[Sciencewoman]

This is such a tragedy, and the circumstances will make this so much more challenging for his peers. It's horrible to contemplate from an adult perpective, let alone a middle school student perspective. I lost a friend when she was 14 and it was very difficult to handle. We had volunteered together for 2 years at the local hospital, on the same shift with 3 other girls. When our volunteer coordinator called to tell us, I didn't want to believe it. It heightened my fear of death, and it affected my youthful optimism. Hug your kids and let them talk...I know you will. Prayers for all.