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Dealing with deathPosted Tuesday, June 30, 2009, at 4:43 PM
As a teen, when each of my grandmothers died of course I was sad and upset. I understood, though, that each of them had lived long lives and they were coming to an end. I found it easier to understand and accept as a young person who hasn't had much experience with death. I cannot say I knew Garrett Bradshaw or his family really well, but I have gone to school with them since 5th grade. What is so upsetting for me about Garrett's death is the fact that he was my age. He was young and had a life to live. He died doing something he enjoyed and it makes me sick to think he will never get to enjoy all of the amazing experiences life has to offer. From what I knew, Garrett was polite and smart. He was always with friends whenever I saw him at school and in town. Nobody this young and full of life should die so early. Garrett also planned on joining the Marines. I pray for his family and that he watches over the class of 2010 through our senior year where he will be missed. Comments Showing comments in chronological order [Show most recent comments first] |
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I am a 17 year old junior. I love to write, read and have fun. I am the debate captain, I am a staff reporter for the Tiger Tribune. I an a National Honor Society member. I love living in Mountain Home and hope to live here or in Glenns Ferry when i am older. When I graduate I want to go to college, but travel as much as I can.
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I hate to see things like this happen to those so young that never got to live life, things do happen and the young folks and some olders ones need to pay attention to what they are doing, you are never on planet earth for ever. Just like the 17tn over in the canal that got caught in a tunnel on a canal and lost his life. 2 in one week in the area and for no reason. Kids will be kids and do what they want but sometimes they need to stop and think and stay around and become the next leaders of the country not making the stupid mistakes that cost them for what could have been the rest of their life's. I have made some dumb mistakes in my life same as everyone else but I am still around and I really would like to see these young folks live a longer life and know when they got in over their head and it cost the bad results. I truely hope the family and friends can still go on with their lost.
YoB,
You, your friends, the entire Bradshaw family have my sympathies. Believe it or not, I went through the similiar thing not once, not twice but three times in my HS days. Even though that was many years ago, I can still see the faces of those that passed away so early in life. There are no words that anyone can say to make this situation better for anyone so I am not even going to try. The family and community will be in this old guy's prayers over these troubling times.
Garrett is an Amazing person. Mountain home being a small town most of the 17 year olds in town went to school with him. I was one of them at one point, but when Garrett and myself went to school we weren't the best of friends, but something changed that. Garrett and I got very close and became very good friends over a period of time. Garrett was a sweetheart and always there to help me in my times of need. A lot of people didn't see Garretts sweet side, but it was there, and if people only took the time to actually get to know him they would know that. He had his life planned out but he didn't get the chance to live out his dreams. I really hope this opens everyones eyes to not only live life to the fullest but be careful when you're doing it. Garrett will always be in my thoughts and I wish his family the best of luck.
I was hesitant to comment on this tragedy because it opens a wound of a personal loss.
I concur with the Old guy. Many of us have lost classmates during our school years. Some were merely doing the same things we all were doing. The things our parents warned us about. Sadly some are doing those same things. If you live life on the edge, eventually you stand the risk of falling off.
To the parents of Garrett I can only say as I said before a congregation of well wishers in the past and maybe here in the MHN,.... Although the wound on your heart is deep. It will heal. But the scar will always remain.
My thoughts and prayers go out to Garrett's family and friends. It is a tragedy when someone so young looses their life. I feel their pain !
I'm still just having the worst time trying to figure out how all of thses 16, 17, and 18 year olds are supposed to deal with the death/funneral of 17 year old. If there is one thing in my life I can choose to never do again, it is attending a 17 year olds funneral.
YoB,
You and your friends have many things to think about over the coming days and weeks. These things are not easy for anyone and can be especially hard on younger people. All I can say is to talk to either each other or someone else on how you are feeling. No one wants to ever attend a funeral at any age but it is very difficult when it happens to someone so young.
No matter how we may know in our heads that "thse things happen" it's never easy to handle/accept. I lost a sister 2 years ago this month, and miss her terribly. I've also lost a child way before her time. As we know, you don't ever want to forget our loved ones, or lose the memories. Hang onto those memories and the feelings of love you have for them. And let's all learn whatever lessons are to be had for loss of loved ones. I have my lessons tucked close to my heart at all times, and I hope it makes me a better person. Make those we can't be with now, in this life, proud that we carry on for them. Live life to the fullest, and help others do the same, while being able to know we'll be with them later.
Hang in there,
Jessie
My oldest son was killed in a car accident 5 days before his 20th birthday. It's a tougher situation than when your parents or grandparents die, because your kids aren't supposed to go before YOU do.