I'm sorry for all I've done - so sorry, . . . so very, very sor-
FACTS WITHOUT FEELINGS
OFFICIAL POLICE REPORT YOUTH INVESTIGATIVE DIVISIONDATE: April 3TIME: 1820INVESTIGATING OFFICER: CaseySUBJECT: Andrew Jackson - male - black, age 17ADDRESS: 2929 Ridgemont LaneFINDING: SuicideDISPOSITION: DeceasedSUMMARY REPORT:On the morning of April 3, the above-named student left for school, but a neighbor reported seeing him return about an hour later. He never reported to...
FEELINGS ON DISPLAY
Where were you last week when we asked for someone to help Andy?
Andy is overcome with sadness and loneliness, and decides that he should just end it all.
ANGER AND PAIN
From: Tyrone MIlls
To: Andy Jackson
A report is written by the police when Rhonda and Andy's family found Andy.
"LORD, PLEASE FORGIVE HIM"
Dear Lord, there's a dude named Andy who's on his way up there, at least I hope he's headed in Your direction.
A suicide prevention counseling team is sent to Hazelwood High, only to be met with Andy's sad and angry friends.
THE TEARS OF A TIGER
Hi, my name is Mrs. Sweet and I'm a member of the suicide prevention counseling team.
Letters are written to Andy by his friends and classmates, expressing their feelings towards Andy and his choice to end his life.
From: Rhonda Jeffries
From: Gerald Nickelby
To: Andy Jackson
To: Andy Jackson
From: Marcus
From: Keisha Montgomery
To: Andy Jackson
To: Andy Jackson
Andy's friend, B.J, prays to God about Andy and asks for him to be forgiven for doing what he did.
Andy's little brother, Monty, says goodbye to Andy at his grave.
Andy? Can you hear me? Things have changed since you left . . .