Eric Tarpinian-Jachym, age 21

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Lost to gun violence on July 1, 2025 in Washington, District of Columbia.

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  • Nickname:
    4 Mr. Eric
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  • Number of children:
    3 0
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  • Personality:
    7 Easy going
    2 Kind, humble, loved talking to elders, loved the outdoors and loved to learn.
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  • Occupation:
    5 Student and Intern
    3 Fisherman
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  • Workplace:
    4 Capital Hill
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  • Schools attended:
    6 University of Massachusetts Amherst
    4 Isenberg School at the University of Massachusetts Amherst.
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  • Comments:
    20 My son was a kind, gentle boy who treated everyone with respect
    5 My baby suffered.
    3 Such a wonderful guy. I'm so glad we got to know him his whole albeit short life.
    2 I love you. I miss your smile and the twinkle in your blue eyes.
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