As if Jamey Rodemeyer, the gay teen who took his own life, hadn't been through enough, his bullies have continued to taunt him beyond the grave.
In suburban Buffalo, the bullying continued at a school function immediately following the 14 year old's wake.
When a song by Lady Gaga -- the artist who recently dedicated a song in Jamey's memory -- came on, a potentially poignant memory turned ugly.
“[Jamey's sister] was having a great time, and all of a sudden a Lady Gaga song came on, and they all started chanting for Jamey, all of his friends,’’ said Jamey’s mother, Tracy. “Then the bullies that put him into this situation started chanting, ‘You’re better off dead!’ and ‘We’re glad you’re dead!’ and things like that.
“My daughter came home all upset. It was supposed to be a time for her to grieve and have fun with her friends, and it turned into bullying even after he’s gone.’’
“I can’t grasp it in my mind,’’ said Tim Rodemeyer, Jamey’s father. “I don’t know why anyone would do that. They have no heart, that’s basically what it comes down to.’’
What is happening with these kids? Peer pressure or something more insidious?
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