Parkland Capturing Survivor
Takes His Personal Life After Battle With Schizophrenia
Revealed
Donovan Joshua Leigh Metayer survived the horrific 2018 Parkland faculty mass taking pictures … however he took his personal life lately after a protracted battle with schizophrenia, in response to his sister.
Nancy Metayer Bowen posted a tribute to Donovan on Fb, revealing her brother died by suicide on December 15 after battling schizophrenia for 7 years.
Donovan was recognized with the mind dysfunction after Nikolas Cruz, 17, went on a rampage at Marjory Stoneman Douglas Excessive College in Parkland, Florida, on February 14, 2018. Cruz, wielding an AR-15-style rifle, shot to loss of life 17 college students and employees members and injured 18 others. Donovan was a senior at Marjorie Stoneman on the time of the taking pictures … and managed to make it out of the varsity alive.
Cruz was convicted of the murders and sentenced to life in jail with out parole.
In her Fb put up, Nancy thanked everybody who had given their love and assist to her grieving household. She mentioned she’s listened to their voicemails and seen their messages and is “deeply grateful for each expression of regret.”
Nancy went on to say her household is launching a psychological well being fund in Donovan’s title, increasing entry to psychological well being companies, particularly for many who want it most. She’s asking individuals to think about supporting this effort with a donation.
Donovan was 26.
RIP
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