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Born in Dayton, Ohio on February 24, 1976. James Anthony Gordon (7 lbs. 10 ounces) a perfect baby boy born to Proud Parents, James and Phyllis Gordon and sister Tracy Gordon. His nickname and what everybody called him "Tony" |
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Born in Dayton,Ohio on February 12,1997.Gage Dylan Micheal Gordon was born, a perfect baby boy to Proud Parents, Tony Gordon and Gwen Daughtery. Their first son and their first born. |
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Born in Dayton,Ohio on May 15, 2000. Cheyanne Nicole Gordon a perfect baby girl born to Proud Parents,Tony Gordon and Shaunna Reynolds. Their first daughter and Tony's second born. |
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James Anthony Gordon age 27 passed away in Dayton,Ohio on August 06, 2003. Tony Gordon was murdered in a attempted carjacking on his own car. He had our 13 yr old nephew in the car with him and somehow he managed to drive 2 blocks to my parents house before he collapsed.He saved my nephew's life that horrific nite,which made him a HERO!! |
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On October 6, 2003 the Ohioans for Concealed Carry opened a memorial fund for Tony.It was called the Tony Gordon Memorial Fund.On the website it told the story of that horrific nite and how Tony saved our nephews life which made him a hero and they were honoring for his courage and strength.The OFCC wrote outstanding stories on Tony and didnt let his murder be forgotten.They are an outstanding group of people that we are truly grateful to.They did so much for Tony and my family.We consider them family and honor them.This is the picture of him that is still on their website. |
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On April 8, 2004 the gun law was passed.Tony's was one of the main reasons it was passed.The OFCC considered it The Tony Gordon Memorial Self - Defense Law.There were so many people touched by his heroic story. |
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On Sept 4, 2004 the OFCC had a Party in the Park.They presented a trophy in Tony's honor to my family.It was a trophy with a gold eagle on top and below and in front of the eagle was Tony's name and dates, and on one side is the latin word Fortitudo which means physical strength,bravery,courage.On the other side is the latin word Animus which means courage,spirit,vivacity.On the back is the phrase - A Hero Is no Braver than an Ordinary Man,but He is Braver Five Minutes Longer.It is such a beautiful trophy and we are so proud of it and so proud of the man they called a hero "James Anthony Gordon" I Love him more than life..Itself!! (He will always be my hero.) Tony..You are deeply loved...and truly missed!! |
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On July 30,2005 - The OFCC had their second annual Party in the Park Picnic, where a man named John Benner from the Tactical Defense Institute was this year's recipient of the "Tony Gordon Memorial Award" for his support of concealed carry reform, training, and public awareness. |
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On August 12,2006 Tony Gordon Award Nominations - Ohioans for Conceal Carry is accepting nominations for individuals to be considered for this year's Tony Gordon Memorial Award. The Tony Gordon Memorial Award was created in honor of Ohio resident Tony Gordon.Tony gave his life to protect his then 13 yr old nephew during a attempted car jacking on his own car in Dayton,Ohio in August 6,2003.Despite being mortally wounded,Tony was able to get his nephew safely home before succumbing to his own injuries.Rather than blame the gun the killer used for this tragedy,Tony's family was determined to ensure furture carjacking victims had an alternative to driving away and could defend themselves with a firearm if they chose.They worked to help get concealed carry reform passed in Ohio, even attending one of the many open carry self defense walks held prior to passage of HB12.In 2004,at the first annual Party in the Park picnic,OFCC presented Tony's family with the Tony Gordon Memorial Award.This award is presented annually to an individual who goes above and beyond while working to further gun rights in the State of Ohio.The second TGM Award was presented to John Benner of the Tactical Defense Institute. The third TGM Award was presented to Jim Aslanides a person who has worked hard for self-defence rights in Ohio and all of his work on concealed carry reform. |
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