Comments: reading about ryan has helped me to get stronger in my fight to stop the bullying. I too am bullied and am now fighting back with an anti bully video that is dedicated to bullycide victims. I am including Ryans picture in it as well if it is ok with you. |
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Comments: Merry Christmas Ryan. We miss you so very much. |
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Comments: On this Christmas my thoughts are with you and your family Mr.Halligan.May each new day be a little easier than the last.I wish the best for Megan and Conor. God Bless |
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Comments: Hey I think making laws in Vermont is great. Belive it or not Ryan's story is getting a little around in my hometown here in France. Well, just thought i'd let you know that Ryan's story will never be forgotten. Bye! |
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Comments: With a tear stained face, I say lets make a law of no tollerance for bullies and name it for Ryan. "Either the bullies go or the administrations that ignore them!" |
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Comments: Hi, My son is a middle school student and is bullied often and feels so stressed out about it he often cries at the table and says he does not want to go. LIke he needs time to regroup. reading your story about your son has given me insight into conversations I should have with my son. Thank you for being so open and sharing this story. God BLess you at this time of year. |
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Comments: Hello Mr. Halligan, to tell the truth i could go on for ever but I will just tell you I am sorry. In my school we lost a student to suicde and it was hard. when the picture of ryan first came up I felt like i Knew him i felt like he was there maybe because i know what it is like to know no other way out. People today are mean and cruel my deepest reguards and love to your family and friends throug...(trimmed) |
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Comments: Thank you for your courage. |
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Comments: Mr.Halligan, Excellent presentation today. You made an awesome impact on the students at fhuhs and im sure your presentation today will help our school become a bully free environment. |
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Comments: Dear Mr. & Mrs. Halligan, I just wanted to say I am sorry to hear about Ryan's death. Mr.Halligan thank you for coming to my school today i think that it was very deep and touching. Thank you for makeing some of the kids realize how serious bullying can be, because we have a problem with it at our school and hopefully it had an affect on the bullies in our school. Wish you the best of luck around ...(trimmed) |
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Comments: im really sorry for your lose. when you came to our school it really touched me and i now visit your site alot just to reflect on the way ryans choices have harmed you and your loved ones wich makes me realize that no matter how hard it gets there is alway some one dealing with just as much. |
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Comments: Hi I just am writing to tell you that I am very sorry about your son. My dad committed suicide 6 years ago and it was hard even though I really didn't know him. So I understand how big of a tragedy suicide really is... R.I.P Ryan |
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Comments: I was doing a search on bullying as my 12 year old son is being teased in school. As a parent, my heart goes out to you and Iwant to thank you for the information that you have provided. I am hoping I can help my son. |
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Comments: hi I wrote before,and i used your story for a project and i was coming back to tell you im sorry and that when i gave my presentation i cired...im soo sorry for your lost..reallly |
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Comments: i'm really sorry for your loss. I wish he went to my school because if kids were picking on him i would stick up for him. |
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Comments: I am so sorry for your loss. I came across your website while I was doing research for a paper in one of my college classes. It is apalling all of the websites, including yours, that include bullying, and bullycide. This is a huge problem, and I feel the only way to fix it is to make a Federal Law to force schools into making anti-bullying laws a priority. May god bless you and your family. |
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Comments: I am doing a report on school bullies. I came across the site you created for your son in doing reserch. I am deeply sorry for your loss. I am also a mom to four children ages 12,10,5,and 5. I have recieved many tips and advice to look for signs on my child being bullied. Thank you for this site I just wish to God you never had to create it. God Bless you all and Ryan continue to watch over your f...(trimmed) |
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Comments: Ryan's photo made me cry. What a beautiful and sensitive-looking child. Words cannot express my sorrow for your unimaginable loss. My neice is part of the Davis Institute for gifted children, and a friend of hers committed suicide at 14. He didn't tell anyone. He left a note that he had already done everything in his life he could imagine doing, and all that was left was to donate his organs. It's...(trimmed) |
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Comments: Hello, my name is Kris and I am a junior in one of the top schools in the country. I am in the process of creating a Suicide Prevention presentation for a very large group of individuals and i stumbled across your website. I am very thankful for your family, finding the strength to share the intimate deatails of your son's death. I am extremely touched with your story, however it's stories like th...(trimmed) |
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Comments: I'm sooo sorry about your son. I'm a 13 yr old girl, and I know 8th grade sucks. I'm not being bullied myself and I don't know anyone who is and I know I don't totally know what it is, but I imagine it hurts. Good luck to your family! |
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Comments: im doing a project on suicide for my 9th grade class,and i came across this and read your story and im VERY sorry for you and your family.i hope you reach other paople that are in need. RIP Ryan |
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Comments: Im very sorry for your lost of your son I read the story, and I just read it over and over again. Hope that people realise how it is losing someone you love. Im learning that in class about suicide. Lots of love |
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Comments: Im so sorry for your loss. People dont realize how harrasment hurts. I go to BFA St. Albans and we hope to see you soon. -Ryan |
