Retiree Suicide
The troubles don't always go away once you leave the job. Declining health, PTSD, loss of the companionship of co-workers, even personal issues are sometimes amplified. And once you leave, few are checking on you.
A retiree living in 006 took his own life yesterday.
RIP Officer.
A retiree living in 006 took his own life yesterday.
RIP Officer.
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posted by SCC at 12:02 AM
49 Comments:
Why is a retiree living in 006? Maybe that was the problem. Have the last laugh, collect that pension for a very long time.
Www.bluehelp.org. They keep track of suicides, especially CPD.
This job went to shit! Survival is the new name of the game!
RIP OFFICER IN BLUE
Rest In Peace,Officer..đź‘Ľđź‘Ľđź‘Ľ
Anyone know if the Retired CP Assn. has any info on available services for their members?
Retirees, or soon-to-be retirees:
Start listening at 41:35. Think about how « you're » going to handle separation from your agency, be it the military, OGA, or the police department.
“What's your exit strategy? What's your plan?”
“If you teach somebody to walk a thousand miles into the forest, and you don't teach 'em how to walk a thousand miles out, you've got one wandering, lost, sonofabitch wandering the forest.”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=de3Eg5RkpDA
rb
I have been retired for 2 years..For myself,I miss my true friends that I worked with for a long time..I'll meet them for their lunch break and we catch up and have lots of laughs..It is truly tragic and saddening,on how the idiots and political hacks at 35th Street have destroyed the Chicago Police Department. That will be their true legacy..For my retirement,I stay busy with a part time gig and take care my health and by working out..For a while,I did foster care for an abused and abandoned German Shepherd that was rescued by the CPD..I made sure he found a good family to adopt him and I see him every once in a while..My stress level dropped 98% because I don't work for a bunch of moronic lunatics that are running the Chicago Police Department..Stay Safe And God Bless All Of You!🚓🚔🚓
rip
“There’s no such thing as post-traumatic stress.
Except there is. It’s in me. It’s in you. It’s in all of us.
But in order to fix it… in order to learn how to thrive in life in spite of it… we need to first recognize it.”
https://www.lawenforcementtoday.com/no-such-thing-post-traumatic-stress/
rb
He was a great guy. Always said hello and had a smile. Never would’ve that he’d do this. RIP.
Rest In Peace, Officer. Your work here is done. Thank you for your service.
An outcome not at all unusual as seen in medicine.
The infirm elderly are at a higher risk for suicide
than other groups. Advanced age and severely
compromised health combined with social
isolation often result in the decision that suicide
is the only rational choice.
Chronic pain, PTSD, combined with the loss of
loved ones due to death or divorce are always
contributing factors.
Rip brother the job isn't what it once was what for sure !
RIP officer. As a relatively recent retiree, I can relate. I relocated to the FL, and it is not easy to fit in. You are who you are, and the job stays with you. I get a lot of side-eyes from my neighbors (a lot of east-coast liberals) and it's tough. The first two years I really didn't talk to many of my neighbors...and once I did start talking, I learned very quickly that they don't want to hear the truth. I spend a lot of time walking on the beach by myself, which is fine by me. But it's tough to leave the job knowing what you know, and trying (or not) to find a new life. Look for retirees in your new locale (or old) where you can vent and be yourself. I am so sorry for the family. May the officer finally be at peace.
Anonymous said...
“There’s no such thing as post-traumatic stress.
Except there is. It’s in me. It’s in you. It’s in all of us.
But in order to fix it… in order to learn how to thrive in life in spite of it… we need to first recognize it.”
https://www.lawenforcementtoday.com/no-such-thing-post-traumatic-stress/
rb
3/05/2019 01:38:00 AM
Thank you for the info.
When I came on the job, my Dad, who was a fireman, said, "you know, a lot of people are not going to like you just because you're a cop." Truer words were never spoken. People love firemen, but they hate police. It doesn't;t change once you retire. But you stop giving a f*ck as much.
Florida is nice any time of the year. Sunshine makes for a better day, a better outlook.
Having retired a few years ago, I do my best to keep busy and retain or join a few social outlets. The wife is still working and the kids are off to college. I've worked a few side jobs but again, the idea is to keep busy and finding something you enjoy. When you sit home by yourself, your self-worth and relevance of your life starts to crop up. It happens to a lot of folks you think are balanced and stable. When illness and age start to take their toll on your social circles you start thinking about your own mortality. And crazy as it seems, you look out the window and those cold, gray overcast days never seem to end. Get to the library, find a book, take a walk, go sit in a pew at church and pray for those you know who aren't as fortunate as you. Don't give up, better days are ahead.
Chronic pain can cause one to do themselves in.
Had a retired cop shoot himself due to stomach cancer. His suicide note said nothing worked for the pain anymore.
