Today I went to the funeral of a friend who fell victim to the current financial crisis.
You and I know that money doesn't matter.
He knew that money doesn't matter.
He was a level-headed gentle family man who worked part-time, by choice, and who was involved in every aspect of his four children's lives.
The demons of the market screwed with his portfolio and the demons of the night screwed with his brain. In a tortuous moment before dawn a week ago he decided that his family would be better off without him.
Today the Minister said it right. We will not talk of celebrating a life, or of God needing him more than us because that is complete and utter rubbish. We needed him here.
RIP
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I'm de-lurking to pass on my condolences. That is so very sad that the demons got to him before his children had the chance to re-balance him. It's a shame the Minister's comments also came too late. Hugs to you
What an utter tragedy. These are weird times, obviously impossible for some. His poor family ...
And boy, this has been a bad year!
Oh my goodness. I am so sorry to hear of this. So, so sad. His poor family.
So sad. What a year this has been.
I feel for his family. What a horrible thing to happen. It would have been such a shock to everybody.
I'm so glad you went to his funeral, M. I just couldn't (sick kids).
It IS tragic. I can't stop thinking about ALL of them. *sob*
What can I say that will make any difference at all?
Prayers and hugs to you all. I hope that everyone can eventually get through this dark time.
xxx
Oh no. How horribly devastating depression can be.
I am so sorry for all that are suffering for his loss, but more than that I am so sorry that he could not see how he was needed.
I'm so sorry to hear of your friend.
I keep seing the consequences of this ecconomic crisis are rippling through many people's lives, but none so utterly tragic as this.
Condolences to you and to his family.
shit, M.
:(
I was overwhelmed by memories of learning of the suicides that happened during the 1929 stockmarket crash.
That poor man. His poor family.
Too sad for words really...
Oh God, four fatherless children, it breaks my heart.
That's terrible. Condolences to you, his family, and all who knew him. So sad he felt he could not reach out before such a decision.
I am so sorry for the loss of this man, and my sincere condolences to his family.
It has been a bad year and that doesn't even cover half of it for many families losing loved ones to circumstances like these.
Oh gosh, so so sad.
How that poor family will survive now, right before Christmas is beyond me.
And, as we also live in a similiar way, stories like this strike right to my heart.
RIP
Thank you all for your kind words to this family. They are grieving deeply, however they are surrounded by the school community, the tight-knit business community of which they were part, the sporting community and their families.
There are always people in their house and they have a new addition - a puppy to hug and love.
In addition two of the children are a little older than the primary school aged ones and are able to offer a lot of support to their younger siblings.
How terribly sad that he couldn't see that his solution only makes things so, so much worse.
Poor man. Poor family.
I am so sad to hear this, M. How tragic. So awful that money woes seemed so unsurmountable to him. :( Hugs for you and healing vibes for his family.
OH MAN.
Just terrible.
Terrible. Terrible. Terrible.
The waste of a good man and the loss to his family are incomprehensible. I know only too well that the grief created by such unexpected and tragic circumstances ripples out beyond the family circle and touches many people in profound ways.
Oh no. Words don't really convey the emotions and pain of grief. I'm so, so sorry for you, for him, for them.
Sad news indeed. Sending you hugs, M. x
My thoughts are with you and his family.
that is so sad.
You know I remember hearing about suicide in the great depression but I never really thought about it happening now.
A wake up call for me.
I'm so sorry for you and his family.
xx
My heart breaks. I hope his family get through Christmas OK.
Oh no! I am so sorry! That is SO tragic. Sigh.
Oh M the sorrow is everywhere ... it is a strange and cruel world we inhabit .... words fail me le
oh that's awful - I've only just seen this post. We have been touched by suicide three times in the past years; loosing a brother, a friend and the sister of a friend. The impact on families is devastating and it stays with you always. I know that Compassionate Friends has helped a lot of people dealing with the grief from suicide and they have a small book that is very good if you google them you're sure to find it. I'm very sorry.
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