Bradford Fernandez Schools Prevention

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In Memory of Bradford Fernandez

December 1, 1996 - January 21, 2011

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Suicide Prevention

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Get Involved With Your School

To learn how you can work together with your school in preventing suicide, please visit The Bradford Foundation, on January 21, 2012. The Bradford Foundation is a non-profit organization created as of January 21, 2012, dedicated to Suicide Prevention and the mental, spiritual and emotional well-being of the teens in our community.

Additional details on the foundation will be released at the end of our Memorial Vigil for Bradford on January 21, 2012.

Oath of Guardianship©

"My friend, I love you. I promise to always watch over you even during your darkest moments; if you need help, I will make sure to find help for you, even if you ask me not to. I promise to not honor any bonds that will ultimately hurt you in any way; it's for your own good. Understand, as a loving friend, it is my responsibility to watch over you. I promise not to let you think that your life is worthless and to dishonor you. YOU MATTER TO ME AND TO THE WORLD; YOU ARE WORTHY OF GOD'S LOVE AND LIFE."

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Bradford's Pledge, written by Ana Fernandez
January 21, 2011

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The Bradford Foundation
Make a Difference Parent Resource

QPR Institute
Suicide The Forever Decision by Dr. Paul G. Quinnett

A Personal Message from Ana Fernandez:

The death of my beloved son, Bradford, shattered my life and tore my heart into pieces. I will never be the same. Bradford's sisters and brother will never be the same; they carry a hole in their heart as a result of his absence. Bradford's friends, also, will never be the same; they have a permanent scar in their hearts. Bradford probably believed no one would miss him, including his family. He was wrong. He was loved beyond understanding. His life and death touched the hearts of many. Suicide is NEVER the answer. It is a permanent destructive solution to a temporary problem. If you've ever thought about suicide and think no one will miss you - you are wrong. If you think the world is "better off without you," - you are wrong. If you think your family, your parents, your siblings won't miss you, you are wrong. No matter how insignificant you feel you are, you matter and are loved. Your suicide will only leave pain, intense suffering, and storms of tears for the people you love. Don't destroy the lives of your loved ones, along with yours. There is always a choice; there is help. You are not alone. All you have to do is to reach out for help.