I cried a lot. I hugged a lot of people, even though I am not a hugger. As you go see the casket, you are suppose to go hug or shake the hands of the immediate family up front. I knew four of the family members.
Right before the funeral, we found out that another suicide happened overnight. Same age group, same method. The son of a teacher aide.
This is the 4th suicide streak my teacher friend has experienced in her 17 years here. I just hope it ends soon. We have tons of people coming to help, and some have been here since Monday.