Lauren Dawn (Lulu) Townsend, age 18

Lost to gun violence on April 20, 1999 in Littleton, Colorado.

Victim of Columbine High School Massacre
Lauren was a straight A student who volunteered at a local animal shelter and was captain of the volleyball team, which her mother coached.

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