Eliza Hope Thomas, age 17

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Lost to gun violence on December 6, 1991 in Austin, Texas.

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  • Nickname:
    1 Eliza
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  • Personality:
    2 Kind, chatty, adored animals, wanted to be a model
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  • Occupation:
    1 Waitress (part time job)
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  • Workplace:
    1 "I can't believe it's yogurt!"
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  • Schools attended:
    1 McCallum High School, Texas
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  • Comments:
    2 Rest in peace, Eliza
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