My brother died Sunday from suicide; he took comfort in PJ's music in his last days. Thank you.

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  • Amongst the AniAmongst the Ani @Wobbie Posts: 7,790
    So sorry for your loss.
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  • All,
    Thank you so much for the kind words. It means a lot to me and my family.
    Please make sure you tell those that you love that you love them, today.
  • Sorry to hear. All the best to your family.
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  • MUZIKMUZIK Posts: 630
    Sorry :(
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  • ikiTikiT USA Posts: 11,057
    edited August 2016


    Please make sure you tell those that you love that you love them, today.

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  • Gee. Sure puts things in perspective. Sorry for your loss.
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  • PJM3333PJM3333 Chicago Posts: 291
    Phew. So sorry for your loss. You'll see him again one day in heaven...
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  • Ray J. T.Ray J. T. Posts: 4,065
    I am really sorry for your loss. Prayers go out to you and your family in this very difficult time. I can only hope that you will find yourself on the road to healing.
  • maverickmaverick Posts: 1,234
    I am very sorry for your loss. That was heartbreaking to read and took courage for you to share. Thank you. May you find continued comfort and healing with the music and with family.
    There really aren't any words to properly support or help at this time, but know how strong you are in honoring your brother. I will be thinking of you...
  • AceCoolAceCool Texas Posts: 455
    Drag. Hard drugs are evil. Life is a gift. I hope the OP and his family can find the strength to move on.
  • pjman75pjman75 Indiana Posts: 849
    I've never been more proud to call you my friend than I am during these past few days. The way you are dealing with all of this should be an example for others. After an amazing day Sunday, you got hit with more than any person or family should have to handle. Please keep sharing. Please keep expressing. Please stay strong. Beth and I are here for you any day, any time, any where. I love you Hank.
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  • Man - I'm so happy we had such a wonderful day Sunday, before I got the news. Sunday was just one of those days that was perfect. Good experiences, good food, great weather, good buds... and then the worst.

    Thank you so much for the support over the last few days.
    pjman75 said:

    I've never been more proud to call you my friend than I am during these past few days. The way you are dealing with all of this should be an example for others. After an amazing day Sunday, you got hit with more than any person or family should have to handle. Please keep sharing. Please keep expressing. Please stay strong. Beth and I are here for you any day, any time, any where. I love you Hank.

  • oftenreadingoftenreading Victoria, BC Posts: 12,848
    Nothing really helps at a time like this but I hope that you can take some comfort from music and the love and support of your family and friends, even those of us here who don't know you personally but share the bond created here.
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  • I am very sorry for your loss. My condolences to you & your family.
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  • EM194007EM194007 Posts: 2,827
    Very, sorry to hear this. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your entire family and friends.
  • pjalive21pjalive21 St. Louis, MO Posts: 2,818
    just shed tears at work...ive been here...trust me I have...there is no worse struggle...I hope he found peace wherever he has gone

    thoughts are with you and im going to be thinking about this all day
  • PJ_ROCKSPJ_ROCKS THE 406 Posts: 6,736


    sending good (((vibes))) to you and your family. stay strong

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  • buck502000buck502000 Birthplace of GIBSON guitar Posts: 8,951
    :(
  • ShakesckyShakescky Posts: 343
    my condolences to you and your family. i know the feeling all too well as i am one who deals with severe depression on a daily basis. positive vibes and the strongest digital hug to you and your family. reflect and celebrate his life with happier times, which i am sure you are doing. your brother will always be by your side especially when you're listening to pearl jam.
    i have witnessed some performances. i have soaked up a lot of memories.
  • IamTomIamTom Posts: 1,138
    Hank,

    There's so little I can say to ease the fierce truth of what you're going through so I won't try.

    I'll simply say I hear you and honour your brother's death and the acute suffering that drew him down this path. And I honour your grief and your courage in sharing here.

    May you hear your brothers words in the wind.

    Tom
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  • Vedder1029Vedder1029 Posts: 179
    Stay strong.... thinking about you and your family!
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  • crookedcrosscrookedcross Right Near Da Beach, Boiii Posts: 1,514
    Sorry for your loss. Stay strong, stay very strong. I dont know you personally but we are a family here. Suicide is something that hits close to home for me so please don't hesitate to reach out even if you just need someone to talk to.
  • Man, so sorry to read about what you just went through. I'll be praying that you and your family can find comfort in the time you did get to share together. I've been through a similar situation... best wishes to you and your family Hank.
  • dpharesdphares Maryland Posts: 118
    Sorry for your loss.
  • QuarterToTenQuarterToTen Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 3,644
    My sincerest condolences to you and your family.

    Mary Beth
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  • AO253126AO253126 Posts: 364
    Thoughts and prayers to you and your family, OP
  • PJ_SoulPJ_Soul Vancouver, BC Posts: 50,226
    edited August 2016
    Oh no, I am so sorry for you and your family's loss. I am awed by how strong you are being, and you're honouring your brother well.
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  • djklambakedjklambake PHX, AZ Posts: 2,522
    I am so sorry to hear this. Your brother, you and your family will be in our prayers and thoughts this week...
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  • lolobugglolobugg BLUE RDGE MTNS Posts: 8,195
    positive thoughts to you and your family.

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  • madtowndavemadtowndave Minneapolis, MN Posts: 4,013
    May you continue to find solace in the music, and may you be comforted by those around you and the memories of those that aren't.
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