Michael Tolly, age 23

Lost to gun violence on August 17, 2014 in Sacramento, California.

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  • Nickname:
    1 Mike
    1 Mikey
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  • Personality:
    1 He was a protector to me, goofy, kind, loving, and resilient
    1 He was confident, sometimes too confident! But he sure did always know how to make me laugh
    1 He always made sure I was safe and always made sure I was never alone
    1 He took on so much at a young age for me. He had to be strong for me
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  • Schools attended:
    2 He did not go to Elk Grove high. He went to Sheldon high school (sister)
  • Comments:
    1 Michael will never be forgotten i think of him daily
    1 I promise you, brother, no more generational pain and trauma
    1 I work hard everyday and hope you can be proud of me, brother.
    1 I hope now you’re able to find rest, something we always wanted.
    1 Just know, your sister thinks about you every single day.
    1 And every day and every year is that much harder for me without you. You’re always on my mind

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