Ty was from Perkins, Oklahoma, and he was eleven years old. Ty had a big heart and always had a big smile for everyone. He loved to hunt and help others. Ty was small for his age. Two years of being bullied was just too much for him. He retaliated against the bully and was suspended. We lost Ty on May 13th, 2010.

Montana was from Texas. At the age of nine, Montana was suspended from school because he retaliated against a bully. He was in the school office waiting for his parents to pick him up, and, after locking himself in the nurses bathroom, he hung himself with his belt. We lost Montana January 21, 2010.

Michael was from California. He was a straight A, honor roll student, bright, popular, articulate, smart, and funny. His sense of humor was razor sharp. He loved animals, camping along the California coast, and hiking the Sierras. Another student started a rumor about Michael’s sexuality through social media, and then nurtured it into a murderous harassment campaign. Michael was a victim of a peer abuse driven bullycide. He shot himself on September 15, 2008, on his 17 birthday while at school. His mother, Lisa continues her work with Brave Society  to bring awareness, accountability and action against peer abuse.

Matt Epling was from Michigan. He was 14 years old. He was voted by his eighth grade classmates to have the best smile, the best personality, and the most likely to become an actor. He was assaulted by the older kids as a part of “welcome to high school.” We lost Matt in 2002. His father, Kevin Epling continues to work to bring awareness and stop bullying.

Jessica was an 18 year old from Ohio. She was a warm, good natured, very creative teenager! She worked with many art mediums, wrote poetry and lyrical stories. She liked sports and ballet. Jessica was harassed by cell, online and in person because an inappropriate photo was stolen from her phone. Jessica went on a local news station to warn other teens. The peer abuse was relentless. Jessica took her life on July 3rd, 2008 to end her pain. Her mother Cynthia helped pass the “Jessica Logan Act” in Ohio.

Brianna was from Australia. Bullying happens around the world. Brianna loved fishing, surfing, and she was good at all sports. Bree was bullied by some of her trusted friends on Facebook and Myspace. At the age of 14, Bree took her own life to escape the constant bullying. We lost Breezy April 28th 2010.

Brandon Swartwood lived in Coweta, Oklahoma. He loved riding his four wheeler, fishing, camping, and helping on the family farm and family trucking business. His mom always said he was her mechanic that was smart enough to be a rocket scientist. Brandon was bullied for many years by people that never took the time to get to know him. Brandon took his own life to end his pain December 16th, 2000 at the age of 18.

Austin was always a very creative and enthusiastic young man. He loved the outdoors and was an accomplished hunter and builder! For his sisters 5th birthday Austin built her a surprise two story playhouse complete with lights and even a walk out balcony. Austin battled bullies the same as way too many other kids. Some of his closest friends bullied him to the point that he took his own life to escape it. We lost Austin December 18th, 2010. His parents Travis and Heidi have made it their mission to stop bullying.

Isabel Juliet Santoro was a 14 year old freshman in high school from Lincoln, California. She was intelligent, beautiful, and a talented young girl with a sunshine smile and a sparkling sense of humor. Isabel enjoyed giving of herself to help others. She loved music and played the flute from elementary school through high school. Isabel advanced to second chair flute in her school orchestra. Her natural talent for singing and acting delighted everyone who saw her perform, throughout her life, in community theater. Isabel always loved reading, drawing, and making movies with her friends. She was a very good swimmer, and loved spending time in the water, especially at the beach in Santa Cruz. Isabel enjoyed travel, hoping one day to visit New Zealand and see more of the world. From an early age Isabel was interested in practicing medicine and more recently aspired to be an actress. After Isabel’s death we learned that she had been bullied verbally and physically at school. Isabel injured herself at home in the morning before school and died the next day, March 16, 2016, in the hospital. Two days later Isabel became an organ donor so that others could better live through her gifts of life. Her family and friends will deeply miss Isabel for the rest of their lives. Isabel Juliet Santoro was a very special young lady.

Evalina Victoria Hernandez was from Dixon, California, and she will be forever “Sweet 16”. She was an amazing girl with a smile and personality that would light up a room. She loved pandas and was into fashion and music. She loved to write stories and wanted to be a beautician and a professional makeup artist. Evalina was bullied until she could no longer take it. We lost Evalina on October 25th, 2014.Evalina Victoria Hernandez was from Dixon, California, and she will be forever “Sweet 16”. She was an amazing girl with a smile and personality that would light up a room. She loved pandas and was into fashion and music. She loved to write stories and wanted to be a beautician and a professional makeup artist. Evalina was bullied until she could no longer take it. We lost Evalina on October 25th, 2014.

