36 replies to this topic

[Deb aka Resume Lady]

agreed, but with the way the press has completely obliterated personal privacy, they often invoke deeper interest with the readers that results in further curiosity, and further searches for answers.

Having curiosity and voicing it are two different things. I am as curious as the next person, but didn't ask the question out of respect for the family. If there is a reason for this information to be made public, we'll know.

[cw68]

agreed, but with the way the press has completely obliterated personal privacy, they often invoke deeper interest with the readers that results in further curiosity, and further searches for answers.

I generally ignore the press for reasons just like this. Regardless, we are each in control of our actions so we shouldn't base them upon the actions of others. Let the press do what they do; don't use them as an excuse to practice poor manners. Let's respect hat this is a private matter and, regardless of how curious we each are, it's really not our business.

[supermom]

nice wake????????????

Wake, funeral, celebration of life, memorial, testimony of worth, the final hunt=same thing, different words.

A commonality among cultures is the need to band together and observe the passing of a life.

This is one of the reasons why people are curious. It is part of the culture. it is a way to learn how our frial lives are connected to others by how we care and observe the passing of the people we love and respect.

Curiosity is not a bad thing. Not about death. There is no reason to protect death from itself. All must pass that final test. How they do is not always a clear and well defined event. Some learn through experience and observation how to cheat death for a period of time. Just as is in human spirit to create life, there is the same motivation to cheat death and then finally to succumb to it.

there is no value in the embarrassment of death. There is no value in shunning someone for curiosity about death. Just as bringing a human life into the world affect all of societies lives, so does their deaths. A life lost be it natural or malice is a life lost. Bit, if a life is lost through malice or nature and could have been prevented; then it is our duty to try understand how to prevent it. I understand the curiosity of hearing of a great person dying at a young and unexpected time.

perhaps this is not disrespect. Perhaps this is more of a way for someone to find a commonality between themselves and the family that grieves; to empathize and let others know they care and are available if a sounding board or a shoulder or just that brief moment of empathy will help them cope in their grief. Everyone grieves differently. Whether you knew them or not.

[MikeinFolsom]

Why does it matter how he died? I know....if you want the answers, go ask his son. See how ridiculous that sounds?

[supermom]

I'm not. But someone else has wondered. Merely passing on a few grains of thought.

[4thgenFolsomite]

okay, this should put it to rest. too bad this wasn't in the original information. I think it would have answered a lot of wondering.

from the Telegraph:
Code Enforcement Officer Jeff John, 42, passed away Tuesday morning in his home, said Sgt. Jason Browning, with the Folsom Police Department. John lived in Swansboro.

“While it appears to have been from natural causes, but as protocol, the El Dorado County Coroner’s Office will investigate the circumstances completely,” Browning said.

[Barbara L]

Jeff was truly professional and will be missed. It was always a pleasure to chat with him. Condolences to his family and friends.