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PlusFather: Coaster Victim 'a Beautiful Boy'Father: Coaster Victim 'a Beautiful Boy'The Associated PressGeorgia officials ordered a popular roller coaster that hit and killed a teenager over the weekend to remain closed Monday. (June 30)[Notes:SIX FLAGS MATERIAL] The Batman roller coaster remained closed Monday at Six Flags Over Georgia---two days after a teen was killed by the ride. Police and park officials say 17-year-old Asia LeeShawn Furgeson climbed two fences surrounding a restricted area. He was hit and decapitated by the ride.Furgeson's aunt spoke about his loss. [Live Read:Austell, GA WSB MATERIAL](SOT: LATESHIA JENKINS/SHAWN'S AUNT)ALL I COULD DO WAS CRY CAUSE HE'S MORE THAN JUST MY NEPHEW HE'S LIKE LITTLE BROTHER.Furgeson was on a church trip from his home in South Carolina. [Notes:The State material] Outside the Springs Missionary Baptist church in Springfield, Furgeson's father called him a beautiful boy; a happy go lucky-guy. Members of the church consoled Furgeson as he fought back tears. Asia Furgeson the third also said he doesn't blame anyone for his son's death.Furgeson's father and park officials say they may never know why the ten climbed the fences. Six Flags says the areas were clearly marked with signs stating "Restricted area-Authorized Personnel Only," and "Danger Zone-Do Not Enter."(SOT: NO ID)HE HAD A WHOLE LIFE AHEAD OF HIM, BUT SEE I CAN'T SAY THAT BECAUSE GOD GOT TO HAVE HIS SAY SO. An autopsy Monday ruled Ferguson's death an accident. Toxicology reports could take several more weeks. ___ ___, The Associated Press.

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214038283 (Thursday 2nd of October 2008 08:04:48 PM)
Oh my gosh guys I thought this was over. My nephew is dead and not coming back. He made a mistake and tried to correct it and lost his life in the process. Let it go. Why are you guys doing this to our family? His little brother comes on here often and has to see all the heartless things you say. His mom even comes on sometimes. Do you just live to make life for us hard. I beg of you to just let him and us rest. If you have a heart and have lost someone you love just LET IT GO!!
pikmin24 (Thursday 2nd of October 2008 02:27:43 PM)
step off dude ime black...
Tilly0910 (Thursday 2nd of October 2008 12:35:55 PM)
I'm certainly not racist - the first report I saw about this they didn't mention colour of the child. My comments remain the same, chasing a hat - yeh right - skipping the queue maybe - but the danger signs were there - if it was safe everyone would have been doing it and at 17 years old he should have known better. My heart is sad at losing him to this world but hearing the relatives are trying to sue to get money out of his death is just wrong. We all screw up but he paid the ultimate price
cassidyrapalot (Wednesday 24th of September 2008 04:48:38 PM)
These people are my death list: 1.incognitobaboon 2.iCommi 3.bonnielessclyde 4.Gurluchovich just for being stupid in racist R.I.P. The death of that teenager
xoxoxo63 (Monday 22nd of September 2008 05:05:13 PM)
where is your fucking bonnie motherfucker your a love to get fucked in the ass little bitch so fuck you and ur fucking whore mother bitch!
lerkerofthenight (Saturday 20th of September 2008 04:29:28 PM)
If the parents do not blame anyone for the boy's death, then why did they try to sue Six Flags?
janie19 (Friday 19th of September 2008 08:17:37 PM)
this inicident is so sad. btw, i didn't realize there were so many racist assholes on this forum :O.
iCommi (Thursday 18th of September 2008 07:03:36 AM)
rofl
batmangreen (Wednesday 17th of September 2008 04:34:54 PM)
So he climbed two fucking fences and ignored all the signs? I guess you couldn't say he had a good head on his shoulders.
silpudog80 (Wednesday 17th of September 2008 08:05:02 AM)
stuipid black kid what an idiot oh know i'll get my hat "chop" ahhhhhhh!