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Gavin Paolini-Perez Memoriam

"These Empty Arms" These empty arms yearn for you, my precious baby boy. While on this earth you brought, your mommy so much joy. This year you'd have been turning 3, I wonder what you would have become. I know God must have needed you, to take my precious only son. I remember how you'd make me laugh, even when I was boiling mad. I miss you so very much sweet son, which makes me very sad. I bet it is pretty amazing in Heaven, getting to hear the Angels sing. I can't wait to join you in Heaven son, what a joy that meeting will bring. Until my work on earth is through, I will just have to wait. Ask God for me one favor please, to let you be there to greet me at the gate. I love you Gavin, you are missed more than words could ever explain. Happy Birthday My Beautiful Boogs. Love, Mommy Also sending special birthday thoughts and love - Nana, Papa, Pa, Untie Ray, Auntie Leah, Uncle Chris, Bri and your best friend Ya-Ya…We love you sweet boy.

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Published by The Gazette on Dec. 14, 2011.

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December 14, 2020

Happy Birthday Baby Boy ♡ I love you!

Alyce Clark

January 10, 2012

Your in my prayers

Crestella Torres

December 23, 2011

God has a beautiful angle up in heaven, you are sadly missed and our thought and prayers are with your mom my beautiful neice and my sister Becky who is the braves person I know. Love your sister Crestella.

The Berry Family--Ryan, Candice, Trev and Tuck

December 17, 2011

Gavin, we miss you terribly. I hope you had the best 3rd Birthday in heaven. I bet it was wonderful. Sending lots of love to Shan, Becky, Starr, Leah and Ray. Not a day goes by that I don't think of you all. Rest peacefully baby Gavin.

Nancy and esthela Flores

December 17, 2011

Happy 3rd birthday Gaviin

December 15, 2011

No words can fill the void that has been bestowed upon you, we will continue to pray for you and your family, as a person of a loved one lost, it does get easier over time, and the strength you have and continue to gain from God will get you through even the darkest days. Keep praying and talking to your precious baby boy, he hears you and in the most noisy of days, you will be able to hear him too! God bless you always Shannon, and we lift you up in prayer!

Sabrina Grimaldo

December 15, 2011

Happy Bday Baby Boy!!! We love you and Miss you...you touched all of hearts in such a special way...I will always remember your adorable giggle blowing bubbles in the water swimming. You are our Angel now and there's not a moment that passes we don't think of you. God Bless you Shannon and your lil Angel.

December 15, 2011

My little Angel! I love you and miss you so much. I hope your day yesterday was as special in heaven as it was down here. So many people sent up balloons for you and surrounded Mommy with love. We love you Boogs. Thank you to everyone for the beautiful words and thoughts yesterday and today. The continued support means so much to me and continues to get me through the difficult times. Gavin and I love you all!

Shannon Paolini

Jaimee Fisher

December 15, 2011

Happy belated birthday sweet boy. Even though I never met you, your vibrant memory will forever be with me. May you rest in peace, and may your beautiful mama find some peace and closure to this horrible tragedy. Your strength inspires many Shannon our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. Keep your head up beautiful lady.

December 14, 2011

Happy Birthday GAVIN!!! The couple times I saw you will forever be in my mind. You have an amazing Mommy!!! You are an Angel.

Heather Estrada

December 14, 2011

Happy birthday sweet Gavin! I know you are watching over your mommy and you see how amazing she is. Shannon, you and your family are in my prayers and thoughts every day. I love you!

December 14, 2011

Everytime we see your cute little face we get a little sad we miss you so very much and will take care of mommy and Nana happy 3rd birthday watch out for us from hevan love uncle Frank@ aunt Theresa

Lisa Chavez

December 14, 2011

Happy Birthday baby Gavin. I know you and all the angels are having a blessed day in heaven. Shannon may god bless you and your family on this day.

Jay Lopez

December 14, 2011

Happy 3rd Birthday Gavin! You never met me and unfortunately I never got the chance to meet, but if your anything like your mother I know you are someone special! Rest in peace little buddy. Shannon I am always thinking and praying for you. Just remember God doesn't give us anything we can't handle. It is awesome what you are doing for these kids as well.

lauren bryant

December 14, 2011

happy 3rd birthday sweet gavin! watch over your mommy and keep her safe, she misses you very much! God will keep you safe until you 2 can be together again. Give my sweet angel Avary a big hug and kiss. Shannon, i think of you and gav often!

Adrienne Salazar

December 14, 2011

Happy Birthday Sweet Baby Boy Gavin..

