The Jeremiah Lasater tragedy
10-22-08 The saddest part about Jeremiah's death is that everyone is "pretending" that "no-one" knew there was an issue. That is such b/s. Superintendent Stan Halperin claims he knew Jeremiah since middle-school? And he didn't know there was an issue?
Come now. Fact is: Anyone who knew,,, or knew of Jeremiah "knew" that he was teased and harassed on a daily basis. Jeremiah did have some problems,, which is why he was in special education classes, but, in no way did he deserve the harassment that went on, or was condoned.....
Some kids did stand up for him, but there were some kids who were relentless in their harassment. The one particular kid who dumped chili on Jeremiah just prior to him killing himself is the very same kid who used to harass another boy who also attended the same school several years back. That boy finally stood up to him and put an end to the harassment.
I have to wonder just how many days did Jeremiah bring that gun to school and think about doing what he did.
I am very heartbroken for Jeremiah, his sweet brother Nathan and the family.
Anyway, I hope I didn't offend anyone, as I did not mean to do that,, but this whole situation did not have to happen.
Sincerely, An Acton Parent and Resident