In the quiet community of Aitkin, Minnesota, the life of 14-year-old Dawson Nando VanPortfliet, a White male, was tragically cut short on May 31, 2015. The young man, who was just finishing the eighth grade at Aitkin High School, was a beloved son, brother, and friend with a passion for life. He was an active Boy Scout, on the cusp of achieving the prestigious rank of Eagle Scout, with only three merit badges left to earn. His interests were varied and included martial arts, longboarding, campin
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