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Devasted By the Death of Their Youngest

All parents are devastated by the death of their youngest; did strange behavior or premonition pique their curiosity at all? They got out of hand at the neighbor's party too wild and intense, and without supervision, they binged and laughed hysterically; blasting music, making obscene gestures, dancing madly and cursing loudly, and they felt too powerful with those drinks in their irresponsible hands! Actions aren't justified when they are premeditated so perfectly, killers make plans to murder someone, then claim insanity; kids tell their parent lies to do things that are harmful and shameful, down the road across Lisa's house, four kids barely seventeen drove into a light pole! Their blood is still there, and thousands of flowers can't cover those stains, unconsolable mothers kneel by their angels' beautiful pictures; friends sob and hold back their tears, fearing they would be next! Why trust kids fully, when a cautious word can definetly put some sense into them? All parents are devastated by the death and tormented by the demise of their youngest: when agony rips apart their wailing chest for not having done enough; and to carry that guilt inside is a costly price: to have seen a young life wasted and lost! Let's learn from these tragedies, and do more to prevent more fatalities! Copyright 2009 by Andrew Crisci

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Date: 7/30/2009 6:13:00 AM
We can talk with them and pray that they take it to heart Andrew. Outstanding writing my friend so full of emotion. Love, Carol
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Date: 7/29/2009 5:54:00 PM
This is so very, very sad, Andrew. Nothing can be said to console the parents. We can ony hope that others will be more aware of what their young teens are doing to prevent future tragedies. The night before my best friend's son was to marry, his best man passed out on the couch at the bachelor party. The next morning he was dead from alcohol poisoning. Hope this type of tragedy doesn't continue to play out in the future, but I fear it will. Excellent, heartfelt write! Love, Carolyn
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