this was one my students last school year....

It's just a reminder that we never know when we will see someone for the last time and how important it is to be a positive influence on others.  This kid had some discipline issues (that obviously stemmed from his home life) and when I think back to class, I'm so glad that I always tried to be patient with him and cut him a little slack.  I think the biggest crisis in our country is the lack of quality fathers. (case in point: below)

http://www.wyff4.com/news/local-news/oconee-pickens-news/Deputies-Man-shoots-wife-stepson-then-self/-/9654906/16435034/-/a8orsh/-/index.html

Un-be-liev-ably sad! The rippled this tragedy cast is so far-reaching...seems like everyone has be touched. Poor kid.