Daniel Chaney, age 16

Lost to gun violence on April 21, 2020 in Louisville, Kentucky.

Died April 22nd

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  • Nickname:
    6 Chaney
    4 Danny
    2 Russo
    2 🙏
    4 Danichka 💜 by mom
    5 cheeseneck Only a OG knows
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  • Personality:
    6 amazing and the realest person there was
    7 Daniel was so kind, and sweet. He was always there when we needed him the most.
    5 Most empathetic and caring young boy i have ever met
    4 My best friend
    3 Made people smile when they were down
    4 Daniel was like a brother to me and ill never forget you brother
    3 Such a beautiful and kind soul. Silly and fun to be around - he'll truly be missed.
    2 I knew Daniel from the condos. Sweetest kid .. always with Sal. I will miss him.
    2 I love & miss you so much. ❤️
    2 A true friend who had such a deep soul.
  • Occupation:
    2 I still talk about you all the time, smile & laugh. You were so amazing
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  • Schools attended:
    6 Waggener high school
    9 Bluegrass Challenge Academy
    6 Eastern High School
  • Comments:
    3 he passed away on the 22nd of April
    5 He kept me alive even when i didnt want to be .
    3 Miss you, love you.❤❤
    4 my heart hurts every day. miss you.❤
    5 I miss you in my life son 💔 and I miss your life in mine. Mom
    5 you pulled me out of my darkness and calmly showed me the light. I am eternally grateful.
    2 I'm lost without you. miss you bro.
    2
    2 never forgotten ❤
    2 wish your memorial wasn't gone..gone but not forgotten. 💙💙
    2 it's almost been a year already, still can't believe you are gone. never forgotten. 💙 much love.
    2 I hope you're dancing in the sky!💙
    2 still think of you often. 💗
    2 2 years and it's not any easier not seeing your smiling face.💙
    3 I love & miss you so much ❤️
    2 Not a day goes by that I don’t think about you.
    2 missing you extra today, love you longtime g
    2 💙💙💙
    1 I miss you my sweet soul 💜 mommy fb page have new info 🙏
    1 spread the word, share, know who they are. mom
    1 I miss you so much Danichka 💜 mama loves you forever

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