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Support James Perez's Family After unforeseeable Loss.

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Urgent Appeal: Support Needed for James Perez's Family After Tragic Loss

On Halloween night, October 31, 2024, 26-year-old James Perez was tragically killed during a shooting at Vancouver Mall in Vancouver, Washington. James was attending a family-friendly trick-or-treating event with his young child when the incident occurred. The suspect, identified as 32-year-old Travis Ward, was arrested on November 2, 2024, and has been charged with first-degree murder and two counts of first-degree assault.

As James's natural uncle, I am reaching out to seek support for my grieving family. Despite our efforts, we have not secured sufficient funds to cover the upcoming funeral expenses and provide for his young child. What if this was yours and I ran across it. I have donated in the past to over 20 selective cases and not just on when someone died. I need help to pay for this stuff everyone is depending on a family member to do something so I am. This is my older sisters first born son. She can't even think and is a mess over this matter,

How You Can Help:

Donate: Any contribution will assist in covering funeral costs and supporting James's child.
Share: Please share this message to help us reach others who may be willing to assist.
Your generosity during this difficult time is deeply appreciated. Together, we can honor James's memory and support his family in their time of need.

Donate Now: [GoFundMe Link]

With heartfelt gratitude,

[Jeffery Rhodes El], Natural Uncle of James Perez

Urgent Appeal: Help Support the Family of James Perez After Tragic Vancouver Mall Shooting

On Halloween night, October 31, 2024, my beloved nephew, 26-year-old James Perez, was senselessly taken from us during a horrific shooting at Vancouver Mall in Vancouver, Washington. James had taken his young child to the mall for a festive trick-or-treating event, never imagining that his life would be cut short in such a violent way. The shooting left our family devastated and facing a multitude of unexpected expenses.

Mounting Bills and Financial Strain In the wake of James’s tragic death, our family has been hit with an overwhelming number of bills, including:

Funeral Expenses: Costs for the service, casket, burial, and related fees. These expenses have added up quickly, and we are struggling to cover them.
Burial Costs: Ensuring James has a proper resting place, which includes the burial plot, headstone, and other cemetery fees.
Counseling Services: Support for family members, especially James's young child, who witnessed the traumatic event and will need long-term counseling and emotional care.
Childcare and Support: James was a devoted father, and his sudden passing has left a financial gap in providing for his child. We need funds to ensure his child has access to basic necessities and a stable future.
Legal and Administrative Fees: Handling legal paperwork and managing James's estate has come with its own set of costs.
Despite our efforts to pull together resources, we have not been able to gather the funds needed in time for the funeral, which is set for Saturday, November 16th. As James's natural uncle, I am pleading for your help to ease this immense financial burden on our grieving family.

How You Can Make a Difference:

Donate Today: Every dollar counts and will directly assist in covering these pressing expenses.
Share This Message: Spreading the word can help us reach a wider community of compassionate people willing to lend a hand.
James was a caring son, a loving father, and a nephew whose laughter and spirit will be sorely missed. Your support can bring us a bit of peace during this heartbreaking time.

Donate Now: [GoFundMe Link]

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for standing with our family during this difficult time.

With deepest gratitude,
Jeffery Rhodes El, Natural Uncle of James Perez

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