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Maxwell said:
Not funny. My son committed suicide that way 2 years ago. Think before you post please.
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I had two uncles who committed suicide...not the same kind of loss by any stretch. That being said, it could have been an execution reference and even if it wasn't, you can't look for reasons to get offended...you'll always find it. My late younger sister was special needs and I learned not to brandish arms at every RETARDED utterance I overheard. If it was used in hate and derision TOWARDS her, I entered the fray...but that was hardly ever the case. Likewise my wife lost her battle with breast cancer almost two years ago. Whenever a poster makes fun of awareness campaigns with SAVE THE BOOBIES or IN THE PINK references, I take issue. But if I jumped at every CANCER IN THE LOCKERROOM or similar analogy? Wouldn't have the energy. Having a senior daughter who was heartbroken over her breakup last night, I don't want to imagine your loss. I'll just leave it with pick your battles...there are way too many to choose from. :hi:
 
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Maxwell said:
Thank you. His wife was always cheating on him and saying she was going to leave him. Their daughter was two and he just could not handle it. He had told her before he would commit suicide if she left. She apparently did not care. He called her right before and she told no one until two hours had passed. We never knew if she did not believe him or if she really wanted him to do it.

If someone says they will commit suicide in your life then please do not ignore their cry for help. The fact that he was saying that was something I never knew until after the fact.
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Sorry to hear that man. Haven't dealt with it personally but know people that have and I can't imagine it.

Great advice in the last paragraph. Never be too careful or brush off warning signs.
 
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Maxwell said:
Thank you. His wife was always cheating on him and saying she was going to leave him. Their daughter was two and he just could not handle it. He had told her before he would commit suicide if she left. She apparently did not care. He called her right before and she told no one until two hours had passed. We never knew if she did not believe him or if she really wanted him to do it.

If someone says they will commit suicide in your life then please do not ignore their cry for help. The fact that he was saying that was something I never knew until after the fact.
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I will keep your family in my thoughts. I almost did the unthinkable 20 years ago. People ask me how could you think like that? I tell them that broken thoughts are just that. There is no logical reasoning. I thank God everyday for my wife. Without her, I would not be here, and now I'm very happy. I know you can never forget but time and faith will help heal your family.
 
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Lost my wife, May 2014...I understand your pain and am sorry for all your losses. Hold onto the good times and muddle through the days. If you keep moving forward in your life it will get a little easier as time passes.
 
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Maxwell said:
Thank you. His wife was always cheating on him and saying she was going to leave him. Their daughter was two and he just could not handle it. He had told her before he would commit suicide if she left. She apparently did not care. He called her right before and she told no one until two hours had passed. We never knew if she did not believe him or if she really wanted him to do it.

If someone says they will commit suicide in your life then please do not ignore their cry for help. The fact that he was saying that was something I never knew until after the fact.
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Got to be tough Max. I'll say a little prayer for you and your family if it's OK.
 
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Am I going to be considered a total jack*** if I ask that we keep these threads related to recruits for at least today and tomorrow? All this morbid stuff is killing the excitement/fear of this year's class.
 
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butchna said:
I had two uncles who committed suicide...not the same kind of loss by any stretch. That being said, it could have been an execution reference and even if it wasn't, you can't look for reasons to get offended...you'll always find it. My late younger sister was special needs and I learned not to brandish arms at every RETARDED utterance I overheard. If it was used in hate and derision TOWARDS her, I entered the fray...but that was hardly ever the case. Likewise my wife lost her battle with breast cancer almost two years ago. Whenever a poster makes fun of awareness campaigns with SAVE THE BOOBIES or IN THE PINK references, I take issue. But if I jumped at every CANCER IN THE LOCKERROOM or similar analogy? Wouldn't have the energy. Having a senior daughter who was heartbroken over her breakup last night, I don't want to imagine your loss. I'll just leave it with pick your battles...there are way too many to choose from. :hi:
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Nicely done, Butchna...nicely done.
 
