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Luis Chinchilla Obituary
June 19, 1992
March 30, 2011
Luis passed away on March 30, 2011. He was born on June 19, 1992 in Reno, NV.
Luis Was a blessing from God. He came to our lives to love and be loved. He leaves beautiful memories in all of our hearts. He will be greatly missed by all that got the pleasure to know him.
Luis is remembered by his mother Claudia Guadron , Father figures, Jose Guadron Sr., and Leon Morehead, Siblings, Juan Chinchilla, Douglas Chinchilla, Jose Guadron Jr., Roxana Guadron, and Ricardo Guadron. He is also remembered by his grandparents Ana Chinchilla and Alfonso Fonseca as well as his aunt Helen Garcia and her children, his cousins, Ana Mendez, Liliana Mendez, and Marco Segoviano and by his uncle and aunt Rafael and Azucena Chinchilla and their two children Alfonso and Eduardo. He is also remembered by his sister-in-law Danielle Chinchilla and his niece Promise and by his many friends that also loved him deeply.
A celebration of his life will be held Wednesday April 6, 2011 at the Boys and Girls Club on 9th Street in Reno @ 6:30 pm. We love You Luis Rock on
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Memories and Condolences
for Luis Chinchilla
Sponsored by Claudia Guadron, Mom.
Roxie Guadron
March 30, 2024
Jorge and Kairi never got to meet you... But I talk about you all the time to them. Thinking about you makes me so happy because you were so funny and you were unapologetically YOU. I love you and miss you so much. I hope to see you again someday.
Mom
March 30, 2024
"Hey Girlfriend"....
I can still hear your voice in my mind and feel you in my heart. I will Love you forever Luis....
Mom
March 30, 2023
12 years.... And that number keeps getting larger and larger, because time does not stop. I have so many beautiful memories and stories to tell people about our time together on this earth... When I tell people about you and how wonderful you were.. the fact remains that you are in heaven and that makes people sad. I try to be strong and tell them it's ok. My son is in a Better place no more pain or suffering and then automatically I shed a few tears. Life goes on. And our family keeps growing.
I have 3 granddaughters soon to be 4 and finally a grandson!!! And I will share with them memories of their uncle Luis, in heaven so they know the amazing person you were! I love you and will love you forever. RIP my angel.
Love, mom.
Leon morehead
March 30, 2023
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Claudia
March 30, 2021
Because it does not matter how many days or years pass since you left us. I still hear your voice saying "Hey Girlfriend" or "Mom, mom, mom!" I love you forever❤
Leon Morehead
March 30, 2021
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Jamie Gustafson
March 31, 2020
I think of sweet Luis' face often. He was a student that touched so many lives around him. His presence lit up a room! He had the absolute best family ever! Luis will forever hold a place in my heart. I will see you in heaven one day sweet Luis!
Mom and your niece Promise.
Claudia Your mom
March 30, 2020
You are always on my mind...you are always on my mind.
Claudia Your Mom
March 30, 2020
Doug Chinchilla
April 12, 2019
It's been 8 years since I've actually seen you Luis but thankfully my dreams won't ever let me forget your face.
And if we're being completely honest I used to hate these dreams because they always portrayed you the same way. You were weak and in pain, in need of my help and I wasn't able to. I would wake up with tears running down my face, frustrated that I was never able to be there for you. I'm sure this is associated with an actual guilt I've carried around with me from when you passed away, but recently our encounters have had a different tone.
It's almost like the dreams of you have been growing up with me. You're older now, of course you'll never be the smartest person in the room, but what's important to me is in every dream you're living your life, smiling and laughing. When there's a hardship I might have to guide you a little, but you're showing me that you've always been strong enough to figure it out. What's funny and actually really nice is we've started to have man to man conversations and surprisingly, you've been the one comforting me about your loss.
My dreams of you have always involved me trying to fix what I didn't do for you while you were alive and protect you, almost hiding you and trying to keep you safe from the world. But recently you've reminded me that you are a rock star that has never needed to be held back. And although I'll never actually see your face again, you've been given this 2nd life in my heart. Seeing you go on these new adventures will be my favorite part of going to sleep now. And while I still wake up crying, the tears are now falling out of joy.
