August-4th-2003, 10:17 AM
|
#1
|
|
swing high swing higher
Join Date: Mar 2003
Posts: 5,183
|
a best friend lost
not sure why I am posting this - maybe for a catharsis of sorts
my best friend in the world from the age of around 13 - 22 took his own life this past wednesday.
he was always stronger than me - hadn't talked with him in years - but I can't believe how hard this is for me....
he hung himself in the park where we used to go camping with our small group of close friends) in the summers of my high school /college age (some of the happiest times of my life)
I also don't know if I will respond to comments here (or even open this thread again) - just that I had a need to say something here to some of my best friends
peace and blessings
Last edited by Steve Reynolds; August-4th-2003 at 10:22 AM.
|
|
|
|
August-4th-2003, 10:20 AM
|
#2
|
|
The Bluegrass
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: no country for old men
Posts: 30,835
|
I'm very sorry, Steve. I know how hard a suicide can be on friends and loved ones. You have my sympathies.
We love you, StevieRey.
Last edited by Rainman; August-4th-2003 at 10:20 AM.
|
|
|
|
August-4th-2003, 10:22 AM
|
#3
|
|
Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: San Miguel de Allende
Posts: 3,698
|
My heart goes out to you and to his family and other friends. he must have been in a lot of pain.
|
|
|
|
|
August-4th-2003, 10:23 AM
|
#4
|
|
poor folk's child
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Chicago
Posts: 12,179
|
Condolences, Steve.
|
|
|
|
|
August-4th-2003, 10:26 AM
|
#5
|
|
Unflappable
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Jersey City, NJ
Posts: 15,849
|
Very sorry to hear this, Steve.
|
|
|
|
|
August-4th-2003, 10:30 AM
|
#6
|
|
************
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Manchester United States of America
Posts: 15,521
|
I'm saddened for your loss, Steve, and for the plight of your best friend. Take care.
|
|
|
|
|
August-4th-2003, 10:42 AM
|
#7
|
|
Registered Osprey
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: DC (Taxation Without Representation)
Posts: 8,888
|
I'm so sorry, Steve. I wish you the best of luck in dealing with your loss. I hope you'll vent here all you want, and feel free to e-mail me.
|
|
|
|
|
August-4th-2003, 10:44 AM
|
#8
|
|
swing like crazy!
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Ithaca, NY
Posts: 3,440
|
Steve, I'm so sorry to hear about your friend. My thoughts are with you.
|
|
|
|
|
August-4th-2003, 10:46 AM
|
#9
|
|
Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Silver Spring, MD
Posts: 2,323
|
Steve. I'm very sorry for your loss.
|
|
|
|
|
August-4th-2003, 10:50 AM
|
#10
|
|
Plus ça change...
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Boston area
Posts: 16,919
|
So sorry, my friend.
|
|
|
|
|
August-4th-2003, 11:14 AM
|
#11
|
|
Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Martinsville,VA
Posts: 99
|
God bless and keep you man.Peace and all that.
|
|
|
|
|
August-4th-2003, 11:21 AM
|
#12
|
|
2007 Stanley Cup Champs
Join Date: Mar 2003
Posts: 12,063
|
Condolences, Steve.
|
|
|
|
|
August-4th-2003, 11:22 AM
|
#13
|
|
The mouldiest of all figs
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Tustin, CA
Posts: 11,249
|
My sympathy goes out to you. It's such a tragedy.
__________________
Stand clear of the doors
|
|
|
|
|
August-4th-2003, 11:23 AM
|
#14
|
|
Most Loved JC User 2009®
Join Date: May 2003
Posts: 39,755
|
Steve,
You have my deepest condolences.
