🌱✨ Donovan Joshua Leigh Metayer was once known for his bright smile, magnetic personality, and a curious mind drawn to technology. He was a child who lit up rooms with warmth and wit—someone people gravitated toward without trying. In 2018, Donovan survived the Parkland school shooting, a moment that spared his life but quietly altered its course forever.

🧠💔 In the years that followed, Donovan carried wounds no one could see. Trauma settled in, joined by depression and schizophrenia—battles that reshaped his daily reality. Though he fought with courage, the weight of surviving what no child should endure became overwhelming. On December 15, 2025, Donovan tragically lost his life to suicide, leaving behind a family and community grappling with an ache that words can’t fully hold.

💡🌟 Yet Donovan was never defined by his struggles. His brilliance endured. His kindness lingered. Even in pain, he remained thoughtful, loving, and deeply human. Those who knew him remember his laughter, his intelligence, and the gentle way he connected with others.

🗣️🤍 In their grief, Donovan’s family chose purpose. By speaking openly about his mental health journey, they are honoring him with honesty—shining light on the realities faced by trauma survivors and the urgent need for early intervention, accessible care, and compassionate support.

📢🌍 Donovan’s story is more than a loss—it is a call to action. A reminder that healing is not linear, that survival can come with lasting costs, and that listening can save lives. His legacy urges communities to look closer, care deeper, and never underestimate the battles being fought in silence.

🕊️💙 Donovan will be remembered not only for how he died, but for how he lived—and for the change his story continues to demand.