warpedskydiver 0 #1 November 1, 2009 He was a Military Intelligence NCO Hung himself yesterday after returning from Afghanistan and finding his wife is divorcing him and his son is gay. I wish someone would have known he was in such distress. Last name withheld for now. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,534 #2 November 1, 2009 I'm sorry to hear your friend is gone, Randy. Wendy P.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
warpedskydiver 0 #3 November 2, 2009 Thanks, he was a very good guy and very courageous. For an Intel weenie(spook) he was spectacular. He was highly decorated as well, mostly for valor. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjosparky 4 #4 November 3, 2009 After everything he has done for us. Sad. SparkyMy idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gravitysurfer 0 #5 November 3, 2009 RIP. aloha. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
warpedskydiver 0 #6 November 3, 2009 I could easily deal with it if he just got blown out of his shoes, soldiers die like that and it is a natural cause in that line of work. But this just guts me. He needed help and I wonder why the psych screening upon his return showed no distress. But then again he was a spook so he could have just faked them out. But some in his unit including his CO knew he had family problems. I guess in the end he chose to go out on his own terms. RIP Rob, all of us will see each other again on the other side. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KidWicked 0 #7 November 3, 2009 QuoteI could easily deal with it if he just got blown out of his shoes, soldiers die like that and it is a natural cause in that line of work. But this just guts me. He needed help and I wonder why the psych screening upon his return showed no distress. But then again he was a spook so he could have just faked them out. But some in his unit including his CO knew he had family problems. I guess in the end he chose to go out on his own terms. RIP Rob, all of us will see each other again on the other side. Did he mention that he didn't like gay people, that might have been an indicator.Coreece: "You sound like some skinheads I know, but your prejudice is with Christians, not niggers..." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkyChimp 0 #8 November 3, 2009 That makes me upset to hear this. Does anyone else find it funny that we made a SPORT out of an EMERGENCY PROCEDURE?!?! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fossg 0 #9 November 4, 2009 I am sorry for your loss. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
douwanto 22 #10 November 4, 2009 One can only imagine his personal anguish in dealing with his return and its disgusting taunts, to me he chose to remove himself from certain confrontations and exhibited valor once again by giving life to those who may not have been worthy. Knowing he had the means and choosing personal sacrifice instead................. I have no lost concern for the spouses of active military who desert them while they sacrifice themselves for the sake of our great nation. Thank you for your service and sacrifice America is grateful!!!!!! Uncle/GrandPapa Whit Unico Rodriguez # 245 Muff Brother # 2421 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
warpedskydiver 0 #11 November 4, 2009 He actually went out of this world saving even more lives, he was an organ donor and he was exceptionally healthy. God bless his soul. Even if you do not believe in religion you can certainly understand my sentiment. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACMESkydiver 0 #12 November 6, 2009 ~Jaye Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites