John Frieg

[jobdone]

I can't believe that the passing of John Frieg has not deserved any mention on this web site. John had some problems. It never kept him from being a good person and a loyal Massillonian. Good Bye John! May you rest in peace!

[Seeker]

Agreed.

And we all need to bear in mind that posts on such a thread should remain respectful, with the authors bearing in mind that family and friends will be reading them hoping to find comfort.




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[fyrewood]

Agreed Seeker....My condolences to the man's family that he left behind to suffer his loss. However I have a very hard time showing sympathy, for the person who does such a thing and leaves his family and friends behind to go through such a variety of gut wrenching emotions and suffering for years and years to come. It's just a senseless, senseless act. In my opinion, nothing or no one is worth taking your life over. There is always some way out or some way to solve things.

From what I have read and heard, the man was an asset to the community and to his field, but that is all wasted now.

Rick (xtiger) I posted this before finding out that John was a relative of yours (I hope you don't mind me posting that info here) I hope anything I have said here doesn't offend you or any other family members of John's....It wasn't meant to. I have experienced the tragedy of a friend/family member committing suicide and I know first hand the emotional turmoil someone close to you taking their life can cause....It's not a pretty matter to deal with no matter how you look at it.

[PainlessPaulus]

John was a good friend. He was the strong safety for the 1964 State Champion Massillon Tigers... In other words the last man in that bone crushing defense. John was always there for his friends. He brought that 1964 State Championship defense to his law practice... I just wish, I could have been there when he need me the most....

I will miss John Frieg..... I will miss that smile.....


doug

[SuperBran]

However I have a very hard time showing sympathy, for the person who does such a thing and leaves his family and friends behind to go through such a variety of gut wrenching emotions and suffering for years and years to come. It's just a senseless, senseless act. In my opinion, nothing or no one is worth taking your life over. There is always some way out or some way to solve things.

although i don't know a lot of what went on, it sounds like he was going through major depression. before you go pointing fingers i suggest you do some research on depression. depression is more than a state of mind, and is related to actual physical changes in the brain (an neurotransmitter imbalance). maybe there is a way to solve a problem, but depression can cloud your mind. people with depression don't always think as rationally as everyone else.

you should feel sympathy for the fact that something in his life made him so miserable that he took his own life.

it may be a senseless act, but there are MANY senseless acts that go on each and every day.

as an attorney i have a lot of sympathy as i know the incredible stresses of the job.

[shortbev]

several years ago, my mother asked me why my one uncle had committed suicide...my response to her was this...

"sometimes, a person takes his eyes off of God and all they can see is the pain in their lives...the hopelessness they feel...and sadly for all involved...Satan wins the battle and they take their own lives"...leaving heartache in the wake...so many unanswered questions and feelings...death of any sort is extremely difficult for those left behind...but this has to be the worst...

rather than debating about it...i think we need to focus on surrounding this dear family with all our prayers...because there are going to be many dark days ahead...days when they will struggle with the "whys of going on"...along with many other emotions...

ps...it's not the person who has died that needs sympathy or understanding...it really is those of us left behind that struggle with all the questions...i can imagine that God gathered him into His arms on the other side and whispered "you are home now...no more pain...no more heartache"...

there are some crazy days when i am a little jealous...i'm still here to deal with this world...still have to face people who are idiots...bills...problems of life...and somehow, God picks me up...gives me a gentle push and says "keep going, I'm with you in this journey"...

[crackerman]

John was a great guy from what I knew of him. Often as a high school kid I would talk to him (he lived near me) and he wore the badge of being a Tiger on his sleeve. He loved to talk football and worked hard for the people of Massillon. Rest in Peace John, you will be missed.

[jobdone]

I read this many years ago," We never grieve for a friend who has died, We grieve for ourselves for having lost that friend".

[5starred]

John Henry Frieg was a great friend. His leaving is truly our loss. My prayers to his family.

[CarlE]

...i'm still here to deal with this world...


And thank Goodness you are. The world is a way better place with you in it.