Dublin High School honors staff member who passed away [Video]

DUBLIN, Ga. — This week, students and staff at Dublin High School are grieving and honoring a staff member who passed away from colon cancer on Saturday, March 16. 

Ydrate Nelson was a site coordinator with Communities in Schools. He helped mentor youth and encourage them to stay in school 

Last year, 13 WMAZ spoke with Nelson about his cancer battle, and how he was staying positive. 

In the halls of Dublin High School, people have been writing messages and prayers for Ydrate Nelson’s family at a memorial table.

Principal Michael Overstreet said Nelson won’t be forgotten there.

“That was inspiring to me to know that here’s a young man with a terminal illness but he was always giving to our students, and to others,” Overstreet said. 

He said even in his final days, Nelson took care of others. 

“Even during the time in which he …