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Student death

Filed under: News stories, Obituaries, Includes photo(s) — Jeanette at 10:30 pm on Thursday, May 11, 2006

“PLATTSBURGH - A 14-year-old boy who died suddenly Monday afternoon succumbed to complications from Marfan Syndrome.

Seton Catholic Central School eighth-grader Nicholas LaPorte went to the nurse�s office around noon Monday, complaining of pain and difficulty breathing. An ambulance took him to CVPH Medical Center in Plattsburgh a little more than 20 minutes later, and around 3 p.m. school officials learned he had died.”

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Comment by A friend

June 16, 2006 @ 11:07 pm

Nick’s friends have created a web site in his honor, where his loved ones can leave a respectful message in a guest book.

http://www.nlaporte.com

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