Comments on: At memorial service, Chargers retire Junior Seau’s number

By: clashpoint

clashpoint — Sun, 13 May 2012 09:10:38 +0000

In my humble opinion, memorials like this help prevent suicides. The comments on every side of this issue support that belief. I doubt many people disagree that what Junior did was selfish. Most people would probably also agree that he lived his life in a very unselfish manner, despite his choice to end it. Yet, everyone should agree that such a bright spotlight on such a sad tragedy highlights it as a problem that affects us all. We can’t solve the problem until everyone agrees there is one.

By: captfoxboro

captfoxboro — Sun, 13 May 2012 06:43:27 +0000

To all you proud & preachy parents postin’ here – thinkin’ that just because you’re have children it makes you more in tune to what JR was going thru (thus qualifying you to judge him )

BOOOOOOOO.

Come off your high horse and get yourself educated about mental illness .
Remember – Sadly parental credentials don’t preclude you from someday sufferin’ severe depression yourself.
( some would say it actually accelerate it …lol )

Same warning goes for you “Holier-than-thou religious types ” envokin’ the wrath of your god upon Jrs. soul …Pffft.

PEACE TO JR , HIS FAMILY , & HIS TRUE FANS.

PS – I’ve got 3 amazing , well adjusted offspring of my own. They know better than to judge a person b4 walkin’ a mile in their shoes.

By: packerowner

packerowner — Sun, 13 May 2012 01:55:58 +0000

RIP Junior.
The Charger Nation has lost a leader and family member.

By: inallsincerity

inallsincerity — Sat, 12 May 2012 14:35:18 +0000

Only GOD can judge him…RIP Junior Seau. May the LORD bless your kids and give them strength to carry on with their lives.

By: ezmagic

ezmagic — Sat, 12 May 2012 14:16:31 +0000

He was a great player, no doubt about it..It is a sad situation for the family having to deal with this. As much as it hurts to say this he did take the easy, selfish way out. My friends mom committed suicide a few years back and she will have emotional scars for the rest of her life. Junior had it all, $, family, football family, friends, memories. Why junior, why destroy your family too?

By: phinfan527

phinfan527 — Sat, 12 May 2012 10:49:56 +0000

Seems to be a subtle hint why he shot himself in the chest. He probably knew he had brain concussion issues and wanted to have his brain examined as Duerson did. That seems to be Junior’s way of saying to the NFL this is going to be a problem, try and fix it. Shame in what he did, but he sent a message on the field and his family should let his brain be examined so he can send a message off the field too. RIP.

By: tatum064

tatum064 — Sat, 12 May 2012 10:26:07 +0000

sdb0ltz says:
May 12, 2012 12:07 AM
I just left and still have tears in my eyes. Great man, great ceremony. Spanos made a class act move by retiring his number… And LT was the man who made me lose it… Told “Poppa and Momma Seau” to take a bow for the great man they created and raised.

A sad but proud day to be a Charger fan. God bless you all… Even the Raiders and their fans.

God Bless us all.
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God Bless you and the Chargers, you lost a great warrior

from the Raider Nation!

R.I.P. Junior Seau #55 forever.

By: bluefan204

bluefan204 — Sat, 12 May 2012 10:19:38 +0000

“Class” is not a word that springs to mind when I think of the Chargers organization, but…..well done in this case. RIP Junior.

By: cylondetector

cylondetector — Sat, 12 May 2012 09:57:57 +0000

Patriots fan here.

Awesome gesture by the Chargers – it was a honor to have this man wear the Patriot colors for a few years!!

RIP Junior.

By: jjbadd

jjbadd — Sat, 12 May 2012 09:51:26 +0000

I want to start off by saying, I’m not going to insult anyone for their opinion, about suicide being a sign of weakness. Why? Because that to me, means that you’re not truly depressed, or mentally ill. I am so happy that you aren’t. I’m so glad that you don’t feel the torture of your mind telling you how much of a failure you are, day in & day out. I myself, was raised by a mother who lives with mental illness, & depression, and she is currently in a mentally facility for it. I know all to well that its real, & my mama is alive today because her numerous attempts at suicide failed. My siblings and me were hoping it ended with her, but sadly, it didn’t, as I have been diagnosed with severe depression. Let me tell ya, at the time, I had a job..I had money..I have a wife..a son.. I have everything a man could want, except happiness. It hurts, & my friend, it is absolutely real. So for every post I see saying he was weak, I take comfort in knowing that there is another person that don’t feel like me, and as much as I would want you to understand, I would never want you to experience these feelings, not even for 1 second. Jr. wasn’t weak, his suicide wasn’t a “sign of weakness” but a “result of a sickness”. But keep those comments coming, God has blessed you with a peacefulness, & a sound mind that unfortunately Junior will never experience. Rest now #55…

By: TheWizard

TheWizard — Sat, 12 May 2012 09:44:21 +0000

but in the end all that matters is what He judges

That’s correct, but I don’t think that means we’re supposed to go through life with no opinions.

