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Omaha Steve

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28. One of the first things my counselor asked after I was first diagnosed as terminal

Reply to PasadenaTrudy (Original post)

Mon Apr 13, 2015, 02:29 PM

Apr 2015

Was if I own a gun?

Many DUers have expressed they are worried about me because I plan to self terminate at a certain point. I won't go out this way.

I am sorry as a retired MD he selected a gun.

Somehow I think this reply doesn't help much.

Peace.

OS

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A family member took his own life this weekend. [View all] PasadenaTrudy Apr 2015 OP

I am so sorry for your loss. ScreamingMeemie Apr 2015 #1

Thank you...n/t PasadenaTrudy Apr 2015 #5

My most sincere condolences to you and your family. n/t A HERETIC I AM Apr 2015 #2

Thanks so much n/t PasadenaTrudy Apr 2015 #11

Very sorry for your family's loss Trudy. RIP Pop. cherokeeprogressive Apr 2015 #3

Thank you very much.. n/t PasadenaTrudy Apr 2015 #12

I am so sorry....sorry that his choice to end his life Sheepshank Apr 2015 #4

I know.. PasadenaTrudy Apr 2015 #6

I don't understand the 'violence' connotation? AtheistCrusader Apr 2015 #36

not here, no now....I can discuss on another thread. n/t Sheepshank Apr 2015 #38

Understandable. AtheistCrusader Apr 2015 #41

This message was self-deleted by its author Hekate Apr 2015 #44

A second cousin of mine nearly died in Vietnam - he earned a purple heart closeupready Apr 2015 #7

Thanks, hugs appreciated! n/t PasadenaTrudy Apr 2015 #13

Hugs and strength for the family - TBF Apr 2015 #8

Thank you.. PasadenaTrudy Apr 2015 #10

I'm. Sorry for your loss. azmom Apr 2015 #9

Thank you, azmom...n/t PasadenaTrudy Apr 2015 #14

I am sorry. sabrina 1 Apr 2015 #15

So very sorry MissDeeds Apr 2015 #16

I've had close experience with suicide. I'm very sorry for your loss. Thoughts for all. nt ChisolmTrailDem Apr 2015 #17

Sorry for your loss Trudy. bluesbassman Apr 2015 #18

May he rest in peace. William769 Apr 2015 #19

Sorry for your loss... Stuart G Apr 2015 #20

So sorry for your loss. City Lights Apr 2015 #21

Beautiful Jules will live on in your love. I hope you and your family find some peace there riderinthestorm Apr 2015 #22

And I wish this society gave everybody like Jules a way to a peaceful end. erronis Apr 2015 #23

I am sorry for your loss irisblue Apr 2015 #24

My condoences to all he left behind. DamnYankeeInHouston Apr 2015 #25

Condolences from west on the 134, PasadenaTrudy villager Apr 2015 #26

How sad, I'm sorry LeftInTX Apr 2015 #27

One of the first things my counselor asked after I was first diagnosed as terminal Omaha Steve Apr 2015 #28

Thank you PasadenaTrudy Apr 2015 #35

So very sorry. misterhighwasted Apr 2015 #29

I'm so sorry PasadenaTrudy Apr 2015 #34

I do not know the answer. Solace arrives along the way in various forms. misterhighwasted Apr 2015 #47

So sorry for all of you. TNNurse Apr 2015 #30

I know, I wish he could have too thx n/t PasadenaTrudy Apr 2015 #33

My condolences to your family. kairos12 Apr 2015 #31

My brother chose that path, too. HereSince1628 Apr 2015 #32

Very sorry for your loss, and the unexpected timing. AtheistCrusader Apr 2015 #37

I'm so sorry..... a kennedy Apr 2015 #39

May he rest in peace Liberal_in_LA Apr 2015 #40

I'm so sorry... my condolences to you and your family. MerryBlooms Apr 2015 #42

I am so sorry for your loss. mnhtnbb Apr 2015 #43

Condolences to you and your family. He is at peace now. For all your sakes, I only wish... Hekate Apr 2015 #45

sorry for your loss. Terra Alta Apr 2015 #46

That's a messy way to go. I'm not being flippant. hunter Apr 2015 #48

My condolences to you PasadenaTrudy. calimary Apr 2015 #49