08/05/2025
It is with the heaviest of hearts that I share the loss of one of our beloved camp counselors, Daniel Eatchel.
Daniel had been struggling with mental health challenges, which prevented him and me from attending summer camp this year. On Thursday, July 31st, he died by su***de.
Daniel was a cherished member of the La Foret family for seven years. His dedication to the well-being and spiritual growth of the youth in our programs was both passionate and sincere. As many of you know, I was in a relationship with Daniel for two years, and I know how deeply he loved this community. One of the things that guided him was a sign he saw in his twenties that read: “Be the adult you needed as a kid.” That became a driving force for him...
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If you would like to help Daniel’s family in this difficult time, please consider their mealtrain: https://mealtrain.com/835zln
If you or someone you love is struggling with suicidal thoughts or substance abuse—as many of us do at some point—please know that you are not alone. Reach out to a friend, a trusted family member, or call or text 988, the Su***de & Crisis Lifeline. You are not a burden. You are a gift to this world, and you are here for a reason. Hard times don’t last forever. Every burden becomes lighter the moment you share it with someone else.
