Celebration of Life Service
#LoveLikeDeacon
Aidan Neuzil
75w
Football Year 2
Deacon did not want to play football at all sophomore year and wanted to focus on baseball, but me and a few guys thankfully convinced him to play again with us.
In loving memory of
Deacon Ray Russell
March 30, 2007 – April 18, 2023
Lived 16 years
Fredericksburg, Texas
Life story
Deacon you lit up every room that you entered with that smile of yours. You loved big and you lived big. You weren’t afraid of going after big goals, and I dreamed of the day that I would be there to watch you throw your first pitch on your major league team. Your hand hugs and knuckies were always my favorite, even when you would quickly turn your knuckie into a snail or a turkey on me. I will always love you fiercely and will always be your biggest fan! We had so many plans for places we would visit and I promise to take you with me when I go. My only peace is knowing that one day we will be together again and until that day you are no longer in pain. I will always love you buddy! #lovelikedeacon
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The world Deacon knew
Family milestones in gold, history for context
2007
Born March 30
2009
Deacon was 2 when Michael Jackson died
2014
Deacon was 7 when the Ice Bucket Challenge went viral
2015
Deacon was 8 when "Hamilton" opened on Broadway
2016
Deacon was 9 when the Cubs won their first World Series since 1908
2017
Deacon was 10 when the Houston Astros won their first World Series
2022
Deacon was 15 when the Houston Astros won their second World Series
2023
Passed away April 18, age 16
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