Dad Tumbles Into New Life After Losing 10-Year-Old Son

[@sonicinajarvauntedspeciali7245]

Ten years old. Ten. Years. Old. There's no way that school had no idea. That child didn't deserve ANY of that. Another child forgotten by the school system. Absolutely unbelievable.

[@freeman8857]

I did nothing wrong, I'm not guilty! - said all guilty people and criminals

[@GN2013-v5i]

Home school is best

[@Ivy_AndMore]

Exact

[@meahdahlgren6537]

❤❤❤

[@jorgesotelosotelo3946]

This isn't ok I have a she's now 14 and a long time ago she was bullied and my parents went to the school and they did something they expelled him for good now my sister is happy that it was over and I thank Ms. Willis at East Fallowfield elementary School at coatesville

[@jillpatterson3876]

That school board who ignored his cry for help needs to be fired and the kids who bullied him along with the parents need to be dealt with 😠 totally unacceptable! So sorry for your loss.

[@Zeroninja-j5c]

They only cared about test scores so they can get more money for themselves they don’t care about the kids. So sad Sammy had to go through this and tragic what happened to him.

[@da1stamericus]

I fought for a year with my daughter's then school. Once she got to a point that she was having nightmares, i filed a police report. They came got the neighborhood cop laison involved. The school wanted to say thay they were doing their "best". The cops and the neighborhood laison got cps involved. The parents of the abuser were upsét that i involved the cops. School didnt care. I contacted the director and said my daughter's switching schóols. Within five days she started at a new school. It was night and day. Therapy, and a school with wn actual no bullying policy saved my daughter's life. Cps is still involved in the lives of the other family six years later. Go figure if i was right. I'm so lucky our kid wàs saved in time.

[@sonicgalaxy27]

Nah they need to be sued.

[@StudMonkeyCodM]

Agreed the school board should help him not ignore him they supposed to do their job they should be in prison

[@IFBBJacked]

This is what happens in a society where there is no consequence for bad behavior. When bullying is going on in school, parents should be teaming up against the bullies and even getting them expelled from school. There is no reason the child should be left bullied and no consequences to the bullies.

[@SkipsenPB]

And when you can't fight back if you don't wanna get in trouble. It's terrible.

[@kristenstone8725]

I was severely bullied from 1st grade all the way through 12th. I almost didn't make it. People need to take bullying more seriously, especially the schools. I'm so grateful I did. Sending my love and prayers to that family ❤

[@vellathewench]

I was bullied from the time I was in school until I quit in the end of grade 10. I was suicidal because of the bullying. And the 2 years of high school it was also on the hour bus ride there and back which made it worse. I'm so sorry this poor boy didn't make it. My heart breaks for the family.

[@bax2603]

Same here except I dropped out at the 8th grade ,proud of you for staying all the way to 12 , that's awesome!

[@bax2603]

Same here except I dropped out at the 8th grade ,proud of you for staying all the way to 12 , that's awesome!

[@williams.w7281]

Why didn't the parents stand for their son? Why didn't they find the principle or transfer the son to another school?

[@YourRoyalMajesty.]

I hope you’re ok now. You didn’t deserve that. Love you.

[@Sarah-ts1jh]

sorry for your loss 😢💔 Those bullies should of been charged with assault. I wish the poor kid realized that bullying isn't the end of the world and it was possible to move on and heal

[@CycloneProductions22]

Assault is an Under Case If the Bullies made someone kill themselves should be charged for Murder

[@c.eb.1216]

Battery actually

[@victorfrankenstein4409]

For the bullying to get to the point that a ten year old would result to suicide is ridiculous, and yet there's no record of which at the school??

[@lvanasse2]

They interviewed the staff. C’mon, interview his group of school friends!!!

[@ljwalker5242]

10.Years.Old !!! Just knocks the wind out of me.

