Zaevion-Dobson-Obituary

Zaevion Dobson

Knoxville, Tennessee

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High School football player Zaevion Dobson was killed by random bullets fired in a gang shooting when he dove on top of three girls to shield them from the rounds. He was 15.Knoxville, Tenn. Police Chief David Rausch choked back tears at a news conference when he described how the sophomore at...

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A true hero

Man its sad to hear about someone passing away because of selfless people shootin. My heart hurts to see this happen to people. I had a brother that took a bullet for me he made it thru it but he is forever a hero to me. And i look at your story the same way you are a hero in my book. LLZ.

May you sincerely look to God for the comfort that only be can daily give.

I remember hearing about the story when it first happened and it just broke my heart, just finished watching the 24 Strong documentary and cried thru out. I was just so truly heart broken for his family especially the mother since I am also a mother who raised 2 sons in the "hood" and just can't imagine the pain of losing one would have been like and how do you endure. Only with your faith and trust in the Lord is how. I admire his mom and brother for continuing to honor him and not letting...

R.I.P! Champ!I seen and heard your story. You are a true hero.Keep watching over your family.

TO THE DOBSON FAMILY AND EXTENDED FAMILY MEMBERS:

My heartfelt condolences to each of you on the loss of your dear one. Upon hearing of Zaevion's courageous act of greater love given for these young ladies, truly he exemplified what our Lord said in His Word in John 15:13. Fear not, as our Lord told in Matthew 10:28; They may have killed his body, BUT CANNOT/DID NOT TOUCH HIS SOUL WHICH IS ANCHORED IN GOD THROUGH OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST. Please take comfort in knowing that soooooooooo...

I am so sorry for your loss. My heart aches for you and your family for losing such a wonderful young man to senseless gunfire. He is a Hero and now an angel. May God continue to bless you and your family. Rest in Heaven sweet Angel!!

I'm so sorry for your loss ..his courage and love for others shows how great of a young man he was I didn't know you or your family but I salute you as a single mom raising 3 great young men and I'm always praying for you... and your son legacy will live on in all of our lives 4 ever #24 Zaevion Dobson flying high with God