Obituary of Aaron Lee Graham

Aaron Lee Graham, 23, a resident of Fountain, Colorado passed away February 16, 2015 is Aurora, Colorado. He was born on January 1, 1992 in Fort Bliss, Texas, the only son of Kenneth Graham and Doralee Hughes and the only brother of Caitlyn and Justine. Aaron was a EPA Certified HVAC Technician.Aaron believed in freedom and was the first one to stand up and protect his right to be heard. He took pride in being outspoken when he thought someone was not being treated with dignity and equality.In our family the phrase "we are Mexi-can's not Mexi-can'ts" was taken literally by Aaron. Aaron loved Colorado, the Denver Broncos, and the positive atmosphere of Manitou Springs and often called it his "happy place." He loved sharing adventures there with family and friends. His positive outlook and desire for people to reach their dreams was Aaron's wish for all who interacted with him. He often said, "If you can dream it, you can do it."Music was a huge part of Aaron's life, some of you may remember him as AAron MakeuDance G. He had a passion for reading and it fueled his limitless imagination. Nothing in this world was more powerful than his love for his family!Aaron is survived by his father and step-mother, Kenneth Lee Graham and Colleen Royal; his mother and step-father, Doralee (DeeDee) Hughes and Jody Hughes; sisters, Justine Graham and Caitlyn Graham; step-brothers, Joshua Hughes and Jarad Brockman; step-sisters, Danielle Hughes, Jaki Althaus and Jil Brockman; soul brother, Jake Stone; grandparents, Ronald and Carmen Graham and Anthony and Inez Casias; aunts and uncles; Toni and John Nevel, Paula Casias, Jerry and Sarah Graham, Shonie and Tony Pachelli, and Felicia and Scott Jones; and numerous immediate and extended family members throughout Colorado, Washington, Wyoming, Massachusetts, California, New Mexico, Florida, and Texas.Visitation, 4:00PM-6:00PM, Tuesday, February 24, 2015, The Springs Funeral Services, 3115 East Platte Avenue, Colorado Springs, Colorado.Rosary, 6:00PM, Tuesday, February 24, 2015, The Springs Funeral Services.Funeral Service, 1:00PM, Thursday, February 26, 2015, St. Dominic Catholic Church, 5354 South Highway 85/87, Colorado Springs, Colorado. The family requests that anyone interested in making a contribution should give favorable consideration to becoming an organ donor. More information can be found at www.donoralliance.org. Aaron would approve.Funeral Home:The Springs Funeral Services3115 East Platte AvenueColorado Springs, , COUS 80909 Events Visitation Tuesday, February 24, 2015 4:00PM - 6:00PM The Springs Funeral Services 3115 East Platte Avenue Colorado Springs, CO 80909 Phone: 719-207-8855 Visitation Tuesday, February 24, 2015 6:00PM The Springs Funeral Services 3115 East Platte Avenue Colorado Springs, CO 80909 Phone: 719-207-8855 Service Thursday, February 26, 2015 1:00PM St. Dominic Catholic Church 5354 South Highway 85 Security, CO 80911 Phone: 719-392-7653