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This doesn’t mean tears don’t fall , or that I don’t have mornings where I wake up with a very real, physical pain in my chest. My heart hurts because I miss Nathan so much. Today Jan 26, 2026 is 2 years since Nathan’s passing. For the past couple months, I’ve been thinking a lot…
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This was our first time out on the town together as a family after losing Nathan. We were still finding our way, still feeling it all, but holding onto love, and finding hope in the little moments. #BlueBeeProject #FamilyHealing Holding Each Other Through the Unthinkable “Why?” It’s one of the first and hardest questions…
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After losing Nathan, life changed in ways I can’t fully put into words…silence. The world looked the same, but nothing felt the same because nothing would ever be the same after losing our son to suicide. There were days I’d sit in the quiet, waiting to hear his big laugh, his whistling, or even just…
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Dobie High School Band Honors Nathan with a Tribute That Lets His Light Shine The Blue Bee Project was created in memory of my son, Nathan. He was a bright, kind, and talented young man who played French horn in the J. Frank Dobie Band. We lost him to suicide when he was only 15…
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Please, please know that you are loved, and you matter. The world is a better place with you in it. We have lost too many beautiful people with good hearts, and I do not want to lose another precious soul. As we move into the end of the year and the busy middle of the…
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Though Suicide Awareness Month comes to a close, the grief of losing someone in this way does not. With November’s International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day approaching, my heart is with every parent, sibling, friend, and loved one who has been touched by suicide. When my son Nathan died, my world shattered in ways I…
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J. Frank Dobie High School – Senior Awards, May 7th, 2025 We are honored to share that Jamare Philbert and Sydney Rodriguez were awarded the Nathan Lee Montez Jr. Memorial Scholarship at Dobie High School’s Senior Awards on May 7, 2025. Each received a $500 scholarship given in Nathan’s memory. Nathan was a dedicated student…
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On March 22nd, BlueBee Project took part in our first Hike for Hope in Galveston, TX, with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP). AFSP raises awareness for suicide prevention and provides vital programs to support individuals and families affected by suicide. We joined hundreds of others, each affected by suicide in their own way. Our team…
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A bee can be a powerful symbol for suicide awareness due to its associations with community, resilience, and the importance of small, collective actions. Here’s how a bee might be used to represent and promote suicide awareness: 1. Symbol of Community and Support Bees are known for their highly organized and supportive communities. Each bee…
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The transition from adolescence to adulthood is often filled with excitement, growth, and self-discovery. However, for many high school and college students, this phase of life also brings intense pressure, stress, and emotional challenges. Academic expectations, social struggles, and personal uncertainties can contribute to feelings of anxiety and depression. According to the National Institute of…