In Memory

In memory of a kid that was lured to his death by teens in a small community who
Just wanted to hurt him for fun and then left him.  One of them felt bad enough
That they called 911 but the police didn’t search very hard and didn’t find him…
When his grandfather found him he was barely alive and died on the way to the hospital.
Such a tragedy that was senseless and will change the lives of many forever.  8-30-2019


In Memory

Tear drops fall slowly down from my tender heart
News of your death tore it completely apart
Cruelty by others that is beyond my belief
Causing a plethora of crying human grief

You a boy of sweet laughing innocence
Lured into a trap by youth insolence
You didn’t know they wished you harm
Trustingly you fell under their charm

Then they left you alone choking for breath
When your grandpa found you not far from death
Now we are left asking for truth and a heartfelt why?
Our world creates those who care naught for the other guy

Is it video games and headphones tied into their ears
That leave our children unconnected alone with their fears?
Is it parents who work too many hours each and every day
Leaving their kids to find their own ways to play?

Bullying and teasing online and in school hallways
While others just look away glad it’s not them, in a daze
As his community and family grieve for his senseless passing
I pray there is healing and a change that is really lasting

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Caren Krutsinger

September 10, 2019 at 3:24 AM

"You a boy of sweet laughing innocence Lured into a trap by youth insolence You didn’t know they wished you harm Trustingly you fell under their charm" - this is HEARTBREAKING! I am so sad that this is a true story. Horrible. You wrote a sweet tribute, but an honest one.

Charles Messina

September 1, 2019 at 5:40 AM

This is so sad Jeanne. I feel your pain, this is heartbreaking news. Bullying is all over the world and unfortunately I don't think there will ever be a stoppage to it, until it's too late, as it was in this case. Thanks for sharing.