Larry
|
|
|
|
|
August-4th-2003, 11:26 AM
|
#15
|
|
hocus pocus rationalizer
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: une estafette
Posts: 2,537
|
My condolences, Steve.
|
|
|
|
|
August-4th-2003, 11:32 AM
|
#16
|
|
An air of normality
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Long Island City, NY
Posts: 1,837
|
Deepest condolences, Steve. Hang in there and know that we're all out here caring for you.
|
|
|
|
|
August-4th-2003, 11:38 AM
|
#17
|
|
Guest
|
Very sorry to hear that, Steve.
|
|
|
|
|
August-4th-2003, 11:39 AM
|
#18
|
|
Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Metro NYC
Posts: 2,718
|
I'm really sorry for your loss, Steve. There are no words at a time like this... but you have my sincere sympathy.
hp
__________________
hp
"Life's short, drink well."
www.feastivals.com
Last edited by hornplayer; August-4th-2003 at 11:41 AM.
|
|
|
|
|
August-4th-2003, 12:06 PM
|
#19
|
|
holier than thou
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Cape Cod
Posts: 8,708
|
Steve:
I was sorry to read about your friend. I can imagine how torn up I would be to learn that any of my close friends had done the same. Hang in there.
|
|
|
|
|
August-4th-2003, 12:25 PM
|
#20
|
|
Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2003
Posts: 100
|
Sorry to hear about your friend, Steve.
|
|
|
|
|
August-4th-2003, 12:35 PM
|
#21
|
|
Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Oakland, CA
Posts: 2,165
|
My condolences.
|
|
|
|
|
August-4th-2003, 12:43 PM
|
#22
|
|
Enjoy it - You only get 1
Join Date: Mar 2003
Posts: 1,232
|
Steve, my condolences.
Try to remember the good times you had together... he must have been thinking about those good times when he chose that particular spot to leave this mortal world. You were with him in the end, spiritually, if not physically.
You will probably find yourself wondering stuff like, "What if I had called more often?" or "Is there anything I could have done?" No matter what you think, understand that there was probably nothing you could have done. A tragedy has occurred. Crank up some tunes you guys used to listen to and remember him. That's the best you can do for him now.
This painful topic reminds me... I have to call my old childhood buddy Brian... it's been years since I last talked to him... you would think the best man at my wedding would get a phone call every now & then. Thanks for making me think of Brian again Steve.
Later,
Kevin
|
|
|
|
|
August-4th-2003, 12:48 PM
|
#23
|
|
colors outside the lines
Join Date: Mar 2003
Posts: 12,288
|
Steve, I am very sorry to hear of your loss and the especially heartbreaking circumstances.
|
|
|
|
|
August-4th-2003, 12:48 PM
|
#24
|
|
What heart?!
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Türkiye
Posts: 4,638
|
I'm very sory for your loss, Steve. Take good care.
|
|
|
|
|
August-4th-2003, 01:16 PM
|
#25
|
|
We are the only reality
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: beautiful British Columbia
Posts: 14,522
|
Such a tragedy. Nothing you could have done. He wanted to go, for his own reasons. You'll probably never know what they were, so you must move on.
My deepest sympathy.
|
|
|
|
|
August-4th-2003, 01:22 PM
|
#26
|
|
Eureka
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Murfreesboro, TN
Posts: 470
|
My condolences, Steve.
|
|
|
|
|
August-4th-2003, 01:36 PM
|
#27
|
|
Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2003
Posts: 1,428
|
Really sorry, Steve. Take care of yourself.
|
|
|
|
|
August-4th-2003, 01:41 PM
|
#28
|
|
Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2003
Posts: 22,222
|
sorry to hear that, Steve. I'm thinking about you.
|
|
|
|
|
August-4th-2003, 02:31 PM
|
#29
|
|
www.steveminkin.com
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Healdsburg, Sonoma County, California
Posts: 11,961
|
My heart goes out to you, Steve.
|
|
|
|
|
August-4th-2003, 02:54 PM
|
#30
|
|
Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: SF Bay Area
Posts: 1,518
|
Steve, I experienced a similar feeling of loss when my best friend took his life 25 years ago.
Hang in there, my friend.
|
|
|
|
Lower Navigation
|
|
|
| Thread Tools |
|
|
| Display Modes |
 Linear Mode
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is On
|
|
|
All times are GMT -5. The time now is 05:22 AM.
|
|