Everyday I'm thankful for you and you're still finding ways to help me grow as a person.
I love you always big bro,
Doug
Leon Morehead
March 30, 2019
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
leon morehead
July 12, 2015
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
charlie chinchilla
March 31, 2015
luis its been another year of you being gone I wish you were still here bro I wish you could be here to see how big promise has gotten and how smart she is.... I miss you bro......love you bro watch over us
your mom, Claudia
June 10, 2014
Life has changed so much since you went to heaven... I can't seem to get settled anymore. You were my anchor and kept me grounded. When you got your wings..I feel like I did too.. I am like a little butterfly that flies and flies around smelling the flowers trying to be okay for one more day..
I miss you, and keep you in my heart always!!!
Dustin yuhas
May 19, 2014
God i miss you bro
Jeanne Kotsios
December 18, 2013
My heart goes out to my friend for your loss I didn't know your son but if he was anything like you he was an amazing person and I would have loved to have known him
God bless you all
Claudia Guadron, your mom
July 2, 2013
This June, Two birthdays since you went to heaven...I spent several days feeling sad. I am always reminded that you are in heaven and that you are ok, but my heart still misses you.I spend moments alone trying to remember the tone of your voice, when you would call me "Hey....girlfriend," I can't lie, sometimes it was annoying, but I would give anything to hear your voice again. I love you!
juan chinchilla
June 25, 2013
sorry that i didnt say happy birthday brother i love you and miss you
Angela Haynes
June 21, 2013
I loved Louis, he was one of my best friends.
Your beautiful niece
Claudia Guadron mom
March 17, 2013
The last St. Patrick's day we shared together was about 10 days before you went to heaven, little did I know about life and how unexpected death can be. I had never tried or cooked corned beef an cabbage but that year I decided since it was st patrick's day to give it a try. I remember that the corned beef shrunk so much I panicked and went to the store and bought sausages and mixed them in with the cabbage and potatoes....Everyone that tried the small piece of corned beef on their plate did not like it. Except for you, you went around and collected the corned beef and ate it. Today I have that memory and makes me cry. But not always is like that..I'm just having a hard day. Your memory reminds me that I must live and love to the fullest each day. So don't feel sad watching me cry, because it's a good cleansing, like washing all the bad from the inside out. I will always miss you. You are such an amazing part of my life even after you went to heaven. I love you and always will, till we meet again..MOM
Your garden, my love.
Your mom, Claudia Guadron
September 27, 2012
Thinking of you...
I spend so much time, thinking of you..
I remember the moments we shared..
The day you went away.. my heartache was such,
I could not imagine the next day, the next hour,
my next breath without you...
...
I cried, like I never cried before...
I cried, and cried, till I could cry no more..
I found strength in God, I prayed and asked
for help and He heard me. And I eventually fell asleep..
The next day, the sun came out and I heard the birds
sing their song of hope..And I knew things had changed,
that I would not have you by my side anymore,
I realized that all I had were those memories of all
we shared, and I am glad that when I had you with me,
I gave you all my love, and now that your are not here anymore,
I have hope that I will see you again, someday.
Arielle Heinrich
July 10, 2012
Miss you baby brother!
Your garden, my love.
Your mom, that loves you with all her heart
June 30, 2012
I take you with me, You are in my heart.
I'm always thinking about moments and times we shared, and I can't help that the first thought I have of any occasion is that you and I were there together or that we did something together, and now you are watching me from heaven but not there with me. I take you with me everywhere I go. You are always in my heart and on my mind. I Miss you terribly. Time passes and does not stop and forces me to keep going...Sometimes I feel lost and not sure of what I am doing, and I remember the promise God gave me that I will see you again, when my time comes, In heaven.
I thank God for the hope and strength He gives me to keep going.
Claudia Guadron, mom
June 19, 2012
I miss you So much my love!!!
Karen Genther
June 19, 2012
Vamos a festejar el cumpleaños de nuestro ''Luis'' celebremos su vida, su recuerdos bonitos,la dicha de haberle conocido y haber compartido los momentos mas bellos q siempre haran recordarte. Soriendo, aquello hace sentinos dchosos haberle conocido,festejar, su vida. Sentirnos bendecidos tenemos a un angel super especial alla en el cielo y super fluffy, siempre vamos a recordalo con una sonrisa. I love. LUIS. Los quiero a todos. Que Dios, nos bendiga. Happy birthday!
