Hamerica Posted March 16, 2007 Posted March 16, 2007 I heard this morning it was suicide and I didn't comphrend it. Don't know that I still do. I understand what Craig stated - both times. Personally, my heart goes out to those affected by this and that have experienced it. It is very easy to say "Get help" when they do not have the ability to believe there is help. Some people don't even know how desperate they are. I won't get into my personal life but I will say that it is tragic and sad for those affected by it. From the person that takes their life to the people they leave behind. I have had friends and associates of mine that have had to endure this to a much greater extent than I.A coworker and friend of my lost his son-in-law and his daughter the week of Christmas in a murder/suicide this past year. I had met the daughter a couple of times. I have no words to comprehend this act nor could I find the right words to say to my friend. When I was 19, an employee of mine, was arrested while doing an errand for the company and hung himself in jail. Try to explain that one to Corporate. His girlfriend worked for me and asked me to give him a job as he had lost his job and was struggling. My assistant manager actually did the interview and hiring. (I hadn't thought about this event in 20+ years.) I had only met him once for less than 20 minutes and I don't think he worked more than a couple of days. More sadly, I couldn't tell you that much about him. I can recall however vividly, the pain and suffering from his family, (his mother called me at home to ask me "WHY" questions that I could not answer), the police investigation, his girlfriend totally a wreck that eventually lead to her quitting to "move on with her life.", his new co-workers who would tell you he was a "nice guy" , - just somthing I hoped I would never experience again. My original thoughts were, (to me), he had wasted his life. He was 18 years old and had his whole life in front of him. I thought it was strange that no one could see or knew this was coming. When I was 17, a childhood friend of mine whos father was my baseball coach, decided to end his life by hanging himself. I don't recall the actual words but he basically wasn't happy with his life and felt alone. I sing (to myself) "Elleanor Rigsby" when I get depressed. I don't know why. I just know I am not alone.With my deepest sympthany to those that suffer and those whom have suffered.My deepest sympathy,Hamerica
ettev Posted March 16, 2007 Posted March 16, 2007 A tragedy. BUT..........check this site out. Lots of cool demo stuff from Boston. Enjoy.Boston Demos
tafkathundernotes Posted March 16, 2007 Author Posted March 16, 2007 I saw Brad's family last night and spoke briefly with his son. It was a gathering of longtime friends and bandmates of his at a local nightclub. I didn't talk about his dad, other than to say I was sorry and what a great guy he was. I shared some memories with him of when he (John Michael Delp) and my daughter attended the same elementary school about 10 years ago. They're hanging in there as best they can. They were playing old Boston and RTZ music through the PA. A ballad "Until Your Love Comes Back Around" sent his ex-wife and daughter outside in tears. It was difficult to watch that and not get choked up. I know I did. I think he knew the pain he would cause, but still it didn't matter enough to stop him. I can't understand it.
MTM105 Posted March 16, 2007 Posted March 16, 2007 doesn't phase me a whole lot.He could have died more creatively. Barbeque grills???Ironically he was a noted vegetarian.
hamerican gigolo Posted March 17, 2007 Posted March 17, 2007 doesn't phase me a whole lot.He could have died more creatively. Barbeque grills???Ironically he was a noted vegetarian. Insensitivity knows no bounds. But you sir,are coming too close for comfort.
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