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On a blustery Saturday morning advantaged a Granite Bay church, nearly 1,000 people gathered to say goodbye to Jeffrey Fehr. Men and women in sad clothing filled every seat and stood along a back wall. Teenagers wearing shirts with Jeffrey's trope clustered in groups, crying and leaning into one another for support.
At a reception that followed his entombment, many spoke of a gifted young athlete who was funny, kind and compassionate. They called Jeffrey an energy and a mentor.
For Jeffrey's parents, Pati and Steve Fehr, the row was stunning.
"So many people gained strength from Jeff," his father said, looking out at the press. "The unfortunate part is that Jeff didn't realize it."
In the early hours of New Year's Day, Jeffrey hanged himself in the front right of entry to his family's home in a tony Granite Bay neighborhood. He was 18 years old.
Source: Sacramento Bee