Jonah Marcel Golden, age 19

Lost to gun violence on April 23, 2016 in Jacksonville, Florida.

Known as "Bugz," Golden was shot dead at a large house party. Multiple guns were fired.

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  • Nickname:
    20 Bugz
    5 Jaybo
  • Number of children:
  • Personality:
    10 sociable, energetic, talkative
    5 Reliable
    5 good natured
    7 hardworking
    7 extremely funny
    5 family oriented ❤️
    7 Selfless
    4 Caring, Smart, Unforgetable
    4 he was very kind hearted and would help anyone
  • Occupation:
    2 Laboror
    3 Line Cook
  • Workplace:
    2 Package Sanitation
    2 Steak N Shake
  • Schools attended:
    8 Atlantic Coast High School, Twin Lakes Middle School
  • Comments:
    16 Justice For Jonah
    6 My love for you is eternal
    8 My son, my hero, my 1st true love xxoo
    6 I will NOT stop seeking justice for you as long as I breathe
    2 I miss you so much ❤️ you always had my back thank you
    2 A loving person, funny, and amazing ❤️❤️ Never will be forgotten!!!
    2 A Great Friend Of Mines Who I Miss.
    2 Beautiful person inside and out! Love you always
    3 know you wasnt raised like dat smh RIP brudda
    4 Its hard to breathe sometimes and i will never forget me mom justus and macee will never forget xxoo
    3 i love ya soulja -lilsoulja hate to see yo face on here bra shit eat a nigha all the time.
    2 I love you bestfriend forever 💕
    3 i will forever love you no mayter what ill never forget you baby boy😭😭♥️♥️♥️
    3 I miss you so much Jonah ❤️ I think about you everyday
    5 Love you always, forever praying for the justice you deserve. 🙏🏽
    1 I LOVE YOU KUHH 🐰💔😇
    2 miss you so much Jonah 💙
    2 i love you so much jonah 🖤
    1 This still hurts. we miss you dearly 💔
    4 Leons momma stopping through to show love 💚
    3 best brother i couldve asked for, forever gone but never forgotten♥️..
    2 we miss u so much!
    2 miss you so much, not a day goes by i dont think of you❤️
    2 Such a beautiful soul gone way too soon. You are Golden Buggs
    2 i love and miss you jonah, miss your laugh and smile
    3 Jacquez's mom stopping to show love 🧡🧡
    2 love you always Jonah,
    2 we love you jonah, we miss you, your laugh. you were always a leader since ive known you🫶🏾
    1 happy birthday jonah 🎉
    2 I miss you so deeply that I can’t even express it…xxoo
    2 forever in our hearts!
    1 we love you jonah always & forever
    1 love you jonah, jaybo, bugz 🩵
    1 we love you jonah 🩵

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