Stillwater Teen, 14, Commits Suicide

STILLWATER, MN — A teenager from Stillwater died by suicide last month. Colin Morrissey was 14 years old when he decided to take his own life on April 11, 2017.

Morrissey's obituary states that he was "a perpetually kind, intentionally quirky boy" and that he took his life "in a bad moment in time":

All those who might find healing and closure are welcome. Having known Colin or the family is not a requirement.

Talking to or hugging the family is optional.

There are no right (or wrong) words anyway. Attire need not be formal or black. Given the option, Colin would wear shorts and a screen printed T-shirt (preferably green) any day of the week.

Do not bring whys – there are no answers. Do not seek blame – there is nothing and no one to attach it to. Do not have regrets – Colin would never want anyone to feel bad. Tears and sorrow are welcome; but so are laughter, jokes, joy, and especially group hugs.

Stillwater area's Oak-Land Junior High School posted the following suicide awareness resource information on April 12:

• Canvas Health, (651) 777-5222
• Family Means, (651) 439-4840
• Youth Service Bureau, (651) 439-8800
• Center for Grief, Loss, and Transition, (651) 641-0177
• The Society for the Prevention of Teen Suicide
• Suicide Awareness Voices of Education
• When a Child's Friend Dies by Suicide

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