Gavin Fortenberry, age 17

Lost to gun violence on August 17, 2025 in Prentiss, Mississippi.

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    3 the most loyal person to ever walk earth one of gods hand picked soilders
    1 Mommy has loved you ever since October 2007
    1 and Mommy has missed you everyday I could be with you
    1 My heart with forever be broken and my soul will never be whole until we are truly together again
    1 I pray your sister will have a change of heart and love me like you did Gavin.
    1 I will never stop loving you in my heart hurts with every beat it takes longing to be with you again
    1 I know you didn't come in this world till July 18th 08 but I've loved you since Oct 07
    1 it's a shame you had to hide from your father and stepmother that you were always in contact with me
    1 oh and Gabrielle too even though you make sure you always send me pictures of her
    1 I dreamed about you and her last night but of course you know that already

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