam, you were such a bright light. I will never forget you and your kindness
    1 Love you Sam Happy Birthday my brother 💕💚💛♾️
    1 Miss you forever bro, always with us in our hearts❤️‍🩹
    1 our family will NEVER be whole again

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