tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8387100175820327006.post1130900413723071597..comments2023-04-27T00:27:05.379-07:00Comments on In Memory of Amanda Cummings: Cha Cha with a sista...Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger47125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8387100175820327006.post-82840233946071971452012-01-09T16:35:14.042-08:002012-01-09T16:35:14.042-08:00http://www.change.org/petitions/protecting-childre...http://www.change.org/petitions/protecting-children-on-facebook-from-bullies-prevention-of-trolling-by-adults-and-peersFirst Time Mommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11475897708864454348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8387100175820327006.post-45955454329060413462012-01-07T19:30:26.365-08:002012-01-07T19:30:26.365-08:00When I heard about this it broke
My heart. She'...When I heard about this it broke<br />My heart. She's a beautiful<br />Girl who was taken way to young. It made me<br />Me remember when my<br />Best friend mick was killed. He was hit by 3 cars, and so many people were so cruel. They began saying "well it's his fault he shouldn't have been<br />Walking alone at night" "good he deserved it what kind of idiot walks alone at night" and cruel things towards his family. I don't know what kind of sick people say things like that tm a grieving family. It's not<br />Okay, it's not okay for them to make jokes towards amanda. I pray you guys find justice in this. I'm praying for your family.bevmohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18298241438335338921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8387100175820327006.post-65362292104613043872012-01-06T14:15:47.861-08:002012-01-06T14:15:47.861-08:00My heart is hurting for your family. I will keep ...My heart is hurting for your family. I will keep you and your entire family in my prayers. What a beautiful girl. I will continue praying that God brings you comfort and surrounds you with lots of love. I'm so very sorry for your loss.HipHopw/K.leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15574625968607039823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8387100175820327006.post-61308730012338247322012-01-06T12:19:30.344-08:002012-01-06T12:19:30.344-08:00I am crying as I write this. I have 2 wonderful da...I am crying as I write this. I have 2 wonderful daughters, ages 13 and 10. I too was bullied in grammar school and high-school. I was suicidal and had anorexia for 5 years. My 13 year old was bullied in her own girl scout troop and in 4 and 5th grade! My girls let me know when things are up and that they need help and I've taught them that if you SEE IT, HEAR IT then SAY IT!!! We all need to work together in kindness and compassion to change how things are in our schools AND in our homes. I pray for your family for comfort and strength to endure what you should NOT have to be going through. God must have very special plans for beautiful Amanda; she will now help others who have and are being bullied.<br /><br />With love and peace from CaliforniaDiablo Damehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05831964358848968752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8387100175820327006.post-40927630479887854562012-01-06T12:15:28.458-08:002012-01-06T12:15:28.458-08:00I am so sorry for your loss,my daughter Kayla was ...I am so sorry for your loss,my daughter Kayla was bullied in school also,they used to say she looked like a football player because she has broad shoulders.I cannot even think of the pain it has caused you,again I'm so sorry.Laura Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18206463852112892412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8387100175820327006.post-89405628908001247212012-01-06T06:47:46.601-08:002012-01-06T06:47:46.601-08:00i have no words, but i will try: RIP beautiful Ama...i have no words, but i will try: RIP beautiful Amanda. My condolences to your family. What a tragic loss. May your family find closure and justice. My thoughts and prayers are with you. And - we definitely need to do something to stop the bullying. It's getting worse. :(metro-grafixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04360996670721750414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8387100175820327006.post-58832330659320244262012-01-05T11:51:41.582-08:002012-01-05T11:51:41.582-08:00As someone who was bullied at school to the point ...As someone who was bullied at school to the point of considering suicide, my heart aches for Amanda. I can't imagine how you feel as a family but time will alleviate some of the pain...<br /><br />Something has to be done to stop this from happening- these social networks have exacerbated the problem. Perhaps it's time to compromise privacy and have "FaceBook moderators" or something..?? Software that can pick up on the abuse... something.....<br /><br />Wishing you all strength in this tragic time.<br /><br />James xxxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8387100175820327006.post-1087770213815437792012-01-05T06:53:20.850-08:002012-01-05T06:53:20.850-08:00My heart aches for you. I was bullied for seven ye...My heart aches for you. I was bullied for seven years in junior and senior high school. Teachers turned a blind eye to it. Nothing was done. Even though that was more than 30 years ago, the scars still hurt. I'm so sorry for your loss.TippieTippiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00889466248228894669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8387100175820327006.post-38606240890825430662012-01-04T22:33:11.605-08:002012-01-04T22:33:11.605-08:00As everyone else, I am sincerely sorry for your tr...As everyone else, I am sincerely sorry for your tragic loss. <br /><br /> No child should ever have to endure such emotional torment. Now, she will never again have deal with such bullies; she is now free from this. A terrible shame it took this tragedy for her to find such peace.<br /><br /> Your daughter, grand daughter, sister, cousin, niece, friend, in her far too few years here, left you all a lifetime of memories; memories you will forever hold in your hearts.