[@0ChildStar]

Bullies grow up and become your supervisor, coworkers or cruel adults. It needs to be stopped in childhood. 🤦🏾‍♀

[@DrAngelKins]

Unfortunately. But that's what they do

[@Juls716]

To the dad: if you’re reading this, please know that I am so very sorry for the loss of your son. Wrapping a long distance warm hug around you, your wife and Sammy’s siblings. Extra comfort hugs for Xander who had to witness such a tragic event in his young life. I am so very sorry for all of you! Please accept my deepest condolences 💐

[@SeyaDiakite7]

Bullying is still a serious threat for our kids. Nobody deserves to suffer from this. Nor to lose your child because some parents can’t teach their kids how to be respectful to others.

[@meahdahlgren6537]

❤❤❤

[@ms.krueger2660]

My son was bullied so I took him out after 6th grade. He was home schooled. My son is 24 now and told me that he thought about doing this. This could have been me going through this! 🙏Praying for this family and any other!! Praying for the kids too!! So sorry. 😢💙 No one should have to go through this. This happened in my family (a cousin) many many years ago. Shame on the schools for not taking this seriously.😡

[@jodiporter4622]

My mama heart breaks for them. I just list my son to suicide in September, he was 22. I don't think my mind has accepted the fact that he is gone. But to have a 10 year old child die from suicide, is beyond. I am so, so sorry. Something needs to be done with bullying.

[@Ibochic1]

I’m so sorry about your loss. ❤

[@Mel.H_]

When I was 23 my older brother, 27, took his life. It took years for my mind to accept it. Sending you massive hugs 🫂 🫂 🫂 ❤❤❤

[@FireCracker3240]

So sorry to hear this. Healing prayers to you during this difficult time. 🙏

[@DefiantAngel87]

I'm so deeply sorry

[@anitajoseph3618]

Poor dad. Bless him.❤

[@CLF1_16]

Rest in paradise Sammy hope your doing well up there ❤

[@NeilFisher49]

As a dad who lost his daughter. This video hit my heart strings

[@GeminiladyJackson-xq6hc]

Sorry for the loss of your daughter 😢

[@NeilFisher49]

@GeminiladyJackson-xq6hc thank you so much

[@nightsky3981]

I am sorry for your loss. 😢

[@BigBoss2000]

@@NeilFisher49Sorry for your loss 💔

[@DefiantAngel87]

I'm so sorry

[@TheRandomINFJ]

I hope Xander is being loved on hard. Imagine the horror of finding your brother like that. Somehow, i know he is. Rest peacefully, Sammy ❤

[@rebecavasquez2695]

This man seems like the most down to earth, attentive, loving father. Omg I'm so sorry. This is the kind of grief that's SOUL BREAKING. I'm devastated FOR the family! 😢

[@JustEmilyyy]

this story has stuck with me. Sammy looked like such sweet boy, he didn’t deserve that 😢 Its so heartbreaking. Rest in peace Sammy.

[@MinaAshidoLover2009]

Rip, Sammy. Rest in peace 😢🙏

[@amitpatel6094]

This is gut wrenching 😢. I’m sorry for the unimaginable loss. Unfortunately, this is not the first time I’m hearing this and the sad reality is that it is not the last time. Being a father of an 11 year old, I worry about bullying all the time. Schools have to get stricter removing bullies from the school system, ZERO tolerance. RIP Sammy 🙏

[@AnnieScotland-q6e]

Aww losing someone must be hard people don't deserve getting to be bullied 😢

[@thundercrackerangrygriphar4553]

10 year olds shouldn't even be thinking of suicide, much less going through with it 😢😢

[@Savagery21]

Exactly. What this child went through was unspeakable. May he rest in peace.

[@BigBoss2000]

Tell that to the damn bullies and people that work at the school

[@DexterRose]

hold the bullies accountable

[@LynnTritch]

School staff act as if they didn't see anything, so nothing happened. I'm so sorry for your loss. 😢

[@beatstarKidicarusfanlilac]

Aww poor him losing his son, stay safe ❤

[@amyroche568]

The fact his poor brother foound him thats an image he will never forget 😭😭😭

[@yeeturmcbeetur8197]

He was just a kid man Just a kid Seemed like a sweet young man. I’m sorry this happened to you Sammy. Much love to his family. His dad is a very strong man. I don’t think I could have done an interview without balling up.

