Damn. Just Damn.

[wolfsong]

I smoked a batch of salmon yesterday. Today I set out to deliver some smoked filets to a couple of friends. When I got to my close friend Gary's house he didn't answer the door. So I went over to his ranch shop, and found him dead from a self-inflicted gunshot. I am just numb.

It appears that this happened yesterday evening.

What the hell. Gary was a friend to ride the river with.

 

[arfmel]

Man. That’s rough. My condolences are entirely inadequate but all I can offer you.

 

[hittman]

Yikes.
Hate to hear this. So sorry for your loss.

 

[arfmel]

Okay, I’m going to try.

My 29 year old nephew shot himself two years ago. I spent a lot of time thinking “what if I had…”

I finally arrived at the conclusion that nephew’s decision was his alone, and probably had nothing to do with anything I did or didn’t do. I think some people get into a really dark place and can’t see any other way out of it.

 

[Cholo]

I'm so sorry to hear this, Jeff. I lost a close friend the same way. I really do think I know what your mind is going thru right now...

 

[turd]

So sorry to hear.

 

[eveled]

Prayers and condolences sent.

 

[sfhogman]

Oh, Jeff,
I am so sorry.
Prayers sent.
Call anytime....

Jeff

 

[Lt Choate]

Oh my gosh..... What a gut-punch.
It sure makes a lot of what we complain about seem trivial by comparison.
So very sorry for you and the family.

 

[Wyandot Jim]

My neighbors Granddaughter, who I spent time with did the same while at Texas A&M. She was 22.
What a shame and I'm sorry for your loss.

 

[Snake45]

Sorry to hear of your loss, Wolfsong old friend. May God be with you and his family at this time.

 

[rugerguy]

So very sorry, that is indeed sad news.... God be with you at this time.........

 

[ProfessorWes]

Dear God. Prayers sent.

 

[Bob Wright]

What a shock to you. And, of course there will be the self search of "What if I'd done........."

Knowing you, there is nothing you could have done differently. Resign yourself to this fact.

Pray for his family members who will be numb for awhile. Know that, "this too, shall pass."

Bob Wright

 

[wolfsong]

What a shock to you. And, of course there will be the self search of "What if I'd done........."

Knowing you, there is nothing you could have done differently. Resign yourself to this fact.

Pray for his family members who will be numb for awhile. Know that, "this too, shall pass."

Bob Wright

❤

 

[HW11]

I am very sorry for you. You will be in my prayers.

 

[SamV]

I am sorry to hear of this tragedy. My best friend had that experience twice where he discovered a friend that committed suicide. One with a single sentence note and one without a note. It left him pretty shaken both times. I will pray for you and your friend.

 

[Watertender]

Wolfson, our thoughts and prayers are with you. Sometimes there is nothing you can do and if it wasn't a bullet it would have been another way. No matter how well you think you know someone there is a chance that they have something going on in their life that is too much for them to handle. Remember the good things about your friend Gary and do something positive in his honor. Guilt in a case like this is a useless emotion. 15 years ago I lost my only child to a texting driver after a 10 month coma. It was as wrong as it gets but I have turned it into good because I help kids into the skilled trades in his honor. You will see Gary when you reach the other side in the presence of our Creator just as I will see my son

 

[Captain America]

Sorry to hear this, one of my best friends did the same 13 years ago. He made sure to tell me goodbye the day before but I had no idea…today would have been his birthday. Sorry for your loss.

 

[contender]

When I saw the title of the thread,, I wondered,,,! Then I read it,, and I too said; "Damn,, just Damn."

It's hard to understand such things,, yet,, Bob is right.

"Knowing you, there is nothing you could have done differently. Resign yourself to this fact.
Pray for his family members who will be numb for awhile. Know that, "this too, shall pass."

My thoughts, prayers & heart go out to you & Gary's family.

 

[HAWKEYE#28]

Is sorrowful and so very final, especially without a goodbye..........I pray for you, and, for Gary............Splitz

 

[Fox Mike]

You are in my prayers. A few years ago, my next door neighbor murdered his wife then turned the shotgun on himself. Hard to understand why things like this happen.

 

[pyth0n]

So terribly sad. My condolences.

 

[Mike J]

I am sorry to learn this happened. I am praying for you & the family of your friend.

 

[gunman42782]

Prayers....

 

[RC44Mag]

Just horrible and I have no words other then sorry for you and his family and friends.

 

[blume357]

that's about as tough as it gets.... find some fellow friends and toast him and realize there are some things in life that can't be explained.

 

[WV460hunter]

I smoked a batch of salmon yesterday. Today I set out to deliver some smoked filets to a couple of friends. When I got to my close friend Gary's house he didn't answer the door. So I went over to his ranch shop, and found him dead from a self-inflicted gunshot. I am just numb.

It appears that this happened yesterday evening.

What the hell. Gary was a friend to ride the river with.

Man, so sorry to hear this,
Prayers for your friends family and for you . My condolences.

 

[gramps]

Curses Red Baron!!! Yep, the title says it all. Love and prayers sent your way. Thank you for being that man’s friend.
gramps

 

[peachhead]

That sucks. Sorry for you and for his family.