TRAGIC NEWS!

JerrBear · Post by **JerrBear** » Fri Jul 01, 2005 8:28 pm

I am sorry to have to announce that our friend, Ron Freeman (Teddy) took has life last night with an overdose of sleeping pills.

His best friend, Sheila, tells me that Ron had been battling with depression for a long time.

Like Bob (PushButton), Ron was a unique and special guy. Neither of their shoes can ever be filled. He will be missed by us all. I'm sorry, but I don't know what to say...

magnum · Post by **magnum** » Fri Jul 01, 2005 8:40 pm

I have no words other than he was a Good Friend to me and i will miss him ALOT!!He was the First person to greet me here and helped me with identifying an old picklock i had.This Very Sad news indeed

magnum

Post by **tequiza** » Fri Jul 01, 2005 8:42 pm

I don't think anyone can find the right words for this Jerr,he never gave any indication that he was that depressed,to say this is a shock would be an understatement

teq

ratstuph · Post by **ratstuph** » Fri Jul 01, 2005 8:54 pm

Ron, over the time that I've been on this forum, has come to mean a great deal to me. I will miss him...
Rats...

Post by **tr4252** » Fri Jul 01, 2005 8:57 pm

I'm at a loss for words. This is the saddest news I've heard in a very long time. I can hardly believe it, have that reaction "there must be some mistake". Damn.

Tom

Post by **natcherly** » Fri Jul 01, 2005 8:59 pm

This is very sad indeed. I've known a small number of people who have taken their lives without warning due to depression. In speaking with them, they said they were doing fine. Their actions and appearance did not contradict these assertions.

Bottom line is that if you are depressed, seek out professional help. It is tragic that this was not an option for Ron.

Post by **Bill DeShivs** » Fri Jul 01, 2005 9:17 pm

Very sorry!
He was a gentleman of the highest sort.
Bill

Sam Hotton · Post by **Sam Hotton** » Fri Jul 01, 2005 9:18 pm

This is not right, Teddy can't be gone! I refuse to accept this. I / we lose PB on the 6th of July last year and now Teddy. I cannot believe this. I am truly sad.

My sympathies for those loved ones left behind, he was special.

Totally bummed out!!!
Sam Hotton

Claudester · Post by **Claudester** » Fri Jul 01, 2005 9:22 pm

Like the rest of you, I was shocked to hear this sad news. I would have never thought something like this would happen. I never heard Ron say anything to give a clue about what was going on in his mind. Like Jerry has said, Ron and Bob can never be replaced. Two very individual men and they will both be missed for a long time.

blackjack · Post by **blackjack** » Fri Jul 01, 2005 9:24 pm

WOW! So sorry to hear this. Deepest sympathies to his family and all who loved him. He will be missed.
blackjack

horizonod · Post by **horizonod** » Fri Jul 01, 2005 9:26 pm

Is there any way to be absolutely sure? I just can't believe this. How can we make sure this is true?? This sucks!!

I hope you've found peace in a happier place old man. Your presence will be greatly missed.

Plastered Bastard · Post by **Plastered Bastard** » Fri Jul 01, 2005 9:32 pm

This is heartbreaking. He really stepped up as THE forum guy when Pushbutton left us. He was was a great guy and friend to us all.

I've got a lump in my throat that will take a long, long time to go away.

There'll never be another one like him. Damn...

ubernut · Post by **ubernut** » Fri Jul 01, 2005 10:09 pm

Our English Teddy!

He will be missed. Like everyone else, I'm too shocked, and sad, to know what to say. Wish we could have done something.

butch · Post by **butch** » Fri Jul 01, 2005 10:23 pm

I just heard about Teddy at whippersnappers forum.
This is truly sad new's Teddy was and always will be a well respected friend to all of us in the knife community.Ron was always there to help me on other forums as well as here whenever I needed help,we didnt always agree but we did respect each others thoughts and opinions,R.I.P. Teddy,you will be missed

Benkei · Post by **Benkei** » Fri Jul 01, 2005 10:30 pm

oh dear, oh dear.
Perhaps it is far too soon for words other than those that have been expressed.
I have only been privileged to know Ron (Teddy) for a short time, but in that time have come to know him for his knowledge and ironically, his great sense of humour.

He has touched many lives, non more so in recent times than the switchblade community.

in respect and memory of a good, but missing friend.

Bill