German Billionaire Kills Self, Family Says, page 2
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reply posted on 6-1-2009 @ 07:51 PM by flyindevil
reply to post by HunkaHunka


As Stephen King wrote in "The Stand":
"No great loss."


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reply posted on 6-1-2009 @ 09:18 PM by Raist
reply to post by _Phoenix_


Yes he left a letter.

Really it is not that he is rich that causes me to think that way it is when someone is doing it in a selfish way that causes me to be like that.

I had a family member who was my best friend at a young age end his life because he thought something else was more important than his family. Unless this man was in serious pain from a health issue and dying anyway sorry my remorse for him is weakened.

I never said I was right to feel that way but I do. I hold a degree of resentment for anyone who treats life with such an aloof way. He was 74 and had family that cared for him, his money was important to him he fell from 44 to 94 on the Forbes list as being the world’s richest. When things in this world become more important than family and friends you deserve little care or remorse in my book. As for the others I cannot explain why they feel the way they do I can only explain the way I feel, not that it really matters but hey I’m feeling open to sharing tonight.

Raist


reply posted on 6-1-2009 @ 09:49 PM by Illusionsaregrander
reply to post by Raist


My younger brother killed himself, and I understand that many people who have lost loved ones to suicide are very angry at them, and at suicide in general.

I loved my brother though. And although what he did was thoughtless, (he did not consider the impact on those who loved him) it was not something I would condemn him for. Was it self centered? Yes. At that moment in his life, his own anguish and pain narrowed down his thinking in such a way that all he could see was his own anguish and pain. However he was not, never had been, a mean person. If he had known what he was going to do to us, to me, I know for a fact he would have chosen differently.

He was a good human being, who got lost in his own grief, disappointment, anguish, and lost the ability to think about others for a moment, which is all it takes to make a decision that cannot be undone. I choose to look at the whole of his life, and how it impacted me rather than focus solely on that one moment where he made a decision that caused me years of enormous pain.

I wish you luck getting over your own tragedy.


reply posted on 6-1-2009 @ 10:05 PM by Raist
reply to post by Illusionsaregrander


I am sorry to hear about your brother.

I guess a part of me also sees what his grandchildren/great grandchildren might be feeling.
As for my own issue…
Well I was young 4-5 so I did not have a lot of impact by him (my grandfather). I remember the fun I had and the cool things we did together (I am 33). I had a lot of fun with him. Sadly though he though alcohol was more important than our fun together. His loss my tragedy…..

Regardless I also know the pain he caused the rest of the family as well now that I am older. I regret the fact he was selfish and I hold him accountable for all of the pain as it is his fault. I don’t think I will ever feel different about suicide for selfish reasons, but who knows age might prove me wrong.

I do though appreciate your kindness and your words.

Raist


reply posted on 7-1-2009 @ 05:00 PM by eldard
reply to post by HunkaHunka


How is this an alternative news?

two lines.

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