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Elementary Teacher Falls To Her Death During Halloween Hijinks
- Posted on November 2, 2010 at 7:35am by
Jonathon M. Seidl
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A young special ed elementary school teacher has died after a stunt went terribly wrong at a Chicago Halloween party.
23-year-old Megan Dusky fell to her death while trying to slide down a hotel hand rail, police say. She died instantly from head trauma.
Duskey taught special ed classes at Orville T. Bright Elementary School on Chicago’s South Side, the local Fox affiliate reports. Her family calls her a “caring, energetic person who was full of life and eager to help others and make a difference in the world.”
She was partying with friends at the “Haunted Hotel Ball” and went dressed in a yellow and black costume resembling the comic book superhero the Silver Spectre, authorities said.
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ProudTeaPartyMember
Posted on November 3, 2010 at 7:07amDon’t mess with the laws of gravity.
Report Post »miguelaranda
Posted on November 2, 2010 at 9:42pmPoor cute kitten, she never had a chance. But hey, anyone who went to college or recently spent time in a grade school (even as a elementary school parent) understands what elementary ed majors are like. They truly command an intellectual force that’s without peer.
Report Post »chilo7
Posted on November 2, 2010 at 6:33pmI’m sorry,if this offends here. That said, Teachers are expected to have more sense than to do that. A “stunt” “freak accident”? How does one define the word accident? 23 years old & a teacher for special ed. Meaning she must have been educated enough to know the danger.If this was a party was alcohol served?maybe enough to impair her judgement.But again I don’t think that can be called a freak accident nor a stunt. And where were the other partyers? Shouldn’t they have known better & yanked her off? Somehow this doesn’t make sense to me.OK so call me insensitive.but what are we teaching our kids about being stupid? Isn’t the story “I’d rather have them hate me & live to learn than to lose them because I didn’t want to be the bad guy” And I am a mom of 4,grandma of 7
Report Post »luvamerica
Posted on November 2, 2010 at 3:57pmIt’s such a shame. It’s quite unfortunate that a “teacher” would do something so stupid. I‘m sure it wasn’t the first time she had one too many drinks.
Report Post »fobama
Posted on November 2, 2010 at 2:00pm2 i am shocked at your comments, that is an awful thing to say, I don’t like Barney either, but to ad him to this story is just not right, I pray God forgives you for those comments, I respect the fact you have the right to say what you wish, but that was just down right wrong, and you should be ashamed of your self sir/mam… I feel terrible for this young woman, my daughter is a special ED student, an teachers as a whole should be commended but especially these kinds of teachers, 2 you should be ashamed of your comments, a should apologize to everyone on here for making such a horrible comment, where is your heart?
Report Post »Spookytruck
Posted on November 2, 2010 at 12:47pmSad. So sad.
Report Post »White Devil
Posted on November 2, 2010 at 12:39pmWe have all done stupid things in our youth. It was the grace of God that kept me alive. I look back now and just shake my head that I’m still here. Pray for this young woman’s family to help them through their grief.
Report Post »bookofwisdom
Posted on November 2, 2010 at 12:22pmI’m sorry for the family. Hopefully this story will save the life of some young person in the future. God only knows why it happened to such a wonderful person, but He has His reasons and just maybe if will make the next young person think twice before doing something stupid. May God Bless.
Report Post »NotInKansasAnymore
Posted on November 2, 2010 at 12:17pmShe tried to slide down a four story railing?
And she‘s ’educated’?
While my sympathies go out to those she left behind, it seems she wasn’t very careful in her own life.
D
Report Post »ChiefGeorge
Posted on November 2, 2010 at 12:16pmThis silly satanic “holiday” claims yet another. Every year the day after halloween you can read stories about how someone got themselves killed. I know…I know people get killed on all kinds of holidays but not the ones that go Boo….Trick or Treat?
Report Post »Race
Posted on November 2, 2010 at 10:56amThat’s why they give out Darwin Awards.
Report Post »KyTrish56
Posted on November 2, 2010 at 9:19amOhhh my, my heart goes out to her family. But why would she endanger he life like that? We all have done ridiculous things in our lives and some make it and others don’t.
Report Post »rebel
Posted on November 2, 2010 at 9:19amOk, i’ll be the insensitive one here. I’ll just say this story is ironic.
It’s like a redneck saying “watch this”
Lesterp
Posted on November 2, 2010 at 8:49amWhat a horrible freak accident!
