Comments on: Lance Lundsten update

By: Rachel H

Rachel H — Sat, 22 Jan 2011 08:40:10 +0000

Thank you, Alex, for your courage, not only in thinking about these things and changing your attitude, but in publicly taking a stand.

Julie – I can only echo Michael’s sentiments. You have raised a fine young man.

By: Dakota

Dakota — Sat, 22 Jan 2011 00:10:00 +0000

I hate to say it, but bullying has been around for ages and will continue to stay here. I’ve been working on a new project, speaking with parents who’s children have been affected by bullying. You’d be amazed at how often times schools do nothing. Send a note home to the parent and that’s the end of it. Some stories dive further where police were involved. Many times nothing is done because as the police have said “This is merely children being children.” This is not children being children this is BULLYING.

By: Mihangel apYrs

Mihangel apYrs — Fri, 21 Jan 2011 13:16:30 +0000

Alex Sonju
my congratulations on your courage and compassion. Both these will serve you well during your life.

June: if I had such a son I would be so proud. And you deserve praise for raising such a fine young man.

I hope you both get the support and kudoes you deserve now and in the future

By: Timothy (TRiG)

Timothy (TRiG) — Fri, 21 Jan 2011 12:23:53 +0000

Alex: here's a working link. TRiG.

By: Julie (mother)

Julie (mother) — Fri, 21 Jan 2011 04:35:32 +0000

Alex, I am so very proud of you for the accomplishment that you’ve done and are doing. I do hope that you take a journey and make a difference in your school and community by organizing and having a rally on anti-bullying. To everyone who’s supporting Alex, I want to thank you all for supporting and giving him positive comments.
-Your loving mother

By: Alex Sonju

Alex Sonju — Fri, 21 Jan 2011 04:24:10 +0000

Thank you all for this. It means so much. I just hope my story reaches one person and helps them through a tough day. This is all a gift from God, it’s so amazing that this is reaching so many people. Here is a link to the original, feel free to leave your comments, I love feedback. http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/notes/alex-sonju/this-is-the-truth/176486969054882

you all are amazing, Thank you so much. RIP Lance, I think of you every day <3

By: Tommy Lee

Tommy Lee — Fri, 21 Jan 2011 03:12:21 +0000

Alex is real, he is a friend of mine on FB. I am a local Radio DJ here in this small town and Alex and I have started talking. He is also a big Justin beiber fan..but we forgive him for that :)

By: TampaZeke

TampaZeke — Thu, 20 Jan 2011 23:48:55 +0000

We’re never going to get to the bottom of anti-gay bullying if we don’t get to a place where “gay” is not a slur, or as Alex Sonju says, “a mean thing” to be called.

By: JohnInGa

JohnInGa — Thu, 20 Jan 2011 22:21:05 +0000

@tristam–I share your skepticism; however, a Google search for “Alex Sonju” turns up many hits on several different social network sites (Facebook, Twitter, SupportGroups.com, PetitionSpot.com). His online trail goes back at least to Feb. 22, 2010, and he at least seems to live in Minnesota (where Jefferson H.S. is located). So he seems legit.

By: Soren456

Soren456 — Thu, 20 Jan 2011 21:28:47 +0000

Alex Sonju wrote a magnificent statement.

It left me in tears.