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Jayson Cooke, age 17

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Lost to gun violence on June 8, 2025 in Columbia, South Carolina.

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  • Nickname:
    1 JR
    2 Dante
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  • Number of children:
    3 0
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  • Personality:
    3 funny caring , biggest heart ever , loving , loved his momma
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  • Occupation:
    1 landscape business, aspiring real estate, investor
    1 aspiring chef
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  • Schools attended:
    4 Richland Northeast high school
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  • Comments:
    1 Jayson, there's not a day that Jay and I don't think about you!!!! WE MISS YOU!!!
    1 Wish stuff was different boo. I love and miss you so much Jay. Until we meet again!
    1 We miss you baby boy! Continue to watch over us ans wrap your wings around Auntie. We love you 5L ♥️
    1 Jay I you are forever loved and missed!! I think about you all the time. Love You so much❤️🌹
    1 Happy Birthday J
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