Ana Chinchilla
June 19, 2012
Happy Birthday Luis. Wishing you were here for us to celebrate. We miss and love you so much. Iloveyou Luis. Happy Birthday:)
Liliana Chinchilla
June 19, 2012
i still wish I could tell you in person && not jst pray that you'll here me.
Happy Birthday Luis!
Watch over us, we miss soo muchh...i still like to think your out on a walk sometimes bt you know reality hits a some point && i get sad..bt i know your in a better place.
Sleep Well with the Angels Primo!
Helen Garcia
June 19, 2012
Happy birthday kid ... Today you would have turn 20 Luis Chinchilla :) we love you, miss you and thank you for being our guardian Angel. Love Tia ? RIP...
Luis, Ana and Doug, so cute!
Doug Chinchilla
June 19, 2012
It's still really hard to accept that you're gone.. Just know that I love you Luis and I always will.. I never told you when you were here, but you're the best big brother that I could have ever asked for.. I miss the simple days when mom would dress us up in matching outfits and how we would tell people we were twins at school.. Life was never going to be easy for you, but we all tried our very... best to give you the best life possible.. Everyone that had the pleasure of knowing you thought that you were always one of the happiest people they had ever met, and that's a big reason why I am the way I am today..
Your memory is with me in everything I do.. One day my kids will hear stories of their amazing uncle and they will love you as much as we do..
The only regret is that I wish I could have told you that more while you were here.. I miss you so much Luis and I would give anything for the chance to tell you how much you mean to me..
R.I.P and Happy 20th Birthday Big Brother..
Roxie and lili
Roxie Guadron
June 19, 2012
i Went To Summer School Today.
&&While i Was Putting The Date On My Papers,
i Began To Realize Why Today is important.
it's Hard For Me To Talk About You,
... ... Because Every Time
i Get Choked Up,
My Eyes Threaten To Cry.
it's Even Hard For Me To Write This..
i Just Find it Easier To Think.
i Remember When We Were Little,
Your Last Day Here,
&&How it Feels Now That You're Gone.
i Know We Would Fight All The Time,
But We're Brother&&Sister.
That's What We're Supposed To Do.
&&We Always Made Up in The End,
Or We Would Just Forget Why We Were Fighting.
it's Life.
it's All Part Of Life.
&&That's Why You Had To Go.
You Were in Pain,
&&You Weren't Getting Any Better.
So God Took You,
&&Your Suffering.
&&Made You All Better.
Yes, iMiss You.
But iHave To Be Strong.
&& i Have Been.
You've Seen Mom&&How She is Now.
She Needs Her Other Kids To Be Okay,
So That She Can Some Day Be Okay Herself.
iKnow You Understand,
Because You Want Her To Be Happy Too.
Anyways, Happy Birthday Big Brother!
i Miss You & i Love You
With Everything That's in Me.
Happy Birthday my baby!
Claudia Guadron your mom
June 19, 2012
Today you would be 20 years old.... I didn't know what to do this day... I had such a hard time trying not to cry. I wished that I could hold your hand like I did so many times and walk and talk with you. So I walked and held my hand out and felt the wind flowing through my fingers and it was a warm feeling in my heart. I talked to you, and wished you a happy birthday...and cried a little but, I know son, that you are in a better place where there is no pain and suffering and that makes me feel better. I love you and remember the day you were born with lots of love. I thank God for the years I shared with you and for giving me the hope that I will someday see you again. I Miss you and love you with all my heart.
charlie chinchilla
May 16, 2012
Luis i hate that your gone. everyday i try to keep everyone happy and strong but its hard. what happens when i cant be strong or happy. i don't know but I'm a keep trying to make everything better. some how.......love u bro
A tree for Luis.
