Helena Freja Ramsay, age 17

Lost to gun violence on February 14, 2018 in Parkland, Florida.

A relative remembered her as a “smart, kind hearted and thoughtful person.” " She was deeply loved and loved others even more so. Though she was some what reserved, she had a relentless motivation towards her academic studies, and her soft warm demeanor brought the best out in all who knew her. She was so brilliant and witty

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