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Jul 22, 2021 · The teenager attempted suicide on January 19, 2013, and passed away on February 3, 2013, at a hospital in Portland. After the loss of his son, Bell spent some time contemplating the tragedy. He decided to undertake a cross-country trip to raise awareness about bullying and homophobia.
Joe Bell began the walk on April 20, 2013, and was killed halfway through his journey after a semi-truck hit him in Colorado on October 9, 2013. He was pronounced dead at the scene on the shoulder of US 40 when authorities arrived.
Jul 16, 2021 · We compare the Joe Bell movie to the true story of Jadin Bell's suicide and his father Joe's walk to end bullying. Meet the real Joe Bell and son Jadin.
Jul 22, 2021 · In April 2013, Joe Bell left his home in La Grande, a small town in the northeast corner of Oregon, to walk across the country in honor of his 15-year-old son, Jadin, who had died in February...
Jul 24, 2021 · On October 9, 2013, while walking along a highway to another speaking appearance in rural eastern Colorado, Bell was struck by a semi truck who failed to see him on the side of the road....
Jul 23, 2021 · More tragedy struck when, after spending six months walking in the rain, sleeping in ditches and telling his son's story to anyone who would listen, Bell was struck and killed on October 9 by a...
Sep 8, 2013 · When he finally died on Feb. 3, Jadin’s suicide became part of the nation’s ongoing dialogue about bullying. Salon wrote an article about him, as did the Huffington Post.
