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Wicked Blue

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Sat Jan 24, 2026, 04:54 PM Saturday

This is Alex Jeffrey Pretti [View all]



Photo is from Minneapolis Star-Tribune, which obtained it from AP. Michael Pretti, Alex's father, provided the photo to the AP, according to the AP

"“He cared about people deeply and he was very upset with what was happening in Minneapolis and throughout the United States with ICE, as millions of other people are upset,” said Michael Pretti, Alex’s father. “He thought it was terrible, you know, kidnapping children, just grabbing people off the street. He cared about those people, and he knew it was wrong, so he did participate in protests.” - Michael Pretty, as reported by AP.

https://apnews.com/article/immigration-enforcement-minnesota-protester-alex-pretti-15ade7de6e19cb0291734e85dac763dc
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This is Alex Jeffrey Pretti [View all] Wicked Blue Saturday OP
I wish I was younger and could have met him. nt Ilsa Saturday #1
Oh man... He smiled with his eyes. AloeVera Saturday #2
A hiker. A caring man. I've been crying over this livetohike Saturday #3
An ICU nurse who gave his life trying to help others anneboleyn Saturday #4
Brings tears.... allegorical oracle Saturday #5
out protesting this morning in Newport Beach. SleeplessinSoCal Saturday #6
Alex Pretty - you deserved better! FakeNoose Saturday #7
What his bdamomma Saturday #8
Profound words from Alex, honoring a Vet who passed away in ICU jmbar2 Saturday #9
Nurses are pissed. ismnotwasm Saturday #10
Damn them Mtnmama Saturday #11
Crying :(:( Catherine Vincent Saturday #12
My heart hurts Grim Chieftain Saturday #13
Not knowing much about him but only his action Buddyzbuddy Saturday #14
Thank you, Alex... OldSWODog Saturday #15
Alex Clouds Passing Saturday #16
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