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Comments: We have added a link to Ryan's website on Focus Adolescent Services, Family Help in Vermont - http://www.focusas.com/Vermont.html |
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Comments: i would just like to thank you for coming to Dover High School and sharing your story your son will never be forgotten and neither will you or your family thank you very much |
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Comments: HELLO I FELL DEAPLEY FOR EVERY OBE IN RYANS FAMILY AND IN ARE SCHOOL OVER THE YEARS WE HAVE HAD AT LEAST 10 SUSICIDES BUT NOTHING IS DONE ABOUT IT |
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Comments: I was researching visuals for a presentation I have to do and since I found your site, I keep coming back, re-reading, crying more and more. Ryan physically resembles my 8 year old and parts of his story resemble that of my 13 year old. My heart goes out to you, the surviving family and friends and even though I never got the pleasure of meeting him, I will never forget Ryan Patrick Halligan. |
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Comments: i'd like to thank you for going to my school and giving the presentation. a lot of the students i go to school with really needed some proof of how bad bulleying is. i'm sorry for your loss. thank you. |
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Comments: You came to my school and made a differance. I come here and read the comments in the guest book. Best Wishes |
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Comments: I just want to say that this is a very sad story. I am part of SADD at my school and we had the GYLC today. I went to the class on cyber bullying and saw the I-safe video on this. It was very touching and made me want to get more involved in helping to stop bullying. I am considering getting into a mentoring program in my area to help with kids being bullied. |
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Comments: Thank you so much for sharing your story about your son. I am so sorry about your loss but i wanted to say thank you for enspiring me to help make a difference. I have recently seen a kid be bullied at my work experience placement at the elementary school and i have decided bullying is a HUGE issue that needs to be dealt with not egnored. I am also doing a 8 page essay now on bullying in schools a...(trimmed) |
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Comments: My daughter came home from school after an assemby you gave on Ryan and cyber bullying. The first thing she showed us was your beautiful movie of Ryan. We then talked about feeling bad and to always come to us. I thank you for sharing your loss and opening the door for young kids to be able ask for help. God Bless your family! |
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Comments: Thank you so much for coming to my school. I pray every night for your family to help them get through the day. There are a lot of bullies in the world and we need to stop them. Thank you so much. |
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Comments: Thanks a whole lot for coming to our school and having the courage to come up and tell us what had happened to your son, I think that it was and is very sad I cried during the moment and hope you and your family luck now and in the future, thanks a lot! |
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Comments: thank you for coming to our school you are a amazing person to come in front of strangers and tell your story god bless you and your family |
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Comments: My Sister in NY shared the loss of your son with me. I am so deeply hurt by the pain that bullies cause. I pray strongly for peace to come to your family for the loss of your son Ryan. I live in KY and I mentor many boys who would very well be the bullies if someone didn't show them that they are loved and cared about. God Bless you and His Grace be with you always. |
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Comments: I am so sorry what happened to Ryan and i'm glad you came to our school to tell us what happened to your son ryan THANK YOU |
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Comments: Thank you so much for coming to our school.You really touched all of us and you defenetly saved a friend of mine from commiting suicide.You have an incredible strengh to do what you do and I admire you.We'll be praying for you and your family...thanks |
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Comments: Tank you for coming to my school. I really apperciate it. I understand ur loss i just lost my great uncle walter to cancer. well anyways there are a lot of fights in our school as well as bullies. thank you so much for coming to my school today. i am very sorry for losing ryan. i hav 1 more question.....if you could go back in time at the very moment that ryan umg himself would u run into his room...(trimmed) |
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Comments: Thank you for coming to Dover Middle School. I started to cry during your speech and when my friend asked you if you could say something to Ryan right now what would be, i started tocry. Your subject makes me understand more of your loss. Thank you agian for coming to my Middle School. I am truely sorry for your loss. |
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Comments: thank you for coming to dover plains, you really showed us that bullying is very bad. well thank you again for your great assembly. |
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Comments: Hi,MR.halligan my name is keith roberts and i am writng to thank you for coming to dover today and giving us that great assembaly.you are a great guy with a good heart and i wish you and your family the best of luck for the rest of your lives |
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Comments: I am very sorry for your lose and it is very sad and all of the people who made rude comments should be ashamed. |
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Comments: I am very sorry for your lost. I really appreciate you coming to the Dover Schools to share this story. I hope that it will help others learn not to bully people. Thank you again. |
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Comments: hi im so sorry this had to happen to you you are the nicest guy i ever met |
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Comments: Mr. Halligan, we would like to thank you so very much for the presentation for our students on Cyberbullying on today. We feel this has helped out students better understand how hatred spreads and how bullying can harm students. We would like to link your website to the Dover Middle School website for parents and students to view. Thank you again for your time. - Mr. Spence, NYS Certified Computer...(trimmed) |
