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THE ENDLESS WAVE | PART ONE
have been other factors. All we know is that Martin didn’t have an opportunity to deal with his suicidal ideation before it became an actual suicide. That is the tragedy of suicide.
I know that within the next year, I will again be at another funeral that is a re- sult of suicide. I will stand solemnly with the mourners, trying my best to be of support. I will notice their expressions of deep and monumental grief. Like them, I will search in vain for an explanation.
If this article has resonated with you and you know someone who is juggling with one or many of the 9 reasons for suicidal thoughts I urge you to be part of the solution. Take the time to spend time with that person and listen. Just being there for someone can make all the difference between life and death. There are a huge number of resources out there. It is just a question of how to get someone to start the process of seeking help.
Martin Streek was someone who I met through skateboarding and I’ll never forget how much I enjoyed just hanging around with him. The truth is that while I only spent a small amount of time with Martin, his death still affects me to this day.
Update as of January 2024
Note:
Biker Sherlock was mentioned in this chapter in the original publication of this book. Biker was a professional skateboarder who won many medals at the X Games. He was also the founder of Dregs Skateboards. Dregs was an ad- vertiser of mine for many years. Biker could sometimes be a difficult person to deal with. But he had a passion for action sports that was truly deep and genuine.
Biker died on December 2, 2015. Initially, it was believed that he committed sui- cide due to depression from brain injuries along with business troubles. However, a new theory has emerged that strongly suggests he was murdered. This is based on a forensic analysis by Scott Roder and his team at The Evidence Room.
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