Jason Hairston Founder of Kuiu deceased

[huntnfmly]

Glorifying?
I haven't seen any of that going on

[emac]

I think also with all the gun control being pushed, it deters people from seeking help because of the eventual risk of losing your civil rights due to mental illness even if it’s temporary... there is no such thing as true confidentiality in mental health...

👌👌👌👌👌👌👌this is 100% the truth

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[Skyvalhunter]

I was sad to hear about this. Its very unfortunate that this disease got the best of him. Sorry to hear his family must go thru this. I admired his drive and love the products his company produces. Hopefully they will carry on his legacy.

[funkster]

Per people magazine, it is confirmed he committed suicide.

“In the hours leading up to Jason’s death, there were no obvious signs things were amiss. The couple had spoken over the phone that evening while Kirstyn was visiting New York — a trip Jason encouraged her to take since she typically preferred to stay home with him. But just two hours after the call, their 10-year-old son, Cash, phoned Kirstyn and said his father was “acting really different.”
Jason then picked up the phone with Kirstyn on the line, only to remain quiet. Without ever saying a word, he abruptly hung up the phone, walked upstairs, and shot himself.”


https://people.com/sports/jason-hairston-wife-speaks-out-about-cte/

From the description of his symptoms, he could have very well suffered from CTE. However, CTE can only be diagnosed post mortem. At this point, it’s pure speculation.

Very sad situation for this young family, and terrible for his young son to witness. My prayers go out to them. 
 

[elkrack]

So sad

[idaho guy]

Oh wow. Never know what a guys got going on behind closed doors. Such a selfish thing to do, I never will understand it

It's easy to think about it from your point of view, you aren't him. There is a good chance he had CTE (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chronic_traumatic_encephalopathy) which has been found in high school football players. This guy played in the NFL, albeit a short career. The medical profession pretty much knows jack about how the brain actually works.

Nothings easy about my point of view and you have no idea where it comes from. My brother killed himself the day after his 36th birthday leaving a wife and child. And it was a selfish thing to do no matter how sad it’s made me.

Sorry to hear that, I’d say your point of view counts.

x2

[Knocker of rocks]

Per people magazine, it is confirmed he committed suicide.

“In the hours leading up to Jason’s death, there were no obvious signs things were amiss. The couple had spoken over the phone that evening while Kirstyn was visiting New York — a trip Jason encouraged her to take since she typically preferred to stay home with him. But just two hours after the call, their 10-year-old son, Cash, phoned Kirstyn and said his father was “acting really different.”
Jason then picked up the phone with Kirstyn on the line, only to remain quiet. Without ever saying a word, he abruptly hung up the phone, walked upstairs, and shot himself.”

Wow

[h20hunter]

That poor kid.

[PlateauNDN]

 

[X-Force]

That poor kid.

No kidding

Horrible last memory of his dad

[WapitiTalk1]

Geezus....how horrible. 

[2MANY]

Thankful he didn't take the child with him.

[LabChamp]

I lost my dad to suicide in December. Can't put into words how sorry I am for their loss.

[ctwiggs1]

What an awful, nasty, ugly situation that no wife, mother, or son should ever have to go through. 

It's heartbreaking to think about what Mr. Hairston was experiencing over the last 20 years. 

[jackelope]

I lost my dad to suicide in December. Can't put into words how sorry I am for their loss.

Really, really sorry for your loss, man.