Angelique Delano holds a portrait of her son at the home of Delano's mother, Deb Churchill, in Alna. Gavin's death has devastated his family.
The family of Gavin Clark's good friend Alex Taylor helped Gavin's mother buy him bicycles, skateboards and scooters.
Gavin was suspended from school twice in the last two school years for fighting. His mother says he was reacting to other kids’ taunts.
James Clark, 39, the father of Gavin Clark, spent much of his son's life incarcerated. He declined to be interviewed.
The trailer where Gavin Clark committed suicide on West Alna Road in Alna. Matt Byrne/Staff Writer
Gavin Clark saw death and tragedy in his extended family, and they took a toll on him.
Angelique Delano sits with her son Gavin's dogs, Scooter, left, and Buddy. His family said that as Gavin grew up, he developed into a sensitive, active kid.
Gavin was a sensitive young man who struggled to fit in at school.
Angelique Delano sits with her son Mason, 9, at a local hair salon as the two wait to get their hair cut in preparation for Gavin Clark's celebration of life Saturday.
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