A very nice man. Absolutely terrible. RIP
I am here to tell you. . . It never leaves you! Sure, we have all witnessed the horrors of what two-legged animals can do to each other, but processing the horrid acts is impossible. We all bury it deep into our psyche, until it returns with a vengence. I'm sure there are tough guys out there who say bullshit, just suck it up. You too will feel the pain when the once buried horrors seep back up into your consciousness and tweek at your sanity. It'll come in the form of nightmares, insomnia and irritability. It'll bring forced isolation and avoidense of the public. You'll remember it all, all the while being reminded of it by the years of physical pain the job has gifted you. The bad back, the bad feet, the bad attitude and the bitterness. Then your once proud thoughts of wearing the uniform for the right reasons will disappear into obliivion as you listen to how the public hates the police and everything we stand for. Then you'll wonder why you ever bothered because nothing ever changes. The animals still run the show! Yeah, the politicians, those animals. The puppeteers who pull the strings for the benefit of their own pockets, while you struggle to pay your medical bills and worry if you'll have a pension. Good luck!
Anonymous Anonymous said...
Why is a retiree living in 006? Maybe that was the problem. Have the last laugh, collect that pension for a very long time.
3/05/2019 12:15:00 AM
Ignorant ass! What does that statement have to do with the police suicide problem? Maybe his house was paid off or just a personal preference of his. Maybe his house was more beautiful than yours. Dumb ass!
Truly a Great Person I had the pleasure to spend some time with, you will be sorely missed old Friend.
“moronic lunatics”
You hit it on the head!
I have been retired six years. I don't even tell people I was a cop any more. I haven't been in a police building or at a function since I turned in my star. I work in the square world. I have more money now than when I retired. Don't let this job define you. Let it go. Free yourself. Walk out of the wopds.
Just some free advice for people on the job. I left the circus 20 years ago. First, use whatever may be left of tuition reimbursement to get whatever degree you can. Next, understand you need a job to survive in retirement. Not only for money, but to give life purpose. You can only do so much with family and grandchildren before they drive you nuts. You need a place to escape to. Jobs serve that purpose. Move out of Illinois. I found freedom moving to rural Illinois, but the Socialists have caught up and I need to move again. Don’t be afraid to move away. The only thing I miss in Chicago is pizza. Everything else you need in life is available elsewhere. Once away from the liberal shadows of the city you will find real people again. But warning. They’re sharp even if they don’t look it and can smell bullshit a mile away. Be genuine and they will befriend you. If not, you will live in social isolation. Get a hobby. Drinking is not a hobby. Engage in the act of doing something you consider fun. And do it a lot. As you age (I’m 71) get off your ass and do something physical. Finally, keep your experience fresh in your memory. Remember the past and cherish it. But, don’t relive it. Use your experience to guide you in your new work. Chances are you have an experience that will give you an answer for new problems. Survival on the job is long term. Just coming home safe is not enough. It is also survival from the job. I bless you all that still go to work in that shithole city every day to do the impossible for the ungrateful.
In nearly two and a half decades on the job he was one of the nicest people I’ve had the pleasure of knowing. I never heard a mean or negative comment from him and he seemed to always have a smile on his face. He had a great sense of humor and was quick to laugh at a joke even if he was the one being teased. When I look back at my time on the job and balance the good versus the bad I can definitely count all my interactions with him in the good column. He was someone you enjoyed being around all the time. God bless you “Smarty Jones”, you will be missed.
RIH, It was a pleasure to have met you, truly a gentleman and a class act.🙏🏼
RIP. Prayers for family.
Too sad for words.
R.I.P. Officer.
When I retired, I moved far away to a place where I knew no one and also nobody knew me.
It's a bit weird beginning all over again but I'm in a decent community, close to the ocean and there's no snow to shovel.
I don't regret leaving Chicago in the rearview mirror...and the magic still happens on the first of each month.
Stay safe.
"The loss of the companionship of co-workers" I miss a total of about 12 people OTJ that I worked with, these are the same 12 that I trusted when I was working! (They will know who wrote this when they read it)
"And once you leave, few are checking on you", this part is true, I do communicate with a few of them on a regular basis, but most of them made the mistake of staying in ChiRaq.
The first comment on here is why was this guy living in 006. Man I'd like to find you and slap the fuck out of you. Who gives a shit where a fellow officer lived? He took his own life say something constructive or stfu.
Veterans needing help can call the VA crisis line
by dialing 1-800-273-8255 and selecting option 1.
They can also send a text message to 838255, or
chat with counselors online.
Source: USA Today, March 5, 2019
Why is a retiree living in 006? Maybe that was the problem. Have the last laugh, collect that pension for a very long time.
