Thread by @Cleavon_MD

🧵As coronavirus continues to kill thousands per day, it's important to humanize their deaths. This thread is dedicated to the 18-19 year old children that lost their lives to COVID. By telling their stories we'll ensure that their memories live on #SoulsLostToCovid.

Follow the hashtags #SoulsLostToCovid & #TheySurvivedCovid for more stories. You can help end this pandemic by encouraging others to #GetVaccinated 💉

🇺🇸 18 y.o. Yasmin Pena from Waterbury #Connecticut passed away from COVID in April 2020. She was a senior at Waterbury Arts Magnet School, where she sang, danced & acted in plays. “Her eyes had a spark. And she had an effervescence." #SoulsLostToCovid 1/33 courant.com/coronavirus/hc…

🇺🇸 18 y.o. Wilber Portillo from Denver #Colorado passed away from COVID in November 2020. He loved urban farming, snowboarding, entrepreneurship and inspiring others. #SoulsLostToCovid 2/33
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🇺🇸 18 y.o. A'quasha Moore from Chicago #Illinois was 7 months pregnant when she became ill with COVID. She passed away on June 3, 2020, a week before she was due to graduate high school. Her baby A’zariah also passed away. #SoulsLostToCovid 3/33 chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct…

🇺🇸19 y.o. Chad Dorrill, Appalachian State University student from Winston-Salem #NorthCarolina passed away from COVID on Sep 28, 2020. "He was the kid that called his mother every day," said mom "Very athletic, funny, respectful." #SoulsLostToCovid 4/33 wcnc.com/article/news/h…

🇺🇸 18 y.o. Caitlin Whisnant from Joliet #Illinois was sweet, kind, sensitive & resilient. At 7 years old, her birth mother, Angela, passed away from a heart attack. Caitlin loved to tell corny jokes to put people at ease #SoulsLostToCovid 5/33 shawlocal.com/the-herald-new…

🇺🇸18 y.o. Izaiah Christian Garcia from Safford #Arizona passed away from COVID on February 14, 2021. He loved to cook, draw, play video games and go on long cruises while jamming out to his favorite music #SoulsLostToCovid 6/33 facebook.com/monicanchris.g…

🇺🇸 18 y.o. Sarah Simental, high school senior from Tinley Park #Illinois passed away from COVID on December 26, 2020. She was always very happy and never failed to put a smile on people's faces #SoulsLostToCovid 7/33 pjstar.com/story/news/202…

🇺🇸 18 y.o. Joseph “Joey” Hoopingarner, junior at Paxton-Buckley-Loda High School in #Illinois passed away from COVID on May 16, 2021. Joey loved animals, camping and video games, especially Pokémon #SoulsLostToCovid 8/33 foxillinois.com/news/local/fat…

🇺🇸 18 y.o. Manuela Estefany Espinoza, high school senior from the Bronx #NewYork passed away from COVID on May 12, 2020. She was accepted to 20 universities. All she wanted was to be able to take care of her family. #SoulsLostToCovid 9/33 gofundme.com/f/manuela-este…

🇺🇸 18 y.o. Michael Lang, freshman student at the Univ. of Dayton #Ohio passed away from COVID on October 22, 2020. "Michael loved life," said mom, overcome with emotion. "He was really just a loving kid that just got shortchanged" #SoulsLostToCovid 10/33 abcnews.go.com/US/wrecked-liv…

🇺🇸18 y.o. Justyce Reid from South Boston #Virginia passed away from COVID on September 4, 2020. She was born with Down syndrome, but that didn't stop her from being a people person. "She was famous in a small town" #SoulsLostToCovid 11/33 wset.com/news/local/hal…

🇺🇸 18 y.o. Austin Tanner from Melvindale #Michigan passed way from COVID on October 27, 2020. He was a passionate graphic designer, music lover and Wayne State University hopeful. He was crowned homecoming king while ill. #SoulsLostToCovid 12/33 freep.com/story/news/loc…

🇺🇸 19 y.o. Briana Davis, college freshman from Detroit #Michigan passed away from COVID on May 7, 2020. She was the second oldest of 9 siblings and known for her positive attitude, huge heart and caring soul. #SoulsLostToCovid 13/33 freep.com/story/news/loc…

🇺🇸 18 y.o. Moroni Ameca was hospitalized for 6 weeks due to COVID and passed away on June 28, 2021. His parents live in Mexico and were unable to be there for their child in the hospital. #SoulsLostToCovid 14/33 facebook.com/groups/5343524…

🇺🇸 18 y.o. Elora May Banfill from Santa Ana #California was expecting her first child when she passed away from COVID on August 13, 2020. The baby survived, but mom didn't. #SoulsLostToCovid 15/33 gofundme.com/f/in-memory-of…

🇺🇸 18 y.o. Eduardo Gonzalez from San Antonio #Texas passed away from COVID in July 2020. He worked as a manager at McDonald’s and is survived by his wife Marissa and one-year-old son KayDen. #SoulsLostToCovid 16/33 news4sanantonio.com/news/local/fam…

🇺🇸 18 y.o. Zmaya Bell, straight-A high school junior from Chicago #Illinois passed away from COVID on March 24, 2021. "God blessed me with 5 gorgeous kids, and a piece of my puzzle is missing right now” said mom #SoulsLostToCovid 17/33 chicago.cbslocal.com/2021/03/29/chi…

