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In reply to the discussion: One of my former students just committed suicide. [View all]DamnYankeeInHouston
(1,365 posts)31. There are people with psychological issues in all walks of life.
Of course I cannot rule out the possibility that the problems that led to his suicide may have been solely within him and not a direct result of his military service. However, the evidence in his life as well as in the continual news of so many suicides in the armed forces raises serious questions. He had so much to live for. He was an outstanding athlete and outdoorsman. He was newly married. He planned to go to college after his service in the Navy. The military suicide rate is disturbing. I suspect it is considerably higher than the general population.
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So sorry for everyone's loss, yours, his family, us here at du and me here at home
madokie
Feb 2014
#7
I am so sorry for your loss. Peace to you, and to your student's family and friends.
magical thyme
Feb 2014
#10
All that and it includes none of what the solder is going through his or herself.
DamnYankeeInHouston
Feb 2014
#15
You don't know what caused him to kill himself; assuming doesn't help his family or honor him.
MADem
Feb 2014
#28
Doesn't really matter in the big scheme of things--he's gone, and people left behind are asking
MADem
Feb 2014
#57
I understand that the Navy can be a cake walk compared to the Army.
DamnYankeeInHouston
Feb 2014
#40
This is true, and "hot racking" is pretty much a thing of the past with SMART SHIPS technology.
MADem
Feb 2014
#47
Sad. Serving in the US military is little more than working for Big Oil and the MIC anymore.
blkmusclmachine
Feb 2014
#36