Report Post »AirForceBrat
Posted on November 2, 2010 at 8:41amI lost a child too, who made a “bad decision”, and paid the ultimate price. As anyone can imagine, it was devastating. With so much to offer this world, and so much love for life, we are still dealing with the heartbreak. Prayers for him, and all those affected by his death were so needed and helped so much. The last thing we want to hear is how his poor judgement was to blame. We already know that, and think about it often. Few people think about dying when doing something to be funny, and our young people certainly don’t have a monopoly on taking chances or using poor judgement. If we could have that day back, would it have changed anything? I don’t know! IMO, those who believe in God know that he is in control, and that is the only sure thing in life. Our hearts go out to this young woman’s family, and their tragic loss.
Report Post »Strictlybusiness
Posted on November 2, 2010 at 1:44pmGod Bless YOU and your still hurting, never to heal broken heart, due to the loss of your child. I will be praying for you…..
Report Post »pscully17
Posted on November 2, 2010 at 8:27amI vote we ban all handrails that a person can get their butts on. wheres the government intervention when you need it!? John Kerry you are right people are stupid, and should be in lock down during the times where Government supervision isnt available!
Report Post »MrMel
Posted on November 2, 2010 at 8:11amSliding down a bannister 4 stories above a floor is not something that a person in control of their judgement is going to do. The real story here is that our young children are being taught and cared for by people that are still maturing. Perhaps raising the minimum age for teachers might add some gravitas to the profession.
Report Post »teddrunk
Posted on November 2, 2010 at 8:26amYour point may have some merit, but your timing is way off. Save that argument, if you want to push it, for a different time.
Report Post »catndahat
Posted on November 2, 2010 at 9:28amMrmel’s right–Is this the kind of action a person would take on any average day–or was it because it was Halloween (read: get drunk and act crazy)? Her judgment was poor–I would have questioned her judgment in other situations as well, particularly with disabled children.
Report Post »michelepfaff
Posted on November 2, 2010 at 8:05amIt is a loss for her family and students. I am praying for them.
Report Post »We Are Not Alone
Posted on November 2, 2010 at 8:35amThis story brings tears to my eyes…. I pray for the family…..
Report Post »MUDFLAPS
Posted on November 2, 2010 at 8:03amThis is a real shame. Im saddened by this story. I pray that the family will be comforted.
Report Post »angelcat
Posted on November 2, 2010 at 8:02amMy heart hurts for her and her family. I lost a 20 year old son under tragic circumstances, so I know the pain the family is going through. They need their faith, family, and friends to get through this difficult time. Remember them in your prayers. It takes a special person to teach special ed, and Chicago’s South Side is a difficult place in which to teach in the best circumstances. She had to be a special person.
Report Post »mizflame98
Posted on November 2, 2010 at 7:55amI feel very bad for her family and her students. With that said, she did do something terribly stupid.
Report Post »MAULEMALL
Posted on November 2, 2010 at 7:43am23.. And a special needs teacher.. Just a beautiful girl who was doing what she could to help…
Just sad….
Report Post »grandmaof5
Posted on November 2, 2010 at 8:36amSpecial Ed teachers are truly angels with infinite patience and understanding. Thoughts and prayers to her family and friends.
Report Post »snowleopard3200 {mix art}
Posted on November 2, 2010 at 9:39am@Grandmaof5
Yes, people like her are special indeed. I managed to survive my own stupidity moment at 16, thought I could outsmart a wild boar I was hunting, it had other ideas and almost killed me in the process of becoming dinner.
Each of us has a reality check in which we know what real mortality is all about, and sometimes the line is crossed. I am sorry this happened to such a special person indeed.
Report Post »snowleopard3200 {mix art}
Posted on November 2, 2010 at 7:40amGod watch over and comfort her family during this time of grieving and bring peace to them, along with the friends she has made in this short lifetime.
Report Post »2
Posted on November 2, 2010 at 8:37amWhat a smoking Hot Lady. She must of had 1 to many. I don’t think the reporter cared if She was Hot. He sounds like He might want to hang with Barney Frank.
Strictlybusiness
Posted on November 2, 2010 at 1:17pm2 ………You are an IGNORANT INDIVIDUAL ! ! ! WOW……. Thats what you got out of that story?? You NEED HELP Man! ! ! !
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