🇺🇸 18 y.o. Johana Rodriguez, high school honor student from Hazleton #Pennsylvania passed away from COVID on July 6, 2020, days before her graduation. #SoulsLostToCovid 18/33 citizensvoice.com/news/countys-y…

🇺🇸 19 y.o. Dariana Rubio from El Paso #Texas had asthma and became severely ill after a friend tested positive for COVID. Upon admission doctors diagnosed her w/ COVID. She passed away July 20, 2020. Her Covid test was inconclusive. #SoulsLostToCovid 19/33 elpasomatters.org/2020/07/23/19-…

🇺🇸 19 y.o. Jordan Byrd, student at Tallahassee Community College #Florida passed away from COVID on July 19, 2020. He worked hard the entire semester, writing on May 5: “Finished Spring 2020 semester with all A’s!! Praise God!!” #SoulsLostToCovid 20/33 usatoday.com/story/news/nat…

🇺🇸 19 y.o. Madison Louise Narasaki from Fairless Hills #Pennsylvania passed away from COVID on July 12, 2021. Madison was a beautiful soul that hunted for excuses to make people smile and helped those experiencing homelessness. #SoulsLostToCovid 21/33 delvalcremation.com/madison-l-nara…

🇺🇸 19 y.o. Armaya Simpson from Wilmington #NorthCarolina passed away from COVID on June 2, 2021. She loved to make people laugh and was the glue that held the family together #SoulsLostToCovid 22/33 facebook.com/lightbrowneyez…

🇺🇸 19 y.o. Eli Sevener, star athlete for the Puyallup High School Vikings in #Washington died from COVID in August 2020. Eli was a gritty competitor, but off the field always had a smile. He will forever be missed. #SoulsLostToCovid 23/33 seattletimes.com/sports/high-sc…

🇺🇸 19 y.o. Judis Lee Acunia from Gila Crossing #Arizona passed away from COVID on May 11, 2021. On graduation day his mother wrote, "I’m so proud of you and I love you so much. Don’t forget I’ll always be here for you." #SoulsLostToCovid 24/33 pinalcentral.com/obituaries/jud…

🇺🇸19 y.o. Tyler Eugene Blaine Tipton, senior at Twin Springs High School in Nickelsville #Virginia passed away from COVID on March 23, 2021. Tyler played the bass drum in marching band and loved fishing, football & NASCAR. #SoulsLostToCovid 25/33 facebook.com/TheCUMC/posts/…

🇺🇸 19 y.o. Arnold Herrera from Chicago #Illinois passed away from COVID on January 3, 2021. He played guitar at his local church and was an auto mechanic. He was as good with his hands, as he was generous with his heart. #SoulsLostToCovid 26/33 abc7chicago.com/teen-dies-covi…

🇺🇸 19 y.o. Krystal “Coco” Gonzalez, #California State Univ. student from San Bernardino passed away from COVID on Nov 25, 2020. “She lit up any room she walked in and was always ready to listen & accept anybody for who they were.” #SoulsLostToCovid 27/33 gofund.me/8ffd7b18

🇺🇸 19 y.o. David Lemaire, recent high school graduate from Lafayette #Louisiana passed away from COVID on July 31, 2020. David brightened every room he walked in into. His younger brother Jacob was also critically ill, but survived. #SoulsLostToCovid 28/33 theadvocate.com/acadiana/news/…

Jessica Patin wrote: "My daughter’s classmate, David passed away from COVID. All of the complaining that we do every day, Will school start? What about sports? I’m sick of wearing a mask, etc. Stops me dead in my tracks to think — it IS very real! This could be us & our child!"

🇺🇸 19 y.o. Chloe Rollins from Hoover #Alabama passed away from COVID on August 19, 2020. Chloe was born with Down syndrome and loved to be around people. Whenever she walked into a room, a big ole hug was coming! #SoulsLostToCovid 29/33
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🇺🇸18 y.o. Cole Morgan from Day Creek #Washington & fisherman in Craig #Alaska passed away from COVID on June 19 2021. Cole loved his brother Jesse; they did everything together from snowboarding to dirt bike riding. He'll be missed by all #SoulsLostToCovid legacy.com/us/obituaries/…

🇺🇸 19 y.o. Isaiah Mays from Evansville #Indiana passed away from COVID on January 26, 2021. He was born with heart problems which made him vulnerable to the virus. “The world needs a lot more Isaiah’s” said his teacher. #SoulsLostToCovid 31/33 14news.com/2021/02/03/eva…

🇺🇸 18 y.o. Kendale Myers from Jackson #Mississippi passed away from COVID on August 31, 2020. “Everybody loved him. He would come into the school with a smile” said his school principal #SoulsLostToCovid 32/33 wapt.com/article/2020-j…

🇺🇸 18 y.o. Ian McElhaney from Virginia City #Nevada passed away from COVID on April 23, 2020. He was always the kid who put everyone else first and dreamed of becoming a police officer. #SoulsLostToCovid 33/33 rgj.com/story/news/202…

This marks the end of this thread. Thank you to the families for sharing their heartbreaking tragedies in hopes of saving lives. Please encourage others to #GetVaccinated 💉🙏🏽