Ryan Freel Commits Suicide

• Ironman92

  

  Only 36 years old.
  
  Sad.
• sportchampps

  How sad not be reported everywhere yet. The way he played you knew he loved the game. I bet people talk about his head injuries causing this.
• Azubuike24

  

  It's sad...for those who truly loved him. I have a hard time being "sad" for someone who takes their own life, regardless of how much I admired the guy on the field...
• jordo212000

  

  Crazy.
• Midstate01

  

  Damn
  
  Just can't believe some people think their life can't get better. So sad.
• Ironman92

  

  He always talked about having a voice in his head (Farney) and he would talk to himself but admitted he was always talking to Farney. Farney would tell him nice catch, great play etc.
• gerb131

  

  RIP he was a hustler.
• wildcats20

  

  Azubuike24;1349513 wrote:It's sad...for those who truly loved him. I have a hard time being "sad" for someone who takes their own life, regardless of how much I admired the guy on the field...

  
  This.
  
  
  Very sad for his family and loved ones. It's a shame he couldn't get help(or at least he right help).
• HitsRus

  

  It is a terribly sad event when anyone takes their own life, and devastating to those around them.
  
  Invaritably, when something like this happens, there are a number of people and posts on here that will disparage that person as being cowardly, or weak, and refuse to empathize/sympathize with the situation. One thing that the Newton, CT shootings should teach us is the prevalence of, and the necessity to be able to identify and get treatment for those suffering from mental illness and depression. Unfortunately, this is a disease that those afllicted with, and the families of those afflicted with try to keep hidden...until it's to late.
• royal_k

  

  HitsRus;1349621 wrote:It is a terribly sad event when anyone takes their own life, and devastating to those around them.
  
  Invaritably, when something like this happens, there are a number of people and posts on here that will disparage that person as being cowardly, or weak, and refuse to empathize/sympathize with the situation. One thing that the Newton, CT shootings should teach us is the prevalence of, and the necessity to be able to identify and get treatment for those suffering from mental illness and depression. Unfortunately, this is a disease that those afllicted with, and the families of those afflicted with try to keep hidden...until it's to late.

  Spot on Hits
• like_that

  

  Ironman92;1349523 wrote:He always talked about having a voice in his head (Farney) and he would talk to himself but admitted he was always talking to Farney. Farney would tell him nice catch, great play etc.

  Seriously? And nobody took this as a sign that he needs help?
• Rotinaj

  

  like_that;1349663 wrote:Seriously? And nobody took this as a sign that he needs help?

  
  I googled Ryan freel farney and came up with this. Crazy shit.
  http://m.deadspin.com/193311/ryan-freels-little-friend
• Ironman92

  

  like_that;1349663 wrote:Seriously? And nobody took this as a sign that he needs help?

  
  Sadly, I suppose not. Professional athletes are for the most part the most macho people around and probably just laughed at him and never thought a minute about it. You knew he was a little crazy by the way he played.
• SportsAndLady