Christopher Tyler Austin, age 27

Lost to gun violence on March 25, 2018 in Saint Louis, Missouri.

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  • Nickname:
    12 Brisk
    5 Bubby
    4 Toepher
    5 Breezy
    5 Critterpher
    5 sweet kid
    4 Bubs
    2 Bubbers
    2 bay-ba-bayy-ba
    2 brisk so st.louis
    2 risky
    1 Big Poppa
    1 bud
    1 bestie
    1 best bud
  • Number of children:
    9 eli
    10 morgan
  • Personality:
    7 magnetic
    8 Hilarious
    8 Loving
    7 Huge heart
    5 Smart
    3 Awsome
    5 amazing big brother from another mother
    3 Sweet
    4 Caring
    2 Driven
    3 A ray of sunshine
    3 Unforgettable
    2 Cute
    3 Handsome
    1 Adorable
    1 giving
    1 forgiving
    2 funny with too much sauce
    1 charming
    1 intelligent
    2 A friend to everyone
    1 wonderful son from another mother...
    1 true
    1 my constant
    1 caring
  • Occupation:
    3 Jack of all trades
    2 comedian
    2 baseball pro
    3 my swim coach
  • Workplace:
    2 local
  • Schools attended:
    4 Hancock
    3 Scope
    1 Lyon
  • Comments:
    8 I miss you so very much
    5 My heart is saddened to no end... I miss you!
    4 It doesn't seem real.. We love you soooo much!
    4 forever in mine
    3 love you much bub i miss u -your Anna Franna
    1 trying to breathe without you is hard
    3 I feel like I failed you..
    4 you were so very loved by so many..
    1 you were always there when I felt like dieing I miss you
    1 you saved me and I was unable to save you
    2 I'm still at a loss.. life is NOT the same without you.
    2 I was always your protector and I am sorry I wasn't able to protect you in that moment.
    1 A part of me died with you.
    1 you are in my heart forever
    1 I still.. just can't..
    1 I still can't believe you're gone. I'm struggling hard today. I miss you
    1 I love you and miss you.
    1 still seems surreal
    1 This nightmare can end anytime I miss you
    4 4 months Chris.. And we are all still so very broken <3
    1 I REALLY JUST CANT DO THIS WITHOUT U...I NEED U HERE AT HOME WITH ME..FOREVER UR BABY BOO!! ILY
    1 my constant. I am still alive, but I'm barely breathing.
    1 i miss your hugs
    4 I need your giggle. That impish grin. My days are dark without them.
    2 I don't know how to explain it but I still look for you everywhere I turn.
    2 I miss you bud so very much :-(
    1 Love you bro
    2 you are so missed. needed. loved.
    1 I just want u home
    1 i miss you soo much!!! i wish you were here.
    1 love you 🖤
    2 we love you bubby
    2 Almost a new year and you are never far from my mind.
    1 my heart is forever broken
    2 i think of you daily with a memory smile...
    1 I'm still swimming
    2 I know that was you. <3
    1 Miss you everyday Foop
    1 I just need you now
    1 I love and miss you more.
    1 it's been one of them days
    2 Amber's love she is now with u 💓
    1 I got your mother's day gift today. I am still not whole. miss you tons and love you more
    2 I am forever broken. I just want you here
    1 honestly don't know how long I can do this without you here
    2 im broken ever since you left us we miss you so much
    2 it's just not fair
    2 miss u chris
    1 i miss you so much chris and i love you.
    1 You are so missed Chris.. I miss you and Amber soooooo

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