Steve W-O Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 Last term a child in reception died while lining up to come in after lunch. He choked on a grape, first aid was given, and the ambulance arrived in 8 minutes, but nothing could be done. After the autopsy they said that nobody could have done anything. Today we have an assembly to remember him, and I have to attend, but I'm totally useless handling things like that. It is impossible to put yourself in the place of the parents, it must be one of the hardest things in life to deal with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Mackey Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 Thats sad Steve...and makes us realise that our little problems which seem so significant to us, are nothing.Good luck dealing with it mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Simmons Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 I am so sorry to hear the sad news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles' Elder Brother - Moderator Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 There is nothing to compare with the sudden unexpected death of a young child. Very sad. Its the sort of thing that shakes everyone involved. I'm a school governor and sadly we had a pupil killed on the railway track that runs at the back of the school a few years ago - so I have some idea of what the school community is going through. But of course we have to be strong to help the other kids to come to terms with what has happened. I'll be thinking of you and everyone else at the school this morning Steve. But most of all of course those poor parents. BEB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Smalley Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 Steve, there really very little words that seem to be of any use in this situation mate, but even though i dont know you or anyone else involved, i am gutted for you, try to keep your head up mate, time does heal things a little, whilst it might not be of any use we are all thinking of you and everyone there, We are all confident that your strength at this awful time will help so many kids and adults alike to get through this. best wishes from all of us here at MF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Hargreaves - Moderator Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 So sorry you are close to the tragedy Steve.....I think I remember reading about it in the paper....so very, very sad.....as a Dad to two boys now hopefully past this stage it was always in my mind whenever they ate a grape or a cherry tomato. My thoughts are with you this morning........... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Potter Posted October 15, 2011 Share Posted October 15, 2011 God Bless her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winchweight Posted October 15, 2011 Share Posted October 15, 2011 Some of you already know but my 18 year old son died in may this year in an accident.I can tell you that there is no logic, no sense to the grief, guilt and loss the parents will be experiencing. But one thing that makes a huge difference is the support of friends and the knowledge that their child was loved and respected by friends and peers. My sons funeral had around 400 people attend and we had cards and letters from hundreds more who couldn't attend or bear to attend, many expressing their grief in private messages. Bizarrely Facebook has been a brilliant place for young people to express themselves, something I would previously have shied away from.If you feel you can show them that support then go, but no-one should think any less of you if you can't bear it.Edited By Shaun Chant on 15/10/2011 08:44:26 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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