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Tate Myre - Age 16

Tate Myre played running back, tight end, and linebacker on Oxford's football team. He also wrestled. His player profile listed him at 6 feet, 195 pounds. He was an honor student with a 3.9 grade point average.

He was the youngest of three brothers. Tate's father, Buck, headed the football team parents' group, arranging dinners and assisting with fundraising.

“It’s the All-American family,” said JR Laefner, a family friend who serves as public address announcer at school football games. “If you're in trouble or if you need anything, they're there to help. They're there for the kids. They love school. They're just that high school family that's involved.”

Hana St. Juliana - Age 14

Hana St. Juliana, was just a freshman at Oxford High School but had already made an impact in athletics.

“Her smile brightened the entire gym. She was beautiful and talented – an integral part of the success of her team and the Oxford volleyball program,’’ according to Oxford volleyball coach Deena Maher’s post on Facebook.

The Oxford High School women's basketball team, for whom Hana was due to make a debut, later shared:

"We will never forget your kind heart, silly personality, and passion for the game," the team wrote on Twitter.

"Since 6th grade camp you have stayed dedicated to Oxford Basketball, soaking in the game."

"This season we play for you Hana," they added.

Madisyn Baldwin - Age 17

Madisyn was a senior, and expected to graduate this year. She had already been accepted into several colleges, some with a full scholarship. She was the eldest of her siblings, Payton, Liam and Brinley.

"She was an artist who loved to draw, read and write," friends wrote in online tributes. She was a person with a big heart, and smile that could stop anyone in her path.

“She was the girl who made sure you weren’t alone. She never left anybody out. She carried herself with such positive energy, you could feel it when she walked in the room. I believe she gave her life to save many others. That’s just the kind of person Madisyn was,” from a tribute left on the funeral home’s website.

Justin Shilling - Age 17

Justin's middle school Chinese teacher, Shuyu Hsu, recalled his temperament as well as his rapidly acquired proficiency of the language. "He is a star student," she said. "You will remember him the first day of school. He is polite. He makes you feel you're special." Hsu said when Justin learned she was teaching at the high school this year, "the first thing he did was find me and give me a hug."

Among the memories, are those of customers he waited on at local restaurants. “He was the type of person who made others feel special and had a tremendous love of laughter,” said Father Michael who delivered his eulogy. Justin also saved countless lives, by donating his organs to several people.