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Derrick Jeffrey Alder's Memory

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Hello! My name is Jamie and I am raising funds to cover legal fees and funeral expenses as a result of the unexpected passing of my little brother, Derrick. I'm so thankful you are taking the time to read about our cause.

Derrick unexpectedly lost his life on January 28th, 2024. He was widely known to friends and family as someone who loved to produce, enjoyed learning about the philosophical side of life, and was widely accepting of everyone he knew. He was a homeowner, a caregiver, and a plumbing apprentice with a bright career ahead of him. Please view his remembrance site for more information of his impact on others.

We were fortunate to have an outpouring of support from friends and family of Derrick. His funeral was conducted on February 3rd, 2024 with hundreds of attendees in St. Louis, Missouri. By law, most probate matters require you to be represented by an attorney according to Sections 473.153 (7) and 475.020 RSMo. Due to the nature of his passing and his possessions, we are required to pay for legal guidance on behalf of his estate. Our goal is to expedite this process as soon as possible without issues or reservations from beneficiaries. As such, a crowdfunded approach seemed most appropriate to begin the process.

Our goal of $5,000 is based on initial consultations with registered attorneys in the St. Louis area. $5,000, minus transaction fees, reflects the average rate with a 10% cushion for unexpected costs. We aim to use funding that exceeds our legal fees toward repaying his aunts for their generous contributions to allow the funeral to proceed as intended. Funeral costs are approximately $8,000.

Any funds raised beyond our legal and funeral expenses will be donated to Crisis Aid International, a 501C3 tax-exempt organization based in St. Louis. Their mission is to assist in sustaining life, bring encouragement to those suffering and collaborate with other relief organizations in bringing necessary foods, materials and medicines to people in times of crisis, particularly where life and death situations exist. We believe that their mission is aligned with Derrick's love for helping people unconditionally. We will update the community if we are fortunate enough to raise this much funding with a donation receipt.

Thank you for reading this far. My family and I are heartbroken and devastated by the passing of our Derrick. Any amount donated is immensely appreciated and gives our family the ability to grieve effectively. If you know somebody who is experiencing difficult thoughts, help is available to them. Dial 988 or review this webpage for resources outside of the US.
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    Jamie Alder
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    Lemay, MO

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