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New information about Bob's final months
Howdy folks,
Haven't been around for a while, sorry, life gets in the way. Came across this tonight, apologies to Wendy if she reads this and this is too personal (I spoke to her last night on FB, so hopefully she knows how I feel about Bob), but it's already out there anyway.. This clears a lot of things up for me, and gives me a lot of closure. I've been really depressed about the Bob suicide for a while now, which is selfish I know, but I really loved (and still love) his work. I may actually cry tonight, I haven't cried in a heck of a long time. Heh.. Miss you, rockstar. Anyway- This is x-posted from the "Our Rock and Roll Hall of Fame" forum, fittingly enough. Read on: Quote:
Last edited by Spikey; 06-27-2012 at 10:26 PM.. |
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Hello Spikey: Thanks for this post. Through the physical pain and depression, it's obvious that Bob's actions were based on his love and concern for Wendy. May he always rest in peace. Best regards, Chris.
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I truly appreciate that you posted this. Thank you.
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Ditto... thank you. It confirms much of what I'd pieced together from what I'd read and come to know about Bob the person. He was definitely a bright star with a vital force. I've been saddened by his death and the knowledge that he'd been cut down like that. It just makes the body of his work all the more poignant. At the risk of sounding trite, life can sometimes seem so cruel and his life definitely had the yin and yang. He will be missed in so many ways.
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Thank you for posting this. ALTHOUGH I remember Wendy stating that he was on some kind of medication, that "suicidal thoughts" was a side effect. I can't remember the name of the drug now...I think it started with an "L".
She also said that he only did heroin for a short period of time(I believe she said 6 months), way back when. All that said, I completely understand why Bob decided to end it. I would make the same choice. We euthanize an animal, when it's suffering and can't be cured, but we humans are supposed to suffer indefinitely? Bob was a very intelligent man, and he did what he felt was right. It's still sad, though. Bob and his music will always be remembered fondly.
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Christine McVie- she radiated both purity and sass in equal measure, bringing light to the music of the 70s. RIP. - John Taylor(Duran Duran) |
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This is such a sad situation! More and more I'm beginning to see Bob's point of view and why he was motivated to take his life. Thank you for the post.
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But yes I agree we should be able to leave on our own terms. Hated Dr. Kevorkian, but I respect an individual person's decision. Anyway, whatever else, I'm glad Bob Welch had his wife's love and the support of a very good friend in his life. Also, about remembering his life and not his death is an important message. I know so often with my father, I remember the last 3.5 months of his life when he could not speak and was struggling with the after effects of a stroke and that's not the man he would want to be in my memory. Don't let the end obscure everything else. Michele |
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All prescription drugs are evil and mess with the natural makeup of the human body.My opinion,controversial i'm sure as there are folks who endorse some prescription drugs and quote them as beneficial but I don't agree that they should be handed out so rapidly by doctors. The human body is built to endure lots in order to survive and medication can tamper too much with that natural chemical flow. |
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Hello Michelej1: I can identify with your situation. My father also died as a result of a stroke. For a long time, I had the same images: the man who could not speak, the man trapped in a wheelchair. I was afraid they would last forever. Eventually, these thoughts were replaced by wonderful, loving, positive memories. They remain with me today. There will come a time when those positive memories will return to you. It may take a while, but continue to remain strong! Best wishes, Chris.
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wow. what an amazing letter and it really puts things into perspective. i'm still so haunted by this, but in his mind, he was doing the right thing. God bless him and may he rest in peace. rock on, BW.
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