<div>Justice for Jerkera Battle &amp; Support for Baby Noah
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<div>It is with deep sorrow and a broken heart that I share this tragic , gruesome and devastating loss of Jerkera Battle. On July 22nd in a brutal act of domestic violence.
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<div>Jerkera, a 22 year old, mother, daughter, sister, friend, cousin life was taking away.
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<div>Jerkera was an independent , beautiful, kind, and strong young woman who had already endured so much trauma in her life. She lost her mother at a young age and was raised by her loving grandmother, Ruby, who stepped in to care for Jerkera and her 3 brothers. Despite the heartbreak of her past, Jerkera found joy and happiness again when she became a mother to her precious baby boy, Noah. Although she feared motherhood because of her own loss, Noah changed everything. He was her light, her purpose, her greatest blessing.
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<div>In an unthinkable act of violence, Jerkera’s life was taken by her ex-boyfriend, Adam Makowka who waited outside her home, climbed a fire escape, broke into her apartment and shot Jerkera in the head with an AR- 15 rifle. He then attempted to harm their infant son before he was stopped and fled the scene. By what can only be describe as a miracle, 3-month-old Noah survived. Noah will now grow up without the love, warmth, and guidance of his mother who cherished him more than anything in this world.
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<div>Now, Jerkera’s oldest brother and Noah’s Uncle, Al-Keimual Smalling , will raise Noah as his own. With the help of their grandmother, who once again will faced with the unimaginable: burying her granddaughter while stepping up to help raise her great-grandchild.
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<div>We are asking for your help and support during this incredibly painful time. Funds raised will go directly toward:
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<div>    •    Funeral and memorial costs to honor Jerkera’s life with the dignity she deserves
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<div>    •    Essential care for Noah, including clothing, diapers, formula, shoes, and toys
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<div>    •    Financial support for Jerkera’s family , who now carries the responsibility and load of raising a 3-month-old baby boy.
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<div>Noah has already lost so much at a young age, and we want to ensure he grows up surrounded by love, stability, and support. Your generosity will help give Noah a future shaped by hope and faith instead of tragedy.
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<div>Thank you for standing with us, for remembering Jerkera, and for showing baby Noah that he is not alone.
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<div>#Justice4Kera #Forever22
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Honoring Jerkera Battle & Caring for Baby Noah

Honoring Jerkera Battle & Caring for Baby Noah

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