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Loved ones say goodbye to 13-year-old who took her own life after alleged bullying

Loved ones say goodbye to 13-year-old who took her own life
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The funeral was held Wednesday evening for the 13-year-old Bakersfield girl who took her own life after allegedly being bullied.

Sarah Ullman overdosed on pills January 16 after family says she was battling depression from being bullied by classmates at Rosedale Middle School. 

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Family and friends said they hope Sarah's death will not be in vein.

"Please be kind to one another in honor of Sarah," said Mikael Vizcarra, Sarah's friend.

Vizcarra called for people to be more kind to one another and for an end to bullying.

Sarah's sister Kathryn Ullman said Sarah's story has alreay had an impact on her peers.

"You just have to be kind to people so things like this won't happen as often as they do," said Kathryn.

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