Veronica Vasquez, age 17

Lost to gun violence on July 5, 2001 in Austin, Texas.

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  • Personality:
    1 Silly/Goofy
    1 kind
    1 caring/thoughtful
    1 fun-loving, mischevious
    1 Loyal
  • Occupation:
    1 High School Student + Mother
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  • Schools attended:
    1 Pearce Middle School; Reagan High School
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