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| Raymond Howell Jr. |
Raymond was known as Junior to his family.
McKinney is a city in Collin County, Texas, with a population of under 150,000.
Raymond committed suicide. He shot himself at a culvert on a street not far from his school.
Raymond was a student at McKinney Boyd High School. Raymond's family state that relentless bullying by other students at the school led to his death. Two weeks ago some of these kids showed up at his home, fought him and then posted a video of the fight on the internet.
A few days later, he fought again, in school, against one of the older teens. That video was posted online as well. He was mocked and laughed at over these fights.
McKinney is a city in Collin County, Texas, with a population of under 150,000.
Raymond committed suicide. He shot himself at a culvert on a street not far from his school.
Raymond was a student at McKinney Boyd High School. Raymond's family state that relentless bullying by other students at the school led to his death. Two weeks ago some of these kids showed up at his home, fought him and then posted a video of the fight on the internet.
A few days later, he fought again, in school, against one of the older teens. That video was posted online as well. He was mocked and laughed at over these fights.
Raymond wanted to transfer out of this school.
Family members stated that school officials were aware of the fights and suspensions were issued. The school states however that they were not aware of bullying. The School District is investigating the issue.
Family members stated that school officials were aware of the fights and suspensions were issued. The school states however that they were not aware of bullying. The School District is investigating the issue.
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| Saint Bernadette of Lourdes, who said "I am ground like a grain of wheat", pray for Raymond and for all who are ground down by bullying. |
Friends and family members state that Raymond loved people and was a kind kid with a big heart. He wasn't a fighter but he would stand up for others. He loved his family. He just didn't know how to handle this ongoing harassment and hatred.
To any teens who are reading this:
~ Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a harder battle.
~ Do not contribute to another's downfall. Tomorrow or five years from now, it could be you who is being humiliated.
~There is nothing cool about human suffering.
If you are considering ending your life or if you just need someone to talk to call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255, day or night. A skilled counselor will be able to help you.
Raymond's loved ones are devastated over his tragic death. He will be forever mourned.
Raymond is survived by many loving friends and family members who will forever miss him.
Pray for all who are tormented.
Pray for all who die young. They barely had a chance to live.
Pray that Raymond is in heaven. Pray that he is at peace and is with God. Amen.
To any teens who are reading this:
~ Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a harder battle.
~ Do not contribute to another's downfall. Tomorrow or five years from now, it could be you who is being humiliated.
~There is nothing cool about human suffering.
If you are considering ending your life or if you just need someone to talk to call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255, day or night. A skilled counselor will be able to help you.
Raymond's loved ones are devastated over his tragic death. He will be forever mourned.
Raymond is survived by many loving friends and family members who will forever miss him.
Pray for all who are tormented.
Pray for all who die young. They barely had a chance to live.
Pray that Raymond is in heaven. Pray that he is at peace and is with God. Amen.
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