Aland Etienne, a 46-year-old security guard, was honored by a large gathering at his funeral after being tragically killed in a shooting spree at an NYC office building. His young son Ralandy mourned his loss, while Etienne's fiancée Rachelle Paoli expressed her deep sorrow and the unfulfilled dreams they shared. His brother Gathman emphasized Etienne's positive impact on others and the senseless nature of his murder. Major public figures attended the service, reflecting the community’s outpouring of grief and support for Etienne's family.
“You were the love of my life and the father of my son. There are words not enough to express the void that you left when you left us,” said Rachelle Paoli, Etienne's fiancée and Ralandy’s mom.
Aland wasn't just my brother, he was my friend, my protector and my supporter. If you knew him, his energy was unforgettable. He could light up a room with a smile, calm a storm with a joke and offer a shoulder without saying a word,” his brother, Gathman Etienne, shared.
What happened in New York was senseless. It took away a man with who still had so much to give, a man who was working trying to provide for his family, a man who should be here with us today and not spoken about in the past tense.
Aland Etienne's life was cut short by terrible violence, and his family lost a warm, loving, generous soul. I'm praying for his soul's eternal rest and his family's broken hearts,
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