Colton D. Messmer, age 20

Lost to gun violence on November 22, 2018 in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

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  • Nickname:
    5 Cole
    1 Coltonimo
    1 Coco
    2 CMessi
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  • Personality:
    5 An amazing guy, he could always make anyone laugh
  • Occupation:
    5 paintball referee
    2 Amazing Father
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  • Schools attended:
    4 wayne high school
  • Comments:
    3 The best friend, brother and father i ever knew at our age. I luv u bro
    1 Purest guy ive ever met

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