doorgunnerjgs
Shared on Sun, 04/07/2013 - 14:18I regret that I have to report a tragic time for our family. Our granddaughter, Alena Ruth Nightoak took her life last Tuesday night/Wednesday morning, April 2/3. She was almost 16 years old and will be missed immensely by all of us. She lived in Marshall, WI and has been the object of both radio and television stories in the Madison area. Her obituary can be found here. There has been a lot of speculation that bullying was a large factor in her death. Obviously, we are all trying to cope with the shock and pain that this has caused. I have not been able to fully come to terms with her death even now and know that I and my wife will feel the pain for as long as we live.
Last October, she posted a very emotional You Tube entry about bullying, not only that aimed at her, but also others within her community. If you are interested, you can find it here or see it here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=6ragYFNmfto
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Submitted by badmin on Sun, 04/07/2013 - 14:48
I'm at a loss for words. This is absolutely tragic beyond all comprehension. I know that nothing I say will make a difference, but just know that I'm truly sorry for your loss.
Submitted by DEEP_NNN on Sun, 04/07/2013 - 15:33
Know that I care for you and your family for the tragic loss of your beautiful grand daughter. :(
Submitted by Azuredreams on Sun, 04/07/2013 - 17:50
I cannot fathom the pain your family is in right now. My deepest and heartfelt condolences.
Submitted by selden007 on Sun, 04/07/2013 - 21:11
Sorry for your loss. Know that others share in your loss and the tragedy of this event.
Submitted by mnvikesfan on Sun, 04/07/2013 - 21:54
Sorry for your loss.
Submitted by Blue_Stiehl on Sun, 04/07/2013 - 22:13
Sorry for your lose. You and yours will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Submitted by CProRacing on Mon, 04/08/2013 - 06:30
Sorry for your loss. Prayers will be with you.
Submitted by YEM on Mon, 04/08/2013 - 07:50
So sorry to hear this deep. You and your family will be in my thoughts
Submitted by BlowMonkey on Mon, 04/08/2013 - 08:25
Heartbreaking. Hits close to home for me and I wish you and your family great strength. She was a beautiful girl - tragic.
Submitted by doorgunnerjgs on Mon, 04/08/2013 - 09:29
Thank you all for your thoughts and prayers. Today is the memorial service and I beiieve it will be one of the worst experiences of my life. My Lord, give me strength.
Submitted by badmin on Mon, 04/08/2013 - 12:54
Be strong friend.
Submitted by T3muJin on Mon, 04/08/2013 - 12:33
Sorry for your loss
Submitted by RogueRedneck on Mon, 04/08/2013 - 14:08
DG,
There are no words I can say that will make this any easier on you. I'm truly heartsick for you and your family. Keep the faith and know that we will be praying for you.
Rogue
Submitted by Rask on Mon, 04/08/2013 - 15:04
My condolences to you and your family for your loss Gunner.
Submitted by Bee on Wed, 04/10/2013 - 12:30
Prayers out to you and your's.
Submitted by doorgunnerjgs on Thu, 04/11/2013 - 09:50
Thank you, all. Monday's service was really hard to face. She touched so many lives with both her life and her death. Approximately 300 folks showed up to commemorate her life and grieve her death.
Thank you again for your kind words and prayers.
We will miss her for the rest of our days.
Door