Friend of mine committed suicide today.

[QuietDan]

Prayers for Mr Solomon, his wife, family and all of his friends.

[bersaguy]

You are not wrong at all. As far as the illness... Jack had neck surgery 8 years ago. He was in constant pain, and the meds he was prescribed had ceased to do anything. The docs would NOT give him anything else. He decided he could no longer face the pain he was in, so... :(

I had not spoke to Jack or Melba in I guess 12 years. I did stop in one time on a trip  through Newsomes Station back then as I saw their vehicles all in the yard on the way through to my sons home and we had a short visit just like we have see each other everyday. Jack must not have been having health issues back at that time or he just failed to mention them but he did say he was still picking on Music Row from time to time but times had changed and so had the Music business and all the new young stars going in many new directions. I would almost blame his act on the doctors if they knew he was in pain and refused to get him medications that would work. More and more doctors are getting like that now days and that is one of the reasons I drive almost 100 miles round trip to my doctor for my semi annual check ups and prescription renewals and have for last 12 years. I have a great doctor that will take the time to listen to you and then talk out what is best and not just do what she wants. Pharmaceutical companies spend billions of dollars to keep people out of pain and the doctors won't use what is put out there for that purpose. Many doctors have signs on their doors stating they do not prescribe pain medications and then want to know why they don't have many patients. Even if I didn't need them from time to time I would not let a doctor like that treat me anyway. I think after things calm down some I might make a trip back down to Newsomes Station and maybe catch Melba and or Tara at home and have a nice visit.