Some of you may have already seen this as I posted this on another forum.
School was great today, considering it was Friday the 13th.
Last period came upon us and we had forty five minutes left in class. Mr Bender (Vice Principal) took Mr Bailey out into the hall. I thought it had to do with me and my credits issue, but Mr Bailey came back in and sat in the back of the room. O…kay…
Fifteen minutes of Moby Dick pass and Mr Bailey stops at a scene. “I wanted to give you all some time before I told you this. Some of you noticed Mr Bender pulled me outside… there was an accident today involving a senior at Holliston High School. Cori Sheehan was involved in the accident and he didn’t survive.”
Goosebumps. Arden flipped out crying. I couldn’t help but think “What if that had been Mike? Or Bobby?” (My best friends)
I didn’t personally know him well, but some of my friends loved him and were the greatest of friends with him. It’s really hard for all of us right now.
I’m going to try my best to be active, but please understand…
My blessing go out to you and his Family, also to the many students this will touch. Know that he is now in a greater place, where he will feel no fear or pain.
Death is never easy to accept, especially to someone so young. I’ve lost a few friends, and know of plenty more who died young, unfortunately. I’ve seen the effects a death can have in a school…and it affects more than just the person’s closest friends. I’m really sorry to hear that you had to be affected. It really makes you realize how much you take life for granted - yours & those of your friends.
I kind of understand what your going through. During my junior year in high school one of the seniors had an accident during lunch and ended up not surviving. I didn’t even know the person but it was a shock none the less. My heart goes out to this kid’s family and to all of the people who are affected by this.
I’m so sorry for your loss, and the loss of your community. We can never know why God chooses to take some so young, but take comfort in that he is in a better place. It’s devastating when we know it’s coming, I can’t imagine the feeling of dispair when it happens so suddenly. My junior year of high school we lost a senior to cancer. Though we knew it was coming for a long time, it hurt, for a really long time, afterwards. My condolances to you, his family, friends, and your school.
I’m sorry for your loss. It can be hard to lose someone so suddenly, even if you didn’t know them that well. It can be a challenge to be there for your friends who did know him better, but as long as you have a caring heart and a listening ear you’ll do fine. My condolences and best wishes to you, your friends, and the young man’s family.
I’m so sorry. What I can offer is little, but I hope it helps. I wish you and your friends comfort during this difficult time. I hope you know we’ll keep you and your friends in our hearts, thoughts, and prayers. Take care, okay?
I’m terribly sorry for the loss of everyone who knew him.
A few weeks back, one of the coaches of a swim team that many of my close friends are on commited suicide. I knew him a bit and it was so hard to see my friends so upset. So, I can relate to your sadness.
Take care. We’re all here for you. Death is never easy to handle, especially such a tragic one.
Oh, what a tragic Friday the 13th. I’m sorry to hear that.
I can relate to that. One of my better friends back in second grade was killed in a drunk driving accident. The whole school was in meltdown mode, even though we were very young. It was hard for me to deal with, considering she was my friend.
I completely understand. You should take some time off.
I’m sorry that stuff like this has to happen. It’s hard and it never really gets easier. I lost a friend in 4th grade to an operable brain tumor (she had an allergic reaction to the die and died in the hospital) and then just last year one of my friends from high school died in a car crash. I hadn’t talked to him since we graduated, but it’s hard to think that someone can be gone just like that…
Good luck to you and your school dealing with your loss and I hope you feel better soon.
Thanks, guys. It means a lot to me. We’re all trying to cope, but he was such an amazing person. It’s just really hard. I mean, any death is hard, but for it to happen to someone so happy with life…
I’ve lost a few friends, and know of plenty more who died young, unfortunately. I’ve seen the effects a death can have in a school…and it affects more than just the person’s closest friends. I’m really sorry to hear that you had to be affected. It really makes you realize how much you take life for granted - yours & those of your friends.