By Megan Nichols
Anniston Star
Anniston, ALABAMA — Tre’Juan ‘Trey’ Cordell Figures’ family and friends talk about the problems Trey had. Family friend Deidra Parker, left; Trey’s grandmother, Essie Figures; his mother, Veronica McGee; and his father, Johnny Figures; and his aunt, Virginia Eastman.
Tre’Juan Figures hugged everyone, but it wasn’t enough to ease the pain he felt every day when kids bullied him.
“He always wanted a hug, and every time he’d say ‘hugs make everything better,'” said the 12-year-old’s uncle, Ron Eastman. “I’m sure he’s in heaven right now, hugging on Jesus.”
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Filed under: Bullying, Suicide/Death | Tagged: Anniston Middle School, Bullying, Deidra Parker, Essie Figures, Johnny Figures, Ron Eastman, Suicide/Death, Tre'Juan 'Trey' Cordell Figures, Veronica McGee, Virginia Eastman | Leave a comment »
Pssst! Bullies are b-o-r-i-n-g! 