Bad news · 4:06am Jan 16th, 2020
My family usually picks up this kid named Chris for our Scout meetings every Tuesday. He's a small kid who gets along well with people, but needs persuasion to get involved. He's a good kid. I liked him.
He committed suicide about an hour ago.
My mom called me about it in the middle of my homework asking for advice on what to tell her grieving mother. I wasn't sure what to say at first. The news hit me hard. This kid, that you picked up from his house to take him to boy scouts, that you didn't know very well, that you didn't imagine would ever be gone, is now dead.
I told mom that you shouldn't say much of anything. Just be there for his mother. And only answer questions. Don't impose any advice or preach any messages. Just hold her.
What I was confused about was that mom said that she called me for advice. Not my brother. Not her friends. And dad was there with her. She called me. She said I was a very calming influence on her, and I can give the best advice on how to deal with sad people. And I'm still confused about it. Why do I calm my mother? It's the other way around for me. Do I really matter that much to her?
Chris is my friend. I didn't get along like we were best buds, but I thought he was going to rise to greatness in the scouts. I'm actually about to cry as I type. I'll never see him in this mortal life. I never appreciated his presence as much as I do now. What I do know is that I'll see him again, and so will his mother. Families are together forever. Mothers and fathers who love their children, and children who love their parents, will see each other again once more, and never again separate.
Rest in peace, Chris. You're bound for greatness.
I... I don’t know what to say. I’m so sorry.
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You don't need to say anything.
He’ll be watching you from heaven and he’ll be always a part of your heart
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Through dark times, know you are not alone.
*hugs you*. My thoughts and sympathies go out to you all who knew Chris.
*hugs tightly* it'll be ok. We're all here for you, Brady.
You Have My Deepest Sympathies Dear Friend And May Chris Rest In Peace.
Don’t know what his parents are going to do next. Suicide is the last thing they have on their minds when it comes to their daughter.
I lost my oldest brother to suicide too. So I know it sucks. My heart goes out to Chris and his family.
I'm truly, truly sorry to hear about that. Loss isn't easy, no matter where or how hard it hits. Suicide is one of the worst pains out there.
It may not be comfort, to you or any other of his survivors, but... he's in a better place now, than he ever would have been here. Trust God -- He'll get you all through this. Your friend is with Him now. He'll take care of everything; He won't leave you.
Wishing you the strength you and yours need.
Well... You have my condolences. I so desperately wish I could give more than just "condolences" but it's all I can truly do, I'm sorry. You're surely grieving and I doubt a comment will do much to help, but I hope what little I can do still affects things in some way, I hope you're ok. R.I.P
Wow...this...I don't know what to say. Except...I give you my condolences Brady...both you and your mother, and the mother of that young lad
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My condolences for the loss of a life.
That was sound advice. I'm certain that his mother wants answers, but unfortunately the only one who can give them is gone. Your mother's willingness to turn to you also speaks highly of your own understanding of helping others.
It's always a shame when a life ends early, and there's never anything that can fix the gash left behind by their absence. You, your family, and Chris' family all have my deepest sympathy.
I don't really know what to say... other than I'm sorry...
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That's all you need to say.
Jeez.
Just dame it why didn’t he get help I mean I,ve had this kind of thing in my head for years think I,m going to cry
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I didn't know he was going through it. I want to help, or at least, wanted to. I don't want anyone to die who gets close to me on my watch. He was so full of potential, too!
You know what? It goes against my beliefs, but I'll pray for him, just this once, for you.
5187104 from the sound of it he was young like 6 to 14?
I am so sorry for your loss. I'm keeping you and the family/ friends of Chris in my prayers.
Rest in peace...Chris. (totally didn't pause so I could scroll up to find his name :l )
Aw geez...my condolences for your loss and that of Chris's family.
I shall pray for Chris' family.
Man, that's terrible. My condolences to you, to Chris's family, to everyone involved. And for Chris himself—I just hope he's at peace.
Oh no! I'm so sorry. 😟 I'll pray for him......
I'm sorry. I really don't know what to say other than that.
Best wishes to Chris's family.
I'm so sorry... is there anything I can do for you?
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Not really. Thanks for offering, though. It means a lot to know you care.
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Well... know that I'll be praying for both you, and his family. My offer still stands if you ever think of anything I can do.
i'm sorry for your loss man.
Well, he brought good into his family's life and your life as well. He shall R.I.P