Michael "Benito" Rodriguez, age 36

Lost to gun violence on November 22, 2019 in Thornton, Colorado.

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  • Nickname:
    2 Benito, Ben, Benny
    1 Ben
  • Number of children:
    2 Peyton, 11 years old
    2 Ben was an incredible father to his only Son, Peyton.
    1 one
  • Personality:
    2 Benito loved unconditionally
    2 a loving soul who we all miss. he would give his shirt off his back to help someone. ❤️❤️
    2 Ben was goofy and had an infectious laugh ❤️
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  • Schools attended:
    1 Thornton High School
  • Comments:
    1 he always helped out his friends the guy who shot him with supposed to be his friend
    1 I miss my cousin dearly

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