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Ateo
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As someone who used to surf in front of Junior's house from time to time, often seeing him in the lineup, on his balcony on The Strand, and always
obliging autograph seekers, I wish his family peace. We humans have a complicated brain and sometimes we feel utter darkness. Rest in peace Seau.
Thanks for all you've done for the Oceanside community.
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desertcpl
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| Quote: | Originally posted by ateo
As someone who used to surf in front of Junior's house from time to time, often seeing him in the lineup, on his balcony on The Strand, and always
obliging autograph seekers, I wish his family peace. We humans have a complicated brain and sometimes we feel utter darkness. Rest in peace Seau.
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ateo
that was very nice, I also lived in Oceanside
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Phil S
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Why do some people have to be so cynical? If it was suicide, it's still none of our business how he died. He just died!!! Remember the good things
about him. If you want to get pi&&& about it, do it somewhere else. Geeezzzzzzzz..
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thebajarunner
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From New York Times report
According to the NYT his girlfriend returned from the gym and found his body on the bed.
and then....
At 1:17 p.m., or roughly four hours after Seau’s girlfriend called police, after officials said they performed “lifesaving efforts” on an unconscious
Seau in his bedroom, dozens of family members and friends surrounded the coroner’s white van. The back door opened. Seau’s body was placed inside. As
the van inched slowly down the street, through a crowd that numbered in the hundreds, Seau’s mother, Luisa, threw her hands in the air and screamed.
So, still want to say it was a private matter with Jr.
Think of the lives and memories he ruined, forever.
Like I said,
a very cowardly way to go!!
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MrBillM
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Another Life SHOT
Guess he wanted an Open Casket.
Chest Shot can be uncertain and unsuccessful.
But, it did work out.
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Bob H
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It was reported that Junior had previsouly asked that his brain be sent to a lab for research when he dies, thus the reason for shooting himself in
the chest, to preserve his brain for research.
This is so sad! He never suffered a concusion that I can remember. I think his girlfriend must have something to do with him doing this dasterdly
deed. Very sad indeed... I feel so sorry for his children and his family.
The SAME boiling water that softens the potato hardens the egg. It's about what you are made of NOT the circumstance.
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tripledigitken
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Just saw his mother on TV................very sad for so many.
RIP
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soulpatch
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Interesting the judgement.... who to blame, cowardly way out... whatever.
None of us here know what was in his head.
None of us here know what the fame, fortune, steroids, youth, NFL, etc, did to his head.
He is no more or less of a loss than any other human that takes this tragic step.
Let it go and don't judge.
edit for spelling
[Edited on 5-3-2012 by soulpatch]
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bajadogs
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The new concussion hype had nothing to do with what he did this morning. The cliff he drove off a year and a half ago is a mile from my house. I knew
the day that happened it was no accident. Just hours earlier he had been arrested on domestic violence charges that were later dropped. It seemed
obvious to me he accelerated and swerved hard right down that cliff. Carlsbad cops felt otherwise and his actions were brushed under the rug. Seems to
me all the signs pointed to a man in need of help. This is just my opinion and I'm not judging anyone. It is a very sad day for San Diego sports,
especially north county fans and a HUGE loss for Oceanside. Love him or hate him, he was good for San Diego.
As Soulpatch wrote, we can never know what caused this. I tend to believe it was more a result of the football mentality, fame and fortune than it was
helmet to helmet contact.
Peace to all Chargers fans tonight.
[Edited on 5-3-2012 by bajadogs]
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KASHEYDOG
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WOW !!! Just got home from Ensenada. What a shock. I just had dinner and c-cktails with him last week here in Carlsbad. Had no idea there was
anything so serious going on in his life. What the HELL happened ??
What a loss for all of San Diego. He was just a "regular guy" and that's all he wanted to be.
Woody, I'm sorry you didn't know him. You would have thought differently. He was truly a nice man.....
..............REST IN PEACE,... Junior Seau..... You are loved by many... ... .....
[Edited on 5-3-12 by KASHEYDOG]
Don\'t mess with the old dog...... Age and skill will always overcome youth and treachery! Brilliance only comes with age and
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Are you getting the most out of life OR is life getting the most out of you ?? 
Twenty years from now you\'ll be more disappointed by the things you didn\'t do then the things you did.
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daveB
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Concussion
I can see this is very close to many Nomad readers, some of you have first hand knowlegdge of Junior's life even away from the Game. It always seems
as shame that a talented athelete can want to effect his departure from life when still young and outwardly healthy. We know by events that life was
getting too much for him. We should let him rest in peace.
