Ronald "Ronnie" Leroy Bowers III, age 16

Lost to gun violence on September 4, 2016 in Dayton, Ohio.

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  • Nickname:
    16 love you forever- grandpa
    15 Fly High Ronnie! 😞💔😢
    9 I miss you nephew your the most sweet and kind loving person fly high
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  • Personality:
    70 innocent kind heart
    34 Friendly with a Warrior Heart <3
    22 giant heart just a great kid all around polite happy person unforgettable
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    20 home
  • Schools attended:
    7 Fairmont Highschool
    2 Mississinawa Valley
  • Comments:
    22 praying for justice
    21 praying for justice Ronnie
    25 JUSTICE FOR RONNIE, THOSE THAT DID THIS NEED MORE THAN JUST A SLAP ON THE HAND
    21 Justice for Ronnie always💓 fly high bub
    17 Hero!
    16 Saved 3 friends lives
    15 Rest in Peace Mr. Hero
    9 prayers from iowa
    19 mommy misses u so much! U were so loving
    11 you have an amazing Mom Ronnie but you know that
    12 Everyday I look at your sweet face and my heart crys. You are so missed!
    12 still screaming JUSTICE FOR YOU❤️ love and miss you everyday bub
    10 always made my day in class, miss that contagious smile
    9 such a sweet, caring, kind, gentle soul
    9 A really fantastic brother of mine, I wish he was still here. Love you! ❤❤
    6 you finally got justice bub. youre world forever. ❤
    9 always screaming JUSTICE FOR YOU bub❤️ its Ronnie's World 🌏
    13 You'll ALWAYS be in our thoughts.....ALWAYS.
    7 i miss you, seeet boy
    6 *sweet
    8 You had a heart full of warmth and humor. I miss you bro.
    10 RONNIES WORLD 4L🌎
    7 mommy misses u more
    6 still think of u every day
    6 mommy misses u more n more
    3 love and miss you bub 💙

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