Sad Demise

I've thought about what I was going to write about Mike Flanagan the past few days but I can't think of anything profound.
The former Orioles pitcher, executive and current broadcaster killed himself with a self-inflicted gunshot wound on Wednesday. He was 59.
I remember Flanagan as a good left handed pitcher and when you thought of him it was always as an Oriole, even though he spent some time with the Blue Jays towards the end of his career.
They are speculating financial difficulties caused him to take his own life. He didn't leave a note so who knows for sure. I do know that he shot himself in the face and it was so bad they couldn't identify the body right away.
He leaves behind a wife and three kids.
Very sad story and I don't know how else to describe it.
Ironically, on our Tuesday morning radio show, Murphy Wells had a couple of guests on the show to talk about suicide and suicide prevention. It was a very compelling hour long interview she and Steve Kelley did with these two women, one of whom had her teenage son commit suicide two years ago.
Doesn't matter. Teenager or former Major Leaguer. Suicide is an awful thing and one of the saddest things to happen to the survivors.
There is help out there. If you are thinking of doing something drastic, please seek help. Suicide is not the answer.
Meanwhile, RIP Mike Flanagan. I'll always remember your skillful pitching and I'll try not to think about the way you left us.