Adjiwanou Family

December 14, 2011

Always in our thoughts and prayers we love you Shann!

HAPPY 3RD BIRTHDAY GAVIN!

Diamantina Stinson

December 14, 2011

Happy Birthday Gavin! Shannon our prayers continue to be with you and your family, may God give you strength to continue to be inspiring to many. Your truely an amazing woman! God Bless

Alanea Vandivner

December 14, 2011

Sweet little Gavin, you blessed me with the pleasure of watching you grow with those cute chubby cheeks and a smile to kill for. There is not a day that goes by that I don't think about kissing those chubby cheeks! May the angels sing a special song to you for your 3rd birthday. Love you and I will always hold you in my heart O:-) Shannon you are a strong woman and know that you did your best at everything. You are always in my thoughts, never far from my heart!

Stephanie Munoz-Ziegler

December 14, 2011

Happy Birthday to the sweetest, most precious angel above....Baby Gavin. Always in our hearts and forever in minds. Love you Shann.

Stephanie Montoya

December 14, 2011

Baby Gavin, May Gods angels surround you with lots of love and happyness, Happy Birthday little one.

Angie Estrada

December 14, 2011

Gavin, I wish you a very Special Birthday up in Heaven. We miss you so much! Just know everything your Mommy has done, has been for you! Shannon, I love you girl, stay strong!

~Angie, Domingo, & Venyce

Tina Lopriore

December 14, 2011

Happy 3rd Birthday Gavin!

Theresa Gutierrez

December 14, 2011

Happy Birthday sweet Gavin. Shannon you are truly amazing and inspiring. I hope you find some comfort today and for the upcoming holiday. Your baby boy is always near.

Kaya Martinez

December 14, 2011

Happy Birthday Gavin!!!!!!!

jasmine spencrr

December 14, 2011

U are always the sunshine of all the lives u have touched!!!

Hannah Leyba

December 14, 2011

Happy Birthday Baby Gavin! May you rest in peace little angel!My prayers are with you Shannon and family!

Tina Cortes

December 14, 2011

My baby cousin Gavin, you are so missed, You are a precious Angel in heaven I love you very much....Happy 3rd birthday Gavin....Cousin Tina

Myeisha LaPan

December 14, 2011

Happy Birthday baby Gavin. R.I.P Gavin

Jennifer Valverde

December 14, 2011

Shannon I never met your angel but I think of you two often...Happy Birthday baby boy!

Amanda Woodrum

December 14, 2011

Happy Birthday Sweet Prince Gavin.

Jr. Hester

December 14, 2011

Even tho I didn't meet your little boy Shannon I know he comes from good people and a good upbringing, I know he would be proud that you carry his memory the way you do. Much love old friend

jade messick

December 14, 2011

Shannon u r a blessing as well as Gavin!!! Ur protagy will live on thru you!! Happy Birthday Gavin R.I.P. Angel<3

Brandee Howard

December 14, 2011

Thank you Shannon for allowing me to be part of your life and being there to honor Gavin. RIP sweet baby boy & Happy Birthday <3 <3 <3 Love you Shan!

Nana Becky

December 14, 2011

My Precious boy, Happy Birthday Precious. I know you are having the most wonderful time celebrating your special day with the angels. I Love you and miss you so much. Until we meet again.............hugs and kisses.

Megan Miner

December 14, 2011

Happy 3rd Birthday Gavin!! You were such an amazing little boy and touched the lives of everyone that was blessed to meet you!! Shannon, I love you and your strength is amazing to me!! Thinking and praying for you!! Stay strong sweet girl! <3

Alegra Smith

December 14, 2011

Shannon, You and your son are always in my thoughts. God will continue to wrap his arms around you and provide you with all the comfort you may need. Happy birthday to gavin and I will say a special prayer for him in honor of this day.

Raymond and family Mundo

December 14, 2011

Happy birthday baby Gavin!

December 14, 2011

We miss you beautiful baby boy. Have a very special third birthday in heaven. We love you so much.

Aunt Steph, Uncle Brian, Amanda, Lily, and Isaac

angela whittaker

December 14, 2011

I am thinking of you Shannon and your family on this day. Happy Birthday Baby Gavin. You are ALWAYS going to be remembered not only by your mommy and your family, but by all of us who have gotten to chance to meet you atleast once. You were such a beautiful baby and I know you are in heaven watching over your beautiful mommy. Shannon, I love you and I think you are amazing...truly truly amazing. Stay strong my dear friend.
-Angela Whittaker and family

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