That is a good point. Actions always need to be thought out and account for collateral damage, OP couldve relayed a stronger, more sympathetic message. I think the census is split between how victim families respond to this kind of attention. On the one hand, I’ve known families that just want to keep the name and memory alive and posts like this are okay. On the other hand, many people do get re-triggered seeing things on social media. Hopefully I’m not overstepping and I mean no harm, but no one can absolutely avoid a topic. If you know something will not be good for you to see, it’s usually on the consumer to avoid it. I appreciate the conversation, and your opinion. Ultimately I believe things like this should be posted in a public forum because: friends and family may not have otherwise known without mutual connections seeing/sharing, certain trends can be tracked, and the public is less likely to deny an issue exists when they’re confronted with the reality of it more frequently

I both agree and disagree. In this case I think OP has shown immense respect for the gentlemen and his family, even calling out apathetic commenters down below for potential bias.

I feel for the family, as it is an awful thing to have happen. But talking about it is the first step to being able to address things like this. Suicide is an awful reality that far too many people resort to from ALL WALKS OF LIFE. What can be done to help? Honest discussions regarding reality are important, no matter how gruesome. There is a difference between posting for points, and spreading awareness/news.

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I also went to Emmett! You really do get what you put in, and not all shops are created equal. Don’t look at the school itself, but the shop of that school. Culinary is a popular field with a highly elusive job market on the chef side, but if he’s passionate it will do wonders more than a home-ec class. Go to the open house and ask the shop instructors questions! Gauge how you think they would help your son. Different schools also offer different shops, masonry and welding are not at Emmett but are at Norwich Tech and some other schools. The big trades: plumbing electric & hvac are typically awesome programs that get you in a good career shortly after graduating. Best of luck to you and your fam!

Wow you got it fast! I’m on the site but it doesn’t mention if you can pay the application fee by card or if it HAS to be check. Would you know by any chance?