Jon Buckley, a 20-year-old African American male, tragically lost his life on September 20, 2006, in Peoria, Illinois. Jon was born on July 26, 1986, and was a resident of Peoria, where he attended local schools and was actively involved in community programs. On the night of his death, Jon was shot and killed, a devastating event that left his family and community in mourning.
Following Jon's death, his mother, Yolanda Wallace, took significant steps to address the violence that claimed
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