Posted on Jan 11, 2017
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This goes to show that suicide covers all ranks.... enlisted and officers. This is so sad it continues.
Maj. Gen. John Rossi took his own life, just days before being pinned a third-star and taking over Army Space and Missile Command. His death made him the highest ranking soldier ever to commit suicide, and sent shockwaves through Army leadership.
Maj. Gen. John Rossi took his own life, just days before being pinned a third-star and taking over Army Space and Missile Command. His death made him the highest ranking soldier ever to commit suicide, and sent shockwaves through Army leadership.
After A General’s Suicide, The Army’s Looking At Officer Health
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I wonder what happened you figure this guy had to be happy about his upcoming Star? I wonder if this guy had a drinking problem? It seems like my post here on rallypoint don't discuss alcohol as a culprit or a depressant or other drugs is a culprit. I'm not sure what was the final straw with this General but I am guessing or the high probability that alcohol is a factor especially with the execution of the suicide in most cases. Don't touch alcohol I'm not Mormon but I've seen too many of my wife's family who are native Canadian Indians get killed because of pot and alcohol combination and then feeling sorry for themselves because they broke up with some skanky girlfriend or boyfriend. Not worth it your life is precious even if you don't think so. The real victims and survivors. My sister committed suicide on July 4th 2015 and I'm still thinking about it most the time. Alcohol and divorce was a factor.
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I did not mention this, if you feel suicidal talk to a friend talk to a chaplain call Military One Source call a crisis hotline. It is not as bad as you think your mind can play tricks on you alcohol is a depressant. Speak to someone someone loves you Society cares about you even if you don't think you're worth it. Join Alcoholics Anonymous or Narcotics Anonymous if you have a drinking or substance abuse problem. You will be surprised that your story is important to everybody in the group and you will find out how others just like you and you will feel strange knowing that there are other people that has demons that bother them and you will get strength in unity so weakness your issues will actually be a strength when you find out that you're not the only one. Not only that, you have rallypoint you have a thousand people who could probably answer you in one day. The first step is admitting that you are helpless and then doing something good instead of going for the instrument of death. Fight to live life is worth it!
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