tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6060627539063061936.post4788478970239592981..comments2023-11-02T06:02:54.115-04:00Comments on If You're Going Through Hell Keep Going: Final thoughts on the death of my friend Kevin Greimsusanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14474227548195593445noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6060627539063061936.post-36513069147158482262010-06-01T16:26:15.442-04:002010-06-01T16:26:15.442-04:00Mark, thank you for your lovely comment. It touche...Mark, thank you for your lovely comment. It touched my soul, and I thank you for it. I wish you had met Kevin.susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14474227548195593445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6060627539063061936.post-16870668041323458292010-06-01T13:04:04.267-04:002010-06-01T13:04:04.267-04:00I was on train 7887 the night of the accident. I ...I was on train 7887 the night of the accident. I can't even put into words the feeling I still have to this day knowing I was on that train. I never would come to realize how much a stranger can make an impact on your life until that moment. I think about that moment almost every day and appreciate life a lot more because of what happened. I am so sorry for the loss of Kevin and you wroteMark Diefenderferhttp://aim = MarkDief86@aol.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6060627539063061936.post-24761933219184156042010-04-05T12:34:22.816-04:002010-04-05T12:34:22.816-04:00Couldn't resist taking a peek at your blog, gi...Couldn't resist taking a peek at your blog, given its intriguing name... [via Gianna]<br />We lost my cousin Kevin to a self-inflicted gunshot, almost 20 yrs ago. He was 19. Unfortunately I never knew him well enough to understand his demons, but it's haunted all of us.<br />My tears are for both our Kevins.Valhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03152215204773184788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6060627539063061936.post-43343239322047120002010-04-02T06:29:08.833-04:002010-04-02T06:29:08.833-04:00oh thank you for visiting. I really like your blog...oh thank you for visiting. I really like your blog.susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14474227548195593445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6060627539063061936.post-64332574589150732412010-04-02T06:17:18.011-04:002010-04-02T06:17:18.011-04:00Steve, yes, but he touched so many people in his s...Steve, yes, but he touched so many people in his short life, we were all so blessed to have known him. <br /><br />It's sad that he isn't alive anymore, it's sad that we cannot call him anymore, he's still in my cell phone, how strange is that... but maybe since so much time has passed, we are blessed that we knew him and had our lives were so greatly impacted by him, he's susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14474227548195593445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6060627539063061936.post-44993955707490773542010-04-02T05:57:38.567-04:002010-04-02T05:57:38.567-04:00How terribly, terribly sad.How terribly, terribly sad.Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07277558808855958379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6060627539063061936.post-44056100579433404872010-02-06T20:23:54.583-05:002010-02-06T20:23:54.583-05:00Hi Bakers,
I think I met someone from your famil...Hi Bakers, <br /><br />I think I met someone from your family last year at the Nami walk, I was walking with Princeton DBSA- I was the co-President last year. I am also a member of Nami, I talked a bit to Erica. It's a small world. <br /><br />I am so sorry about your son, I wanted to blog/write about him he sounded like such a wonderful son and person..... who touched everyone at the walk. susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14474227548195593445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6060627539063061936.post-90632836384414398102010-02-06T20:09:41.919-05:002010-02-06T20:09:41.919-05:00Susan,
This is a wonderful tribute to Kevin. I ca...Susan,<br /><br />This is a wonderful tribute to Kevin. I came across your blog while looking for funeral information on the father who died by suicide at the Princeton Junction train station this past week. He has children in the WW-P school district as do we and we wanted to reach out to offer our love and support. <br /><br />Our son, Kenneth(Kenny)Silas Baker had a similar experience near Merry_Christmashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03507052722263296644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6060627539063061936.post-6438952817906536682009-01-05T13:14:00.000-05:002009-01-05T13:14:00.000-05:00Susan,This is Dave (DH). I am sorry that you took...Susan,<BR/><BR/>This is Dave (DH). I am sorry that you took my remark the wrong way. I am glad that you reported on Kevin's death otherwise would not have known about it. There is never a good time to report a death, even if I was well. I just hoped the best for Kevin although I had not seen him in approximately one year. <BR/><BR/>Just keep writing and reporting as you do. Your ex said Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6060627539063061936.post-89321829855650507992008-12-29T09:52:00.000-05:002008-12-29T09:52:00.000-05:00@anonymous- I am really touched and I am sorry I m...@anonymous- I am really touched and I am sorry I made you cry. Bless you. <BR/><BR/><BR/>DH-<BR/><BR/>I am sorry if I caused you any distress. It was not my reason for posting this. i just wanted people to know this was a very kind man more than someone who caused the train from NY to DC to be over an hour late. I look forward to seeing you again in the group. I have a hyperlink for the group onsusanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14474227548195593445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6060627539063061936.post-74648076194636585522008-12-29T09:46:00.000-05:002008-12-29T09:46:00.000-05:00Susan,I have not been to the Princeton group in aw...Susan,<BR/><BR/>I have not been to the Princeton group in awhile and have not kept up with the blogs so my answer is several months late. Sorry about that.