Donald Thorington, age 23

Lost to gun violence on May 5, 2019 in Portsmouth, Virginia.

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  • Nickname:
    1 Donnie /Don JUAN
    1 Big Don
    1 Bubba
  • Number of children:
    1 Zero. He will never marry or have children. He wanted 4 children.
  • Personality:
    1 protector fun and love of life
    1 Loved comedy.
    1 Star Track
    1 Gifted was top 3 out of 400 students in Nuke School.
    1 Played the Saxophone.
    1 Liked to draw.
    1 Sang in the shower ❤️
  • Occupation:
    1 Nuclear Engineer USN
  • Workplace:
    1 USS George Washington
  • Schools attended:
    1 grand blanc
    1 Cobleskill
    1 Attended 3 Nuke schools in USN.
  • Comments:
    1 forever 23 my Bro will be missed and never forgotten
    1 Donny was a gentle giant. Never bullied anyone. Always stood up for those who were bullied.
    2 Donny was my second son. I’m retired Air Force. He was 3rd generation military serving his nation.
    2 May his murderer rot in hell whee he belongs.
    1 someone got him. rest easy bro.

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