By: joetoronto

joetoronto — Sat, 12 May 2012 09:31:19 +0000

It’s simple. If you have kids, you agree with txxxchief.

Because you understand.

By: bathroombenlovemachine

bathroombenlovemachine — Sat, 12 May 2012 09:07:52 +0000

Steroids and crack are a deadly combination. Buh Bye Junior. Don’t let the door hit ya where the Lord split ya.

Eagles = Super Bowl 47 Champs

By: unprovenprophet

unprovenprophet — Sat, 12 May 2012 08:08:05 +0000

Had to fight through a haze of beer, booze and a woman to remember the password to my comment sign-in…. primarily because I don’t like commenting with the majority of you immature, small-minded, insult-driven dorks.

HOWEVER

Tonight was a night to celebrate Junior Seau. However he may have died, he’s no longer with us and we, as football fans, need to acknowledge that.

Hell, I’m not a Chargers fan by any means….cool uni’s…. nice weather there… but the Chargers??? Nope, not a fan.

But Junior Seau is no longer with us and that is important. No matter how his life ended, a great player of the linebacker position in the National Football League is no longer living and now is the time to remember that and reflect upon what he did on the field as well as off the field.

Now is not the time to criticize what this man went through before he took his life. Contemplate that in the months ahead. Lord knows you’ll have the time that he didn’t to do that.

Compare yourself against the charity that Junior Seau did. Can you come close? This guy affected so many lives! Talk about that! Not about self glorification or selfishness!

Charger and USC fans – As a fan of football, both college and pro, I extend my deepest sympathies. Junior Seau was one hell of a football player. You have a lot to be proud of and I pray your pain will subside knowing that you cheered on one of the best to EVER play linebacker.

The rest of you who will choose to criticize what Junior Seau did… call it selfish… call it an act of missing the limelight… call it some kind of act of weakness… The truth is that you have no clue what caused this or what he went through…

By: alibidavej

alibidavej — Sat, 12 May 2012 07:45:44 +0000

Not all of us are jerks.

By: alibidavej

alibidavej — Sat, 12 May 2012 07:44:27 +0000

I have called San Diego my home since 1991. Having been 21 years old at the time, my sporting alliances were already formed. Turns out I’ve hated San Diego’s professional sport’s teams all my life. That said, Junior Seau transcended sports. Living here, I can’t help but feel the pain of this loss. Personally, being one year younger than Junior, the whole thing freaks me out. But I’m sure certainly not as much as the all encompassing community of San Diego. My thoughts are with all. ~ Lovingly, RaiderFan

By: harrisbd99

harrisbd99 — Sat, 12 May 2012 07:35:26 +0000

All of you clowns calling his suicide “weakness” are probably christian wannabees who have no backbone or morals at all. I don’t care what “religion” you believe in, you have ABSOLUTELY NO RIGHT judging what actions other people do. You do not understand the pain Seau and millions upon millions of people have gone through when they made the decision to kill themselves. You are a bunch of selfish, ignorant clowns if you truly believe that you have the right to judge other people’s actions. You are just as imperfect as they are, and this comes from an agnostic.

By: mlhlite

mlhlite — Sat, 12 May 2012 07:22:31 +0000

I posted comment but never know if it will go through and hate “smartphone s ” cause can’t type my bad. I’m lifer sports fan, my fav team doesn’t matter. I understand the pain and I get the “they. will better off ” without me, sorry, whether I wanted to be remembered or life insurance is enough to set em for life, but at end of day a father’s love should always end these, those crazy thoughts. would rather walk daughter down isle than her see me carried down one. Sorry. and prayers go out to the family

By: mlhlite

mlhlite — Sat, 12 May 2012 07:04:21 +0000

sorry about the whole thing, don’t comment mostly, but I’m in agreement with trxeeechief an I’m sorry I know I mangled your name, but just read And went to comment. I’m a father and I try to be a good one but I realize how much I fall short, but my daughter believes I walk on water. I’m not throwing stone’s here, I’m f d up but I go on every day to provide and take care of my kid an wife despite my personal battles. I wish his family the best

By: hannahsdaddy

hannahsdaddy — Sat, 12 May 2012 06:48:10 +0000

Suicide is a sin. Those who commit a sin as their last act without accepting forgiveness are going to a place which is very hot.

