American STEPHEN RUSSELL GOURLEY Commits Suicide by Jumping from Condo in Phnom Penh

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thePeck wrote: Sun Feb 25, 2018 6:13 pm This is really sad, not the usual deaths that happen here to expats/tourists. Seems like he was very involved in the country and cared about the people here. My only thought is with a recent head/brain trauma it can really affect your mood, but he seemed very upbeat in his post.

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He spent almost two months in the hospital in Bangkok. It must have been very serious. Here's what his church posted in October:

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RIP,very sad indeed.
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Maybe "tops himself" isn't the best title.
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Agreed that is incredibly sad.
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Cam Nivag wrote: Sun Feb 25, 2018 6:42 pm Maybe "tops himself" isn't the best title.
Yes, I wish people would stop using this term as it is very disrespectful. People taking their own life is nothing to make light of. Ever.
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timmydownawell wrote: Sun Feb 25, 2018 6:47 pm
Cam Nivag wrote: Sun Feb 25, 2018 6:42 pm Maybe "tops himself" isn't the best title.
Yes, I wish people would stop using this term as it is very disrespectful.
The term is informal, not offensive.
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maybe the conspiracy mentioned earlier wasnt finished with the moto accident. so soon after getting out of hospital.

the insurance company was very very generous covering 49 days in a bkk hospital.
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prahocalypse now wrote: Sun Feb 25, 2018 6:57 pm
The term is informal, not offensive.
I think it's contradictory for this site to go through all the trouble it does to hide links and photos in case family members see a death thread, but then use a flippant term like "tops himself" right in the fucking title.
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If his balance was affected and he was easily confused could it have been a tragic accident? Pure speculation, but maybe easier for friends and family to swallow than suicide. RIP, very sad indeed.
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Re: American STEPHEN RUSSELL GOURLEY Commits Suicide by Jumping from Condo in Phnom Penh

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i worked in a british staffed organisation & ive heard 'top ...' used by brits talking amonst themselves & i didnt get the impression it was derogatory even though i was surprised.
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