Aedon (beata) wrote, @ 2004-04-23 16:15:00

Current mood:

sympathetic

The actual times that I've spoken to Mr. Faust, I can probably count off with my two hands. I don't go up to the office that often, and there's not the reason for me to go so often. So let's see.. At least twice during my freshman year, because I went up to wonder if there's a locker open. At least thrice during my sophomore year to get my locker number, I.D. card, and a thank you cake from the basketball team for the support you gave us(we made a cake with a big basketball frosting on the top). At least once during Junior year for the same reason(I.D.). And twice to get my I.D. card and graduation stuff. Those weren't actual conversations that I had with him, but I can tell that he is a good person.

From what the other people say about him, I can tell that he was one of the, if not the, most loved person at school. Go to his office once and he'll remember your name. He makes an effort to know everybody. He posted up any articles that contained something about the students(they were mainly sports related). He would highlight the parts that contained our names so that it would be easier to know where to read.

So many people were crying today. I thought it was amazing that he was a treasurer. Not many people become attached to a treasurer so often. Well, maybe because he was a treasurer that so many people can get attached. Anyone can go up to him, and anyone isn't required to go see him. It's easier to become attached to a person when it's not required. All I heard about him was that "I love Mr. Faust." "He knows everyone." "I was surprised that he knew my name." Only good things. That's where I stemmed my like for Mr. Faust. So, when the news came out, I also cried. I wouldn't have if it was only my experiences with him. I didn't know him well. I still don't.

When I first heard it, it was: he had passed away from severe burns all over his body, and that he chose suicide. I interpreted it as since he had so severe injuries, that it would take money to conduct an operation that might work, might not work. That he wouldn't take that risk to put his family into jeopardy, so he chose to take his life.

It is sad when someone connected to you in someway dies. I think being alive is the reason to stay alive. Even if you're depressed, and have these kinds of thoughts, staying alive helps so many people. The people who are around you are going to be shocked if all of a sudden a person commits suicide. They'll feel guilt, and question themselves for things that aren't their fault. Staying alive, even if you don't feel the gratitude, helps everyone around you. There always will be support for you, in varying degrees, of course, but never give up. I know you're trying your hardest, so I won't say 'Do your best,' but it helps us all by stayng alive.

It seems like there is always at least one person passing on each year at our school. And they all seem to be universally loved by evertibe, Mr. Chang had bone marrow cancer, and his operation was a success. It was his body that wouldn't hold up. I don't remember anything about Dot. Kasha was in an accident, and Keith from an illness. Isn't it sad?

	(Anonymous) 2004-04-24 01:48 (link)
	That's terrible. I don't know him well enough to say that I will miss him. But my condolences to him and your school. It is good to know that your school's administrators at least care. I hope for the best recovery around school. ~Tomo (Reply to this) (Thread)