Just a broken guy
Richard "Beebo" Russell
December 10, 1990 - August 10, 2018
In memory of a soul who sought the sky in his darkest hour. May your story remind us all to reach out, to listen, and to care for those silently struggling.
"Just a broken guy, got a few screws loose I guess. Never really knew it 'til now."
Richard Russell to Air Traffic Control
"I've got a lot of people that care about me. It's going to disappoint them to hear that I did this. I would like to apologize to each and every one of them."
Expressing remorse
"I wouldn't know how to land it. I wasn't really planning on landing it."
When asked about landing the aircraft
"Minimum wage, we'll chalk it up to that. Maybe that will grease some gears a little bit with the higher-ups."
On his struggles
"I think I'm going to try to do a barrel roll, and if that goes good, I'll just nose down and call it a night."
Final moments
These words reveal the silent struggle of countless men facing mental health challenges.
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