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A 13-year-old composed this note before hanging himself. His parents only want that his story be told

Only a few weeks shy from turning 14, Daniel Joseph Fitzpatrick did something drastic that would forever alter the lives of those around him.

He killed himself. It was his sister, 17-year-old Kristen, who found him. He was hanging by his own belt.

Parents Maureen and Daniel Sr. , were naturally overwhelmed with grief and misery. Nevertheless, they wanted to share this story. Read the full story here ▶