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Portrait of Nathan Monroe Raymond
In loving memory

Nathan Monroe Raymond

March 27, 2003 – February 16, 2020
Lived 16 years
Holden, LA
Life story

Nathan, age 16, passed away on Sunday, February 16, 2020. He was a resident of Holden, LA. Nathan was a student at Holden High School where he proudly served as number 33 on the basketball team. He was a star athlete who absolutely loved being a Holden Rocket; and is well known for his relentless blue-collar work ethic. Nathan was such an outgoing person who had a smile that could light up a room. He was a true gentleman with a gentle soul; and could make friends with just about anyone. Nathan enjoyed being outside and liked to go hunting with his Uncle Derek and hang out with his friends. He was an exceptional young man who left an enormous impact on those who knew him. Nathan will always be remembered as a loving son, caring brother, and honest friend.

Nathan is survived by his mother, Haley Wascom; step-father, Tony Bennett Jr.; twin sister, Naitlyn Raymond; brother, Mason Raymond; grandparents, Karen Wascom, Garvin Wascom; Philip and Debbie Raymond; great-grandmother, Maw Maw Tina Weaver; aunts, Stephanie and Laura; special aunt and uncle, Dewitt and Theresa Effler; special cousin, Blayne Daniels; girlfriend, Kacey Breithaupt; and numerous other aunts, uncles, cousins, and many honorary grandparents.

He is preceded in death by his father, Philip Raymond; aunt, Wendy Daniels; cousin, Boogie Effler; and special aunt and uncle, Tammy and Mikey McManus.

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2003
Born March 27
2005
Nathan was 2 when the first video was posted to YouTube
2009
Nathan was 6 when Captain Sully safely landed a jetliner on the Hudson River
2014
Nathan was 11 when the Ice Bucket Challenge went viral
2015
Nathan was 12 when "Hamilton" opened on Broadway
2016
Nathan was 13 when the Cubs won their first World Series since 1908
2019
Nathan was 16 when the Disney+ streaming service launched
2020
Passed away February 16, age 16
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