My daughter is really affected by his death. He was her first friend at school and that helped through her new school. She remembers him as loving and funny friend and he is deeply missed. We are praying for him and his family and we hope that God brings peace to your hearts.

Cadet Tony Arellano exemplified service and dedication in everything he did as a JROTC cadet. He gave back to his community through color guard and volunteer work, always showing commitment and pride. A strong and determined athlete, Tony excelled as both a wrestler and a runner, yet he was equally known for his kindness and generous spirit. He will be deeply missed—until we meet again.

I want to express my deepest condolences to his family, friends, and everyone whose life he touched. Even though I didn’t know him personally, hearing about him truly affected me. From everything people have said, he seemed like a kind soul, someone who deserved so much more time to grow, to live, and to be happy.
Words and actions can stay with someone longer than people realize. Sometimes they leave invisible scars that others cannot see. No one should ever have to feel alone or feel like they are not enough.
I wish he could have seen how much his life mattered, how much light he still had in him, and how many people would have cared if they had truly known what he was going through. A person’s kindness, dreams, and heart are worth so much more than the cruelty of others.
I hope his family finds strength in the love that surrounds them and in the memories they carry of him. His life mattered, and he will not be forgotten. May his story remind all of us to choose kindness, to stand up for one another, and to make sure that no one feels invisible or unheard.

I offer my deepest condolences to Tony’s family. You raised a truly incredible son whose kindness, compassion, and determination touched everyone around him. I will always be grateful for the day I asked him to join my drill team watching him step out of his comfort zone and grow into such an amazing person meant so much. He was always the first to arrive and the last to leave, giving his all in everything he did. He made a lasting impact on all of us, and I feel so lucky to have known him. He will always be remembered.

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Antonio Arellano Jr.

May 1, 2009 – April 4, 2026

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