On a summer day in August 2006, the life of Derrick Lamont McFarland, a 32-year-old Black man, was tragically cut short. A devoted husband and father, McFarland was known for his quiet and gentle nature, a 'gentle giant' who often communicated more with his warm smile than with words. He was a man of many talents, capable of fixing anything, and had a deep love for riding his bike and spending cherished moments with his family. After serving his country in the U.S. Marine Corps, he took on the r
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