Spirit Day

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Normally I don't repost stuff like this.. but bullying is horrible and being a teenager is tough enough without having to be 'different' :(

these poor kids. My heart goes out to them.


Originally posted by neo_prodigy at Spirit Day

 


It’s been decided. On October 20th, 2010, we will wear purple in honor of the 6 gay boys who committed suicide in recent weeks/months due to homophobic abuse in their homes at at their schools. Purple represents Spirit on the LGBTQ flag and that’s exactly what we’d like all of you to have with you: spirit. Please know that times will get better and that you will meet people who will love you and respect you for who you are, no matter your sexuality. Please wear purple on October 20th. Tell your friends, family, co-workers, neighbors and schools.

RIP Tyler Clementi, Seth Walsh (top)
RIP Justin Aaberg, Raymond Chase (middle)
RIP Asher Brown and Billy Lucas. (bottom)

REBLOG to spread a message of love, unity and peace.

Comments

[that.livejournal.com]

Thanks, I reposted. Kristi would have loved this. I have a nephew who's gay and I worry about him.

[biting-moopie.livejournal.com]

Absolutely heartbreaking. Look at their smiles. Thank you for posting.

[pejabunnie.livejournal.com]

My best friend's older brother wasn't more than 25 or 26 when he hanged himself. We never discussed it, but everyone knew he was gay, and it was a source of strife in the family. So so sad. :(