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EPISODE · Dec 11, 2025 · 10 MIN

Losing Their Son to Gun Violence: The Perrys on Grief, Love & Legacy

from grownwoman · host Shannon Allen

When Happy and Sean Perry lost their son D’Sean Perry to a campus shooting, their world shattered. In this powerful segment, they recount the moment they got the call, the hours of silence that followed, and how they’re navigating unimaginable grief. But through their heartbreak, they found purpose honoring their son’s life through action and legacy. This is a story about love, loss, and the long road of healing. GUEST RESOURCES  Perry’s Foundation  Website | dseanspiritofcavaliers.square.site John Onwuchekwa  Website | johno.co  IG | @jawn_o RESOURCES  Shannon Allen  Grown Website | https://www.grown.org/  IG | @shannonwalkerallen 🌱 Stay Connected & Explore More 🔗 Visit the Grown Website Grown.org 📲 Follow Shannon on Instagram@shannonwalkerallen 🎧 Like, Share & Subscribe If this episode moved you, inspired you, or made you think, don’t keep it to yourself! Like, share, and subscribe to grownwoman on your favorite podcast platform. grownwoman is produced by EPYC Media Network

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When Happy and Sean Perry lost their son D’Sean Perry to a campus shooting, their world shattered. In this powerful segment, they recount the moment they got the call, the hours of silence that followed, and how they’re navigating unimaginable grief. But through their heartbreak, they found purpose honoring their son’s life through action and legacy. This is a story about love, loss, and the long road of healing. GUEST RESOURCES  Perry’s Foundation  Website | dseanspiritofcavaliers.square.site John Onwuchekwa  Website | johno.co  IG | @jawn_o RESOURCES  Shannon Allen  Grown Website | https://www.grown.org/  IG | @shannonwalkerallen 🌱 Stay Connected & Explore More 🔗 Visit the Grown Website Grown.org 📲 Follow Shannon on Instagram@shannonwalkerallen 🎧 Like, Share & Subscribe If this episode moved you, inspired you, or made you think, don’t keep it to yourself! Like, share, and subscribe to grownwoman on your favorite podcast platform. grownwoman is produced by EPYC Media Network

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When Happy and Sean Perry lost their son D’Sean Perry to a campus shooting, their world shattered. In this powerful segment, they recount the moment they got the call, the hours of silence that followed, and how they’re navigating unimaginable...

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