posted by Joe Polk at 12:40 AM /
Sad news regarding the death of a Mt. Lebanon middle school student this past Monday.
Link: http://www.postgazette.com/pg/06041/653211.stm
Link: http://www.postgazette.com/pg/06041/653211.stm
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At least 30 kids have died from this this year alone - less than 3 months. In 2004 there was 500-1000 deaths from this "choking game". Kids think nothing will hurt them - this is not a drug - just one time, etc. My son was one of them. He was only 16. He was a "good kid". He would have never tried drugs. He loved life - loved his 9 siblings - and most of all loved God. He had compassion for people. But, he learned of a game - this game he lost - lost his life. His 11 year old brother found him hanging. His 15 year old brother cut him down. We are just past a year since his death, and it's still very hard. This game is dangerous, foolish, and mostly likely WILL cause death.
I am hoping my son's death, can save a life - maybe your child's, or your friend's child - maybe your neice or nephew - maybe your next door neighbor. Please continue to write on this. You are welcome to share anything from our webpage and/or journal or this post.
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