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Comments: Thank you Mr. Halligan, we attended your Internet safety and story about Ryan last night at the Dover High School. We are truly sorry for your loss and for Ryan's pain. Ryan's memory lives by the message you are sharing with others. God bless you and your family and again Thank you. |
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Comments: Thank you Mr. Halligan, we attended your Internet safety and story about Ryan last night at the Dover High School. We are truly sorry for your loss and for Ryan's pain. Ryan's memory lives by the message you are sharing with others. God bless you and your family and again Thank you. |
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Comments: hi im victoria and im 12 and i am sorry to hear about your son i hope your lives will be ok and i wish the best of luck to you and i will pray for your family everyday |
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Comments: Thank you for sharing your story. I am a middle school counselor and I deal with children being bullied almost daily. We are trying to make changes, and we are sharing Ryan's story. |
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Comments: This is a powerful sight, particularly the video of Ryan. How this has touched me. I am a parent of a middle school child and know the toxic environment our children must deal with in public middle schools. I have shared with sight with many people in special needs support groups I belong to. My children both have special needs and/or learning disability like Ryan. These children are particulary a...(trimmed) |
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Comments: I'm only 15 but I've lost a good friend to bullying. He hung himself in his closet after years of verbal and physical abuse from his family and peers. I know what it's like to lose someone and I'm sorry for your loss. |
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Comments: I'm so sorry for your loss. I'm 34 now, but I was bullied from sixth to eighth grade, so I really do understand what Ryan went through. Then, my dad committed suicide when I was 16. It will always be painful, but it really is true when they say it gets easier with time. I will be praying for you & your family. |
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Comments: I know my condalescences will not bring Ryan back, but my heart hurts with the pain I know you feel. I am angry at the bully for what he did; for making Ryan so desperate that he turned to suicide. |
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Comments: Hey, I am so sorry about what happend, I wanted to thank you for coming to our school about 2 years ago that ment alot to all of us. I know that he went to heven:D and he is watching down over you. thank you once again for soming to Milton may god bless you! |
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Comments: I'm Deeply Sorry for Your loss. Reading Your story brought back painful memories for Me. I was bullied throughout junior high quite the same way Ryan was.The only thing that got Me through it was My Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. God Bless! |
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Comments: Thank you for never giving up. Thank you for telling him that you knew what he was going through, and how you could relate. I too was almost a victim of suicide, and reading the story in the paper and on-line, it brought back all to vivid memories of middle school and the challenges i faced. For me, the only thing that really saved me was God, and really understanding i was loved. For me as a ...(trimmed) |
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Comments: I too read the article in the Vegas paper and then your website. Children can be very cruel, most of us have seen it, felt it and dealt with it in some way. I'm so sorry for you and your family's loss of Ryan. Its so very tragic. |
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Comments: Thank You for sharing your story on this website. I know that you must have done everything possible to help. I also feel that EACH and EVERY TEACHER and STUDENT who did participate in the persecution of Ryan is guilty, and I hope that they reflect on it for the rest of their natural lives. Yes, we do need to forgive those who do us wrong. But, forgiveness does not imply that there are no conseq...(trimmed) |
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Comments: I logged into ur webiste after reading the papers. I'm deeply sorry for your loss. I pray you'll continue with ur crusade and God Bless you & your family! |
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Comments: Thank you for sharing your story. My son will be 13 in January. He is very quiet and that concerns me. |
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Comments: I was almost a victim of suicide because of teenage bullying. My heart goes out everyone and their families that was a victim of it. |
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Comments: I plan to share your information with the Youth at our Church. God bless you and your mission. |
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Comments: Bullying is the unacceptable term for the unacceptable practice of child-to-child emotional abuse. A term to describe abuse should never be sugar-coated, even when it refers to children because it dimishes the seriousness with which the act is treated. Research of victims of abuse shows that the long-term effects of emotional abuse are far more damaging than physical abuse. It is the emotional da...(trimmed) |
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Comments: Thank you so much for sharing your story with us. As a mother of two boys, I will be alert. God bless you. |
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Comments: Thank you so much for creating such a wonderful site. I see a lot of Ryan in myself; being hearing-impaired, I understand how hard it is to deal with kids at school. Sometimes I don't know how I survived. You, your son and family are in my thoughts and prayers. God bless. |
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Comments: Thank you so much for sharing this with us. As a mom with 5 and 3 years old boys, I will take it as an example. I have watched the video and Ryan is a such sweet and handsome young man. |
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Comments: Thank you John for sharing your Tragic story to the IBM Austin employees. I for one was emotionally overcome and exhausted after hearing about your loss. I am the father of a 6 yr old boy and I know that I will be so ever careful as a result of your presentation. |
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Comments: Thank you so much for sharing your story. My son is only 14 months old , but I will take your warnings and story as an example to be a more alert parent. Thank you for your strengh and courage. |
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