April was born in Poteau OK and was a student in the 8th Grade at Carmichael Middle School in Richland Washington.  April enjoyed painting, singing, choir, gardening and spending time with her family and friends. 

April had a wonderful sense of humor and was a fun loving, but sensitive girl who enjoyed laughter and playing with her pet bird, Curious George...

On the morning of February 14th, (Valentine's Day), April Himes was told by her Middle School;  Go to school (where she had been teased, harassed and taunted by classmates) or appear before a truancy board and maybe go to "juvie" jail.

April made another choice.

An hour after the phone call with Carmichael Middle School, April hung herself in her bedroom, leaving a devastated and grief stricken family behind.

Grief was not all that April's community was left with, but questions about how such a kind gentle girl could feel so hopeless in her pain, and how could April be so forgotten by her school.  Prior to her suicide, April had missed 53 days of school and attempted suicide once before, using pills.  April's parents had found her counseling but without the harassment ending at her school there was no resolving her basic problem, "bully peers".  School officials had been told what was going on with April and why she was missing so much school but they were of no help.

April was no different than many other teenagers her age but she was very tender hearted. Despite being of normal weight, April was teased as if she were "fat" and having minor acne was another "flaw" harassers verbally used to hurt her.  Physical pushing by bullies only made it worse.  Physical abuse can hurt but adding emotional abuse can cause depression.  Depression is what killed April!

April enjoyed a good joke and had a wonderful sense of humor. She was very active and enjoyed painting, skiing and roller-skating.  Animals were April's specialty and she had talked about becoming an animal groomer.  She had a special love for her pet bird, George, and George loved her too, waiting for her to come home when she was gone from her house.  Soon after April died, George also died... of a broken heart.

April's mother would lovingly advise others who are going through harassment at school to be sure and let their parent(s), teachers, counselors, and School Principal know about the harassment.

What are the 17 Signs that Your Child is Being Bullied? .. So, your child IS being bullied… WHAT CAN YOU DO ABOUT IT? .. Q: Whose Problem is Bullying? A: Bullying is an Adult Problem .. www.JaredStory.com/IsYourChildBeingBullied.pdf

Is YOUR child     being bullied? .. Get Free Report

Bullycides & Speaking out about Bullying
http://www.JaredStory.com/april_c.html
http://www.JaredStory.com/assault.html
http://www.JaredStory.com/austin.html
http://www.JaredStory.com/BenStory.html

http://www.JaredStory.com/BillRose.html
http://www.JaredStory.com/brandon.html

http://www.JaredStory.com/bruce_story.html
http://www.JaredStory.com/bullycide.html

http://www.JaredStory.com/bullycide_memorial.wmv
http://www.JaredStory.com/corinnesstory.html
http://www.JaredStory.com/desire.html

http://www.JaredStory.com/dolly1.html

http://www.JaredStory.com/dolly2.html

http://www.JaredStory.com/gentlegiant.html
http://www.JaredStory.com/juliansstory.html
http://www.JaredStory.com/kristina.html

http://www.JaredStory.com/matthew.html

http://www.JaredStory.com/nightmare_tb.html

http://www.JaredStory.com/ryanspages_flower.html
http://www.JaredStory.com/SianStory.html
http://www.JaredStory.com/Special_Cassie.html

http://www.JaredStory.com/tyler.html

A Congressman speaks out about bullying, and in support of an anti bullying law in Arizona     "The school ground bully has been around for too long.  His entire success at bullying is predicated upon arrogant disregard to simple decency, and a willingness to brutalize an innocent victim simply because the bully is bigger and stronger and others are afraid to intervene.  It is insidious and calls for society and government to intervene decisively.  This bullying bill is a start.  As you deliberate this bill please reflect on the fact that Government's primary purpose for existence is for the protection of its innocent citizens.   ...Then remember your bully as a child."
Congressman Trent Franks (R) Arizona

Order on Amazon Bullycide in America	Many have asked, "What is Depression?"   Here is a PDF of a chapter from my book, "Bullycide in America", that will give readers an understanding of this horrible problem facing millions of people every day.   WhatisDepression.pdf	Free Bully Police E-Books .. Stop the Bullying - for Educators Get PDF file Here   All About Bullying Get PDF file Here   Parents & Kids Dealing With Bullying Get PDF file Here   Stop the Bullying - for Educators Get PDF file Here
	About Depression 'Been There, Done That'	Jared's Life Friends & Family