<BR/><BR/>I was shocked and saddened to hear about Kevin. Kevin always seemed to be an outgoing and freindly person who wanted to know everyone, which helped to draw out shy people like me. When he quit attending the group regularly I missedAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6060627539063061936.post-38376774485604479242008-10-15T22:30:00.000-04:002008-10-15T22:30:00.000-04:00I don't know any of you or Kevin, but I sit here c...I don't know any of you or Kevin, but I sit here crying. He sounds like a fabulous person. I cry because my husband is bipolar and I hope that one day he does not find the despair that Kevin felt and decide to kill himself. I know this illness is tough! I see my husband's struggles and it scares he and I everyday. I wish the best for your group and may Kevin rest in peace knowing how many Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6060627539063061936.post-34123815525815852092008-10-09T20:39:00.000-04:002008-10-09T20:39:00.000-04:00Thank you Susan. I just heard about Kevin's suici...Thank you Susan. I just heard about Kevin's suicide from old friends who were friends of friends with him. If that sounds pretty removed, it is. We went to high school together but I can't remember ever coming out of my shell to make friends. I comment only to say that, despite having nothing else to know him by, ten years later, I somehow have a crystal vision of his smile. And it suggestedAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6060627539063061936.post-87402559973567422532008-10-02T22:18:00.000-04:002008-10-02T22:18:00.000-04:00my brother & i worked with kevin many years ag...my brother & i worked with kevin many years ago when my brother told me the news i just couldn't believe it .. i remember our conversations and how he made work go by s0oo much faster when we joked around on the walkies .. kevin u will be missedAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6060627539063061936.post-23260531704868996522008-09-28T15:50:00.000-04:002008-09-28T15:50:00.000-04:00Susan:I was thrilled to find your site. It appears...Susan:<BR/><BR/>I was thrilled to find your site. It appears we have similar missions. My mantra is "Don't Give Up!....Giggle On!" and the secondary mission of my site, www.giggleon.com, is to spread awareness about suicide and depression and to offer support to families and friends of suicide victims.<BR/><BR/>I am VERY sorry to hear about Kevin.<BR/><BR/>As I read the story about how you heard Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6060627539063061936.post-90104407480887174792008-09-27T04:35:00.000-04:002008-09-27T04:35:00.000-04:00Susan:You and I are both ex-reporters.What you may...Susan:<BR/><BR/>You and I are both ex-reporters.<BR/><BR/>What you may not know is that one of my mentors was the former obituary writer for the Philadelphia Inquirer. He was simply brilliant in summarizing people's lives, from storekeepers in small towns to world leaders.<BR/><BR/>Your grief inspired you to eloquence he couldn't have even touched.<BR/><BR/>May Kevin's legacy be to remind peopleAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6060627539063061936.post-28492321046097552472008-09-25T17:21:00.000-04:002008-09-25T17:21:00.000-04:00Your tribute was beautiful. I have never seen so ...Your tribute was beautiful. I have never seen so many people at the Kingdom Hall for a funeral talk. What a beautiful job the brother did and what a touching prayer. Kevin will be missed terribly by many.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6060627539063061936.post-3404646650536241722008-09-21T17:22:00.000-04:002008-09-21T17:22:00.000-04:00Jared and Kelli,Your words/comments made me cry. F...Jared and Kelli,<BR/><BR/>Your words/comments made me cry. Friday nights memorial was beautiful. I was so pleased to see such a huge turn out and know he had so many friends that were really touched by his life. <BR/><BR/>I loved your comments and it really helped me see Kevin before I met him. <BR/><BR/>I too hope he is in a better place and found what he was desperately looking for in this lifesusanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14474227548195593445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6060627539063061936.post-17639761123161019922008-09-20T23:54:00.000-04:002008-09-20T23:54:00.000-04:00I was very close to Kevin in High School. I met hi...I was very close to Kevin in High School. I met him my sophmore year in biglogy class. He sat right behind me. I will never forget when we gathered a bunch of people to go to Kevin's High School graduation we were so proud after all he had been through he finally did it. Then me and a few friends got stuck at his house during the blizzard of 96. I will never forget we felt like we were on the Kellihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15344419174403328017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6060627539063061936.post-25567706904748950082008-09-20T23:52:00.000-04:002008-09-20T23:52:00.000-04:00I just got the news of this. I was a co-worker of ...I just got the news of this. I was a co-worker of Kevins some 8-9 years ago. It took a second to put the name with the face. A Friend asked if I remembered Kevin Greim. Within a few seconds I could see him in my mind and it hit me "oh no....why is this name coming up?" and then I was told the terrible news. I can't pretend I was really close with Kevin over the years, but I do remember what a Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6060627539063061936.post-34126256402133821612008-09-20T03:42:00.000-04:002008-09-20T03:42:00.000-04:00Thank you G and Gianna. I am Ok, and I have a frie...Thank you G and Gianna. <BR/><BR/>I am Ok, and I have a friend with me who drove up from DC to attend.susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14474227548195593445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6060627539063061936.post-35509974199185636992008-09-19T11:27:00.000-04:002008-09-19T11:27:00.000-04:00Susan,this is a beautiful tribute.Peace to you and...Susan,<BR/>this is a beautiful tribute.<BR/>Peace to you and all Kevin's friend's and family.Monica Cassanihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13969938853749704756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6060627539063061936.post-52792755949094745002008-09-19T07:39:00.000-04:002008-09-19T07:39:00.000-04:00I'm so sorry to read this Susan. He sounded like a...I'm so sorry to read this Susan. He sounded like a great guy.Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14587594237129808983noreply@blogger.com