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Jul. 19—Brandon Amiot "was the most kind-hearted soft-spoken kid you ever want to meet, who is loved by everybody that knew him," said his grandfather, Bob Amiot, in an exchange of direct Facebook messages Tuesday with a reporter. "We are all just totally devastated."

Bob Amiot said he was not ready to discuss his grandson further.

"It's just so hard to talk about him right now," he said. "I just keep breaking down."

Brandon Amiot was to be a junior in the fall at Lebanon's Lyman Memorial High School, according to his obituary.

"He had a passion for adventure and loved to go quading, dirt biking, boating and tubing on the river in Virginia," the obituary said, adding that Brandon was looking forward to getting his driver's license in a few weeks.

"Brandon enjoyed spending time with all of his friends, always making sure to spend time with each one of them," according to the obituary. "Anyone who knew Brandon knew that he lit up the room anytime he walked in, as he had a contagious laugh, smile and loved to be the center of attention."

In addition to the candlelight vigil, calling hours for Brandon Amiot will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday at the Church and Allen Funeral Home, 136 Sachem St., Norwich, followed by a celebration of his life at 1 p.m. at the funeral home and burial in Linwood Cemetery in Colchester.

To leave messages of condolence for his family, visit www.churchandallen.com.

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