So I don't know that it's gun related, but I don't know that it's not either - and from the statistics on these things, odds are, it is.
Yesterday morning, a childhood friend of mine committed suicide. He left behind a wife, two kids, and not a single word or explanation as to why he did it. His teenage daughter is absolutely distraught, his wife in shock, and his other child too young to grasp what's going on.
Not a single sign - seemed happy, just got back from a couple weeks of vacation in Aruba, coming up on his 10 year anniversary. Had plans of renewing vows, and a handful of us were planning a backpacking trip to Mount Rogers in Virginia this spring as a tribute to our former Scoutmaster, who passed away 5 years ago.
He appeared to be the epitome of happiness and contentedness.
I didn't hang out with him regularly, nor did we see eye to eye on a lot. But whatever had him agrieved so severely that he felt checking out was the only answer - it didn't end or go away, it's now a burden born by his family and friends.
If you get to that point in life, reach out - tell someone you don't know what to do, or how to fix whatever it may be. I can't guarantee anyone here has the answers to make things right, but I promise you folks here have the answers to keep from making a tough situation unbearable for those you love and for those who love you.
Yesterday morning, a childhood friend of mine committed suicide. He left behind a wife, two kids, and not a single word or explanation as to why he did it. His teenage daughter is absolutely distraught, his wife in shock, and his other child too young to grasp what's going on.
Not a single sign - seemed happy, just got back from a couple weeks of vacation in Aruba, coming up on his 10 year anniversary. Had plans of renewing vows, and a handful of us were planning a backpacking trip to Mount Rogers in Virginia this spring as a tribute to our former Scoutmaster, who passed away 5 years ago.
He appeared to be the epitome of happiness and contentedness.
I didn't hang out with him regularly, nor did we see eye to eye on a lot. But whatever had him agrieved so severely that he felt checking out was the only answer - it didn't end or go away, it's now a burden born by his family and friends.
If you get to that point in life, reach out - tell someone you don't know what to do, or how to fix whatever it may be. I can't guarantee anyone here has the answers to make things right, but I promise you folks here have the answers to keep from making a tough situation unbearable for those you love and for those who love you.