Skyler Rogers Stay Strong is made up of family members of Skyler Rogers. We are committed in spreading awareness on the effects of the bullying epidemic in our schools and through social networking by educating children, parents and schools. Skyler had been picked on and bullied by peers both male and female in school and through social networking. She had been called names, swore at, been threate
ned with violence, had things thrown at her and had groups of children laughing at her. No child or any person for that matter deserves to be treated in this manner. Skyler was our daughter, sister, granddaughter, niece, cousin and friend. She was 14 years old and in the 8th grade. Skyler was a beautiful, funny, smart and caring girl. She brightened up a room when she walked in. She was a good big sister and wonderful daughter. Skyler loved animals, music, make up and clothes (as any teen girl). On Thursday October 23rd, 2014 Skyler’s 10 year old sister came home from school and found that Skyler had committed suicide by hanging due to the effects of bullying. In a panic she called her mom at work. Her mom told her to call 911 and go get the neighbor to help. The neighbor, worked on Skyler until the paramedics arrived. Then she was rushed to the Emergency Room where for over 12 hours she fought for her life. Skyler’s parents had to make a decision that no parent should ever have to make. They had to disconnect their daughter from life support. They knew the Skyler they loved so very much was already gone, the machines and medication were the only things keeping her physically alive. Yet it was a very heart wrenching decision for them to make. At 5:17am Friday October 24th with her family by her side Skyler went to be with God and start her new adventures in heaven. Skyler’s death with not be in vain, we vow to make a difference through education!
