My son turned my carry gun on himself

[Pebcac]

Sweet Jesus Christ, I'm sorry.

I knew a kid all the way through school who shot himself with his deer rifle during his junior year (I was a senior). Nobody saw it coming. You never really know what's in someone else's mind.

The suggestions to get help for yourself are the way to go. Comforting words from friends here are a start, but find someone you can talk to about all the details of what you are feeling. Priest, pastor, friend, psychologist, or (best choice) any combination thereof.

I'm so very, very sorry.

 

[moa]

My dad committed suicide with a handgun in 1972. Took a while to get over it, but eventually time healed the hurt.

 

[Selfdfenz]

I just saw this.
My prayers are with you and your family.

S-

 

[one-shot-one]

prayers sent

if you are a believer please make time to pray togather with your wife, daily if possible, do everything in ya'lls power to to protect your marrage during this trying time.

 

[kalibear45]

Its a sad tragedy.

My deepest condolances goes out to you and your family. May he rest in piece.

 

[bamawrx]

I have two uncles that did the same thing. I am very sorry for your loss, and will be praying for you and your family. I wish there was something we could do to help prevent this sort of thing. It is very sad.

On a side note: I would get rid of the firearm and would probably trust one of my good gun friends to do this for me to ensure it found a good home. Use a different gun or buy another one for your protection. I have several of my uncles guns, but sold the one used in the act. I have not be unhappy with that decision.

 

[Michigander]

My deepest sympathies go out to you and your family.

 

[Safety First]

OPEN CARRY.. It is difficult to read your post without tears in the eyes. I am so sorry for your loss and I know that I certainly do not have words adequate to console you. I realize from your post you realize that you are not responsible for your sons actions and that is a good start. Just know that many people including myself will be praying for you and your family as you grieve and work through this most difficult time.
You are not alone and many of us hear will always be willing to listen and talk to you and pray with/for you, whatever you need.. May the Peace of God that passes all understanding be with you and the family forever and ever..Amen..

 

[Stevie-Ray]

We are deeply saddened by your loss and will keep you in our prayers and thoughts. God bless.

 

[S_O_Laban]

Open Carry, prayers sent my friend, please heed the advice of those advocating counciling. No man is an Island.

 

[Elarski]

Prayers sent. Keep strong for your Family. I know our crosses can be hard to bear sometimes, but Love, Faith, and Hope will help lighten the load. Good luck to you and your Family.

 

[twoblink]

Heart felt prayers..

 

[DevilDog]

I am sincerely sorry for your loss and your family has my hopes and prayers to get through this difficult time.

 

[Rockrivr1]

I am truly sorry for your loss and my thoughts and prayers go out to you and your wife. Hopefully the bond between the two of you can help you both make it throught this troubled and emotional time.

 

[Bubbles]

OC - I am so sorry. I can not imagine losing a child.

My husband and I will be praying for your family.

 

[Heraclitus]

Sad. So sad. It is truly a loss for all.

 

[Mute]

I'm speechless. My condolences to you and your family.

 

[Crownvicman]

May God bless you and your family. I will pray for you. Please talk with your wife and other close to you. You need to get this off your chest.

 

[MaterDei]

I'm so very sorry. May almighty God bless you, and keep you, and mark you with Grace. Your son is in my prayers, as are you all.

Chin up, time heals.

 

[DonP]

Lost a family member the same way recently

You have my deepest sympathies.

My son in law's brother, a Chicago cop, chose to end his own life at 25 with his service weapon in April.

The Cop Chaplain put it best at Kevin's funeral when he said,

"We can never know or understand that moment of darkness, hopelessness and desparation that comes on a person that is so obviously loved and cared for by those around him. But as surely as we believe in a loving God, we must also believe that evil also roams the earth watchful for a moment of doubt or pain to take advanatge of and push somone over that edge."

My prayers are with you and yours.

 

[12-34hom]

My sympathies and prayers to you and your wife.

12-34hom.

 

[Slimjim]

I feel sorry for your loss.

 

[Shanghai McCoy]

Just saw this.My condolences to you and your family.

 

[Open Carry]

Thank you all for your heartfelt replies and prayers. I have read each message and am overwhelmed by the support of the High Road family. I have just returned from the funeral that we held this week in Pennsylvania. He was my only child and I would have paid any price for the chance to change his mind. Someone asked if he had been troubled, running with the wrong crowd, and he was not. I believe that he simply gave up.

His obit is
here

Thank you again for all your support in this trying time.

 

[elkhunter]

prayers sent.......