Suicide
Bullying depression
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AUSTIN
McKENZIE MURPHY
May
11, 1991 - March 16, 2007
| Austin was sweet, generous,
kind and intelligent. He wanted to be himself and just...play.
He was a friend to those who needed one. He impacted so many lives
with his effervescent spirit. He gave with his heart without expecting
anything in return, other than fairness.
Since Austin was in
2nd grade he had wanted to become a veterinarian. He volunteered
at two veterinarian clinics. |
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Animals came
to him naturally; they instinctually knew he was gentle and loving.
He knew that he could completely be himself around the animals because
they did not judge him. Austin was a 1st degree black belt in Taekwondo,
a member of the cross country team, and involved in the student senate.
Austin was
small in stature and because of his nice, sweet personality he was occasionally
bullied throughout his school years. He didn't like attention drawn
to him so he chose to be present without fan fare. He was just starting
to appreciate his smaller stature, although he was starting to grow in
leaps and bounds.
Unfortunately, the kids
with the low self esteem slowly grated away Austin's healthy self esteem
until he must have thought, if he couldn't be himself, then why be at all.
When did having a healthy self esteem and just wanting to be yourself,
become so unpopular? On March 16, 2007, Austin completed suicide.
Austin must have worn
a mask that covered his pain; a pain that was not visible to any of his
friends, teachers, and especially his family. If he would have
shown his intentions in any way, we would have changed the world for him.
People who complete suicide have no idea the pain and agony of those left
behind; it only transfers the pain from themselves to their loved ones
left behind. In retrospect there must have been other forces at work
that led him to this decision, but we feel the bullying had a major impact
on how he thought and communicated his feelings.
Austin not only touched
our family with his sweet, tender heart, but many others as well.
After Austin's death, many families came to us sharing stories about how
special this young man was to their family by him offering his friendship
and thoughtfulness.
Our family will never
be the same. There will always be a part of us missing that will
never be filled. We look at life differently. We wear wrist
bands with the words, "INSPIRE" and "JUST PLAY" in honor of Austin's inspiring
spirit and what he loved to do more than anything in this world.
So I suggest
to you;
Everyday,
Honor your spirit
And take time
To just... Play.
For those who
read this, and have lost a loved one to bullycide, please accept our heartfelt
sympathy. And to those who did not complete suicide, but are still
struggling with the aftermath, our hearts go out to you as well.
Sharon and Brad Murphy
Proud parents of Austin
M. Murphy
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