Claudia Guadron, Mom
May 6, 2012
Last year on April 15th. We planted a tree in our front yard for Luis. A beautiful crabapple tree and surrounded it with purple little flowers. That was the beginning of an awesome garden...I have planted four other trees and many bushes and flowers...this spring the tulips and other flowers are in full blossom. We added a plaque and an angel to my sons tree and a birds nest. My sons garden is full of life and it makes me so happy.
claudia guadron mom
May 4, 2012
I miss those messages you would leave on my voicemail several times a day...."Hey..girlfriend...it's me Luis...call me....."
One of many happy days!
Claudia Guadron, mom
May 1, 2012
Almost mothers day...And I am missing my Luis running around the house, being Loud and and always so loving towards me. My son loved me so much, and needed me and my attention...I always remember him and I know I gave him my best, I thank God for letting me experience such love. I know my son is in heaven and that he is happy to see me smile and when the warm sun hits my face in the morning It feels like a kiss from my son. I will always love you baby. I miss you.
asia heaivilin
April 16, 2012
its so sad to still know youre gone,but it makes me happy youre no longer in pain,my childhood with you and the others was so much fun and amazing,you always made us laugh,you calling my dad "wife" was hilarious :] i miss and love you luis,rest easy up there.
Your mom, that loves you with all her heart, Claudia
April 15, 2012
Everyday that passes, every night that goes, I think about you. I miss you so much, my son. I know that you are in a place where there is no more illness or pain and that makes me smile. Today I saw on the outside of your bedroom window, smudges, and I can see your finger prints in there, I cried. I remembered how you would always lock yourself out of the room and go through the window. I cried. I miss you Luis.
Promise Chinchilla
Doug Chinchilla
April 9, 2012
With every loss comes a new beginning.
A year ago I lost my brother, but a year ago my first niece was also put on this earth :) She definitely made 2011 a lot brighter for everyone in the family.. & let's not forget that she's just so damn cute!!
I love you Promise Chinchilla!!
Doug Chinchilla
April 4, 2012
My big brother/ the greatest blessing of my life... The world works in strange ways and it's been a year since you were taken from us.. It breaks my heart thinking about you and knowing that I will never hear your voice again, I would give anything in the world just to get another hug from you.. You taught me to love unconditionally and that all people on this world are beautiful.. You showed me that life can try to hold me back from so many things, but that it can never take hold me back from smiling.. You were such an amazing brother and you brought our family closer together than we've ever been before, and for that I'm also thankful..
Another day is never guaranteed, you showed me that I have to live my life to the fullest and that in order to be truly happy, I must put all of my heart into everything I do.. Its true that You don't walk into my dreams as much as you used to, but that doesn't mean that I don't have tears rolling down my cheek every time I think about my beloved big brother, the man who's a big reason I am who I am today.. Day by day, in every moment of our lives, you're still with us.. You push us to be better people and there aren't enough words in the world to describe how much I love you...
R.I.P Luis Chinchilla
Painting of my Luis made by Abel Preciado
Claudia Guadron
April 4, 2012
My Promise that God gave me.
I love you always, Your mom, Claudia
April 4, 2012
Luis, I remember how much you loved your niece Promise..you would go around the house taking pictures of her with your phone and then you went to school and showed your classmates. I will make sure son, that Promise knows about you and that you loved her...and that you are in heaven looking out for us... I love you and miss you so much!!!
My sweet valentine!!! I love you so much!!
Your mom, Claudia Guadron
March 30, 2012
Your Mom, Claudia Guadron
March 30, 2012
There is no words to describe how much I miss you!! Every day..every moment of my life. I know that you are in a better place, but sometimes my selfish heart..cries and hurts.
I have so many memories of you,
you filled my life with joy and adventures and stories sometimes incredible to those who hear them.
You taught me, to love with all my heart no matter what.
Now I need to learn to live without you, and sometimes that seems so hard.
I pray for God to help me..Because, even though this day is not as hard as it was last year...it has a way to play back, and suddenly, I am there in that moment when you went to heaven and my heart goes crazy and tears come.
I don't understand many things... but I know I love You...and I miss you..and that my heart is not ready to stop beating. I do believe I will see you again..and that helps me..live this life..
You were a great kid that always had a smile on his face and I Miss you so much!! I love you and remember you all the time.
