Dakota Rogers, age 18

Lost to gun violence on October 16, 2022 in Kansas City, Missouri.

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  • Nickname:
    4 kota
    1 Kody bear
    1 kody
  • Number of children:
  • Personality:
    7 Funny, respectful, hardworking, amazing kid
    3 easy to talk to
    3 Loved life, bright star, gave his all!
  • Occupation:
  • Workplace:
    5 Price chopper
    2 main event
  • Schools attended:
    1 Park Hill South
  • Comments:
    8 Dakota was an amazing person and will be sorely missed
    6 One of my sons best friends. Dakota was a shining star. Rest in peace beautiful boy.
    6 god...the way your smile lit up the room, i will always remember. rip
    6 The world shines less bright without Dakota. He was fun, goofy and such a charismatic person.
    3 you painted the sky beautifully today buddy. stay silly for us all.
    4 You were truly the brightest light on earth! I miss you baby boy! 💔💔💔
    1 Too soon💔
    2 He was an adopted son and brother to me and my kids. i loved him and miss him.

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