Student hit by VRE train; advice for parents of classmates?
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Anonymous
My 7th grader was friends with the girl who was hit by the VRE train. 
Any suggestions for how I can help my child and friends cope with this tragic loss? |
Anonymous
| OH no. I hadn't heard about this. So sorry. I wonder if the school is able to provide any crisis resources during the summer. |
Anonymous
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I agree about contacting the school. The psychologists and social workers often have extended contracts (at least I hope that is still true). They are excellent resources. |
Anonymous
| Thanks to you both. |
Anonymous
District offices may be a better place to call. |
Anonymous
| Schools out and we don't even know who died. |
Anonymous
OP here -- the orchestra director sent an email out to parents and students. His email said in part, "Please know that our counselors, administrative staff, and crisis counselors are available to speak with you here at school should you feel the need to talk with someone." A memorial tribute is also in place on social media. |
Anonymous
| Suicide? |
Anonymous
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It was an accident. |
Anonymous
| Sounded like the kids were on the bridge. Article said the others jumped to another track, but she tried to run back or something. |
Anonymous
http://www.fox5dc.com/news/local-news/264439200-story |
Anonymous
| Poor child. My heart goes out to her family and friends. |
Anonymous
| This is so sad for all, including the train operator who hit a child through no fault of his or her own. We should all take a lesson from this and not walk on tracks. You cannot hear a train approach within enough time to react and the train does not have enough time to stop when the operator sees you. |
Anonymous
| Her poor brother. He will forever be haunted by that image and will likely blame himself/always wonder what he should have done differently |
Anonymous
| Tribute site is https://www.instagram.com/reyhan.memorial/ |