Bad day, went on a call for a traffic fatality. Turns out I knew the guy.

[Supply Side Jesus]

His parents were friends with mine. We use to go over to play on the weekends. I remember when they brought him home from the hospital after being born. Haven't seen them in 20 years since they moved away.

It was a sad lonely way to go. Police Academy doesn't really prep you for shit like this.

[some guy]

1. ouch.

:hug:

yep, that would totally suck. I'm sorry.

[HEyHEY]

2. Will you talk to his parents or family?

[Supply Side Jesus]

10. ya, I spoke to Dad's g/f

I was handling traffic and keeping an eye on the "hit" car, I couldn't get away to speak with the dad who was on the other side of the scene. I did manage to speak with Dad's girlfriend who was on my side. His parent split sometime back. I'll go to the funeral and properly pay my respects.

[KT2000]

3. That must be difficult

and traffic fatalities are rough. I'm sorry about your friend.

[MiddleFingerMom]

4. Does your department have some sort of counselor that you can talk with?

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This is pretty much the same thing that kept me from pursuing a career as
a paramedic once I got out of the Army (more along the lines of dealing
with horribly injured babies and children).
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I can only imagine how personally traumatic that must have been for you.
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If it's available -- take advantage of some counseling. You may not even
realize it, but it might do you a LOT of good to speak with a professional
on a confidential basis about how this is affecting you.
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[Supply Side Jesus]

11. They do offer counseling thankfully

Thanks for the advice. The children thing is the worst. First suicide I had was a High School student. It's hard to see such young lives ended so harshly. I love the EMTs they are some of the greatest...

[GreenPartyVoter]

5. What a tough thing. I've known EMTs who were put in similar

positions with friends and family. :(

[Supply Side Jesus]

12. Bless them

That must be unbearable. EMTs sometimes have it so much worse

[GreenPartyVoter]

15. It's the price of life in a tiny town. You know almost everybody, which can

be both good and bad.

[kimi]

6. I'm so sorry

I don't think anything could prep you for something like this. I agree with MFM, counseling may help you, even if you don't think so now.

Condolences to all.

[applegrove]

7. So sorry.

[Terra Alta]

8. I'm so sorry.

And I agree that you should seek some counseling. My thoughts are with you and the family of the man who died. :hug:

[Kaleva]

9. Very sorry to hear that.

[Supply Side Jesus]

13. Thanks Guys...

I greatly appreciate the words of support, more than I can articulate.


:grouphug:

[hamsterjill]

14. That would be a tough thing!

I'm sorry that this happened to you.

Wanted to simply thank you for your service. First responders have a special place in my heart.