Adrian Tony Velez, Kansas City, MO – The community is mourning the tragic loss of Adrian Tony Velez, who succumbed to injuries after being shot in a vehicle that subsequently rolled into the outdoor seating area of La Bodega Restaurant on Saturday night. He passed away on Tuesday, leaving behind a grieving family and many friends.
A GoFundMe campaign has been organized by Viviana Velez Aguilera to support Tony Velez’s family in this difficult time. The fundraiser aims to collect $10,000 to help cover hospital and funeral costs. As of now, $1,605 has been raised from 25 donations. Alejandro Velez made the top donation of $420, with the first donation of $50 coming from an anonymous donor. Hazel Sanchez also contributed $10 recently.
Tony is fondly remembered by his classmates from Bishop Miege, his soccer teammates, childhood friends, and family. In honor of his wishes, his family has decided to donate his organs to help save and improve the lives of others in need.
Cameron Soldner shared on Facebook, "There wasn’t a person who didn’t know Tony in the Bishop Miege hallways. Very sad day for a lot of people. You will be missed Tony."
The community continues to rally around the Velez family, providing emotional and financial support as they navigate this heartbreaking loss.
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