Gavin Kent Buchanan, age 8

Lost to gun violence on September 13, 2015 in Greenwood, California.

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  • Nickname:
    6 Gav-Gav
    5 Popeye
    5 BamBam
    3 Bubbie
    2 Punkin Boy
  • Number of children:
  • Personality:
    5 All boy
    7 💖 handsome
    6 old soul, loving, gentle giant, adventurous, mischeivious, generous, imginative
    4 very 'Soulfull' just a lump of sugar. loved all things Boys! Dirt, Dogs
    3 Always called people "Dude"
    8 Donated his allowance to help purchase bulletproof vests for LE K9s
    8 didn't know him but I'm so sorry
  • Occupation:
    5 Being a Little Boy
  • Workplace:
    3 The World
  • Schools attended:
    3 Joe Henderson Elementary
  • Comments:
    6 auntie Rachel Misses you, you were taken way too soon and I miss you every day!
    3 I love you Gav
    3 Dear Angel in Heaven
    2 ❤️
    5 what a beautiful child😔
    6 Namma misses you with every breath I take now and until I take my last
    2 Happy Birthday Gav Gav
    7 your Granddad misses and loves you, boy.
    6 ö gavin, were supporting your dreams of protecting K9 officers. @GBMF❣
    4 . 😟 im so Sorry
    3 Justice for you Popeye! keep me safe whe youre in heaven
    3 I miss you Bubbie
    3 Gavin Buchanan Memorial Foundation = GBMF
    4 You should be here, growing up in a crazy hectic world. You should be here.
    2 Missing you thru these years of growing is hard😢We miss you sweet boy🥰
    2 Met officer francis, we spoke of you & what a great kid you were😪

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