Christopher Rivers, age 38

Lost to gun violence on January 22, 2022 in Austin, Texas.

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  • Personality:
    8 adventurous
    8 fearless
    5 Loyal
    5 Protector
    2 respectful
    2 honest
    2 funny
    2 genuine
    2 Caring
  • Occupation:
    5 HVAC tech
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  • Comments:
    16 miss you my love -missy b
    17 so many people miss you, love you big bro
    9 1 year has passed, but forever in our hearts.
    12 we all got together to release some balloons for you, I hope you got them! forever love-Marie
    9 added that last photo of you in your TRUE LIGHT! #MISSINYOY
    7 YOU**
    9 you were always there, its so empty know. a part of my soul died. i love & miss you every day!!!
    6 I love you so much baby! Please surprise me with one of your visits soon!
    8 "The Dance" by Garth Brooks dedicated to you Merry Christmas in heaven -Marie
    7 I hold our memories in my heart! can't take that away from us! XOXO -Marie
    8 Nikkie Tanguma
    7 Happy birthday my sweet sweet man! Thank you for everything you still do! 💙
    9 Happy Birthday🎈 #missingyou #XOXO
    3 Merry Xmas & Happy New Year Red we miss you friend
    4 If anyone knows Nancy, Mike, or Melissa or y'all happen to see this I would love to get in touch!!
    3 I met Melissa once at his balloon release that I went to with Nancy. I was his girlfriend Nikkie.
    4 3 years ago, the world/my world got colder & darker. I love you and MISS you Soo much #DayONES
    5 Today was your FAVORITE holiday! we all miss you! -marie
    3 Happy Birthday my love! Always celebrating you! I love you so much 💖
    5 Drove past the "The Mede" today and thought about all our crazy times growing up! #missyou

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