Our community mourns with this family. Such a tragic loss, I cannot even imagine the pain this family is going through.

Sierra Grill Facebook photo

We live in a very small community and word is spreading about this sudden death.

A Facebook memorial page has been created, which students can ask to join. (see link at the bottom of this post)

I spoke with a friend of mine who knows the family and said that Sierra was bullied at school. We do not know if this is why she took her own life. I do not understand the pain that this 14-year-old felt that would make her feel like it was not worth living anymore.  As my friend said, it is so final.

I want to tell this girl that this is such a short time in your life, high school, and in the end, high school does not matter or being popular does not matter. And I want to tell people who bully others that they need to stop the meanness. Accept everyone. Love.

I pray for God’s grace and peace for this dear family during such an incredible loss.

Sierra Grill Facebook memorial page

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