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Aaron Badolato, age 34

Lost to gun violence on December 5, 2022 in Columbia, Missouri.

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  • Nickname:
    4 sour patch kid
    2 Mr Bad, last name abbreviated. Not personality based but like nicknaming the fat man "tiny"
  • Number of children:
  • Personality:
    3 the best duhhh โค๏ธ
    2 protector of those he loved and complete strangers when needed
  • Occupation:
    2 builder; remodeler of his own life but anyone I spotted who need his help woth their own
  • Workplace:
    1 Alpha Elite Contracting
    1 Olive Garden
    1 Mingo Job Corps
  • Schools attended:
    1 Hatton McCredie Elementary
  • Comments:
    3 i love you little brother ๐Ÿฅบ
    3 I love you big brother and we miss you
    3 i am changed because he was a part of my life โ™ฅ๏ธ
    4 Merry Christmas son we love and miss you so much!!!!
    3 Merry Christmas ๐ŸŽ„ 2022 love your big sister and nephews โค๏ธ
    1 Happy New Year ๐ŸŽ‰ 2023 wish you were here. im living my new year for you ๐Ÿ’•
    2 I miss you and this is so my year with you as my protector and best friend
    3 Forever missing you
    5 I miss you more than there are stars in the sky ๐Ÿ’”
    2 You should be here.
    1 Merry Christmas 2024 Aaron ๐Ÿฅบ i miss you so much
    3 The loss of you is a pain that will never go away. I love you and miss you today and always
    2 Still thinking of you daily. I miss you so much. I wish I could rewind time and have you back. ๐Ÿ’™
    1 I didnโ€™t know you very well but you were family and I love my family!๐Ÿ’•
    2 I donโ€™t have the words to express how much I miss you. #JusticeForAaron

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