My brother Richie shot himself.
http://www.wndu.com/news/michigan/headlines/One-dead-one-injured-in-morning-shooting-239034341.html
Oh Ron what a terrible blow that is. I'm so sorry. Please remember your friends are here for you.
I am so sorry Ronnie. My deepest condolences.
That is truly horrible news indeed: sending you warm hugs, Brother Ronny. :bluesad: :bluesad:
Terrible news, Ronnie. Condolences from me and my family.
They were both invloved with meth. He had been really acting weird and since he moved out of my house .
Very sorry to hear this, RC. I can't even imagine your pain. You have my deepest sympathy.
How terribly sad. I feel for you. My deepest sympathies.
Oh my God. Hang in there, man.
I can only guess how you're doing. It's just alien to our lives.
We're thinking of you buddy.
It's not alien to my life. Mine did the same 10 years ago. My prayers go with you and yours, RCMerchant.
Dear Ronnie....all my love and thoughts go your way.
(((HUGS!!!)))
Quote from: RCMerchant on January 08, 2014, 06:55:32 AM
My brother Richie shot himself.
http://www.wndu.com/news/michigan/headlines/One-dead-one-injured-in-morning-shooting-239034341.html
Dude, we're here; if you need to talk, call....
(Edit to remove number). Just for privacy concerns. You can certainly PM it to Ronnie.
Sorry to hear
So sorry to hear that Ronnie, my sincere condolences. Stay strong man.
That's awful. Just...awful. I'm so sorry.
I am so sorry, my sincere condolences. :bluesad: :bluesad:
terrible...
thoughts are with you
Quote from: zelmo73 on January 08, 2014, 11:25:47 AM
It's not alien to my life. Mine did the same 10 years ago. My prayers go with you and yours, RCMerchant.
Man. Sorry Zelmo. I was afraid someone else had to deal with this. Hoped I was wrong.
Awful, awful news. I am very sorry to hear. Please stay strong. I know it's very difficult but please know we are all rooting for you. (hug)
Sorry to here this RC. Hang in there the best that you can.
I hated to hear about this, buddy.
You are in my thoughts.
Stay strong, man. One of my closest friends shot himself when he was 24 years old. It was a devastating time for friends and family. You have my condolences.
Quote from: Flangepart on January 08, 2014, 06:45:00 PM
Quote from: zelmo73 on January 08, 2014, 11:25:47 AM
It's not alien to my life. Mine did the same 10 years ago. My prayers go with you and yours, RCMerchant.
Man. Sorry Zelmo. I was afraid someone else had to deal with this. Hoped I was wrong.
No, it's all good, bro. My brother went out via cyanide and an apparent drunken rage. Even today, I'm still mad at him for doing it.
Quote from: zelmo73 on January 08, 2014, 11:25:47 AM
It's not alien to my life. Mine did the same 10 years ago. My prayers go with you and yours, RCMerchant.
Here too. Coming up on nine years ago.
Ronnie and his family have my sympathies.
Quote from: RCMerchant on January 08, 2014, 06:55:32 AM
My brother Richie shot himself.
http://www.wndu.com/news/michigan/headlines/One-dead-one-injured-in-morning-shooting-239034341.html
Very sorry for your loss.
My deepest sympathies.
Went through a similar situation almost a year ago. Haven't quite gotten over it.
I feel for you.
So sorry. Lots of love to you.
Can't believe it. So many questions, I think of my own brother and I have so many questions.
I'm thinking of you and love you.
Love
aw f**k. I dont even give a f**k. I am so tired.
Quote from: RCMerchant on January 09, 2014, 05:16:51 PM
aw f**k. I dont even give a f**k. I am so tired.
Rest my friend. We will talk Saturday.
Take care Ronnie, we are here for you
Must be the season; I'm off to a funeral tomorrow myself, albeit less tragic circumstances and not as close a relation. So sorry to hear that. All the best.
