Kayden Dorrell Morton, age 23

Lost to gun violence on June 25, 2023 in Springfield, Missouri.

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  • Nickname:
    10 MIKIE
    12 Bubba
  • Number of children:
  • Personality:
    15 He was loving, kind, protective, loyal, funny, smart this list could go on and on.
    14 Smart, witty, well-mannered, and level headed
    15 Kind, handsome, witty, loving and unforgettable, deep thinker
    15 He had integrity, genuine, trust worthy, reliable, laid back, kind and loving
    14 Fearless, strong minded, loyal, none other like him
    9 Kayden was the definition of calm cool and collected.
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  • Schools attended:
    18 Parkview High School
  • Comments:
    16 You are missed and loved so much my heart breaks everyday for you.
    16 I miss you so much baby brother. My heart aches.. I just want to call you..
    16 I love and miss you so much. Time can not change that.
    22 I love you and miss you so much kayden thank you so much for taken me to school every day you could
    15 Still in shock trying to wrap my mind around how this could be real. Love you forever
    16 Everyone misses you everyday. I’ve had so many things to tell you. Long Live Kayden❤️
    13 We love you and miss you so much bub !!!
    12 I love you and miss u so much.
    12 Merry Christmas Kayden I love you.
    12 Merry Christmas Bub 🤍
    12 Merry Christmas 🎁🎄 we love you so so so much.
    14 RIP big teddy bear. You were an angel on earth. I’m grateful for the time we had. LLKDM. ❤️
    16 happy new years kayden we miss you and love you i wish you were here to see me go to high school
    12 happy new years eve continue to watch over us
    14 I miss you so much.
    14 i love you. may justice be served.
    11 thinking of you, everyday. its a cold world.
    9 I think of you every single day. I see things and know it’s a sign from you. We miss you
    10 I miss you so much son. My heart has an hole that is filled with pain.
    8 Love you and miss you bub !!
    5 Happy birthday 🎊🎈 We love and miss you so much.
    6 happy birthday booger
    6 Happy Birthday
    6 kayden had the most beautiful heart warming smile ever and the most funniest laugh
    5 Think of you every day miss you so much. Love you
    4 Always thinking about you. Miss you
    4 missing you so much
    6 No one could have a better friend.
    2 Missing you always
    3 i was honored to know kayden. one of the best friends i ever got to have.
    1 I miss you so much!!
    1 Everything is so different now. Just need to hear your voice .
    1 Miss u every day
    1 still call hoping youll answer

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