Quote Originally Posted by mcantar18c View Post
Yes to all of it. And no.


Folks, I gave some insight into the events to dispel any rumours/speculation of suicide, homicide, or extreme (idiotic) negligence, as such things are unbecoming of one of the best men I've ever known.
At this point, on behalf of both the family and TFL, I ask that we refrain from further discussion about the incident.
Thank you.
You never stated your positional 'insight' from the get-go. You never stated that you had actual knowledge about the event and your posts came across as speculation.

I am thankful for all that you have done in your service and your life. And I'm thankful you provided real knowledge on this incredibly unfortunate event.

But you should probably have a game plan when you first enter a thread as serious as this one if you want to control how it is discussed. And how it is ended.

A simple: 'I have personal contact with the deceased and the range' from the get-go would have probably been more than enough to kill the rest of the posts that followed yours. The majority of the guys around here aren't saints, but they are respectful. They'll yield to facts if they come from a members mouth.

Your cloak and dagger posts discussing this event have been worse for the discussion than what you said in your most recent.

And I'm sorry for your loss.