Patrick Gossett's life was cut tragically short after he was hit by a train near Fig Garden Loop Park just days after his 27th birthday.
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His mom, Christina Torrez describes the support she's been receiving since she lost her son on May 3.
"That support and that love for my son it just -- I love my son to death and to see so many people showing love. That's my son," said Torrez.
One of Gossett's great passions was football.
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"He loved coaching. He didn't have kids, so those kids were his kids," said Gina Torrez, Gossett's aunt.
Gossett's funeral will be Wednesday, May 17 at 5:30 pm at Chapel of the Light.
The family has created a GoFundMe page to help cover funeral expenses.
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