R.I.P. Junior Seau - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

blitzburgh · 05-02-2012, 12:13 PM

http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2012/...at-seaus-home/

I'm a born and bred Steeler fan but I loved watching this guy play. Met him once in Gaslamp and dude was as nice as can be. Godspeed.

MrPatrick · 05-02-2012, 01:10 PM

Way to think about your family........

kixchad · 05-02-2012, 01:35 PM

Eat a fat one dude. Prayers for the family.

Iceman · 05-02-2012, 02:18 PM

A sad ending. Only the most incredible pain and hopelessness leads to wanting to feel nothing.

Devildawgjj · 05-02-2012, 02:38 PM

Very sad indeed! But when I found out the news, my first reaction was...OK. You can say that I have been emotionally detached from news regarding celebrities. They don't represent the world I live in.

Not taking away from the good he did for the community (he gave back more than others), but I just find it difficult to empathize with these stories.

Does anyone know that a veteran commits suicide every 80 minutes? Never saw that in a headlines, because we don't idolize veterans on the same level as celebrities....

Just sayin'

http://www.cnas.org/files/documents/...llBerglass.pdf

tagyak · 05-02-2012, 02:41 PM

my prayers goes out to his family especially his mother and kids; they must be feeling the most pain, confusion, and anger.

hope that junior is in a better place now. RIP

blitzburgh · 05-02-2012, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Devildawgjj

Very sad indeed! But when I found out the news, my first reaction was...OK. You can say that I have been emotionally detached from news regarding celebrities. They don't represent the world I live in.

Not taking away from the good he did for the community (he gave back more than others), but I just find it difficult to empathize with these stories.

Does anyone know that a veteran commits suicide every 80 minutes? Never saw that in a headlines, because we don't idolize veterans on the same level as celebrities....

Just sayin'

http://www.cnas.org/files/documents/...llBerglass.pdf

This is very true. While I do personally idolize Veterans, I know all too well most do not. This is still, nonetheless, sad.

Deuce · 05-02-2012, 03:11 PM

Sad to hear. He was a great guy on and off the field. no matter how great things look on the outside, You never know what is going on on the inside.
Prayers out to his mom and family..

WahooUSMA · 05-02-2012, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Devildawgjj

Very sad indeed! But when I found out the news, my first reaction was...OK. You can say that I have been emotionally detached from news regarding celebrities. They don't represent the world I live in.

Not taking away from the good he did for the community (he gave back more than others), but I just find it difficult to empathize with these stories.

Does anyone know that a veteran commits suicide every 80 minutes? Never saw that in a headlines, because we don't idolize veterans on the same level as celebrities....

Just sayin'

http://www.cnas.org/files/documents/...llBerglass.pdf

Amen brother!

yakman619 · 05-02-2012, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Devildawgjj

Very sad indeed! But when I found out the news, my first reaction was...OK. You can say that I have been emotionally detached from news regarding celebrities. They don't represent the world I live in.

Not taking away from the good he did for the community (he gave back more than others), but I just find it difficult to empathize with these stories.

Does anyone know that a veteran commits suicide every 80 minutes? Never saw that in a headlines, because we don't idolize veterans on the same level as celebrities....

Just sayin'

http://www.cnas.org/files/documents/...llBerglass.pdf

I'm a combat vet, and I've lost a hell of a lot more friends to suicide and run ins with law enforcement than enemy fire. It only makes me more empathetic to his families loss. A human being is a human being. His deeds or misdeeds do not make the loss any less, and how the press presents these losses is not the fault of those who pass. I promise you the American public will morn the loss of a veteran as much as they would the loss of a celebrity...It is the press who decide what you read in the news, do not let the media dehumanize your perception.It's not our place to judge or ridicule.

TheBentRod · 05-02-2012, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by yakman619

I'm a combat vet, and I've lost a hell of a lot more friends to suicide and run ins with law enforcement than enemy fire. It only makes me more empathetic to his families loss. A human being is a human being. His deeds or misdeeds do not make the loss any less, and how the press presents these losses is not the fault of those who pass. I promise you the American public will morn the loss of a veteran as much as they would the loss of a celebrity...It is the press who decide what you read in the news, do not let the media dehumanize your perception.It's not our place to judge or ridicule.

Most definitely. Don't let the media tell you who the American public mourns. Mourning is a personal and private act. This story is not over. There is more to it.

