Boston singer Brad Delp found dead today

[Kelly]

I'm sorry. I just don't get it! When you kill yourself you hurt everyone that loves you MORE than you hurt yourself. It is the most selfish, cowardice and chicken shit thing you can do, imho! I might, read 'might', feel differently if someone is dealing with a terminal illness that could potentially be very painful.

 

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I'm sorry. I just don't get it! When you kill yourself you hurt everyone that loves you MORE than you hurt yourself. It is the most selfish, cowardice and chicken shit thing you can do, imho! I might, read 'might', feel differently if someone is dealing with a terminal illness that could potentially be very painful.

Unless you've ever suffered from serious depression you don't have a clue as to what it's like. I was unfortunate enough to go through it just 4 -5 years ago and to this day I have no idea why I'm still alive.

 

[Kelly]

I did...I suffered from depression about 18 years ago. I call it 'the dark year'. But, maybe it wasn't as bad for me. I NEVER once considered suicide.

 

[TJ]

Kelly.....I agree w/ you....I have had more than a half dozen friends kill themselves and it is very selfish.
Just last year my fathers best friend for 55 years walked out into his front yard and shot himself in the head...My father still aches whenever his name is mentioned...
I think I mentioned this earlier but we have more suicides than homicides here in N. America.........strange??

 

[r2]

I'm sorry. I just don't get it! When you kill yourself you hurt everyone that loves you MORE than you hurt yourself. It is the most selfish, cowardice and chicken shit thing you can do, imho! I might, read 'might', feel differently if someone is dealing with a terminal illness that could potentially be very painful.

Kelly
I understand your thoughts... However, emotional pain is as bad or worse then any physical pain that one could imagine... 25 years of experience speaking here... That is one of the reasons sis and I live together... I could not do that to HER!! Notice I did not say NEVER... Everyday is a struggle, it is an illness... I admire Brad for thinking it all the way through with notes to everyone, no unanswered questions, so to speak... And a very unusual way of getting the job done... I feel for anyone going threw the DARKSIDE right now, or have just walked threw it... One day at a time... Just remember, the sun will always rise for the hope of another or better day... I've lost family and friends to this... Not knowing WHY!! has always been the worst part... Someone does care... Hopfully they find you in time... And don't be a pussy and be afraid to ask for help... Meds or Talk... The sky is Blue in my world now, where it used to be just shades of gray... Peace and Love to ALL!!

 

[willy]

I've come close a couple times in the past..but after having kids..it put a whole new perspective on it. Instead of feeling self-centered and focusing on the pain of even breathing..I couldn't hurt them..but that's just me. Everyone has their demons..and I'm certainly aware of the over-whelming/suffocating feeling of manic depression.

And Kelly is right..it is a selfish act. Outside looking in..you would hope that the person would realize there are alternatives..you know..like staying alive and putting up the good fight..if not for yourself..then for the people that care for you.

Hopefully, the letters written to everyone gives them a peek into what was going on..and they find a little piece in it all.

Breaks my heart actually. And Tom was his best Bud..and Bradley didn't give him a clue.

Glad you made it this far, Ray..

 

[willy]

I couldn't let this die that quick..Brad deserves much more..

Just listened to Hitch A Ride & Smokin and I'm like WHOA..1975 in the back of my '72 Chevy Van..2 1/2" of foam under red shag carpet..jammin to a top notch Pioneer Cassette/250w/w/9" Jensen speakers X 4..with a couple Buds and good lookin chicks..roll the vent up to let the smoke out..**ding ding**ding ding**

Dude this is 2007...get a grip.

Hey I can't help it.

(oh..and I don't work tomorrow..I work nights..so I don't work your tomorrow night..hehe)

RIP Bradley

Oh..ok..this is 1975..my Van..with a jet boat/Sanger w/very nice 454.lil cam/bassett headers..this is the only picture from this time in my life..hey it's the 70's man.

 

[TJ]

David,

Cool pics and I enjoy hearing fond memories...nothing wrong w/ remembrance
as long as it does not derail the future..

Thanks