Hannes, a 17-year-old German boy, was sent to a special program in Kyrgyzstan due to his behavioral issues and difficulties in the German school system. Despite initial reservations, Hannes thrived in the program, learning Russian, making friends, and excelling academically. However, the youth welfare office in Germany decided to terminate his stay in Kyrgyzstan, citing the need for reintegration into German society. Against his will, Hannes was forced to return to Germany, where he struggled to adapt and eventually fell into the wrong circles. He died of multiple organ failure at the age of 17 due to a previously undetected muscle disease and a lethal combination of cocaine and ecstasy. The youth welfare office's decision to terminate Hannes' stay in Kyrgyzstan has been questioned, with many believing that it contributed to his tragic outcome.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. Hannes died at the age of 17 due to a probable one-time drug use.
2. Hannes' parents had to visit the cemetery to see their son as it was the only place they could be close to him.
3. Hannes was considered a problem student since the first grade.
4. He was described as restless and undisciplined in school.
5. Hannes underwent multiple psychiatric examinations at the urging of his teachers.
6. The diagnoses for Hannes varied.
7. Hannes was sent to a program for difficult young people in Kyrgyzstan.
8. In Kyrgyzstan, Hannes blossomed and became a model student.
9. The youth welfare office decided to cancel Hannes' stay in Kyrgyzstan despite expert advice.
10. Hannes had 17 months left to live after returning to Germany.
11. The youth welfare office changed its decision without explanation.
12. Hannes' father wanted to know why his son had to return to Germany.
13. The youth welfare office decided that Hannes should be integrated back into German society.
14. Hannes expressed his desire to finish school in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, in a letter to the district administrator.
15. The administrative court rejected Hannes' application to stay in Kyrgyzstan.
16. Hannes' parents were not prepared for his return to Germany.
17. The youth welfare office organized tutoring and a family therapist for Hannes.
18. Hannes attended six different schools in Germany, which was exhausting for him.
19. A therapist communicated concerns about Hannes' well-being to the youth welfare office, but it was ignored.
20. Hannes became depressed and got into the wrong circles after his forced return to Germany.
21. Hannes died of multiple organ failure due to a previously undetected muscle disease and drug use.
22. Hannes died ten days before his 18th birthday.
23. The youth welfare office's decision not to give in to Hannes' wishes is being questioned.
24. The office's justification for its decision raises questions about its priorities.
25. The parents felt that the authorities remained stubborn in their decision-making process.
26. Hannes was buried on November 16th, and his parents felt that they had lost their fight.