In the spring of 2011, the life of Da'Shawn La'Trell Brown, a seventeen-year-old male from Baltimore, Maryland, was unexpectedly cut short. Born on September 6, 1993, he was a junior at Carver High School, where he was known as a great student who consistently made the honor roll. His sudden departure occurred on Sunday, May 22, 2011, leaving his family and friends to mourn his loss.
Da'Shawn was a young man with a passion for sports, particularly basketball and wrestling. He also showed great promise in the Masonry Program at his school, with aspirations of one day becoming an architect. To gain practical experience, he dedicated several summers to working in the Youth Works Program in Baltimore City. He was remembered for his love of music, his humor, and for being the life of the party, admired by his many friends.
A loving older brother to his two sisters and baby brother, Da'Shawn shared a close bond with his mother, aunts, uncles, and numerous cousins. His family remembered him as a source of joy and will miss him tremendously. He was preceded in death by his father, grandmother, great-grandmothers, and great-grandfathers. His memory is cherished by his devoted mother, sisters, brother, grandparents, and a wide circle of extended family and friends.