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Christian Riley Garcia

Age 15

Santa Fe, Texas

He was a hero without hesitation

Even as a freshman he knew he wanted to join the Army and serve his country. He was a devout member of Crosby Church, and loved his family, board games and cake.

He spent a lot of time outside, hunting, fishing and playing football. He had recently received his boating license.

On May 18, 2018, a gunman opened fire on Santa Fe High School in Texas during first period. Without hesitation, Christian Riley Garcia, 15, blocked the door of an art classroom so students could escape through a back exit. He was shot and killed protecting his classmates.

By Madeline Levin · Age 15
Meet the Reporters

More than 300 athletes

Elisha Amon Cole

Dreaming big, working on his portfolio

Taveon Donte' Brooks

Basketball point guard, would-be rapper

Natwan Kian Holyfield

Supposed to go to homecoming, prom

Orlando Myron Anderson Jr.

He was so full of life

Sharon Castro

She always helped those who struggled

Avi Liam Franco

He loved to learn and explore

Zyhame Kila Jones

An artist, basketball player and car-lover

Kendrick D. Davis

Not quite clear on his dreams

Lorenzo Moore-Vaughn

About to start his senior year

Jeremiah Ascencio

Last moments spent cradling his brother

Vicente Valero III

He was a modern Renaissance man

James Alexzander Shorter

He’ll never taste grandma’s cookies again

Jayden Fondeur

His older brother found him first

Jontae Billups-Brooks

An athlete and a music lover

Ray Glasgow III

Bench wears jersey instead of captain

Ra’Quan Darius Jones

Didn’t get to see his GED

Ta Quan Pinkney

Bright future; gone too soon

Ricky Lamar Green Jr.

His children never saw him box

Jovontia Antonio Jones

A runner grieved by seven siblings

Brandon Nathan Tyson

Friday night lights end in tragedy