There has been an outpouring of support on social media and beyond after the "sudden death" of a 17-year-old Crestwood student at the Lift Lock on Friday (March 6th). The Crestwood community and the extended Peterborough community is in mourning, trying to make sense of it all. Grief counsellors will be at Crestwood on Monday to help students talk about and deal with how they are feeling. The Examiner reports that a candelight vigil was held at The Lift Lock last night, with people there speaking in "soft tones about the importance of helping young people who are struggling with mental health issues." Here is some of the reaction on social media...

I am the parent of a teen. And feeling pretty sad about peterborough's loss today. #youth #struggle
— Marianne Beacon (@MarianneBeacon) March 6, 2015

Sad day at CSS today. Councillors will be here on Mon, comfort rooms will open (to write messages, condolences). Rest in Peace mustang <3
— CrestwoodCouncil (@CrestwoodSS) March 6, 2015

Thoughts and prayers going out to the Crestwood community today, we are so sorry for your loss and give our love to the friends and family
— TAS SAC (@tas_sac) March 6, 2015

Thinking of the family of the 17 year old Crestwood student who died today and his Crestwood community. RIP
— Thomas A. Stewart (@TASGriffins) March 7, 2015

@Ptbo_Canada Today is a "hug your kids a little harder" kind of day & a good day for a talk, there is nothing we can't conquer together.
— Jenn (@naturallyme2013) March 6, 2015

One a Mustang, always a Mustang...hang in there Crestwood community #letstalk #PtboCares
— Beth Anne McClelland (@bee_mcclelland) March 7, 2015

always tell your loved ones how much they mean to you. Thoughts and prayers with the family, friends and crestwood students, Rest in peace😔
— Peaches (@NotEmmaStirr) March 6, 2015

After Fri in @Ptbo_Canada I need my kids to know "you're never alone, always loved & I'm always available" @nykkin_out @robyna75 #letstalk
— Nana V (@vernarms_4) March 7, 2015

If you need help, reach out to someone. You are not alone @Ptbo_Canada pic.twitter.com/K6jh6EDHsr
— Nels (@MisterNels) March 6, 2015

Today is a stark reminder that *every day* has to be Let's Talk day. #mentalhealth
— PTBO_CANADA (@Ptbo_Canada) March 6, 2015

“@Ptbo_Canada: Today is a stark reminder that *every day* has to be Let's Talk day. #mentalhealth” 👈👈👈👈👈👈👈👈 THIS!!!!!
— allison walsh (@allisonwalsh2) March 6, 2015

Let's talk—and listen—every day.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the boy's family.

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