Chicago Tribune Features Gabriel’s Light
On January 10, 2020, the Chicago Tribune tribute wrote an article featuring our organization, Gabriel’s Light, which was founded to honor our son Gabriel who died by suicide at age 12.
Excerpt from the article:
In his last school play performance, 12-year-old Gabe Deely played a member of the Lollipop Guild in the “The Wizard of Oz," waving a giant lollipop while wearing a brightly colored costume topped off with a red hat adorned with a yellow flower.
The seventh grader at St. Clement Catholic School in Chicago loved theater and choir. He approached his Lollipop Guild part with seriousness, but had fun with the somewhat whimsical role. He was a little nervous before the show, but his older sister, who played Auntie Em, was there with him.
In his last school play performance, 12-year-old Gabe Deely played a member of the Lollipop Guild in the “The Wizard of Oz," waving a giant lollipop while wearing a brightly colored costume topped off with a red hat adorned with a yellow flower.
The seventh grader at St. Clement Catholic School in Chicago loved theater and choir. He approached his Lollipop Guild part with seriousness, but had fun with the somewhat whimsical role. He was a little nervous before the show, but his older sister, who played Auntie Em, was there with him.
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About Gabriel's Light
In 2019, Carol and Brendan Deely founded Gabriel’s Light in honor of their son who died by suicide at age 12. In honor of Gabe and all those lost to suicide, they share their journey with the hope that others may learn and grow from their tragedy. Focusing on three pillars of cyber safety, suicide prevention, and kindness campaigns, through outreach, programs, partnerships, and funding, they raise awareness and inspire youth, parents, and educators to take action and help forward their mission.