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Sad Day

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So, my boss has been on sick leave for 6 weeks or so with cancer. It was actually treatable and I think his prognosis was at least somewhat hopeful. Last night was the first night he was home alone, and today no one could get in touch with him on the phone.

I volunteered to go to his house to check on him, but there was no answer and he is not well enough to drive so eventually I broke in through the window. He'd committed suicide last night and I found him on the floor.

I guess it was better that I found him instead of a family member, but still... not the way you want to last see someone. Too late for me to do anything about, I wish there was more I could do.

He was the best boss I've ever had, and a friend.

Goodbye, Luke.
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💬 20 comments

  1. jbeatty ·

    That is really terrible, I'm so sorry.
  2. drew ·

    I've lost friends to suicide. It sucks. You have my sympathy.
  3. tinypliny ·

    How sad!! :( I hope his family finds the courage to get through it all.
  4. jim ·

    Thanks, everyone.
  5. tinypliny ·

    Cancer is very stressful and hope is emotionally expensive. :(
  6. libertad ·

    Very sorry Jim. I can't even imagine what this must be like for you. I'll keep him in my prayer tonight.
  7. heidi ·

    My thoughts are with you.
  8. jim ·

    Thanks!
  9. mrmike ·

    A good thought for him, and a few for you too. I can't imagine.
  10. jon ·

    Sorry to hear this Jim. Such a terrible thing all around.
  11. carolinian ·

    I'm sorry for your loss. The world needs good people and it's a shame when we lose them.
  12. dcoffee ·

    oh my god. I hope you're ok.
  13. enknot ·

    That was brave and valiant Jim. I hope I would have acted with as much valor as you had I been in your shoes. I'm sorry for that poor mans and his loved one's loss as well, but I'm moved by your character.
  14. jim ·

    Enknot, you're giving me too much credit - I was just the guy who was there.
  15. metalpeter ·

    I really can't imagine thinking that Sure I'll go check on the guy and then finding him dead. I really can't. I Know I couldn't handle it, and I hope you are dealing with it the best you can. If it was me I think I would need professional help after that. If it was someone I really liked to I know I couldn't handle it. I wish you luck and all I can really say is it fucked up, it really is.
  16. fellyconnelly ·

    Remember him for the great guy he was, and not for his last days.
    I'm sorry for your loss and all you have been through.
  17. paul ·

    You don't have to answer this but I am curious so I am going to ask. How did he die? Hope not a brick injury to the head.
  18. jim ·

    That's why I held the brick and bashed the window instead of throwing it, so I wouldn't accidentally hit him inside since I didn't know if he was in there or where he would be. Turns out if I had thrown it I probably would have hit him since I ended up breaking into his bedroom :(
  19. museumchick ·

    I'm so sorry Jim. It must have been so difficult to find him there.
  20. johnallen ·

    Sorry man, My heart goes out to you.YOu did what you had to, and kudos for that. Fear is a very powerfull forces that drives mankind to the extreme - sorry you had to stumble upon this.

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