Quote from: Mr. DS on January 09, 2014, 09:32:19 PM
Take care Ronnie, we are here for you
Seconded: we love you, Ronny. *HUGS*
I just wanna sleep-I aint slept in days.I just wanna sleep
If I didnt kick him out of my house last year he would not be dead.Its my fault,man.its my f**king fault
Quote from: RCMerchant on January 10, 2014, 05:58:41 AM
If I didnt kick him out of my house last year he would not be dead.Its my fault,man.its my f**king fault
Whoa: he's dead because he shot himself and NOT because you threw him out.
I blamed myself a lot for Dad's passing in 2008 and Mom told me that she couldn't even help him: he died in front of her.
It is not your fault, Ronny.
Don't tell yourself that and don't believe that!
Suicide is an act of inherent selfishness: someone takes the quick way out and leaves their friends and family grieving and blaming themselves.
You did NOT do this. He did. Grieve for him, but don't take a burden on yourself that isn't yours.
Love ya, buddy!
Dam.
I aint been online alot lately-(I finally got my own computer set up last week) and I know why I love you guys so much.
Quote from: RCMerchant on January 10, 2014, 08:12:30 AM
Dam.
I aint been online alot lately-(I finally got my own computer set up last week) and I know why I love you guys so much.
And
YOU must know much
WE love
YOU, Brother Ronny. *HUGS*
Yes, I said all of us. Including this guy from South Africa with the horrible undies. :buggedout: + :wink: :teddyr: :teddyr:
Quote from: RCMerchant on January 10, 2014, 05:58:41 AM
If I didnt kick him out of my house last year he would not be dead.Its my fault,man.its my f**king fault
ABSOLUTELY NOT! He pulled the trigger, he's 100% responsible.
It is not your fault Ronnie. We cannot protect the people we care about from themselves.
Quote from: Newt on January 10, 2014, 08:58:52 AM
It is not your fault Ronnie. We cannot protect the people we care about from themselves.
All too true.
Loving someone is always a risk, family no less. You do what you can, but must accept that, like you, they have choices to make. You loved your brother, but he had a choice. Just know you did your best.
Sorry to hear. Stay strong RC.
Sorry to hear that man. Stay strong, take care of yourself. It's not your fault he shot himself.
Quote from: Newt on January 10, 2014, 08:58:52 AM
It is not your fault Ronnie. We cannot protect the people we care about from themselves.
That's about the truest statement I've heard to date, Newt. So true, and so sad. I too am in the club of people who lost a family member to suicide. not a brother, but a beloved cousin, and family just the same. Hugs for you, RC, and love to the rest of you.
RC, I do not know what to say here. But you've got a community here that cares about you. My condolences to you and your family.
Ron and I talked for about an hour today. He is going to be okay. He is saddened and hurt; he loved his brother from the moment a baby boy came home and Ron, the older brother, kissed the baby on the forehead. Ron is a sensitive, gentle man. Today I heard his son leaving from a visit and Ron said to the young man: "I love you." I heard his son reply: "I love you too!" It's nice to hear a man tell his son that he loves him. Ron lives close to his lovely young lady friend, and often stays with her. He will be seeing his family very soon.
I am SO glad he knows he's not alone.
Quote from: Allhallowsday on January 11, 2014, 09:25:56 PM
Ron and I talked for about an hour today. He is going to be okay. He is saddened and hurt; he loved his brother from the moment a baby boy came home and Ron, the older brother, kissed the baby on the forehead. Ron is a sensitive, gentle man. Today I heard his son leaving from a visit and Ron said to the young man: "I love you." I heard his son reply: "I love you too!" It's nice to hear a man tell his son that he loves him. Ron lives close to his lovely young lady friend, and often stays with her. He will be seeing his family very soon.
Yeah, a
lot more fathers should have told their sons and daughters they loved them. It's nice to hear it as well as know it.
So sorry for your loss. I lost a cousin that way a long time ago...so hard on those left behind.
Know that we are here for you.
It's always painful when you lose someone close to you, especially when it's not a natural cause. That is tragic to hear, very sorry for your loss mate.