[@dawns.6620]

I’m so sorry for your loss.

[@juliebollman3944]

What a helpless feeling 😢 Poor baby, I'm sure he's rejoicing in heaven

[@danteayala-vt5fz]

That's heartbreaking. Its even sadder that the other brother opened the door. He's going to be traumatized forever 😭😭

[@catlover6750]

He's such a sweet child😔

[@cynthg9547]

These teachers and school district not doing a damn thing for our children .Rest In Heaven Sammy 😢

[@user-kd3tb6wf9i]

So so so so so so heartbreaking that this beautiful little boy thought this was the only way out. Bullies! You have a special place down south! Parents, teach your kids!

[@jasondawdy5524]

They sure do! Unless they repent and trust in Christ for salvation, but most don't.

[@JimmyTheRevR.I.P]

I know what you went through lil bro. Life gets rough, but it was too much for you. R.I.P dude❤🕊

[@jokodihaynes419]

"It's not the stab in the back that kills you it's the person who is holding the knife"-Harley Quinn

[@MTA2012]

I lost a cousin from sucide and it really took a toll towards our family. Granted he was 21 where he lived a lot longer than his son it still hurts. I can’t imagine what losing a 10yr old son. That’s heartbreaking. ❤❤

[@Dimaz42]

Rest in peace, kiddo.. hopefully the bullies would remember the consequences of their actions for the rest of their life

[@ClaudettePamela]

Oh my Goodness! God, please 🙏 touch this family in your name I ask, wrap your arms around them. Amen 🙏

[@Thatoneemorat]

The school is being so ignorant. He was a young boy who otherwise had no reason to end his life… The school should really pay more attention instead of dismissing it so quickly

[@JimmyTheRevR.I.P]

Unfortunately that's what pretty much ALL schools do. Then they wonder why there's so many kids losing their lives now, to suicide or from school massacres. The shooter is usually a victim of bullying who got fed up with the school doing nothing to stop it. I've been there myself, thankfully I didn't. Srry for venting. Had to get that out

[@c.eb.1216]

​@@JimmyTheRevR.I.P Why can't CPS get involved and set up an alternative learning program for him at home or designated private tutors? Maybe a new branch needs to be created.

[@myeongwol]

10 years old! Parents, always check with your kids, ask how's their days, how's the school, be friend with their friends and teachers 😢

[@nightslayer6951]

I'm so sorry for your loss😢🙏

[@clementediaz3502]

Can’t imagine the pain of loosing your child like this

[@anonymousfan1008]

Bullies have nothing better to do with their lives than to put others down. And I bet that school district knows more than they’re letting on, they just don’t wanna punish the bullies because they’re afraid of what the parents will say. Or worse they think kindness is gonna fix them. Rest in peace to Sammy.

[@BrettChamberlin]

This needs to stop schools should take responsibility for bullying

[@ClassroomGD]

Dang. Rest in peace man.

[@shellystino]

Adorable little boy. R.I.P🙏🙏🙏👼👼

[@ramonalopez7516]

Hugs.💔

[@AnnetteAllen-m8w]

Im sorry you have gone through that. My son tried suicide by cutting his wrists at 16. It's not just schools. And Sammy is right. The schools don't listen. My autistic daughter tells me that too. She's 19. Still in school programs. My heart goes out to you and your family. You have such a beautiful family. God bless. ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@Bowser14456]

RIP Sammy 😢 I was bullied as a kid when I was around 9 and 10 and then more in middle school. By the time I was in highschool I was a loner with no friends.

