Honoring a friend who died of suicide....

That is a very sweet and thoughtful thing for your daughter to do. It is so sad when you have a friend or family do this. I lost a cousin this same way last year , he was also a senior, but his school held a private prayer and service for him. It is different everywhere, but I live in the Bible belt and our schools bend the federal rules when it comes to pray. You should be very proud of your daughter.

It's sad to hear that she hung herself the day before christmas, it must have been pretty bad for the parents especially. It makes me think about how much i value life... Yes, you should be very proud of your daughter... She did the right thing by taking this into her own hands because the school did not want to put a plaque in her honor. I hope everything goes well :)

I lost my brother six months ago on August 17, 2006 and I know the kind of pain that your daughter is suffering. My brother was 20 when he passed away from complications from Juvenile Diabetes. The pain is unbearable sometimes, but you have to keep going and live no matter what.

That is a hard loss for a school class, and while I understand the viewpoint of the school, I really see a great thing from your daughter. She is a treasure. Perhaps, if money is available, they could plant a tree at the church ground, perhaps an evergreen, to honor this sad young person's life.

I can understand why the school has taken the position that it has, and I also think that what your daughter has planned is equally understandable. It's great that she is handling her grief in a positive way! I think that not only does it honor the friend, but it honors the parents. I cannot imagine how rough it would be knowing that your daughter should be graduating, and yet instead she took her own life. What a horrible day ... on Christmas Eve! I think that your daughter will always remember with saddness what happened on Christmas Eve, but she will also know that she did what she felt was important to remember her friend. My heart and prayers go out to your daughter, her classmates and especially to this family.

You have a right to be proud. What a thoughful thing to do. I bet her friends parents are very grateful.

Wow. That is very honorable of your daughter to do something very nice and special for her friend. You definitely should be a proud mother for what your daughter is doing to remember her lost friend. I know she must be very sad and hurt right now. If more people were like your daughter, the world would be a better place. I am so sorry that she lost a friend.

very sweet post.. and what a lovely and intelligent girl... May god give peace to the demised soul..

That is so awesome that your daughter wants to remember her friend in that special way. I understand where the school is coming from - I know that it would just start an uproar throughout the school and community - that's just how people are. But what your daughter is doing is so simple and so heart-felt. Way to go to her!!!

Wow...that is so sad. I cant imagine how the parents must be feeling. And your daughter must be traumatized as well. I ,too am very proud of your DD for coming up with an idea that honors her friend. Her friend must have had her reasons. It is sad that she felt the need to do that, though. There are always answers to resolve things. My prayers.

really i can say i was out of my lot for some days and even though i was reading the discussions, i never had the intention in the past couple of days to respond to any discussion because of hectic schedules.But as soon as i read this one, it was really a touching one which induced me to respond immediately.....Yes you can be proud of your daughter for this moment and you deserve this certainly!!!!!Your daughter has certainly shown enormous compassion towards humanity.............

What a wonderful idea. I'm sure you're very proud of your daughter as I know I would be. I don't understand the schools these days; my daughter upon graduation from high school a few years back, was Valedictorian and had wanted to open or close with a prayer; they wouldn't let her. But she got her two cents worth in anyway...At end of her speech she praised God for all his blessings, etc. I was so proud of her..!

last honour is good but not as good as saving them gal from killin her self ...i mean ..pple shld look for reasons why the gal kil her self .....and if the all along knew her problem and never acted it all waste of time may be the parent didnt ebven lobve her and the just wont give her a chance in life may be they were like wat the hell is wrong with this friend of her coz they dont see it ..the gal killed self that is so foolish of her any it is good to give the last respect

This brought tears to my eyes and a lump to my throat - I am sure that you must be very proud of such a mature, caring and kind young woman your daughter is - well done on the job you did guiding her to adulthood. I am sure that this will mean a lot to her friends parents who must be overcome with grief!

OMG that is beautiful, you should be very proud of your daughter, what a lovely thought and may I add you should be proud of yourself, your daughter is obviously following in her upbringing...very nice indeed...

Hopefully, the school allows that. They should be able to honor her however they want to. I hope it goes over good. Your daughter has put alot of thought into it and hope she doesn't run into any walls.

What a very mature young adult. Suicde is very hard on family and friends. I can understand the school's fear I'm so glad they're letting this class honor their fallen friend. This is a touching subject. While I don't know you or your daughter I feel very grateful to know they're thoughtful young adults out there like this. God bless you all.

I still remember when my close friend jumped into the pool and gave his life to save his friend.....he was only 14yrs of age. After a year has passed he was honoured for his bravery. And iam very proud to have a friend like him no matter he is not here with me but i know that he is watching me from heaven

Hello I can understand the school's point of view but you can not make it go away Your daughter showed alot of guts going against the school in a way.She must be mature.I think you have reason to be proud,she sounds exceptional. Give her a big hug from me a stranger online that thinks she is special.

Mom, give yourself a pat on the back. You've obviously done a great job raising your children. Your daughter is wise beyond her years and has a good head on her shoulders. Please pass on to your daughter my condolences for her loss, and give each other a hug from me, OK? Blessings!