Justin Kates, age 37

Lost to gun violence on February 20, 2025 in Sorrento, Florida.

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  • Personality:
    9 miss understood, tried hard never quit
    6 loved his family. Deep loyalty. He was raising soldiers.
    6 His babies came before anything or anyone. An amazing father
    6 Deeply wise,spiritual,and knowledgeable. An old soul.
  • Occupation:
    9 paint/drywall/construction
  • Workplace:
    3 JGKATES PAINTING
  • Schools attended:
    6 Santa fe high school
  • Comments:
    8 justin we loved you like one of our children
    6 💔
    7 Loved his children
    7 Space nor time serve our bounds love.U.W.M.A ❤️‍🔥
    7 I'll remember this night forever. Forest floor and our adventures
    7 I go back to this picture. I could get lost I. your eyes eternally
    5 my baby boy Justin the best son and father ever. you're in my heart I feel you all the time.
    5 the best father ever. love them so much and would do anything for them Nevaeh Jarrett and Jayce💖
    4 He loved his Mother beyond comprehension. He protects her still ♥.
    3 I'm missing you extra today. I hope you're looking down with pride. I'll love you forever boo.
    1 Merry Christmas Love

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