[@stepygaming9802]

Something needs to be said about this

[@JOD3_N]

lot of schools don't care about bullying and it's sad

[@ilovek174]

Such an unimaginable loss! I am so sorry! Rest in paradise, Sammy❤

[@dominator1142]

10 years old 😮?! That is so sad, that breaks my heart

[@viviperez4971]

They need to start holding kids accountable for their actions! No ten year old should be committing suicide. That’s just insane. R.I.P lil man.

[@jenniferswaner1026]

So very sorry. God bless your family. ❤

[@RobbyZander]

I was picked on in school, but all it did was make me hate people. If I had a kid that I heard was bullying, they wouldn’t have any tech, they would have a mattress on the floor and a box for their clothes. That is all you have to provide other than food for a child.

[@Nik-bs6ji]

My goodness. Sending prayers to his parents and siblings

[@arfriedman4577]

Im sorry he lost his son. I was bullied too from 1st grade to college. My parents told me to ignore these kids. The crazy thing is they were honor students like me. Only once in 7th grade a boy shorter than me punched me. My parents chose not to suspend boy. Years later, a former friend I lost touch with told me he became a firefighter, did weight lifting and some acting. In hs kids from 2 different trouble families threatened to beat me on the bus. The dean who dressed like a biker took care of these kids. I don't recall if they were suspended by the dean. My parents wouldnt have suspended them. Awhile back I was reading a newspaper article. One of the female bullies opened a hair salon. This was in NYC late 1980s. It seems that maybe from the 1990s the schools started doing nothing about bullying.

[@jasondawdy5524]

I'm sorry to hear that. I was also bullied in school. Rest assured, all bullies will have to answer to God. And He is a just Judge. God bless you!

[@arfriedman4577]

@jasondawdy5524 thank you. Many blessings to you and your family. i always focused on teaching people the knowledge I learned. In school, I actually had to tutor some of the kids that bullied me.

[@kaitlynleeanna425]

Prayers to the family, please people please talk to your kids about bullying bc I’ll tell you right now I’d be at that school every damn day so I’m heard.

[@RileyPlayzYTOfficial]

This is absolutely devastating. If only his brother was there that day when Sammy died so that he wouldn’t have seen what happened to him later. RIP Sammy. You deserved better. Hope you’re looking down at your family.

[@danteayala-vt5fz]

It's just sad seeing the brother open the door and see his brothers dead body 😭

[@E621_Rule34]

His mom was there

[@McCarthy0000]

This is horrific, my son is 10 and autistic. I’m lucky that he doesn’t understand (yet) if someone makes fun of him. And luckily he is always with an aide so if bullying happened, she would stop it. But it should never happen, parents need to teach their kids to be kind!!

[@CindyHine-o2z]

No one should bully anybody.God bless u and ur family

[@earlmoore7003]

R.I.P to this young boy, he had a lot to look forward to. 😢❤🙏

[@11FRANZILLA11]

That school is responsible for his safety and well-being in school.

[@Drewthemagnificent]

The school system has never cared about the kids..never have and never will. Accountability is non existent with them.

[@Freaky-Malokai]

Sorry for the family’s loss, absolutely heartbreaking. I read the article in my local newspaper here in the UK, it made my blood boil when I saw this. Bullies need to be dealt with, especially that dumb-ass teacher who thought it was a good idea to get involved.

[@edwardd.taormina1509]

To Brian Hartman, "rough times at school". Being hit in the head with his own iPad is beyond "rough times". *Physical assault.*

[@saraloeb1299]

This is devastating my sincere condolences 🙏🙏

[@stezton]

Oh man, i feel so badly for his brother that found him. 😢

[@nickywilks7928]

Just a baby...this is totally gut wrenxhing.

[@WinstonNewYork]

Such a precious angel. God have mercy.

[@mickeyrodriguez2084]

God bless 🙏 you & give you strength , RIP Sammy , your now with the other Angels 😇 up there.

[@krypnot4817]

10 years old is way too young, may his soul find its way to fulfill a full life without all this negativity in our world. Sorry for your loss.

