Destiny Nelson, age 17

Lost to gun violence on January 16, 2017 in Columbus, Georgia.

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  • Personality:
    5 Always so positive
    5 Always Laughing
    2 loving
    2 caring
  • Occupation:
    3 Student
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  • Schools attended:
    2 Early College Academy of Columbus
    2 Columbus State University
    2 Midland Middle School
    2 Waddell Elementary School
    2 Fort Middle School
  • Comments:
    4 Such a wonderful smile. A young lady taken far too soon
    4 My sympathies to the family that lost their precious loved one💗
    3 wonderful and loving kind and beautiful missing u everyday ❤❤
    2 I miss You! You were such joy to me every day at ECAC. I will see you again one day.
    2 missing you daily
    2 Missing you every single day!
    2 Miss you so much it forever long live destiny 💜💙 kwgo 😇
    2 always on my mind, miss you so much
    3 I think about you daily, miss you so much my daughter
    2 Our bond will always and I mean always be understanding I love you with all my heart

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