Thomas Edelen, age 18

Lost on July 4, 2020 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

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  • Nickname:
    1 tomie boy
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  • Personality:
    9 Fun loving, Gentleman, Happy, uplifting, eccentric, amazing
    6 Very welcoming, sweet, and caring.
    9 Kind-hearted, radiated positive energy, funny
    9 awesome kid. we laughed all the time. very grateful. deserved the world.
    7 A Gift of love
    2 the funniest person ive ever met
  • Occupation:
    9 Best son a mother could ask for!
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  • Schools attended:
    2 Fairplay Middle School
    1 South Douglas Elementary
    2 Woodlawn High
    4 Villa Rica High School
  • Comments:
    9 He was an amazing person who deserved the world
    5 Definitely made me feel good being new too Woodlawn. Miss you❤️
    6 You will be missed and we will always love you. -The Salter Family
    8 my bestfriend since 2nd grade. fly high brother🤞🏽 -Dante Salter
    5 Thomas was the 🍎 of his father's eye. He was a fighter with a kind heart. C.P.E.
    5 Truly a special soul. You will be missed little cousin. Rest in peace Thomas
    2 Love you pretty boy
    1 Happy Heavenly Birthday! I miss seeing your grow!
    1 Happy Birthday sweet boy!!
    1 He was the class of 2020
    1 We miss you !! Tonya
    1 he had an amazing old soul within him. love you tommy
    2 thomas would want the pictures from his instgtam on here not thwse .

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