Parents try to help after Perkins boy's suicide; family says bullying was a factor

Ty Field's parents are looking for a tiny bit of good from the greatest tragedy of their lives — Ty's suicide. They want parents to know bullying happens, even in small towns.

 
BY MICHAEL BAKER | Published: June 20, 2010   

PERKINS — Ty Field was bullied, his family says.

Ty, 11, committed suicide.

He would have turned 12 this past Wednesday.

Ty's parents don't want anyone to forget.

photo - Kirk Smalley holds a picture of himself; his 11-year-old stepson, Ty Field; and wife, Laura. The three were attending a St. Louis Cardinals game. PHOTO BY MIRANDA GRUBBS, THE OKLAHOMAN
Kirk Smalley holds a picture of himself; his 11-year-old stepson, Ty Field; and wife, Laura. The three were attending a St. Louis Cardinals game. PHOTO BY MIRANDA GRUBBS, THE OKLAHOMAN

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They're looking for a bit of good from the greatest tragedy of their lives.

They want parents to know bullying happens, even in small towns, and it can have awful consequences.

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