The late De’Marion Simmons, a recently turned 11-year-old boy from Normandy, Missouri, was tragically taken from his family by gun violence a day after his birthday on June 21. His father, Dekeno Simmons, who had just completed a 10-year prison sentence, is now faced with the heartbreaking task of burying his only child, whom he had just begun to reconnect with.
Dekeno Simmons has started a GoFundMe campaign titled "Assist Dekeno in De’Marion’s Farewell" with a goal of raising $8,000 to cover the funeral and burial expenses for his son. Dekeno, who struggles to find work due to his status as a felon, describes his difficulty in managing a $900 rent bill and other living expenses while working one job.
"Please, world, I know you guys have lives of your own, but please help me give my son peace. Please and thank you," Dekeno pleads in his fundraising message. The campaign is a desperate call for assistance, reflecting the profound grief and financial strain faced by the family in the wake of this senseless tragedy.
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