By: tdk24

tdk24 — Sat, 12 May 2012 06:44:59 +0000

First nice thing the chargless have ever done.

By: Ryan Luz

Ryan Luz — Sat, 12 May 2012 06:43:03 +0000

To anyone saying suicide is simply selfish and weak: you have never ever been touched by mental illness. It is that simple. So if you don’t know, then just stop. Until you or someone very close to you suffers deeply, suffers and struggles daily with mental illness, don’t pompously look and talk down at the people who are battling it and attempting to cope with it each and every day.

By: lnfinite

lnfinite — Sat, 12 May 2012 06:35:39 +0000

raiderapologist says: May 12, 2012 12:07 AM

Players come and go. Numbers are finite. Retiring a number isn’t classy. It’s easy. It’s better to let the next guy honor his number by wearing it than it is to give him a number like 155.

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Better yet have the team wear a #55 patch on their 2012 team jersey.

As a Viking fan I applaud the Chargers organization for their action. I pity the raider fan rival who wants crap on the idea in typical teenage fashion

By: packerpride03

packerpride03 — Sat, 12 May 2012 06:28:39 +0000

Not goin to doubt the guys talent. Just don’t see the point in celebrating someone’s life when they couldn’t celebrate there own.

By: asublimeday

asublimeday — Sat, 12 May 2012 06:27:02 +0000

Whenever I have any faith in the human race, I need only stop by the PFT comments to lose it immediately.

Well done, guys. Well done.

By: mikebrownistheworstownerinprosports

mikebrownistheworstownerinprosports — Sat, 12 May 2012 05:21:32 +0000

I’ve had times where literally the only thing that held me together was my Faith. Depression is one thing… suicidal depression is another. Instead of arguing, lets just use this situation to raise awareness. God Bless.

By: raiderapologist

raiderapologist — Sat, 12 May 2012 05:14:38 +0000

t16rich says: May 12, 2012 12:23 AM

I am by no means, a Chargers fan. But are you people posting comments really this stupid and disrespectful? I highly doubt the Chargers will ever find a player who wears the #55 with more pride or skill. Get lost and accept a classy move by the Chargers franchise.

Call it stupid or disrespectful if you will. I’m not criticizing Seau or claiming he doesn’t deserve respect or recognition for his accomplishments. I just said that retiring numbers is weak, and now I’m saying t16rich is a frontrunner.

By: paulieorkid

paulieorkid — Sat, 12 May 2012 05:08:38 +0000

Tonight was presented as a celebration, and that was the best way to look at a brutal situation. Glad they focused on the positives – that was the right play.

But having said that, this still hits like a ton of bricks. Seau burned brighter than the other stars in the sky, on both the NFL playing field and the off-field landscape as well.

Just reeeeal tough to see such a fiery, spirited and passionate warrior like Junior Seau feel awful enough to end it. The Hall of Fame induction, his amazing family, his legions of friends and fans, his charities, his wealth, the San Diego surf, etc., etc., etc.

With so much to live for – it seems fair to reason that Seau’s pain had to have been EVEN more profound.

Whoa.

Sad as hell, man – just wish like hell we could use a mulligan on this one. It just seems so fixable – but none of us know, or can reasonably even assume we know, what Junior was going through.

By: demolition510

demolition510 — Sat, 12 May 2012 05:01:57 +0000

Rest in paradise Junior. Blessings to your family especially your kids and parents. Classy move to retire 55 Bolts.

Respectfully,
The Raider Nation

By: TaiwanMike

TaiwanMike — Sat, 12 May 2012 05:00:55 +0000

Retiring a number is an honor, although this is a very sad way for that honor to be bestowed. It is appropriate for his number to be retired. When I think of the Chargers, four names come to mind: Lance Alworth, Dan Fouts, Don Coryell, and Junior Seau.