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Rule #1: Use enough gun |
Very sad. http://www.al.com/sports/index...l#incart_river_index Washington State quarterback Tyler Hilinski was found dead from what authorities are describing as an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. The Associated Press is reporting Hilinski, 21, was discovered in his apartment after he didn't show up for practice Tuesday. A rifle "was recovered next to Hilinski and a suicide note was found," according to the Pullman Police Department. "We are deeply saddened to hear the news of Tyler's passing," Washington State coach Mike Leach said in a released statement. "He was an incredible young man and everyone who had the privilege of knowing him was better for it. The entire WSU community mourns as thoughts and prayers go out to his family." Hilinski started Washington State's Holiday Bowl loss to Michigan State after Luke Falk was unable to play due to a wrist injury. "The tragic news today surrounding Tyler Hilinski is devastating to all. Tyler was a tremendous individual, great friend and teammate, and he will be deeply missed. Our hearts go out to his family and friends," interim athletic director John Johnson told The Associated Press. "Earlier tonight, the football team was brought together and informed of the tragedy. There, they were met by campus and department counseling and psychological services, including athletics' on-staff clinical psychologist and a licensed mental health counselor, along with WSU Athletics medical team. The university will continue to coordinate and provide ongoing counseling care for all student-athletes as long as needed." Hilinski appeared in eight games during his sophomore season, throwing for 1,176 yards and seven touchdowns. When a strong man, fully armed, guards his own house, his possessions are undisturbed. Luke 11:21 "Every nation in every region now has a decision to make. Either you are with us, or you are with the terrorists." -- George W. Bush | ||
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Senseless...and so painful for those he left behind. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ "And it's time that particularly, some of our corporations learned, that when you get in bed with government, you're going to get more than a good night's sleep." - Ronald Reagan | |||
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How do you shoot a rifle in an apartment and nobody notices/hears the sound? Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it. "If dogs don't go to Heaven, I want to go where they go" Will Rogers The definition of the words we used, carry a meaning of their own... | |||
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The only good thing about this, is he didn't take any of "those he left behind" with him. Suicides are bad enough, murder/suicides are worse. ____________________________ NRA Life Member, Annual Member GOA, MGO Annual Member | |||
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The Joy Maker |
You hear a single gunshot. Or do you? Maybe it was a book falling down? Someone tripping? Door slamming? Especially if he did it in the middle of the night, maybe the sound wakes you up, but you don't actually remember the sound, and now it's quiet again. Must have been a dream or something, so you put your head back down and go to sleep again. 
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Wonder what the rest of the story is (i.e. why?). ----------------------------- Guns are awesome because they shoot solid lead freedom. Every man should have several guns. And several dogs, because a man with a cat is a woman. Kurt Schlichter | |||
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Frangas non Flectes |
Yep. To quote a film: "One is a backfire. Three is gunplay." The shooting that took place across the street from me a few years ago started off a lot like what you just said, because I was woken from a nap by the first shot. I actually lay there having that thought process when the rest of the shooting started up and disabused me of any notion that it wasn't gunfire. ______________________________________________ Endeavoring to master the subtle art of the grapefruit spoon. | |||
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I knew people who's grandfather shot himself while they were all in the house and no one knew till they found him. _____________________________________________________ Sliced bread, the greatest thing since the 1911. | |||
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Depends. Small calibers, sure. Some of the larger calibers will make the asbestos fall from the ceiling. . | |||
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So sad! As I've always thought--- a permanent solution to a temporary problem, in most cases. _________________________________________________ "Once abolish the God, and the Government becomes the God." --- G.K. Chesterton | |||
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