Matthew Ortega, age 17

Lost to gun violence on February 14, 2018 in Centreville, Virginia.

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  • Nickname:
    1 Matty, Gumball, and Nelly
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  • Personality:
    1 kind, sweet, silly, outgoing, go-to-guy
  • Occupation:
    2 High School Student
  • Workplace:
    1 none
  • Schools attended:
    2 Centreville High School
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