We got the email. The one we knew would eventually come. The one sharing the inevitable end of a life hardly lived, of a bright soul taken too young.
He was my third grade student four short years ago. He was full of sass and smarts and life.
My heart aches. Most for his family. For his younger sister, who was my student only last year. And most for his parents, especially mother, as a mother.
There is nothing that can be said, nothing that can be done. Only an empty space and and ache.
I will always remember his spunk, his little quips, his “I’m just gonna be myself” attitude, and his incredible strength to carry on.
Life truly is short, and moments are fleeting. Today, and every day, I will hug my children a little tighter and love my students a little harder.
His life will serve as a reminder and his light will shine long after his body is gone. Like a star in the night, Amadeo will, always, shine on. ♥️
theteachingbee 
Very sad. I’m sorry. I got a sense of the boy from your great descriptions. He had a beautiful smile!
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I am sorry for your loss. Amadeo sounded like a sweetheart. The death of a child is always so hard and comes as a surprise even if we are expecting it. I hope the days and weeks ahead bring you peace. I will remember you and Amadeo’s family in my prayers tonight.
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My thoughts and prayers go out to his family, you, and all of his Emerson and Heritage families as you grieve and honor his memory. That call was hard to answer yesterday, knowing what was going to be said. Thanks for writing this post.
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So sorry for your loss. Sending lots of hugs and prayers to you and Amadeo’s school family and home family…
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I’m so sorry. This had to be so hard to write. I cried and I didn’t even know him. He touched so many lives. My heart aches for his parents. No parent should ever have to bury their child. May the happy memories of his time in your classroom comfort you now and always.
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What a beautiful tribute Amanda. Thank you for sharing your relationship with Amadeo with all of us. It’s comforting to talk with those who knew him best at a time like this.
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