
In loving memory of
Daymond Chicas
June 11, 2018
Daymond Chicas was a hardworking young man from Manassas who built opportunity through his work installing community security systems and carried the quiet pride of a Stonewall Jackson High School graduate.
Their life, in the words of those who remember
The story of Daymond Chicas
Daymond Chicas grew up in Manassas, Virginia, and was remembered by family as a hardworking young man who took pride in his work. A graduate of Stonewall Jackson High School, Daymond pursued practical work as a contractor and spent his days helping to support himself and his family. He worked on projects that were meant to serve communities — installing and maintaining equipment that kept neighborhood spaces safe and functional.
Friends and relatives described Daymond as a committed worker who valued the dignity of an honest day’s labor. He traveled for jobs, lent his skills where needed, and hoped to build a steady future through the trades. Those who knew him remember a young man of ordinary, steady routines — someone who turned up for work, took responsibility, and cared about doing the job right.
The public record about Daymond’s life is limited to a few verifiable details, but those left behind emphasize his role as a son and a member of a family who grieves him still. His life mattered to people who relied on him, laughed with him, and loved him. While the circumstances of his passing drew media attention, what endures in memories are the everyday ways he lived: working to provide, showing up for tasks, and being connected to a community that called him family.
Daymond’s story is a reminder of the real person behind headlines — a young man with hopes and responsibilities, whose life carried value beyond the brief public accounts. He is remembered by his family and community for his steady work ethic and the place he held in their lives.
Places held in memory
Life and resting place
- Remembered from
- Washington, DC