My son turned my carry gun on himself

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I am very saddened for you and your family. My prayers go to you and yours for peace and restoration. Above all, DON'T for a moment entertain a shred of guilt over the event. If anyone even LOOKS like they are about to hassle you or say something critical, just walk away.

Don't let this tragedy ruin the rest of your life. The best way to honor your son's memory is to go an and make the best of life for yourself and the rest of your family.
 
My deepest condolences to you Open Carry

I cannot fathom what it is like to lose one's own offspring. The grief and loss you and your wife must feel is tremendous. Whatever made your son feel compelled to do it was neither your fault nor the fault of your wife. I'm glad neither of you are beating each other up about it. Console one another and take comfort in that you still have one another.
 
I am able to offer few words ... many have offered theirs and done better than I.

I can but begin to share your pain .... and offer my heartfelt condolences. Maybe at least knowing you are not alone does in some small way relieve a miniscule portion of all your hurt.

Sad and tragic - beyond belief. Bless you and yours.
 
My deepest condolences. You are totally correct in what you say about the gun. I've worked with troubled teens for 12 years and the problem is not with the method, but with the intent. You have my sympathy.
 
Many here have already expressed my thoughts and feelings concerning this tragic event.

My deepest sympathies to you and yours. My hope is that you will be able to take peace and comfort in the fact that your son is now in His hands, shining down with Him by his side to let you know that he is now free from the hurt and pain he felt and that he will always be with you in spirit.

I have felt those same feelings that your son must of felt. Thankfully, I was able to get help I needed in time. My family had no idea either until I asked a Crisis Intervention counselor for help.

Sometimes, it can happen so quickly for some persons that there isn't time for "warning signs" to appear. Please understand that it is not your fault.

Parents, please talk to your children. Let them read this thread. Listen to the things they say, whether they seem important to you or not, because it's important to them and they've looked to you to share it. Let them know that you're there for anything they need and are willing to help (or find help) with any problems in life they are having. Sometimes children are too embarassed or ashamed to share their feelings, and they need to know its OK to talk about anything.

Sincerely,
Matthew Webb
Franklintown, PA
 
It is indeed difficult to put it into words, to say the right thing to lessen the hurt. I will however attest to to Tharg's thoughtful observation about depression, as I've been there, in my teens - a very dangerous age in life. Depression, as Tharg states it, is a void, the only thing you hear is your voice inside, which more often than not prompts you t end it all. Some how I was able to step back from the "edge" more than once. The only suggestion that comes to mind is to love and hug those nearest to you.
 
I dont think any thread has affected me as much as this thread has.

All I thought about last night while trying to sleep was this thread. It just saddens me beyond belief to hear this happen at such a age that is closing on on his prime time in life. Everyone goes thru ups and downs, to finally realize they need an easy way out... that hey have no other recourse than to end their life. They didn't even go to family to help.

Open Carry, you and your family will continue to be in my prayers. Godspeed to you and our family.

::so saddened:: :(
 
Everyone here has said true things. I'll add something to it, depression makes your body a war zone, factions inside yourself trying to overtake the other. Sometimes one wins, and theres nothing that can be done. I just hope it was quick. I offer my deepest and most hearfelt condolences to you and your wife sir.
 
Open Carry, were you the one who posted something saying your son was running with bad kids and that one of them might have tried to break into your gun safe?
 
Open Carry, we met at the Phoenix get together a year or so ago. I am so sorry for your loss. Words can not begin to convey how truly sad I feel for you and your family. You are in my thoughts and prayers as I know how terrible a loss such as this is. My wife lost her son to suicide at age 19 fourteen years ago and all I can offer is the advice to seek help as you deal with this burden. God bless you and yours, Mike
 
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