3/05/2019 12:15:00 AM
You are really cold-hearted. Did you every think maybe he had no one? Why would you move when you're old? You'd be even more isolated. At least you have some familiarity left your life. God speed to this Officer. How sad to make it to retirement and have nothing left.
Retired
DO NOT KILL YOURSELF!
Who cares if he lives and 006 or Mt Greenwood, who cares where you moved to when you retired and who cares when you moved away from the City. Stereotypical Cop bullshit.. people like you add the drama of this job with all the inexperienced decision makers.
Blogger Tombstone courage said...
I have been retired six years. I don't even tell people I was a cop any more. I haven't been in a police building or at a function since I turned in my star. I work in the square world. I have more money now than when I retired. Don't let this job define you. Let it go. Free yourself. Walk out of the wopds.
3/05/2019 08:23:00 AM
I agree your correct retired 4 years and never say I was the police in this world people not all but the majority don't like coppers,or ex-coppers, the check comes on the 1st,got a little part-time job,workout more,take martial arts classes,eat healthy food life is good. The thing is when I was on CPD the last 3 years my blood pressure skyrocketed,due to all the bullshit,and since getting away from dealing with the animals,illegals,thugs and the pos lying bosses blood pressure is now normal and feel so much better health wise and mind wise!
To this brother in blue Godspeed, to others remember this is just a job, like the guy that picks orders for 8 hours a day in a warehouse,goes home and leaves the job behind,make this job work for you not you working for it! Relax don't take it seriously you have front row seats to great free street theater as long as your not a participant in the show on the stage laugh,look write some paper and protect your partner and other coppers! God bless this copper and may God bless CPD in these very troubling times,driven by the democrats with their anti-police lies and rhetoric!
So many, the job is stressful and some after they retire take the stress with them,others cannot separate the job from reality. When you retire have a plan the old adage "failing to plan is planning to fail," rings true make sure you take care of your temple your body,join a gym,get a hobby, get a part time job unrelated to policing, take some trips. Life is good as long as you make the job and life as 2 different entities.
Godspeed to another of our CPD warriors!!
Anonymous said...
Why is a retiree living in 006? Maybe that was the problem. Have the last laugh, collect that pension for a very long time.
3/05/2019 12:15:00 AM
Your an A$$hole!
To the officer who moved to Florida and was surrounded by assholes from the northeast, try the gulf coast. The panhandle is even better. It's a lot nicer- more friendly, more Midwesterners, fewer from NY and NJ. People talk to each other (my brother, who lives on the east coast, was amazed). And even the drivers are less obnoxious.
Anonymous Anonymous said...
In nearly two and a half decades on the job he was one of the nicest people I’ve had the pleasure of knowing. I never heard a mean or negative comment from him and he seemed to always have a smile on his face. He had a great sense of humor and was quick to laugh at a joke even if he was the one being teased. When I look back at my time on the job and balance the good versus the bad I can definitely count all my interactions with him in the good column. He was someone you enjoyed being around all the time. God bless you “Smarty Jones”, you will be missed.
Having worked in 002 for over 15 years, and known him for most of them, I couldn’t have said it better. A truly nice man.
RIP brother. And thank you for being a friend.
some Chicago public school grads too stupid.. the retiree may have stayed put for health , money reasons….look at all them folk cheering a new grocery store on 71st& jeffery,, shop and save polish store coming in with a new grocery store..never saw old people happier
Toni P. who wants to be mayor should be asked how much cash the Cook County Government spends on Suicide Prevention. Oh....Rham. How bout your city? Lori. Any thoughts?
Anonymous said...
Why is a retiree living in 006? Maybe that was the problem. Have the last laugh, collect that pension for a very long time.
3/05/2019 12:15:00 AM
Really?!?! You're an asshole! What does where he lives have to do with anything!! Maybe he's helping family members. Maybe he had an attachment to his house. Maybe he just loved his neighbors and the the neighborhood..
I hate to say this, I don't know ow why he lived in 006, but I do think soem people get stuck, and maybe he had problems. I wish he would u ld have reached out. It is easy for this job to become your life. I volunteer helping cats and dogs who need new homes, foster them, take them to the vet, take them to adoption events. Also, grow some plants, maybe have a garden, or go look at public gardens. Ride a bicycle, work out a bit, go for walks, meet new people, take up Tai Chi, go to concerts. I do tell people I was a police officer, I hardly did anything else. I maybe should think of something else to say, but I don't know what. Maybe animal shelter volunteer?
God Speed to you Sir. Thank you for your years of service.
When your past 50, you body feels all the ills of being the police and most of us
stay here until the Lord calls us home.
Know many people and coppers that left and found
Florida to be hillbilly heaven and white ass trash.
So many came back and found their hood homes were The poor soul in 006. Rest easy brother. Fuck
People that question his passing. Your at peace brother.
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