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That part of the news report is a report of hearsay. We do not actually know if he was or was not.
It's ALL hearsay, from news reporters. Until the principles tell their story, preferably under oath, we are all just speculating on hearsay.
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Part of me thinks that the instructor and the father should do the decent thing. The rest of me thinks that would be far too easy an out for them.
In my not particularly humble opinion, suicide is for losers and the terminally ill with intractable pain. It's not for husbands and fathers of children. (although I regard suicide as a fundamental human right)
I agree with Hikin' Jim. It just compounds the tragedy. The dad needs to cowboy up, face the consequences, and try to help his wife, surviving son, and remaining family cope.
As for the instructor, he may have more legal exposure than the father.
I will withhold judgment until the facts are fully developed and reported, and say a prayer for all who were touched by this tragic event.
Jeff
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