Juan Ortega, age 14

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Lost to gun violence on March 26, 2023 in Palmdale, California.

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  • Nickname:
    3 Anthony
    3 Stay Faded!!! LLJ
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  • Number of children:
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  • Personality:
    10 Funny caring
    2 brother
    3 uncle
    8 friend 💙
    4 Best friend
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  • Occupation:
    2 son and student
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  • Schools attended:
    1 Palmdale Charter
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  • Comments:
    2 missing you everyday papi you were a good friend 😕 it’s been almost 2 years I miss you so much
    5 i miss you so much juan, i dreamed about you last night it hurts me so much. i love youu
    2 gonna become that lawyer like I promised! love you chango <33
    1 I miss you so much you will always be my best friend
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