Devildawgjj · 05-02-2012, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by yakman619

I'm a combat vet, and I've lost a hell of a lot more friends to suicide and run ins with law enforcement than enemy fire. It only makes me more empathetic to his families loss. A human being is a human being. His deeds or misdeeds do not make the loss any less, and how the press presents these losses is not the fault of those who pass. I promise you the American public will morn the loss of a veteran as much as they would the loss of a celebrity...It is the press who decide what you read in the news, do not let the media dehumanize your perception.It's not our place to judge or ridicule.

Well said! Yes, a life is a life....However, I was simply touching on the fact that celebrities who die tragically are portrayed (yes, by the media) in such a way, that people have this disconnect with their own reality. Remember Whitney Houston, Anna Nicole Smith, & Amy Winehouse?

I hope I'm not coming off as cold-hearted? I'm not. I just don't have the emotional attachment that comes with celebrity death(s). I never judge nor ridicule; I'm just stating how I feel (my perception) about these tragic situations.

WahooUSMA · 05-02-2012, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by yakman619

I'm a combat vet, and I've lost a hell of a lot more friends to suicide and run ins with law enforcement than enemy fire. It only makes me more empathetic to his families loss. A human being is a human being. His deeds or misdeeds do not make the loss any less, and how the press presents these losses is not the fault of those who pass. I promise you the American public will morn the loss of a veteran as much as they would the loss of a celebrity...It is the press who decide what you read in the news, do not let the media dehumanize your perception.It's not our place to judge or ridicule.

I going to invoke upon myself the 'wait 24 hours' to respond rule, especially to your law enforcement comment.

yakman619 · 05-02-2012, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by WahooUSMA

I going to invoke upon myself the 'wait 24 hours' to respond rule, especially to your law enforcement comment.

Fire at will...I'm curious as to what you have to say. If you're unsure of your potential post, you're welcome to PM me.

ericko · 05-02-2012, 10:34 PM

People a great one passed away thats all were saying and yes there are many men and women who have fought for me us and do not get the praise they deserve...

Thank you all for what you've given me freedom and entertainment

Gigafish · 05-03-2012, 02:35 PM

I'd be shocked if his passing wasn't the result of head traumas. Deepest sympathy to the family.

bellcon · 05-03-2012, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Iceman

A sad ending. Only the most incredible pain and hopelessness leads to wanting to feel nothing.

Amen Andy!

05-02-2012, 12:13 PM	#1
blitzburgh Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Menifee Posts: 2,509	R.I.P. Junior Seau http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2012/...at-seaus-home/ I'm a born and bred Steeler fan but I loved watching this guy play. Met him once in Gaslamp and dude was as nice as can be. Godspeed. __________________ ”The beauty of the Second Amendment is that it will not be needed until they try to take it.” ~Thomas Jefferson.........maybe

05-02-2012, 02:18 PM	#4
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,948	A sad ending. Only the most incredible pain and hopelessness leads to wanting to feel nothing. __________________

05-02-2012, 01:10 PM	#2
MrPatrick Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Waiting to launch Posts: 1,381	Way to think about your family........

05-02-2012, 01:35 PM	#3
kixchad Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: San Marcos ca Posts: 71	Eat a fat one dude. Prayers for the family.

05-02-2012, 02:38 PM	#5
Devildawgjj Kayak BOOT Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Ventura County Posts: 251	Very sad indeed! But when I found out the news, my first reaction was...OK. You can say that I have been emotionally detached from news regarding celebrities. They don't represent the world I live in. Not taking away from the good he did for the community (he gave back more than others), but I just find it difficult to empathize with these stories. Does anyone know that a veteran commits suicide every 80 minutes? Never saw that in a headlines, because we don't idolize veterans on the same level as celebrities.... Just sayin' http://www.cnas.org/files/documents/...llBerglass.pdf

05-02-2012, 02:41 PM	#6
tagyak Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Alhambra Posts: 506	my prayers goes out to his family especially his mother and kids; they must be feeling the most pain, confusion, and anger. hope that junior is in a better place now. RIP

05-02-2012, 03:11 PM	#8
Deuce Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: South Bay Posts: 34	Sad to hear. He was a great guy on and off the field. no matter how great things look on the outside, You never know what is going on on the inside. Prayers out to his mom and family..

05-02-2012, 10:34 PM	#15
ericko Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Huntington beach Posts: 594	People a great one passed away thats all were saying and yes there are many men and women who have fought for me us and do not get the praise they deserve... Thank you all for what you've given me freedom and entertainment

05-03-2012, 02:35 PM	#16
Gigafish Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 309	I'd be shocked if his passing wasn't the result of head traumas. Deepest sympathy to the family.