LETTER: Remembering Hunter Wright
January 21, 2025 | By MJ WrightDear Waterbury Roundabout Community,
Almost 15 years ago, on April 24th, 2010, we lost our beautiful son, Hunter, to suicide. Hunter’s birthday is January 26. Hunter had finished his coursework at Harwood Union High School early, and would have received his diploma in June 2010.
Hunter Wright, 1992-2010
First, our gratitude to everyone who reached out to support us, and continues to do so. The outpouring of support from so many people provided us with a sense of community and love that was vital for us to get through this tragic loss.
Secondly, Hunter loved skateboarding and snowboarding amongst many other passions. He spent many hours at the Warren Skatepark. Some of you may have seen the beautiful marker there with his name on it. This was created and donated by Doug Pierce, the father of one of Hunter’s friends. I believe it was Victoria Krushenick this past summer, who tended to the marker and the surrounding garden area. Thank you, Victoria with much gratitude.
Hunter certainly enjoyed skateboarding in Waterbury with his friends as well. They enjoyed hanging out at the mini skatepark behind Rome in Waterbury, and skateboarding on many of the village’s sidewalks, loading docks and stairs. He would be thrilled to learn about the Waterbury Center Park which is in the works.
Lastly, if you are someone who knew Hunter, loves/loved skateboarding, or know of someone who has died by suicide, please consider making a donation in Hunter’s memory to: the Warren Skatepark (mail to Town of Warren, P.O. Box 337, Warren, VT 05674), the Waterbury Skatepark at waterburyskateparkvt.org, or to the Vermont Chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.
Thank you so much,
Hunter’s Mom, MJ Wright
Waterbury