Concussions are not rare events in football, and the damage they cause to the brain can be great. As the brain has such an intricate composition and
so much of it can be disconnected too many times by sudden shock, it a wonder there aren't more problems. In ice hockey there has been a rash of
concussions since the game has grown in speed and violence, and we've lost three players recently, never knowing what problems they had that would
cause suicide.
Pro atheletes often won't admit to injuries they've sustained, for many reason. If no one knew that Junior had suffered head truma on the field it
doesn't surprise me. The direction in which he pointed the gun could be his own telling admission of what went wrong and what he wanted from an
autopsy: confirmation that he'd chosen the wrong calling.
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wilderone
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Prayers and tears. The ending of Junior's life seems contrary to how he lived his 43 years. We were HUGE Junior Seau fans. Rest in peace now.
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DENNIS
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| Quote: | Originally posted by KASHEYDOG
WOW !!! Just got home from Ensenada. What a shock. I just had dinner and c-cktails with him last week here in Carlsbad. Had no idea there was
anything so serious going on in his life. What the HELL happened ??
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All we can ever see is the cover of the book.
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Skipjack Joe
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The media is now showing the mother's cries of anguish every 15 minutes. I find myself getting really upset over the exploitation of what should be
handled with greater sensitivity. I'm sure it gets people's attention.
Two thumbs down for ESPN.
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DENNIS
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Skipjack Joe
The media is now showing the mother's cries of anguish every 15 minutes. I find myself getting really upset over the exploitation of what should be
handled with greater sensitivity. I'm sure it gets people's attention.
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Not just ESPN. I heard it at least three times within an hour this AM on the radio....KOGO-600.....San Diego.
News vultures....the very worst.
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Skipjack Joe
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I'm sure the mother can't be happy how this was handled. When you step up to the mike you have no idea how it will be edited and shown in public. You
lose control. It's really a shame.
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David K
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I watched it live, and it was pretty dramatic, no editing needed to make it more so. It got to me, for sure...
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KASHEYDOG
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No. 55
Linebacker
Personal information
Date of birth: January 19, 1969(1969-01-19)
Place of birth: San Diego, California
Date of death: May 2, 2012(2012-05-02) (aged 43)
Place of death: Oceanside, California
Height: 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) Weight: 248 lb (112 kg)
Career information
High school: Oceanside (CA)
College: Southern California
NFL Draft: 1990 / Round: 1 / Pick: 5
Debuted in 1990 for the San Diego Chargers
Last played in 2009 for the New England Patriots
Career history
San Diego Chargers (1990–2002)
Miami Dolphins (2003–2005)
New England Patriots (2006–2009)
Career highlights and awards
12× Pro Bowl (1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002)
10× All-Pro (1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000)
2× AFC Champion (1994, 2007)
UPI AFC Defensive Player of the Year (1992)
NEA NFL Defensive Player of the Year (1992)
AFC Player of the Year (1994)
NFL Alumni Linebacker of the Year (2003)
NFL 1990s All-Decade Team
San Diego Chargers Hall of Fame
San Diego Chargers 50th Anniversary Team
Career NFL statistics as of 2009
Tackles 1,849
Sacks 56.5
Interceptions 18
Forced fumbles 3
Pass deflections 21
Don\'t mess with the old dog...... Age and skill will always overcome youth and treachery! Brilliance only comes with age and
experience..... .... ....
Are you getting the most out of life OR is life getting the most out of you ??
Twenty years from now you\'ll be more disappointed by the things you didn\'t do then the things you did.
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DianaT
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I am saddened that a healthy young man felt the need to do this and even sadder for his family.
I also hate to see the attacks on Woody for his feelings. I don't think anyone can begin to understand how suicide affects those left behind ---
often with a lot of guilt feelings that they should have been able to stop it, anger, and it often destroys other members of the family. Having
had a brother who committed suicide, my first feelings upon hearing this news were similar to Woody's. It is easy to be angry, angry for his family
that he chose to commit the ultimate in selfish acts.
My thoughts are with those left behind and their inevitable struggle with coping with this tragedy.
[Edited on 5-3-2012 by DianaT]
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DavidE
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I cannot seem to get angry over this, only anguished.
What torture he must of endured in his head to force him to end his life.
To be a grieving fan is one thing, and an immediate family member quite another. My prayers are directed at them and Junior's personal friends.
A Lot To See And A Lot To Do
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