I would like to thank anyone who took the time to read and/or respond to my post. No matter your opinion, it was greatly appreciated. I know everyone has their own opinions on how to treat mental illness, whether one should stay or go. I knew the Gary who was funny, loving, caring, sensitive, compassionate. Who gave his all for not only his family but a complete stranger,no matter day or night, he would stop and help. I knew his joys, dreams, his hopes, regrets and his fears....and he knew mine. He was my Yummy Yummy Cupcake and I was his Baby. I will defend the man I know he truly was. I will try my hardest to support, educate and help anyone and never judge or think mental illness can be controlled or it is a conscious choice by its victim to not seek help. If someone has a broken leg we understand, but the only way to know for yourself that it is not a choice for its victims is to witness what they go thru when they have an episode. The eyes do not lie. They become blank, lifeless and you know the person you love is not there. If anyone has witnessed this you know. On Dec. 29, 2011 Gary Lee Gahart was not offered help,direction or instruction, or medical attention but was shot and killed by police officers who followed no type of protocol who had a total disregard for liife itself. I will spend the rest of my life missing him,advocating for procedures that if any way possible should be followed by law enforcement, and prompt medical attention offered and someone to be held accountable if it is withheld. I will miss his smile, his laugh,his back I rubbed, his hair I fell asleep playing with,his smell,his arms that held me tight his lips that kissed me, his crooked smile,the pride in the home he provided..... I would do it all over again because he was worth it.
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