I'm sure you've all heard of Ryan Cash, the poor young boy who committed suicide after hearing Chris-Chan's statement that he may not continue Sonichu. Ryan was a devout Sonichu fan, and these words just drove him over the edge.
I do not blame Christian for these events; there was no way that he could have known what his words were capable of. I do believe that Christian is sorry for this misfortune, though he does not feel he is to blame for this sorrowful event. I do not feel that way, either. Chris-Chan is innocent; clearly Ryan was unstable, and it was unfortunate that he did not receive the help he needed while he was alive. It's uncertain, but plausible to say that some other factor may have led Ryan to suicide if it had not been Sonichu.
However, there is no undermining the loss of a dear child. This event is tragic, that is the simplest way of saying it. Regardless of whose fault it was, a child still lost his life, and that is what we must remember.
I honestly do give my sincerest condolences to the family of Ryan Cash, especially to his older brother, Clyde Cash. Clyde is having a very difficult time coping with this loss, as is to be expected. He is acting out in a threatening manner towards Christian because he feels Christian is to blame for this awful event. I do not blame Clyde for this, but hopefully he will be able to realize that Christian is not at fault. Hopefully with the love and compassion of his family, as well as all those who were affected by Ryan's death, Clyde may move forward. I know this will be terribly hard; the loss of a sibling is perhaps one of the most difficult things to ever endure. But I do have confidence in Clyde to realize that no one should be blamed for this tragedy. Ryan would not have wanted for Chris-Chan, the author of his favorite comic, to be harmed. Let's just hope that Clyde realizes this.
Yet again, I give my sincerest condolences to the Cash family, especially Clyde. Best wishes for you all.
Sunday, January 25, 2009
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