Ana Mendez
March 30, 2012
Its been a year since you left us. Not a day goes by that i don't think about you. I miss you so much, we all do. Love you Luis.Sleep with angels. R.I.P Luis Chinchilla
Helen Garcia
March 30, 2012
We miss you Luis Chinchilla. thank you for taking care of us we love you. our Angelito
Liliana Mendez-Chinchilla
March 30, 2012
Although sometimes i cry and i get angry that your gone,
i know your in a better place,
God decided heaven was a better place for you to be,
no more suffering no more tears.
just peace. && happiness.
... i love you Luis
it may be a year ago that you left us and i know it may be many more before we meet in heaven...but i carry you in my heart where ever i go.
6/19/92-3/30/31
leon morehead
March 10, 2012
Luis i miss you
Luis and I
Liliana Mendez-Chicnchilla
June 8, 2011
You are the Blessinq that left our side,
Bcz now Heavens where You reside.
i qo to sleep and see your
Face,
And i'll remember your warm embrace.
You'd huq mii so tiqht when we'd meet...
Now i just look to my feet.
No lonqer can i walk that way,down the hall.
i still wait for your voice to call.
Call my name call mii "Cousin!!".
it pained us all for You to qo,
And yes our hearts are filled with woe.
But its okaii cz we know your in a better place,
Life just seems to move at..a..slower..
..pace.
Slowly our hearts begin to heal,
Yet it still doesn't feel real.
i think of you and smile:),
And a tear:,) falls every once in a while.
in my heart is where You will stay..
Untill the day..
We meet aqain.
Deborah Broadbent
May 31, 2011
Our hearts & prayers go out to his family and friends, May God give them the strength and peace they need at this time, and that they may all know that he is at peace and is in a much better place than any of us. God Bless You All and this youg man. And know that ALL things are done through Gods will, and he had a bigger and better plan for him and thats why he has returned home to be with his father. AMEN
May 30, 2011
Missing your smile!
Claudia Guadron
May 30, 2011
Ricardo Guadron
May 30, 2011
Poem by Ricardo Guadron
I AM RICKY
I WONDER IF I'LL SEE HIM AGAIN
I SEE YOU IN MY DREAMS
I WANT TO MEET WITH YOU AGAIN
I AM RICKY
I PRETEND YOU'RE STILL HERE
I FEEL PAIN WHEN I THINK OF YOU
I TOUCH HIS URN
I CRY THINKING OF MY MISTAKES
I AM RICKY
I UNDERSTAND LIFE GOES ON
I SAY I'M OVER IT
I DREAM ABOUT THE DAY I'LL SEE YOU AGAIN
I TRY NOT TO CRY
I HOPE TO SEE HIM AGAIN
I AM RICKY
My Rock Star
Claudia Guadron
May 28, 2011
Jamie Gustafson
May 27, 2011
We were Luis’ teachers in the special education program at Sparks High. It still is so hard to process this loss. Like many educators, teaching is not just a job for us. We love each of our kids as though they are part of our family. We create memories as a family, share joys as a family and share in sorrow as a family. Luis was such a big part of our family. He was the one we knew that we could always count on to be responsible…well almost always?. I can’t tell you how many times we asked Luis to repeat the direction and he would run his hands through his hair and say, “I forgot”.
Luis will forever be remembered for…
His jet black finger nail polish he wore. His finger nails always looked better than all of the women that work in our program!
His saggy, baggy pants
Taco Bell brought a whole new meaning…”Luis, did you get your work finished” his response, “Taco Bell!”
He called everyone sister! I once told him, “Luis I am not your sister, I am your teacher”. His response, “OK sister” then giggled.
If we had a dollar for every time he said “I know huh” we would be very rich!
His signature always read “Luis Chinchilla…Rock On!”
When referencing his shape, he would always say, “I’m not fat, I’m fluffy”
Anytime he would get disciplined for something that he did, his response would always be, “I was joking!”
And boy was he a klutz! If there was one piece of ice on the ground, Luis would find it!
He loved the ladies!! We will just leave it at that?
Luis had such a great sense of humor, but he also had a soft side.
