Dear DREAM Family,
This past Friday, we all suffered a tragic loss, a loss that within our DREAM movement was a painstaking reminder of why we have spent the past 10 years fighting. We fight, not for a legislation, but for the LIVES of millions of undocumented youth throughout this country. Joaquin Luna was only 18 years-old, a senior in high school and a loving son, who we tragically lost. We will forever have Joaquin engraved in our movement, a movement that stands for justice and education for all.
Today as the United We Dream Network mourns side by side with Joaquin’s family, love ones, and friends we are reminded of an issue we face at one time or another; suicide. The sense of hopelessness within our undocumented youth can lead individuals to depression. While depression is something real that every person experiences, we must remind ourselves that our lives have worth.
As a national network, we have discovered the endless talents and skills that DREAMers throughout the Nation bring to this country, and to their own communities. While we are working on developing programs that can bring emotional relief to our youth, we encourage individuals and organizations to keep reaching out to those DREAMers in your communities who have not yet discovered that there are educational opportunities out there, and that with no doubt, they are more than capable of accomplishing their dreams. Let’s keep educating, organizing and empowering our immigrant youth!
To the Luna family, there are no words we can say to ease their pain. However, what we can say is, we will keep fighting to improve the lives of our undocumented youth.
Rest in peace Joaquin. Your memory will always remain in our hearts.
Sincerely,
The United We Dream Network
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