<br /><br /> Amanda, hopefully your story will go a long way in fighting, ending such bullying. You should have never had to suffer as you did. Maybe something positive can come from this. <br /><br /> You may have saved many lives....<br /><br /> A few words come to mind that Olivia Newton John wrote many years ago, to help protect dolphins:<br />"Let us hope it's not too late,<br />And that we can amend,<br />All the pain they have suffered on your friend.<br />We were born with our freedom,<br />We were born with the truth<br />Then why do we abuse it<br />We could choose---to love---to love.<br /><br />If I can only make one man aware, one person care...."<br /><br /> Amanda, forever may you rest in peace...Craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11742439012273057185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8387100175820327006.post-40847396278559604112012-01-04T21:37:25.816-08:002012-01-04T21:37:25.816-08:00Such a beautiful girl, so sorry for your loss.Such a beautiful girl, so sorry for your loss.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8387100175820327006.post-4230982469232464412012-01-04T21:06:18.134-08:002012-01-04T21:06:18.134-08:00My heart is deeply troubled as I write this. This...My heart is deeply troubled as I write this. This is a tragedy beyond words. Cyber- bullying, indeed ALL and ANY TEENAGE BULLYING must stop. Un-malable laws must be made to hold these young adults accountable for their cruelty and their actions, or they walk away un-remorseful, even justified. In the very least, they should be put on probation with MANDATORY counseling for the DURATION of their schooling, since they are so adept at camouflaging their real sentiments. This is unacceptable behavior in any social schematic, and every effort to eradicate it should be employed. <br /><br />To the family and loved ones of this young woman I offer my deepest condolences. My heart and prayers go out to you. <br />Most sincerely, <br /><br />LCZagourosCelestial Readingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00824598980186074555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8387100175820327006.post-8030337642199298752012-01-04T19:15:39.706-08:002012-01-04T19:15:39.706-08:00Grammy nominated singer songwriter Karen Taylor-Go...Grammy nominated singer songwriter Karen Taylor-Good shares a little of your pain - she too was bullied as a child. Please accept her gift of her beautiful song Precious Child - she makes it available free to families grieving the loss of a child. www.KarenTaylorGood.com click on free downloads.Get a Bigger Panhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15546728272219410068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8387100175820327006.post-55132845307297313422012-01-04T18:57:51.421-08:002012-01-04T18:57:51.421-08:00To Amanda's family-
I did not know Amanda pers...To Amanda's family-<br />I did not know Amanda personally but i am so sad for Amanda and you all. May God bless you and give you strength in this difficult time. In my thoughts and prayers.<br />-Christina ComiAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8387100175820327006.post-49544628473790396232012-01-04T18:42:03.733-08:002012-01-04T18:42:03.733-08:00Reading this story has brought tears to my eyes. i...Reading this story has brought tears to my eyes. i read this on aol news. My son has been bullied in his earlier years which caused great distress. This needs to be illegal and people should be held accountable for bullying. So sad and tragic. May god bless and comfort the family in this terrible time, god bless you all.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17982663825276370154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8387100175820327006.post-22237503385143481312012-01-04T18:29:16.886-08:002012-01-04T18:29:16.886-08:00Reading this story has devistated me. I'm grie...Reading this story has devistated me. I'm grief stricken and didn't even know her! Me myself being a mom of a 13 year old it is very scary. I will be sharing this story with my daughter in hopes that my daughter will pass it on and maybe just maybe one kid will learn from this. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers xo jenniferUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09430975029287868572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8387100175820327006.post-46348797780580728372012-01-04T18:00:33.634-08:002012-01-04T18:00:33.634-08:00She is a beautiful angel now. I was bullied very b...She is a beautiful angel now. I was bullied very badly as a child. Bullying should be illegal. Rest in peace Amanda <3MissDenissehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13620820198639702846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8387100175820327006.post-89562276296446148542012-01-04T17:47:40.080-08:002012-01-04T17:47:40.080-08:00Dear Amanda's Family,
God is with you in this...Dear Amanda's Family,<br /><br />God is with you in this time of need, he loves you all and encourages you all to heal properly. I give you my prayers as you all deal with this journey. God has called back his beloved daughter into heaven, so that her memories will influence others to make a better choice before the end of times. <br /><br />I have read so many suicide reports to make me want to kick the bullies behind myself, I have stood up to bullies all my life, I have confronted those who has done wrong to others and I have advocated in defending those who are weak. <br /><br />God will punish those who has done wrong to your Amanda, pray on it and you will see his magnificent work at hand. God doesn't tolerate violence nor does he tolerate sinners, we may all be sinners, but as long as we know that he is the Almighty God and ask for his forgiveness, he will bless us.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8387100175820327006.post-4778148131669384202012-01-04T17:46:42.526-08:002012-01-04T17:46:42.526-08:00Sorry to hear about Amanda. My GoD Bless her soul ...Sorry to hear about Amanda. My GoD Bless her soul and your family. <br />I was mercilessly bullied and beaten in grade school. My mom is mentally ill and we lived with her. We were starved and beaten at home. It's all over now and I'm 45 yrs old with a wife and 4 kids. Everyone here is happy. My escape then was to read adventure books and playing in old World War Two vintage airplanes in a junkyard in Memphis. Now, I'm an author writing adventure books. I know how Amanda felt and feel for her. I'm not sure how I survived, but will write a book about it soon. If that book saves one life, it will be worth the effort.