R.I.P To a THR member

[mordechaianiliewicz]

RIP to Stiletto Null, Frank Chen.

It's because of him that I even ever considered buying a Mosin/Nagant. I know it's not much of a connection, him to me. But every single person has threads that connect them to everyone and everything else in the world. Our actions, even the slightest have unintended consequences that effect everything around them. Even thousands of miles away.

I could continue, but I hope Frank is in a better place right now.

And, I believe, that when one warrior dies, G-d sends another to continue the fight.

Somewhere, there is another man or woman who just picked up a surplus rifle, and somewhere out there, Frank smiled.

 

[heypete]

I...I'm not really sure what to say.

This comes as something of a shock, even though I didn't know him all that well.

Godspeed, Frank.

 

[Cosmoline]

For all his public persona, it strikes me there's a great deal he never revealed. I suppose the same can be said about many of us.

That said, when you're 21, smart and creative sometimes your own brain can become your worst enemy. Some of the smartest people I've known have had the most difficult time keeping things in perspective, esp. when they're young. He was clearly very talented, and will be missed.

 

[busy_squirrel]

I didn't know him. Noone wants to loose a member of their community.

 

[mcwjr13]

Rest In Peace

My thoughts and prayers go out to Frank, his family and friends.

- God Bless

 

[atf163]

He seemed like a genuinely good person and I'm sure he will be deeply missed by his family and friends. We didn't know you well, but we shared a common joy... you can rest now friend

 

[M2 Carbine]

That's sad, especially one so young.

 

[10 Ring Tao]

In the course of my job, I meet people who actually fit the profile that Frank set forth in his journal.

He wasn't one of them.

There aren't words to express how angry this makes me. At life, at whatever. This guy seems like he would have given more to the world than taken from it. He didn't deserve it when so many others just might.

 

[Spinner]

How incredibly sad.

I didn't know Stilleto Null very well at all, just read a few of his posts. A bright star in a galaxy ..... obviously he hid his darker side from THR and from those around him irl.

It saddens me to think that a smart young man couldn't see a way out, couldn't get the help he needed and felt compelled to end his own life. The signs are obvious to all after the event .... hindsight is 20/20. I pray that I am smart enough to recognise the signs in those around me and in those I love before its too late.

My thoughts and prayers go out to Frank, his family and his friends. I hope he finds the peace he was seeking.

Spinner

 

[12GA00buck]

Depression is a terrible illness. It is something many of us struggle with during our lives.
I offer my condolences to his family and friends.
May he rest in peace

 

[SAG0282]

I find it amazing how sad this thread makes me.....and refreshing at the reminder of my own humanity.

RIP Frank.....I fervently hope whereever you is a relief from your mortal existence.

 

[ArchAngelCD]

Believe me, depression is very painful. I guess the pain go to be too much for him. Too bad he took the cowards way out instead of continuing the fight.

I truly hope his pain is now gone.
God Bless his family and God Rest his soul.

 

[vis-à-vis]

This is awful. I pray that the Lord will comfort his friends and family.

 

[SNEAKS]

Very sad. I hope he finds peace and harmony. R.I.P

 

[pacodelahoya]

R.I.P


To those few calling him selfish and or cowardly...Lest you walk A mile in another man's shoes.

 

[Molon Labe]

<sigh>

Read some of his posts. Seemed like an enthusiastic kid. Sad.

 

[the pistolero]

Vaya con Dios, my brother.

 

[Rich K]

My condolences and prayers for Frank, his family and friends.

 

[benEzra]

Very sad. It's tragic that he couldn't see that he'd be missed.

A friend and range buddy of mine committed suicide a few years ago, after his marriage failed. I have no idea whether he used a gun or not, but I do know that he came from a background that tended to stigmatize depression, particularly for men. I suspect, but cannot prove, that men seek treatment for depression at far lower rates than women do, due to that stigma (and the nanny-staters wish to stigmatize it even further, grrr).

I've never been to that dark place where it seems that taking your life would be better than keeping on living, but I have been through some dark times where I could see that place from where I stood. Frank will get no judgement from me, just sympathy.

Goodbye SN. Hope you found peace.

 

[308win]

When you think you are hurting there are souls who are at their wits end. God bless.

 

[bcolorado]

depression sucks.......

prayers offered for his family and friends.

 

[Fred Fuller]

Condolences to family and friends... such sad news.

lpl/nc

 

[Bane]

R.I.P.

 

[Trebor]

He was regular here, on the Something Awful forums, and at Kim DuTuit's forum. It's amazing how much he'll be missed on all three forums. Damn, if only he knew the impact he had on people.

 

[Dr. Dickie]

R.I.P Frank.
I hope that all is peace.