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10-29-2009, 12:03 AM
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Some sad news to come home to
Found out this evening when I got home an old friend of mine took his own life this morning. His name was Jim Sims and he was a fellow contractor in Austin TX. His company name was "The Austin Tile Artisan" don't know if any of you Austin guys knew him or not but evidently he had a rough few years to say the least. He had been battling alcoholism and evidently some serious depression tied together with a nasty divorce and some financial difficulties. These are some sad and tough times we live in. Take care old buddy, you will be missed.
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10-29-2009, 12:46 AM
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Sorry about your friend.
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10-29-2009, 01:20 AM
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Prayers to all his friends and family, G
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10-29-2009, 04:44 AM
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My condolances also.
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10-29-2009, 05:31 AM
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Sorry for your loss and prayers for your friend and his family.
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10-29-2009, 05:46 AM
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sorry for your loss
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10-29-2009, 07:48 AM
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You never know what path someone is walking down. One of my employees is dealing with a suicide that happened in his family over two years ago. I can tell when its on his mind. He gets pretty emotional sometimes talking about it.
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10-29-2009, 08:46 AM
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I'm sorry for your loss.
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10-29-2009, 08:57 AM
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Sorry for your loss GC-B. How old was he?
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10-29-2009, 09:22 AM
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I hate to hear that.
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10-29-2009, 11:20 AM
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Sorry to hear that.
I sure hope there were no kids
left behind.
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10-29-2009, 11:41 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Metrojoebarbs
Sorry for your loss GC-B. How old was he?
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Sorry to hear that.
I sure hope there were no kids
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Unfortunately he had a son who I believe is about 6yo. That's the real kicker..
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10-29-2009, 11:53 AM
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I never understood suicide. Permanent solution to temporary problems.
Still tragic to hear.
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10-29-2009, 12:55 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by GC-B
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Unfortunately he had a son who I believe is about 6yo. That's the real kicker..
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Many prayers sent. I hope the kid gets good professional counseling to help him work this out.
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10-29-2009, 06:55 PM
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I'm sorry to hear that GC-B. I wish you and his family and friends the best of luck. Its a shame I have been hearing more and more suicides lateley due to tough times.
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10-30-2009, 10:30 PM
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sorry for your loss.
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10-31-2009, 12:25 AM
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Sorry about your loss.
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10-31-2009, 04:52 AM
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Thats a shame.
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10-31-2009, 06:44 AM
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A friend of mine offed himself a few weeks ago too. Left a wife and two kids.
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10-31-2009, 08:23 PM
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Depression coupled with alcohol is not an easy thing to deal with- for anyone.
May your friend RIP
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