[@disconnect5305]

10 year old and asphyxiation? Suicide? How did a 10 year old even able to pull that off? 😨😨😨

[@Savagery21]

That school was hell.

[@DarnellJames083001]

How do you think he pulled it off? That's a stupid question to ask

[@c.eb.1216]

Unlimited access to the internet and/or someone older gave him instructions. Sickening to think about.

[@anamethatlastsforeverinternet]

the sadder facts is that nobody else care apart from these parents of this child, this is just another video in a library of millions

[@TheAtlasAngel]

☹️

[@rachelmcknight425]

I’m really sorry, Xander that you have to witness something that was so traumatic and horrible. I’m so sorry about it. I am praying for you for your whole family. You will make it buddy. I found my brother too, I know you’re pain, bless you bless you and I will pray for you every day.❤

[@mightyxavi]

Sadly the school and teachers won’t say a thing to “protect” the culprits

[@NatalyGarcia1999]

The problem of suicide is that no one talks about it to a love one(Even Parents)before he does something against the will of someone.

[@servantJerubbaalgodSlayer]

So sorry for the loss of this precious child. I hope he fights for his son and gets justice for him and his family. 😢

[@marysaade4343]

There’s no way the school did not know, cover up at its finest

[@arrowverselover100]

Who wants to bet some of those kids who attended his funeral were the ones bullying him?

[@AnimeKuroNeko]

It's extremely sad because he's right. Some staff at schools like his don't listen, and ones like mine blame the victims instead. It's sad nothing happened before this happened. Unfortunately, the school failed him. It's really messed up that the bullies tormenting him weren't put a stop to.

[@nightcrawleroriginal]

Very sad to lose a loved one, my condolences.

[@Wqghfxz]

Why can't school staff prevent bullying?

[@Marlysa-e1b]

Suicide oh no that's terrible. I'm so sorry. 😞

[@shellyortiz1977]

Parents need to teach children that bullying is not ok kindness needs to be spread

[@JuLayLeeBee]

Poor baby 😢

[@loafhouse]

I heard about this story months ago, as a kid who's been bullied before heavily, Sammy's passing should be a sign to make bullying in schools more intolerable

[@heatherchandler1184]

I’m honestly not that old, I’m a millennial, but I CANNOT wrap my head around how a ten-year-old can even think about how and actually doing this.

[@jodijustice4140]

School has become more dangerous than any good that it can provide. Take your children, if u truly love them, take them Out of this system. No students, no financing.

[@Maamashango]

RIP SAMMY, MAY YOUR MEMORY BE A BLESSING FROM NIGERIA 🇳🇬

[@abbyhunker3956]

That’s so hard for his parents n my ❤ goes out to the boy’s family

[@rezablordenutefe2046]

Glad I didn't attend such a school when I was a child.... sorry for your loss 🙏🏾

[@ktrevino63]

The school system needs to figure out how to fix bullying! This should never happen.

[@JC-sm4mp]

One of my best friends is legacy now. Its both so beautiful and painful knowing you get to hold the best parts of someone for the rest of your life, but accepting thats all you get.. is so hard. Sammy is a beautiful kid. Youre a beautiful dad with a beautiful family

[@iamjames8403]

Id sue to compensate for emotional damage.

[@Renee-vq7tn]

ABSOLUTELY horrible 😢.... I'm so sorry to the family

[@malika-y2q]

When parents lose their children it is harder than the other way around.

[@thatrandomcockroachunderyo2167]

It’s not harder than the other way around. One grievance isn’t harder than another. It’s how everyone takes on the newfound challenge

[@malika-y2q]

@thatrandomcockroachunderyo2167 This is also true.

[@suiybnfisyfe]

Such a beautiful child, with a beautiful smile, now he ain't nothing but another file.

[@BonaKim-hd8ec]

Parents should lawyer up and sue the school for inaction and neglect.

[@c.eb.1216]

Child abuse in the form of gross neglect.