We lost our son to suicide September 2008. He was thirty years old. Our family has been devastated by his loss and are battling our consuming grief. Our son was a strong, handsome, talented man. Yet, in his eyes he was a loser!

He fed his depression with alcohol, hoping to find some relief. This fuelled his depression even more. It all took hold one evening and he made a decission to escape his demons. We believe, in a way this was all an accident. He had much to live for and knew how much he was loved.

We are overwhelmed with guilt that nothing was done to help our boy. The system failed him. Nothing was taken seriously enough. Now, it is too late. We pray other folks who feel despondent can reach out and take hold of support, love and what they need to live a full and happy life.

Nothing can bring back our son, but if someone's life is saved this will be wonderful.