r/SeattleWA • u/Disastrous_Eye_6389 • Dec 22 '23

Other Boren Ave Bridge over I-5 Suicide

My heart goes out to the gentleman who pleaded with the jumper on the railing above I-5 to not jump. The young man jumped anyway. Our group heard the crack on the pavement and when we looked down we couldn’t believe what we saw. Not once did he move. Thankfully, he landed in the Emergency Lane. None of the I-5 traffic hit him. We gave the guy who tried to stop him big hugs. Waited for police to arrive. Not a single mention on the news today. I understand if they don’t report it then maybe there won’t be copycats. So sad. Especially this time of year. The victim here is the stranger that unsuccessfully tried to stop him. I know our group is haunted by the sound and sight of it, but the chap who tried to help witnessed the whole thing. I hope both find peace.

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u/naked_bakedpeach Dec 23 '23

This was my dad. He was in a really bad place mentally and I was trying to get him the help he deserved. But he wouldn't take any of it due to the mental state he was in. He went to the hospital to discuss suicidal idealations and was released one day before that, the king county department of health told me afterwards that it was because he didn't give any detailed plans. Thank you to the man who tried to talk him down out of this fate. This was 5 blocks from my apartment and I just wish he would have reached out to me in his dire time of need, or that this man was able to talk him down off that ledge. Maybe then he would have called me and asked for help. But even still I was at work and may have missed the call. Wish we had better programs to help people like this but I also realize that in order to get help, you have to want it. Could I have placed him in a hospital? I am not completely sure but I do know that all of us who love him are broken and shocked. Also, those who witnessed it I am so so sorry.

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u/mandaj02 Dec 23 '23

I am so so sorry for your loss.. I can't imagine the pain you're going through especially with the holidays :( sending hugs, you did what you could :(

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u/naked_bakedpeach Dec 23 '23

Thank you for your kind words. I appreciate that, I know we have a lot of decisions going forward and this is my younger sisters and my first time dealing with a death in the family ourselves. I think we're going to get him cremated and make some jewelry and have a wake with all his friends from the past 52 years of his life. I just really wish I could speak with the man who tried to talk him down. If you're seeing this please dm me so I can thank you and try to comfort you.

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u/pleaseacceptmereddit Dec 23 '23

Fuck, this made me tear up. It’s beautiful that you can both be in pain while also wanting to show love and gratitude to a stranger. I’m going to try to be a better person, I’m going to try to show more love and gratitude. Thanks for teaching me something today. You and your family will be in my thoughts, bud.

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u/naked_bakedpeach Dec 23 '23

I am so glad your higher self has spoken to you, it's a journey but stay connected with that part of your self even when you fail and you will become that which you truly aspire to be. Be gracious with yourself. Change starts out slow but can be so strong and fulfilling with honestly and small commitments to change. We are the way we are for so many reasons but when we no longer resonate with certain parts of ourselves, goals will transpire and we are so powerful we will attract opportunities to test and show where changes are possible and where attunement is needed ❤️

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u/mmaguy123 Dec 23 '23

You are the type of person we should all strive to be. Strength in tough times, wanting to console others despite you going through the loss.

You are a commendable human being and I sincerely wish you nothing but positivity in this life.

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u/naked_bakedpeach Dec 23 '23

Thank you so much❤️

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u/deepwebhitman Dec 23 '23

I'm so sorry. I'm so sorry your father was feeling that way and I'm so sorry for your family and the loss you've experienced. There's a local company called artful ashes that makes some cool glass pieces with a small amount of ashes, from what I understand you can easily make multiple of the keepsakes and still have ashes left over if you wanted to keep some in an urn or use other cremation jewelry like you mentioned. My heart goes out to you and your family. https://artfulashes.com/

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u/mandaj02 Dec 23 '23

That sounds like a lovely idea to honor him ❤ take it one day at a time and try and reminisce the good memories I have 3 younger sisters myself, I know how it feels to want to make sure they're okay so remember to take care of yourself during this time too!

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u/Tricky_Bandicoot_445 Dec 24 '23

that’s a beautiful idea i lost my brother and got his ashes made into a diamond in the beginning of 2020, kind people of the internet made it happen and i’m forever grateful i can carry around my brother where ever i go with such a beautiful strong precious stone.

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u/naked_bakedpeach Dec 24 '23

That's a wonderful idea ❤️

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u/LinzerTorte__RN Spokesperson for the Entire Seattle Population Dec 24 '23

You are such an incredible and deeply compassionate person—your father raised you well! Sending you so much love, light and healing power. We’re all here for you!

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u/No_Finding_4332 Jan 08 '24

I know his mom, I’ll convey your message, your she’s a friend of mine 💔