Our hearts go out to Sheryl and family in this difficult time of sorrow. [UPDATE]
August 1, 2013 by Wink, Inc
It is with deep personal regret that we write to inform of the unexpected death on Saturday of Sheryl Moore’s son, A.J., a treasured member of our Wink family. Sheryl will be unavailable during this difficult time; in the meantime please do contact the Wink, Inc office directly at support@annuityspecs.com or 515-262-2623. We will inform you upon Sheryl’s return to the office.
Our deepest sympathy and heartfelt condolences go out to Sheryl and her family in their time of sorrow.
-Jamie N. Johnson, Communications Specialist
Wink, Inc
The Wink office will be closing early at noon Central time on Friday August 2nd, 2013.
AJ’s services:
Visitation: Oakwood United Methodist Church in Pleasant Hill, Iowa from 4:00-8:00 pm on Thursday
Funeral Service: Oakwood United Methodist Church in Pleasant Hill, Iowa from 1:00 pm on Friday
Burial: Rising Sun Cemetery in Pleasant Hill, immediately following funeral
Candlelight Vigil: Haines Park in Altoona, Iowa at 8:00 pm on Friday
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the “One Voice for AJ” fund at Valley Bank, 1290 Copper Creek Dr., Pleasant Hill, IA 50327 (Fund’s tax ID available upon request)
Cards may be sent to the office: 5148 E. University Ave, Pleasant Hill Iowa 50327
One Voice for AJ:
http://www.lifehealthpro.com/2013/07/30/bullied-to-death?t=fixed-indexed
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/07/29/gay-iowa-teen-suicide_n_3672008.html
http://ca.news.yahoo.com/video/offering-support-student-commits-suicide-001906542.html
http://www.desmoinesregister.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013307290045
http://www.desmoinesregister.com/article/20130730/NEWS/307300056/1024/ENT02/
http://www.desmoinesregister.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013307300057
http://www.wftv.com/news/ap/social-issues/iowa-mother-says-son-was-bullied-before-suicide/nY6sj/
http://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Iowa-mother-Son-bullied-before-suicide-attempt-4693071.php
http://southern4life.blogspot.com/2013/07/in-iowa-five-suicides-in-five-years-at.html
http://abetteriowa.desmoinesregister.com/2013/07/29/teen-suicide-reignites-bully-debate/
http://www.newnownext.com/gay-iowa-teen-aj-betts-commits-suicide/07/2013/
http://www.advocate.com/youth/2013/07/29/gay-iowa-teens-suicide-fifth-rattle-local-high-school
http://www.queerty.com/gay-teen-is-fifth-suicide-in-five-years-at-iowa-high-school-20130729/
http://www.thebacklot.com/meme-073013/07/2013/