May God bless you and your...
Your story has been the one that has brought me to tears the most.
Lily
November 24, 2024 | St. Louis, MO
Joaquin Oliver died February 14, 2018 in the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting in Parkland, Florida. He was 17.
The Miami Herald reported that Joaquin was born in Venezuela, moved to the U.S.with his family at the age of 3, and became a U.S. citizen in 2017.
Known by the nickname "Guac," Joaquin enjoyed football, basketball, the Venezuelan national soccer team, urban graffiti, and hip-hop.
The Sun-Sentinel quoted his final social media post to his girlfriend, Victoria Gonzalez: "Thank you Lord for putting a greater blessing than I could ever imagine into my life this past year," he wrote. "I love you with all my heart."
Legacy mourns all those who died at Stoneman Douglas.
Your story has been the one that has brought me to tears the most.
Lily
November 24, 2024 | St. Louis, MO
Joaquin, I visited the memorial at MSD High school in 2023 after the trial was over. I was waiting for Justice to be served before I came to pay my respects for children and adults I had never met. Traveling back to my hometown in Wisconsin I became intently aware how much this tragedy out of all the other school shootings has affected me. I want to help future parents never feel this pain. Your family will continue your legacy and the fight along with thousands of others in this world. rest...
Elizabeth Harman
September 10, 2024 | Other
Sweet boy!
Gloria Armendariz
September 02, 2024 | Odessa, TX
Hi Joaquin! I never knew you nor did you know me. I'm actually from Canada and heard about the Stoneman shooting a few years later after it happened. Once, I heard about your story- I felt my heart shatter knowing that so many innocent lives were lost and they could no longer share the love and light that they brought to the world. I saw your soulmate, Victoria Rose give her impact statement- it was almost like I knew you. Your presence brought light to every room you walked it, the love you...
Esha
April 23, 2024 | ON
Joaquin,
I think of you often and I know your family and friends miss you so much. You should be so proud of your parents on their determination to help ban all high powered rifles. You had your whole life ahead of you and it was taken away in the most unthinkable way. You will NEVER be forgotten. God Bless!❤
Kathy & John Smith
February 27, 2024 | Midland, MI
Every time i listen to frank ocean I’m reminded of you❤ May your beautiful soul rest in peace.
monique
August 21, 2023
I pray that you are at peace and that God may bring comfort and blessings upon all your loved ones
July 19, 2023
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
July 19, 2023
I think of you often, you beautiful young man. I am so sorry for what happened to you. You would be so proud of your loving family who fights for you and your memory, every single day. I hope you are in peace.
Amelia Drake
March 28, 2023 | Cape May, NJ | Friend