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Very sad indeed. RIP SG.

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This breaks my heart and I feel a terrible sadness for his family.

Of course when things like this happen we tend to wonder why a person that seemed to have everything going for him would want to end his life.

JMO, but could this be a reminder what we as parents think makes our sons/daughters (and us) happy really doesn't work for everyone.

RIP

TPM: are you subtly implying that perhaps the parents' wishes that this young man pursue baseball -- when in fact he may not have had the passion -- may have contributed to this tragedy?

Please tell me I am misunderstanding your point.

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This breaks my heart and I feel a terrible sadness for his family.

Of course when things like this happen we tend to wonder why a person that seemed to have everything going for him would want to end his life.

JMO, but could this be a reminder what we as parents think makes our sons/daughters (and us) happy really doesn't work for everyone.

RIP

very sad indeed...and I agree, TPM.

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Originally posted by jp24:
TPM: are you subtly implying that perhaps the parents' wishes that this young man pursue baseball -- when in fact he may not have had the passion -- may have contributed to this tragedy?

Please tell me I am misunderstanding your point.

No, what I was stating might be that we often assume that because individuals are talented and successful in what they do that happiness is a given.

Of course we don't know the entire circumstances.

How terribly sad and tragic. Praying for comfort for his family.

Julie

How very, very sad. Makes me want to grab my son right now and give him a big hug. Prayers to the family.

I am speechless. My prayers go out to this family.

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I'm speechless as well. Our prayers go out to the family.

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I am speechless. I had several conversations with Stephen about playing with us, baseball and just life in general. I cannot imagine how his family feels.

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Originally posted by jp24:
TPM: are you subtly implying that perhaps the parents' wishes that this young man pursue baseball -- when in fact he may not have had the passion -- may have contributed to this tragedy?

Please tell me I am misunderstanding your point.

Sometimes things aren't as they appear behind the smiles and the white picket fences. Unfortunately, for some reason this boy felt this was the avenue to peace. May he rest in peace.

Oh this is horrible. I have no other words.

This is tragic news. May he rest in peace. My prayers go out to his family.

Prayers from CA for his family and friends. So very tragic.

What a terrible loss. While we do not know the cause - take this as an opportunity to talk to your highly competitive sons about the ability to enjoy whatever life gives them and the support and love that is waiting for them regardless of the problems they feel like they must confront.

My prayers go out to the family - I cannot imagine the grief associated with the loss of a child.

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Very well said.

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I'm not ashamed to say that I teared up thinking of the young life lost and the pain the family is experiencing.
A tragedy like this truly puts things into perspective. Hug your kids today!

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"Hug your kids today!"

And if you're uncomfortable doing that, then some how or other let them know how much you care for them and love them. And be prepared to receive the same in return.



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This is absolutely horrible for everyone...

My prayers for the young man, his friends and family.

So Sad, My prayers go out to the family.
May he rest in peace.

I am so sorry to hear this. Prayers to the Gant family.