Douglas "Chase" Craddock and Tavianna "Tavi" Ellegant were an inseparable young couple: together at work, together at home caring for Craddock’s father and grandmother, and together the day their lives were cut short.

They were different — he was outgoing, and she was more reserved, at least until you got to know her — yet both shared infectious smiles and a natural desire to help others.

Their compassion, work ethic and positive attitudes were what convinced Clark and Christine Henegan, the owners of Top Guns Gym in Pass Christian, Mississippi, to welcome them into their tight circle just two months ago.

To the Henegans, it was as if Craddock and Ellegant "lived to serve." In the mornings, they were caretakers at their home in Long Beach. By 2 p.m., they were at the gym, where Craddock

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