Gavin Hayes, age 16

Lost to gun violence on May 24, 2021 in Moses Lake, Washington.

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  • Nickname:
    6 gav
    9 Rooster
    6 Gavinator♡
    7 Katmando
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  • Personality:
    5 fun to be around and a over all great guy
    7 Respectful, funny, nice, a great person.
    3 The most outgoing person I’ve ever met
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  • Schools attended:
    5 FMS
    5 MLHS
    4 Graduated Highschool March 24 2021 at Naselle youth Camp
    3 Quincy School District
  • Comments:
    4 miss you brother fly high with the angels gavin you will be missed
    7 I miss yu cousinz we all do. fly high angel♥️
    5 merry christmas big bro hope youre having a good day mis you Rooster
    7 Son EVRYDAY WITHOUT YOU FEELS LIKE AN ETERNITY
    2 you saved my life so bc of that i owe you mine love you gavin hope youre flying high in the clouds
    4 Happy birthday gavin we all love you wish you were here to selabrate this beautifull day with us
    3 stay up bud we all miss you and wont ever stop loving you
    3 I cant beleive youre 18 already fly high gavin we all love you <3
    2 I miss you ml I wish I could hug you just one more time..
    2 I love you Gavin I’ll miss you forever🥺
    2 I miss you everyday Gavin. it hurts knowing my big cousin isn't around anymore I love you. - rylee
    2 We are still thinking of you Gavin, I will never forget how good of a friend you were.

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