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Cactus Jack said:
Am I going to be considered a total jack*** if I ask that we keep these threads related to recruits for at least today and tomorrow? All this morbid stuff is killing the excitement/fear of this year's class.
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Not at all. It is a recruiting thread. My apologies.
 
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Cactus Jack said:
Am I going to be considered a total jack*** if I ask that we keep these threads related to recruits for at least today and tomorrow? All this morbid stuff is killing the excitement/fear of this year's class.
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Point taken. Apologies to all. I don't think anyone meant to derail a thread. Just some things hit home, ya know??
 
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butchna said:
I had two uncles who committed suicide...not the same kind of loss by any stretch. That being said, it could have been an execution reference and even if it wasn't, you can't look for reasons to get offended...you'll always find it. My late younger sister was special needs and I learned not to brandish arms at every RETARDED utterance I overheard. If it was used in hate and derision TOWARDS her, I entered the fray...but that was hardly ever the case. Likewise my wife lost her battle with breast cancer almost two years ago. Whenever a poster makes fun of awareness campaigns with SAVE THE BOOBIES or IN THE PINK references, I take issue. But if I jumped at every CANCER IN THE LOCKERROOM or similar analogy? Wouldn't have the energy. Having a senior daughter who was heartbroken over her breakup last night, I don't want to imagine your loss. I'll just leave it with pick your battles...there are way too many to choose from. :hi:
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Well said Butchna... Too many important things left in life to sweat the petty things, unless of course it is a personal or ignorant attack...
 
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butchna said:
I had two uncles who committed suicide...not the same kind of loss by any stretch. That being said, it could have been an execution reference and even if it wasn't, you can't look for reasons to get offended...you'll always find it. My late younger sister was special needs and I learned not to brandish arms at every RETARDED utterance I overheard. If it was used in hate and derision TOWARDS her, I entered the fray...but that was hardly ever the case. Likewise my wife lost her battle with breast cancer almost two years ago. Whenever a poster makes fun of awareness campaigns with SAVE THE BOOBIES or IN THE PINK references, I take issue. But if I jumped at every CANCER IN THE LOCKERROOM or similar analogy? Wouldn't have the energy. Having a senior daughter who was heartbroken over her breakup last night, I don't want to imagine your loss. I'll just leave it with pick your battles...there are way too many to choose from. :hi:
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great post butchna
 
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Funny what happens when screen names are humanized. Same with recruits and coaches. People living their lives working through issues. Hopefully some will find the solution to their problems as Volunteers!!! Who are we talking about again? #GBO
 
#11,020
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Prayers go out to the folks that have lost loved ones.. Whether it be suicide, terminal illness, car accident, or some other way.. I can definitely sympathize with anyone who has because I have lost my share of loved ones and it's never easy.. We never truly get over it, we just learn to cope and live each day of our lives to the fullest.

Looking forward to getting Byrd's commitment tonight then signature on NSD.

:hi:
 
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Maxwell said:
Not funny. My son committed suicide that way 2 years ago. Think before you post please.
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That's completely terrible my man, and I am very sorry for your loss. That being said, with the ups and downs of NSD one may want to avoid these threads if such statements remind you of your tragedy, because it may very well happen again and in high volume especially if we whiff on big time targets. Godspeed my friend.
 
#11,023
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So sorry for everyone's losses. It does put things into perspective when I and others obsess over these recruits and other things football. I cannot imagine losing a loved one in that way. Back to this recruit, great vibes that GFW, Notorious, and Fort are all sounding positive. Hopefully LWS was just giving his opinion. Eazy and Skeeter you hearing positive news as well?
 
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Lovesomebigorange said:
So sorry for everyone's losses. It does put things into perspective when I and others obsess over these recruits and other things football. I cannot imagine losing a loved one in that way. Back to this recruit, great vibes that GFW, Notorious, and Fort are all sounding positive. Hopefully LWS was just giving his opinion. Eazy and Skeeter you hearing positive news as well?
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I believe Eazy has been very positive on Byrd the past few days.
 
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