Ashton Michael Tomas, age 25

Lost to gun violence on April 26, 2017 in Louisville, Kentucky.

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  • Nickname:
    5 D.C and A.T
    1 my Punkinhead
    1 my baby I wake up still and think of you wondering why you are gone
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  • Personality:
    3 He was mannerable and very nice
    2 He was an eagle surrounded by pigeons.
    2 Never knew someone that was so into politics like Ashton was
    2 Gods child
    1 your laugh lives on in my head
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  • Schools attended:
    2 Valley high school
    3 Earned his GED before he passed away
  • Comments:
    1 I'm going to miss you
    2 I watched you grow from the time you were 13
    1 I'm going to miss our talks about any and everything
    1 I love you , you were my guy. No one understood me like you and I understood everything about you
    1 You were able to be yourself around me, no facade, no D.C., no A.T, you were ASHTON to me
    3 So senseless to read about this sad news. May the Family rcv peace
    2 I have to come on here everyday because something in my mind hasn't clicked that you're really gone
    2 Missing and loving you beyond words and measure!!
    2 I'll never stop lighting a candle for you
    1 I guess the pain of losing you will never stop
    1 Your birthday is coming up. Dang I miss you Ashton!!!
    2 Happy 26 birthday baby boy
    2 happy birthday ASHTON ,MOM SAIDS WHAT A WONDERFUL DAY IT IS
    2 Brian mckinghts song 6,8,12 has been stuck in my head on repeat, everytime I think of you Ashton
    2 I love you and miss you sooooooo much. Fly high freely, save me a spot right next to you.
    2 To Ashlee, I posted the 6 8 12 song. My name is Hope.
    2 This still doesn’t feel real, but it hurts so bad
    1 Been hearing babyface “when Can I see you again”. Love u and can’t wait to see u again.
    2 I miiss hearing HI MOM Imiss hugs I miss you so much MOM
    2 THE SOUND OF YOUR VOICE AND LAUGHTER ONLY GOD GIVES YOUR mom
    3 THE PAIN IS REAL THE PAIN IS REAL THE PAIN IS REAL WHY???????
    1 Jennifer Hudson’s “where u at” or “spotlight” 😂
    2 Ashlee he told me u use to play it ALL THE TIME 😂. I miss you Ashton!!
    2 merry christmas ashton we miss you deeply, your family
    2 Ashton...my heart is broken without you.
    2 Justice for Ashton Michael
    2 One year ago today and the feelings are the same. Justice for Ashton Michael. 6,8,12.
    2 Happy 27th birthday Ashton. You will never be forgotten.
    3 When will we get answers???
    2 Still can’t believe you’re not here. Rest easy Ashton and save a place for me.
    3 Somethings just don’t add up!
    2 Today 2 years ago we lost you physically. But you still live on spiritually. Rest easy Ashton ❤️ u.
    1 Too Many Years by Kodac Black
    1 Happy birthday handsome. Our new song is Nao “lifetime” 💔💔💔
    2 three years ago today our world turned upside down we miss you son... mr. j
    1 just waiting to get more hugs from my son i miss him beyond words
    1 Happy 30th birthday Ashton 😞
    1 I didn’t forget about you just hate having to say happy birthday this way 😢😢 -Hope
    1 why
    1 almost 7years and some days are just as hard as the day you left us miss you greatly my baby

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