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[Sgt. Pepper]

I got a call from my mother-in-law that my wife's cousin committed suicide last night. He was a car (truck) guy, so we had a special bond. He's the one that drove to Binghamton with me (with his truck) to pick up Liz in May of '06. While I was in a sling from surgery, he loaded her and her parts on the trailer and truck and drove her to my house. He was a very funny guy (drunk or not drunk) and was an inspiration to me to take on Liz as a project. Funny thing is, he never actually got to see her done (other than pictures). He leaves behind a wife and dog.

I'm angry. I'm sad. I've cried. I can't stop shaking.He was a cousin by marriage, but was like a brother. Family picnics will never be the same. I don't know what to do, I don't know what to say. We are all going to miss you, Charlie.

[3gcivicsi]

wow sarge, im sorry for your loss. i know how hard it is to lose such a friend. my heart goes out to you and the rest of the family.... im sorry .

[cbstdscott]

Sarge,

I am so sorry for your loss.

There are no words that can give comfort, but perhaps if he had been in pain he is now at rest.

RIP

Scott

[Super_Cricket]

Losing someone is never easy specially when they are close to you. I cant begin to imagine what you are going thru specially under the circunstances that it happened. It leaves you with lots of questions and no answers. Just remember that good memories can heal you. My regards to you and your family in this moment of need.
Frank

[1GEN_SI86]

Sarge -


We have only crossed paths on this site a handful of times. But that doesnt take away from the fact that Here @ RPR we are a family, sometimes a dysfunctional one to say the least but I think I can speak for many members around here when I say that I am sorry for your loss. Your family is in my thoughts and I wish you the best and myself as well as many other members are here for you, if you need to talk, vent, joke, cry, whatever we will come running to stand behind you and your family.


Take care!

[poopshovel]

SO sorry buddy. I found out last month that a really good high school friend recently committed suicide. It's definitely a really tough set of feelings to go through. Let me know if I can help at all.

Mike

[4N2NR]

Deepest sympathies and condolences. Unfortunately you will never have an answer to "why?" because only that was known to him. His reasons most likely would not make sense to us. There are many that were around him, family and friends, that I am sure are deeply affected and wonder what, why, and will forever miss him. As wrong and selfish as his actions appear, try to forgive him as it was obviously what he felt he needed to do. Be strong for yourself and family. If you need anything, we are here for you.

[nature223]

suicide is the ultimate selfish act....
everyone you leave behind feels guilt for you leaving too soon.
damn sad he did that,it must be something he thought that nobody could help him with...
it never gets "easier"..but it does get "better"...
you were that great guy in his life man,dont dwell on "should've,could've, might have's"..dude is in a better place,and you cant find fault with anything you did...
hope things get better...natch

[firstgencrx]

Sorry to hear about your loss Sarge. It's a damn tough thing to go through. I still don't understand why people do it.

I lost my younger brother to suicide a few years back. He shot himself in the head with a .357. He lived near me and it kicked my ass to hell and back. I know what you're going through and what it's like to be in a constant mental fog.

If it's worth anything, you do eventually get over it. It does change you though.

David

[wills85]

Wow sorry to bring back an older post but im truly sorry to hear about your loss
i hope the best for you and your family
sorry again


.:william:.

[Sgt. Pepper]

I have been kinda numb for the last few days, but am getting better. I have some things on here (jackets/hoodies/etc.) to catch up on. Sorry for my brief absence. Still not back to 100% Sarge, but each day gets a little better. Thanks for the condolences and well wishes.

[Dadd]

Sarge,

I know exactly what you're going through...I'm holding back tears as I type this.

Back in '82, my cousin Steve killed himself by taking an entire bottle of sleeping pills. We were the same age, and skateboarded together just about every weekend. To this day, noone knows why he did it. He left behind a lot of stunned and baffled friends and family. After a few months, his parents had to move away just to get away from the house and all it's memories...they never recovered from it and died some years later, most likely from broken hearts.

I've never posted this here, mainly because I'm just a casual member and don't know you guys very well.... Back last January, my 15 year old daughter tried to commit suicide. She had taken somewhere between 30-40 Tylenol PMs. I was the 1st to find her, on the bathroom floor in a pool of vomit. I will never be able to get that image out of my head of my little girl in that state. She spent several days in intensive care, followed by a week at a psychiatric hospital in Atlanta...I'd listen to Sheryl Crow's "Safe and Sound" over and over and just cry my eyes out, wondering WHY?

I'm not a religious person and rarely if ever pray, but I thank God she's still here. Months of therapy and good meds have turned her around.


My deepest condolences to you and your family.

Edited by Dadd, 14 February 2009 - 06:07 PM.