Marshawn Kneeland was an American professional football defensive end for the Dallas Cowboys.,and sadly made the tragic decision to kill himself with a single gunshot to the head.
Its not clear what triggered the promising star to take this action especially when he did well in his game just this past Monday.
But from seeing old footage of him i believe his mums untimely death played a key factor,as he never truly recovered from that loss and wore her ashes in a necklace around his neck in all his games.
You could tell he was a man living on borrowed time.
I truly hope with this tragedy of a high profile athlete it will encourage discussion and let mental heath be seen as a disease not a virus that people are scared to catch.
Im happy NFL want to do more to raise awareness as they are full of young men the demographic most at risk of suicide.
So they have a worldwide platform to raise awareness and encourage more people to seek help.
It not a crime to be in pain but dont choose to prolong your pain go seek help.
Im happy especially since covid there’s more interactive resources for mental heath support something that years ago wasn’t available.
When i watched the game and saw the minute silence for Marshawn i was truly moved the man was truly loved it’s just tragic he felt so lonely in his thoughts.
Please anyone struggling go seek help and suicide is never the answer just think of the people you leave behind.