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691125492013158083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8387100175820327006.post-69130063106729813632012-01-04T17:15:36.821-08:002012-01-04T17:15:36.821-08:00It makes me so mad to hear that this young lady wa...It makes me so mad to hear that this young lady was driven to such an act. My daughter is going through some of the same things. I dare not let her have a facebook because kids are so cruel. She's 15 and having the worst time trying to fit in. God be with your daughter. Take full legal action. Do it for her. Make it a big big statement for all the kids that are suffering in silence. I am so sorry that this has happened to her.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06657779010649974612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8387100175820327006.post-18630957820340606862012-01-04T17:10:15.745-08:002012-01-04T17:10:15.745-08:00I read the story, I'm so sorry, Such a Beautif...I read the story, I'm so sorry, Such a Beautiful Loss! And for the bullies out there, I hope someone rips your heart out, like you did too the Family & Friends of Amanda! May she rest peacefully now!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8387100175820327006.post-43308725216321768292012-01-04T16:19:42.276-08:002012-01-04T16:19:42.276-08:00Cummings Family,
I read this article and my heart...Cummings Family,<br /><br />I read this article and my heart started to bleed for Amanda and your family. I would know firsthand that kids can be incredibly cruel and this is an issue that needs to end. You would think by my comment that I have been bullied in my past years at school, but on the contrary, I was the bully. Always with the popular kids and for some odd adolescent reason found satisfaction in verbal abuse. I never physically harmed or stole anything, but needless to say it causes damage. I may not be a parent yet, but I can assure you that if and when that day comes I will absolutely not tolerate my kids to bully or be rude to any of their peers or teachers. Now being 23 and a two time cancer survivor I really have grown and appreciate life. My heart goes out to you Amanda. I may know nothing about you, but your beautiful smile will truly be missed in this world, and I'm sure I will see you soon enough in the next.<br /><br />Kruger KirstonAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8387100175820327006.post-29134520064027676832012-01-04T15:59:52.873-08:002012-01-04T15:59:52.873-08:00Dear Cummings Family,
My heart, and tears go out...Dear Cummings Family, <br /><br />My heart, and tears go out to you all. This is such a tragedy, I am truly, truly sorry for all the heart, sorrow, and loss you are all feeling. I am also so sorry that Amanda will not know that life after high school does get better. I hope she finds the peace in heaven she was robbed of by her tormentors here on Earth. As a mother, I cannot begin to understand what you are going through, but as a teacher know that I promise to always, always reach out to my students, and their families whenever bullying is present in my classroom. <br /><br />My thoughts and prayers are with you all!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8387100175820327006.post-82256652890298087672012-01-04T15:59:47.318-08:002012-01-04T15:59:47.318-08:00I certainly don't know you and your family. Bu...I certainly don't know you and your family. But my heart is so sad that this happened, and that people can be so mean and heartless...STILL.<br />I was bullied in junior high, way back in the early 70's. But I cannot imagine for the life of me what bullying is now, and how one can possibly endure it, with cell phones, facebook, and the internet. <br />At least I found solace at home, and could count on not getting the crap unless I was in school (or maybe en route).<br />This is something that touches a part deep in my soul, and I am so very sad for Amanda, and you, her family.<br />The only thing that makes me feel any better is my belief that life is eternal, and that she is now in the best place imaginable...Heaven.<br />You will all see her agin. <br />With much love, Ree Donnellyreeree62https://www.blogger.com/profile/17703452265791996274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8387100175820327006.post-1586124355021641692012-01-04T15:38:23.869-08:002012-01-04T15:38:23.869-08:00Dear Family of Amanda
I do not know you, but I kno...Dear Family of Amanda<br />I do not know you, but I know that this situation with bullying has gone way beyond out of control. I pray that your broken hearts become healed and that Amanda's spirit lives on. I work in the realm of after school for both elementary and middle schools in California. I will share Amanda's heartbreaking story so that together we come to a close of hate and bullying. I cannot begin to fathom your pain, but please know that there are people around who care, care enough to say we have had enough. We will immediately implement a no tolerance policy as it relates to hate and bullying...in Amanda's honor. God Bless you all now and always...Robin Corbidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10510740546125481525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8387100175820327006.post-28424660781690643872012-01-04T15:27:04.269-08:002012-01-04T15:27:04.269-08:00I'm so sorry for your loss. She is a beautiful...I'm so sorry for your loss. She is a beautiful girl and I can't imagine why anyone would torture someone to the point where they would want to end their life!! It makes me so mad when I hear about this kind of thing. It seems to be happening more and more all the time. These kids need to be held accountable for their actions!! I pray for justice for you and your family and may God comfort you in your time of need.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07850691128371275895noreply@blogger.com