I took Amy shopping after work tonight. It was a beautiful night until we got home. We were informed that a 14 year old neighbor boy of ours that lives up the road a few miles has committed suicide. State police have not released the name yet but we are pretty certain that we know who it is. The troopers did say that the lad jumped out in front of a tractor-trailer truck on the Route 11&15 Expressway that passes in front of his home. At this time neither the name of the young man nor the truck driver has been released but if you think of it can you put in a word or kind thought for all involved?
We know there are many tears yet to come but we will do everything we can for our neighbors.
Prayers sent for the family and the truck driver. The driver was an innocent passerby who did ask to be involve and it may take years for him to recover fully. Since moving to GA 19 years ago we have made friends with two families who have had children take their lives. They never fully recover, 80% of the time the parents divorce. Encourage them to seek counseling if possible.
Most of us probably know someone who has taken their own life. A lifelong friend of mine put a .357 in his mouth and pulled the trigger. He was in his late 30’s at the time. I’ve faithfully put flowers on his grave each Memorial day for over 40 years… I usually take that opportunity to cus at him for what he took from me and his family.
My prayers and thoughts go out to your community , the family and the poor truck driver. Many of us know families who have lost someone this way, there are never any real answers as to why. Hopefully the local churches and schools will provide counseling for his friends to help prevent more of this kind of trgedy.