Austin James Owen Young, age 17

Lost to gun violence on June 13, 2017 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

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  • Nickname:
    2 I didn't know you but you seem like a very great person and this is from Ashley and Allison 💖
    1 wassup family its been a minute love fasho 🥲🖤
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  • Personality:
    4 Outgoing
    1 hilarious
    3 comedian
    2 generous
  • Occupation:
    4 Cook
  • Workplace:
    2 Pappys
  • Schools attended:
    3 North High School
  • Comments:
    1 Miss you lots 💖 You will always be my favorite
    7 i love you so much and miss you everyday! love mom
    1 wish i could have seen you one last time. love and miss you little cuz- Summer❤
    1 Happy birthday tomorrow! party it up with the big man upstairs! -Summer
    1 Austin I miss you. I miss your stories and your jokes.
    1 Happy Birthday Austin! I love you my favorite💙
    2 i miss you so! 😪 love mom
    1 i miss you laugh your smile your hugs i miss you by my side everyday ❤️mom
    1 i cant believe its already been a year. i miss you more everyday that goes by
    1 I love n miss you lil cuz til we meet again (Wendy)
    1 I always enjoyed spending time with
    1 Austin, he way funny and always greated me with loving hugs.
    1 I will never forget his teasing of J'ne and then turning around and loving her to pieces.
    1 Austin I will always remember you, you were a ray of sunshine. Love you..
    1 Most authentic person I’ve even known love you Lil bru 💯💜
    1 you would be 19 today i miss you i love you.
    1 with holidays coming i miss you so much!
    1 i miss you more not less!
    1 i only had you for a short time, but you forever remain with me! 💔mom
    1 love, hugs and kisses in heaven baby boy. miss you so much.
    1 Aunt shawnon misses and love you so much!!
    3 he was a wonderful boy

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