Letter was insensitive Editor: Regarding “Surfer’s life went adrift” (Jan. 1, page 1): It’s unfortunate that (The Daily Press) missed the moral of this tragic story.
This was not your run-of-the-mill hoodlum escaping from the police. It’s your brother, son and best friend you’ve known your entire life, suffering with demons you never knew about, and unfortunately, it all ends in suicide. In fact, this “wonderful person” was just that. God willing, in 2007, we all get a little bit closer to our loved ones and take notice.
Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on January 5, 2007. Read the original PDF.