Ja’Markis Hackett, age 24

Lost to gun violence on July 30, 2023 in Gary, Indiana.

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  • Nickname:
    2 Markis
  • Number of children:
  • Personality:
    5 The best uncle ever
    3 hero
    3 amazing father
    3 funny
    3 intelligent
    3 Teddy bear
    3 Lyrical
    3 inspiring
    2 Family Man
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  • Schools attended:
    1 West side high School
  • Comments:
    2 I love you so much missing you more and more everyday
    2 L.l the hero Loved & respected forever & always rest up King
    2 You always put others before you no matter the struggle get your rest King u deserved better
    2 imagining your laugh and how happy you made us until we meet again my love
    2 Hey I enjoyed the visit last night it all felt so real I wish it was I felt your presence near me
    2 hey Just stopping by sending hugs & kisses from your kids
    2 Today your Oldest woke up looking in the air pointing calling out to u & he dreamed about u
    2 He said he dreamed about You taking him & everyone to the beach he still remembers that day
    2 Tryna do this without give me guidance 🥺
    2 hey love just up reminiscing about our time🥹
    2 made it out the city 😩but u should be beside me
    1 I at that we didn’t make it to forever 🥺❤️‍🔥
    1 You’ll always be a real one babe it’s still LOVE❤️
    1 Happy anniversary my love would’ve made 8 years today I hope your at peace 🫶🏾I miss u sm😪
    1 Its your birth month big baby☺️❤️cheers to u🥺
    1 This month will make a year since you’ve been gone man

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