re: My friend killed himself

I feel you. I had a buddy that we all picked on. A big Polack from Arizona when I was in the Marines. Nicest guy in the world. We picked on him a lot but would have killed anyone else that messed with him. Once when I was in Yuma we had leave and we went to his parents. I think they were so relieved he had a friend.

Fast forward twenty something years and I was looking up old brothers and ran across an article he killed himself. I pray to God that I’m forgiven for our hazing. He was very private Pyle-like except leaner and more animated. I know his parents are probably dead but would have loved to let them know we loved Z like a brother.

I can’t imagine what it’s like to feel hopeless. God Bless you and your friend and anyone suffering with depression.