[UPDATED with Coroner's Injury Description Changed:] Andy Chau, 18, Found Dead Next to UCI Parking Structure

• DAMN TARGET JUMPED BEFORE IT WAS LAWFULLY  DELETED

• His funeral is today at peak family cemetery

• Kevin -- Do you know if Kevin is Vietnamese or Chinese?  Do you know when/where his funeral?  Thank You --

• I drive by the spot daily on my way to class at Merage and can't ignore the human condition that led Andy to "jump"...were there any witnesses? I often see individuals and groups gathering to view and reflect at the site where candles, flowers and a lixi are placed.  Was there a human story behind it that we could learn from, as family members and parents? I find OC news & media to be quick to report such acts, but under guise of privacy, the public learns very little else.  I feel there's more to the story that the public should know.  The warm sentiments shared provide some comfort.

• this is so very sad, my son is also 1 and knew Andy. Ican't begin to comprehend what it is that is so bad in life at that age to take you to such extremes. he seemed as a very friendly and outgoing person, and well liked. my most sincere sympathies to his family and friends. may he rest in peace!

• Although it may seem insensitive, I hope we learn why he jumped. By learning why, it can help others identify issues with their friends. You will always hear that they never expected this from such a wonderful young man.  I have a 22yo friend who jumped from a 6 story parking structure in Orange. He survived, spent several months in the hospital in a coma. I was one of the few people that wanted to learn why. He did it after seeing his ex at a party with another guy. He was a little high and had been drinking. His mother said that he was happy and smiling and said he loved her right before he went to bed. He took her keys later and drove to the parking structure and jumped. Fortunately someone saw him.  Now all I ever do is keep reminding him that he can always call and I will never think less of him for whatever he has to say. He can cry, scream, yell, anything he needs to do if it will help him cope.  I am so sorry for the pain and confusion his family and friends are going through. It is nobody's fault. Just be there for each other and know that there is always someone to talk to. We may not have all of the answers but we are here to listen as friends. 

• Your were the best seminar buddy ever :'(

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