tocnhockey Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 Very sad news about Rick. I really wish more people would do some research on mental disorders. Mental Illness is not something that can be overcome through "will power" nor related to a person's "character" or intelligence. It sounds like Rick struggled with this disease for years and in his mind, taking his own life, was the only solution to stop the pain. I hope he is at peace, and my thoughts and prayers go to his surviving family members. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Green Lawn Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 Wow terrible tragedy, first Boogaard and now Rypien. My condolences to the Rypien family. RIP Rick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daftMince Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 It's tragic that he had to go so soon. A great fighter, a great character guy. Good heart in him. We were lucky to have him as a Canuck. Thoughts go out to his family and friends. R.I.P Rick Rypien Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexander.Edler Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 RIP Rick Rypien Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ugli Fruit Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 I saw a comment on a Rypien Youtube video this morning and someone wrote "R.I.P. Rypien" and had 9 thumbs up. I thought it was some cool nickname because he kills the opposition and "RIP" sounds like a short version of "rypper", so I smiled and moved on. I come on CDC this afternoon and.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berto91 Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 Depression warps a person's thinking, it makes them irrational. Rypien was a young guy, with a lot of money, living a dream of playing in the NHL that he had worked his entire life to acheive. Do you think somebody who's mind was clear and rational would decide to give all of that up and kill themself? He had it all, he had every reason to want to live. Depression is a real mental illness and the people who have it deserve help and compassion. They don't deserve to be judged and stigmatized. If Rypien killed himself it doesn't make him a coward. It makes him the victim of a disease that claimed his life. He's no more of a coward than if he would have died from cancer or any other disease. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linden16* Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 That last paragraph of Dan Murhpy's article made me tear up. It is so sad to know that he did want to tell everyone what he had been dealing with in order to help others and he himself thought he was a on a good path now, it is sad to know that he had basically just talked to the Jets GM and his agent a couple days before. It's tough to think about how things changed so quickly. It'd just so tragic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berto91 Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 Being someone who has lived through losing a close family member recently to suicide I am not sure how to respond to your post ? I guess everyone has their opinions no matter how misguided they are. What would have been best for The Rypper would have been to still be alive and his family would not have to live through such a senseless act. Let me tell you that taking your life is never the answer. To any person thinking that this is a possible solution to ones problems I sincerely suggest maybe talking to someone about it before that thought becomes a reality in the final seconds of your life that you can never take back. You seem to know what Rick was going through by your post , for the rest of us please please , let us in on what you think you know. I am not trying to be disrespectful or antagonistic in any way . I just would like to know if any what reasons you would have to justify suicide? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vigneault's Stache Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 Bollocks, I bet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanuckFanInCTown Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 RIP Rypien...may you finally have shed your demons and find your peace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogbyte Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 I wasnt asking if it was right or wrong to you , just to clarify . I asked you " If any what reasons you would have to justify suicide?" Death is not an opinion it is final, and his act took away any hope of helping himself and left his family ,friends and fans all in confusion over his decision . I dont judge Rick at all am just trying to figure things out for myself . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtpasc Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 Just heard on 1040 that Tanner Glass will be on at 330 to talk about Ripper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niloc009 Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 Just made this RR sticker, anyone who wants to use it, feel free Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuck-Man Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 I was baffled last night when I saw this on the news. Thanks for the memories Rick. I loved it when you took down guys twice your size. RIP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BM24 Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 Just made this RR sticker, anyone who wants to use it, feel free Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KING ALBERTS Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 RIP Rypper one of my favourite canucks of the 2000's easily... he gave it his all every night, and the fans around here STILL didnt appreciate him i hope your knockin' heads in heaven rick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Go-Canucks_Go Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 RIP Rick Rypien Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestCoastCanucks Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 Just made this RR sticker, anyone who wants to use it, feel free Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
We Broke The Cup Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 REST IN PEACE RICK RYPIEN you will be missed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IceJava_ Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 Last night Squire Barns mentioned rumors of mental health problems. Take that for what it's worth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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