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Scuba

(53,475 posts)
Sat Oct 10, 2015, 09:59 AM Oct 2015

RIP Tyler, 1976-2015

We lost a loved one this week.

After many years struggling with mental illness, Tyler chose to end his own life.

A gentle man who loved nature and tried to never hurt anyone or anything. A man who despite being a graduate of a prestigious Ivy League university, chose to work at an animal shelter and at a cooperative farm. A tireless advocate for food security for the poor.

Tyler has finally found the peace he could not find in life. We love and miss you Tyler.


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RIP Tyler, 1976-2015 (Original Post) Scuba Oct 2015 OP
The only words I can think of are "I'm so sorry" auntAgonist Oct 2015 #1
I'm so sorry! Phentex Oct 2015 #2
So sorry... Tom_Foolery Oct 2015 #3
I'm so sorry. mnhtnbb Oct 2015 #4
Rest in peace, Tyler. In_The_Wind Oct 2015 #5
Oh no, MuseRider Oct 2015 #6
R.I.P., Tyler pinboy3niner Oct 2015 #7
Despite his sadness it sounds as though he had a life well lived. mentalsolstice Oct 2015 #8
his spirit appears to be too gentle to live in a world like this roguevalley Oct 2015 #9
Tyler!!! Iggo Oct 2015 #10
It looks like a sweet little girl brer cat Oct 2015 #11
I'm so sorry, please accept my condolences... MerryBlooms Oct 2015 #12
I am so sorry. GoCubsGo Oct 2015 #13
... Laffy Kat Oct 2015 #14
I'm so sorry for your loss. Rest in peace Tyler and thank you livetohike Oct 2015 #15
I'm sorry Scuba. Joe Shlabotnik Oct 2015 #16

mnhtnbb

(31,374 posts)
4. I'm so sorry.
Sat Oct 10, 2015, 10:17 AM
Oct 2015

The world seems to be more and more unfriendly to those with compassion and love for
others. Makes it tough for those with sensitive souls.

May Tyler RIP.

MuseRider

(34,095 posts)
6. Oh no,
Sat Oct 10, 2015, 10:43 AM
Oct 2015

he sounds like a wonderful human. I am so sorry. I hope he is now free of all bad feelings and if there is an afterlife he can feel reward for all the good things he did for others.

I truly am sorry. He sounds like a gem.

roguevalley

(40,656 posts)
9. his spirit appears to be too gentle to live in a world like this
Sat Oct 10, 2015, 07:12 PM
Oct 2015

I wish for peace for everyone who loves him. He will be around you. He will be there. Believe it.

"GIVE SORROW WORDS. GRIEF HAS NEED TO SPEAK, LEST WHISPER
THE O'ER FRAUGHT HEART AND BID IT BREAK".
Wm Shakespeare/Mac Beth

brer cat

(24,525 posts)
11. It looks like a sweet little girl
Sat Oct 10, 2015, 07:26 PM
Oct 2015

has lost someone dear to her.

He chose a selfless life of helping others which makes him a giant among most of us. I am very sorry for your loss, Scuba. I hope that he has found peace, and that you and your family will as well.

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