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yourmovemonkey

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33. Thank you. This is a deep shock to all of us.

Reply to KMOD (Reply #24)

Sat Feb 21, 2015, 10:44 PM

Feb 2015

There really isn't any reason. As you said, he had everything going for him. He had already received several acceptance letters from universities. He was an exceptional student also. I've had other friends who suffered from depression too. It isn't about how much is going right in a person's life.

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They do, and they are very appreciative. yourmovemonkey Feb 2015 #34

I don't know you, or Draven's parents, KMOD Feb 2015 #24

Thank you. This is a deep shock to all of us. yourmovemonkey Feb 2015 #33

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a link to his legacy page KMOD Feb 2015 #38