Valentine Magallanes, 20

March 26, 2005

Valentine Magallanes, a 20-year-old Latino male, died Saturday, March 26, after being shot in Long Beach, according to Los Angeles County coroner's records.

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This past Saturday was my brothers 11years death anniversary. There's not one day that goes by that I don't stop to think of him. He died 3 days after my birthday, it's hard to live life after you have someone close to you die. Till this day we don't no what exactly happened we were told by the detective who were on this case that they were close to solving the case , the the case went cold and we haven't heard anything since then. We can't afford to put up a reward because we kids and money is tight. We would love some answer, on why they stole my brothers life. He was a gentle giant everyone who came across him would get to no him and love him. He was loved by many people and fear by none . His presence in the room would have everyone laughing and having a good time. He was sore of a joker who love to make people laugh and smile. He would be so protective over his family and friends. Some of my kids got the chance to meet there uncle Val and those that dint wish they had because of the stories and memories we share with them. We try to keep him alive by remembering all the memories he left behind. We cherish them and sometimes cry and sometimes laugh. I no he still here with us spiritually because knowing him he will always try to protect his love ones. There are no words and thoughts to explain the emptiness that our live are without him. I no your probably listening to my thoughts little brother . I just want you to no you are truly mis here in this crazy world we live in. I no you will be there when it's the end of time . Love you carnal past present future.

— Edgar magallanes March 28, 2016 at 9:22 p.m.