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Gay teenager, Jack Reese, kills himself
by GoPride.com News Staff
Sun. April 29, 2012  12:53:52 PM : 1 Comments - continue the discussion
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Mountain Green, Utah — Gay Utah teenager Jack Reese has committed suicide after being bullied at school.

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Alex Jordan Smith and Jack Denton Reese 
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    Reese, 17, killed himself on April 22. His funeral was held on Friday.

    "He enjoyed skiing, four wheeling in the mountains and working with plants. Jack loved animals and will miss his cat, Cat," reads the obituary. "He was also very good with kids and loved taking care of them. Jack was learning to speak Japanese and loved anything to do with Japan. He was also very good at drawing and photography."

    Reese's boyfriend, Alex, Jordan Smith, 18, recently spoke at an anti-bullying event about the struggles that gay teenagers face.

    By that time, Reese had already killed himself.

    A candlelight vigil is scheduled for May 1. People are also expressing their condolences on Facebook.

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    WHEN WILL THIS END? We must make this world better for all the Jack Reese's of the world! If you or anyone is struggling with bullying or bad thoughts, contact The Trevor Project, providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to LGBTQ youth. The Trevor Lifeline: 866-488-7386 www.thetrevorproject.org or EMAIL ME!
    Posted by CPBill on Mon, 4/30/2012 9:48 AM
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