Laura was from South Wales, UK. She was funny, bright and a giver. Of love, money, anything you needed, she would give it. Music was her passion. She lived and breathed it. Laura began to be bullied at age 9, although this was tackled immediately, and seemed to be resolved. It resumed with a vengeance when she went to the senior (high) school. Despite our every effort to get it resolved, it never was, and Laura took her own life on September 4th 2004. Her family says, “We miss her every second of every day.”

Sara lived in Palmyra, Pa.  She loved camping, fishing, writing poetry. Her smile and laugh would warm your heart.  She was bullied throughout her life. She volunteered for SFTS to make a difference. She loved her family and friends. Sadly, Sara ended her life and fight on September 26, 2014.

Michelle was from Oswego, Illinois and was 27 years old. She was a special education teacher. She graduated from Illinois State University with honors, and began teaching. She put her all into teaching, and helping her students. Teaching led her to anti-bullying organizations like SFTS, and she had her own radio show to empower youth. Through her life Mish was bullied & hurt by some of the people closest to her, which resulted in her being diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder. Despite her brilliant smile, crazy sense of humor, and drive to help others, Michelle fought an internal battle everyday. She gave up her fight and we lost Mish on January 31st 2014.

Ronin Shimizu was from Folsom, California, and he was 12 years old. Ronin had an affinity for creativity and love for the arts, whether it be drawing, painting, fashion design, dance or architectural design. He loved to use his innovative and creative spirit to make great things. Ronin enjoyed tumbling and gymnastics, he tried out for and made the cheer squad, where he became the first male cheerleader for the Vista Junior Eagles. He was also actively involved in  the Cub Scouts  and finished as a Senior WEBLO and then crossed over with his Arrow of Light  to the Boy Scouts. Ronin especially loved all of the Boy Scouts camping trips, with his last trip to Yosemite being his favorite. In addition to Boy Scouts, Ronin enjoyed kayaking, canoeing and fishing and was a part of the Upper Natoma Rowing Crew. Ronin was a loving, smart, compassionate and empathetic person who followed his heart. Ronin spent nearly half of his life dealing with bullying and its effects until his untimely passing. We lost Ronin on December 3rd, 2014.

Zachary Noah Fry was from Olivehurst, California, and he was 15 ½ years old. He loved fishing and hunting and wanted to be a fishing guide and a BMW mechanic. Zachary played football since he was 6 years old. He loved others, had a huge heart for the homeless and was always considered an “old soul”. Zachary was cyberbullied by a former girlfriend and her new boyfriend until he decided he couldn’t take it anymore. We lost Zachary on August 27th, 2014.

Kimberly was from Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. She was kind, loving, creative and so very funny. She loved reading, animals, her family and friends and spending time on the beaches of Lake Superior near her home. Kimberly was verbally and physically assaulted at school daily for 7 months. On March 3rd, 2010, after being hit again,she decided she’d had enough and hit back. Kimberly was suspended and sent home. She hanged herself in her closet. She died 3 days later, on March 6, 2010 from her injuries. Kimberly was 12 years old.

Brielle was 14 years old and from Cedar Rapids, Iowa. On March 7th, 2016, she hung herself. She passed away on March 9th, 2016. Brielle was loving, caring, giving, and would do anything for anyone. She loved animals and children. If you were having a bad day, she would use her hilarious personality to put a smile on your face. She suffered from severe depression and was bullied. Brielle was bullied by peers and some she had considered trusted friends. Her depression soon became a target for the bullies. She was told to kill herself on multiple occasions. Monday, March 7th, she recorded a video and tweeted saying good-bye and forgiving those that hurt her. Brielle was an organ donor and continues to live on through others.

This bright and shining star always had a smile or a hand to give. He truly was the purest soul you could ever meet. He was the happy child that loved to make videos and play. He truly was the perfect son. He was a 6th grader that was being bullied and he held it all until he grew his wings. We love you with all our hearts and souls to the moon and back. Love momma (Tammy), Daddy (Chad)Bleakney and his brothers Eric, Tj, and Blake Swingle. Rest in Heaven buns