He was like the big brother of the classroom. He provided compassion and support for his peers that really needed it. He would always be the first to volunteer to push one of our students in a wheel chair…often wanting to go 4-wheeling with him! It did not matter if he had to push him straight up the steepest hill, Luis would not complain. He never looked down or passed judgment on students with physical limits. Instead, he would encourage them and make them feel as an equal with him. He had such a great heart. Anytime we would say something nice to him, he would always respond with, “Ah, you’re just saying that!” I am sure he is looking down at us right now and saying, “Ah you’re just saying that!”
After I found out about Luis’ passing I wondered if he really knew just how much he was cared for. Did he know that he was such a big part of our crazy family? I learned from that moment that I will make it a point to live life differently. I will not longer assume that everyone knows how much I care. I will smile more and stress less. I will do less correcting and more connecting. I will take my eyes off of my watch and watch with my eyes. I will model less about the love of power and more about the power of love.
At this very sad time, I hope we use Luis’ life to give us a sense of new life. To truly live and love with all that we have.
You will forever be loved Luis! However this is not goodbye, but until we meet again!
Rock On!
Love-
Your CLS Crew
Mrs. Gustafson, Mrs. Wright & Mrs. Carol
My beautiful baby...
Your mom, Claudia
May 21, 2011
Sometimes we wonder why things happen the way they do. The answers may be many and we may never understand why. I feel that we should never think things like "should have" or "could have" or "did" or "didn't do" because all things happen for a reason. When I think about you my son, I think about this quote I read, that said "ALL THAT LOVE COULD DO, WAS DONE." I believe that, I believe that I did what I could with what I had. I took care of you. I tried to give you things you needed and things you wanted. I took you to the doctors and gave you medicines. I took you to fun places and did what I could to protect you. I know for sure...that, I gave you all the love I had. I gave you all the time I could. I gave you as much patience as possible. And I know, I love you and I miss you, so much.
leonm morehead
May 3, 2011
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Jeff Batavia
April 23, 2011
Luis, I will never forget how alive you made my classroom. You will be in our hearts forever. You changed people everyday.
Aracely Chinchilla
April 21, 2011
Luis, I meet you when you were younger and I have memories of a happy child that you were,May you rest in peace, you will be always loved and now you will be missed. Claudia may god give your comfort te quiero prima.
Helen Garcia
April 20, 2011
We love you Luis, you will always be in our hearts and prayers. We will always remember all the happy moments we lived with you!
juan chinchilla
April 13, 2011
My lil brother i cant stop thinking of you and everything i had ever done to you i miss you so much and am sorry for everything. i look at everything we have done for you and think its a dream most of the time but i know your better now, your not in pain anymore. i know one day we will see each other again and i cant wait but i know i need to, my time will come one day. i miss you and love you. you will always be remembered in sparks i promise.
Linda Heaivilin
April 8, 2011
Just to let you know I woke up thinking of you today... Miss You!
Kat Hefti
April 6, 2011
Sophia, I know how much all your children mean to you, you are such a proud Mom. I can't imagine what you are going through. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family and know that Luis is watching over you.
asia heaivilin
April 6, 2011
You're really gone,:/ I'm in shock & wish I was there for your mom & siblings,may you rest in peace Luis,love you
Linda Heaivilin
April 6, 2011
I will always remember u my friend, I have so many memories of you!
Amanda Richards
April 5, 2011
Claudia- I am terribly saddened to hear about Louis. Sally told me about it. I can't express how hard this must be for you to be going through. I will try to make the service, but if not, please call me and let me know if you need anything at all!!!! All our love, Shawn, Amanda, Sally and Mike Richards and families. My cell number is 544-0696
Fatima F. Alvarez
April 5, 2011
I'll never forget the day Luis gave me a little heart shape charm and said " Mrs. F. My heart always be with you." I"ll missing forever but his heart is always with me.
Fatima F. Alvarez
CLS Class at Sparks High School.
Emma Padgett
April 5, 2011
he was amazing. im glad that he was my friend.. you will be forever missed and loved.we will never forget you!!
Monica Avila
April 5, 2011
Luis was an awsome friend of mine.He always made me laugh! He was a very good friend.We all miss and Love him very much R.I.P
leon morehead
April 5, 2011
You will always live in our hearts and prayers.
Kim Smith
April 5, 2011
I am so sorry and we are going to miss him so very much. Corey Smiths family
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Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
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