Aaron Matthew Peterson, age 38

Lost to gun violence on July 23, 2018 in Pelion, South Carolina.

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    1 Blinker
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  • Personality:
    4 Funny, smart, geeky, loved his family, motorcycle, D
    5 Aaron liked to put everyone at ease. and often did that with humor <3
    3 loved starwars
    3 He was great at taking apart, fixing, upgrading, and building his own computers
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    5 Just a note: Aaron supported the individual right to own and carry a weapon.
    6 Aaron you were always there if I needed something. Sorry I can't say the same. - Lance
    1 please pray for his wife who was also shot and is still in the hospital. as well as his children.
    3 You always were there for everyone. I'm sorry I couldn't be there for you. -- Mike
    3 Aaron supported *responsible* gun ownership. doesnt change that he shouldnt have been killed by one
    2 Everyone who truely knew you, loved you
    1 Pray for his children who are now growing up without him
    4 A Great Man. Always put his family first. I have no works to describe the sorrow. I will miss Aaron.
    1 The Whole truth to your murder will be exposed

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