I lost my brother and hunting buddy

[mikkel318]

I lost my brother to suicide this week. He was my hunting buddy and someone I talked to all of the time. He struggled with alcoholism and was a police officer. He leaves behind a wife and 3 kids.

This forum has helped me meet some great people and I feel part of the community. As our family heals, this is one way we feel we can help. There has been so much good advice on this forum I have taken to heart. Whether it's parenting, marriage, or friendship it's been helpful.

He was with me on so many hunts and that has given me so many great memories. He was the most enthusiastic hunter. I wish I had him back for one more.

I am not writing this to ask anyone for anything. I hope it helps someone decide to get help. My pain is something I am having trouble describing.

Please, if any of you are hurting, please ask for help.

 

[180ls1]

Sorry to hear that. I don't know what to say other than I will say a prayer for you and all involved.

Many don't understand the struggles what our LEO go through.

 

[Jamr]

So sorry for your loss. This happens all too often unfortunately. I worked in LE for a while and lost a good friend to alcoholism and suicide as well. It sucks! Please reach out for help if you are in pain. There is help.

 

[survivalistd]

Such a tough situation and im sorry for your loss. Alcohol is so horrible. Prayers lifted!!

 

[Bubblehide]

I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Unfortunately policing has a high suicide rate. We simply need to do more for our police professionals.

I wish you and his family the best in dealing with his tragic loss.

 

[westonadkins]

I am sorry for your loss.

Agree with the others in hoping you find support and have time, space, people, and tools to process it all and handle those moments of "if I would have just..."

Will keep you in my prayers.


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[Pharmseller]

Sorry for your loss. My brother is my hunting buddy, too. I can’t imagine what you’re going through.

 

[Lil-Rokslider]

Sorry my friend. Praying for his family, and yours.

 

[Jimmy]

Sorry to hear that, prayers for you and his family.

As guys we HAVE to remember, don't let things get so bad before we get some help or tell a friend. We by nature tend to hold things in, for years sometimes, then one day we explode or the weight gets to be too much to bear. I've seen this happen in my family too.

 

[Sns2]

Praying for you in your time of profound loss. May you in some way find peace.

 

[eddielasvegas]

My condolences to you and your family.


Eddie

 

[Taudisio]

I am very sorry for your loss.

 

[North of 60]

God bless you, his wife, his kids, and the rest of your family and friends.

If you are located close enough to an urban area, there may be a Survivors of Suicide support group, or at least some good grief counselors/groups to consider.

And like you mentioned, i too hope others in similar situations take the risk to reach out for help if in need.

 

[Flyjunky]

Sorry for your loss.

I wish this country did more for the people who serve and protect us. They deserve so much more than we give them.

Just know the rockslide family is here when/if you need us.

 

[Q_Sertorius]

Sorry for your loss.


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“Keep on keepin’ on…”

 

[180ls1]

If its of any help and you want to get away, I can connect you guys with an organization here in San Diego that does a lot for military/LE. Their focus is getting them and their families in the outdoors + hunting/fishing.

 

[MallardSX2]

Keep your chin up and remember the good times.

 

[sf jakey]

Tragic. People will never understand what first responders go through and how it affects them. It stays with you for ever.

 

[mike.adams.467]

My sincere condolences to you and your family.

 

[Hoghead]

Prayers sent for you and your family.

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