Rest in Peace, Felicia Garcia

I have just heard yet another story of a young girl who committed suicide as a result of those around her being cruel, and it still makes me just as sick as the first time I heard of somebody taking their own life.

On October 24, 2012, 15 year old Felicia Garcia jumped in front of a train in Staten Island to end her own life. Felicia had been bullied and tormented by her classmates, who actually witnessed her jump as the train station was packed with fellow high school students when she suddenly broke away from the crowd and jumped. Her friends blame bullying. 

"She got bullied in the school, especially by the football players, because she looked different and had piercings." -Amanda Liquori

"She wouldn't have done it if she wasn't bullied. All this girl wanted was to be left alone. And nobody could do that for her." -Alyssa Compitello

Felicia Garcia did not deserve what she went through. There is no reason that anyone should have to go through things so depressing that would make them want to take their own life. Yet, continually, people in this world bully others and push them over the edge to do so. Bullies, such as these football players are despicable, and I hope that they've realized they made a mistake and won't treat anybody like they did Garcia. Although it shouldn't have went this far to do so, Garcia may have made a change at her school.

Rest in peace, Felicia