A special “unofficial” holiday has been set up by members of Facebook to honor 6 boys and many others who have taken their lives due to homophobic abuse. The Holiday is being called “Spirit Day” and it will take place all day on October 20, 2010.

Just recently there have been 6 homosexual males who have committed suicide because they were being abused in many ways by homophobic individuals at schools, and even in their own homes. “Spirit Day” will honor them and the thousands of others that could not live with the pain and torment over the years.

A Facebook Event Page has been set up for those that will be participating in Spirit Day by wearing Purple. This is the information posted on the page:

“It’s been decided! On October 20th, 2010, we will wear purple in honor of the 6 boys, and the countless others around the world, who have committed suicide in recent weeks due to homophobic abuse in their homes at at their schools.

PURPLE represents Spirit on the LGBTQ flag and that’s exactly what we’d like all of you to have with you: spirit. Please know that times will get better and that you will meet people who will love you and respect you for who you are, no matter your sexuality.

Please wear purple on October 20th. Tell your family, friends, co-workers, neighbors and schools.

* Tyler Clementi, Seth Walsh (top)
* Justin Aaberg, Raymond Chase (middle)
* Asher Brown, Billy Lucas. (bottom)”

You can visit the Facebook Event Page for Spirit Day, and click “I’m Attending” if you plan on taking part at: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=144778572233301.

The Holiday has been decided upon by a Facebook Fan page called “In Honor of Tyler Clementi”. It is a page dedicated to the Rutgers University Student that jumped off of the George Washington Bridge after his roommate allegedly video taped him in his room having intercourse with another male.

Here are some photos to remember the young men that took their lives:

Will you be taking part in the Holiday?