Remembering Edgar Allan Sarmiento Rivera

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Rest In Love Edgar Allan Sarmiento Rivera. November 16, 1970 - March 2, 2014. I miss ya cuz!

 

Buckingham Fountain, Chicago, IL

Left to right: me, my sister Joy, Allan, Allan's girlfriend Christina, and his kuya Jun.

Missing you both Jun & Allan!


Location: Buckingham Fountain, 301 S Columbus Dr, Chicago, IL 60605, USA

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