RIP Gav

R.I.P. Gav - 21/9/2011 - Our beloved Gavin Larkin passed away this afternoon at 3.28pm. He was surrounded by his family and the love that he has created. He will never be forgotten for who he was, how he lived and what he has left behind. I know I speak on behalf of all that knew him when I say Gav, thank you for being you. The world is a better place for having had you in it.
The Larkin family would like to thank everybody who has contributed to this blog. The messages have been a constant source of support and wonderful memories that the family will cherish forever. They have been overwhelmed by all the good wishes, lovely words, food & flowers. The community around Gavin, Maryanne, Gus, Josie and Van has been wonderful and made an enormous difference. Thank you to all.

May we suggest, if you would like to offer further support, in lieu of flowers, please make a donation to one of the following nominated causes: RUOK? Day Donations or Cure For Life




Thursday, 22 September 2011

Hi There Gavin,

You don't know me from a bar of soap, but you saved my life.
On Thursday, September 15th, I'd had enough. I'd taken an overdose, self injured severely, and driven myself to a local beach side rocky cliff. Whilst sitting at the top, waiting for things to get fuzzy, an older woman come and sat next to me, smiled and said "It's RUOK day, and you're sitting in a precarious spot so I'm gonna ask the question". That was all I needed, the resolve I had disappeared and I asked her to call me an ambulance.

I'm by no means better, I still struggle with the thought of suicide daily, I'm still in hospital and will be for some time, but thanks to your drive for RUOK Day and a strange woman who I don't even know the name of, I'm still here.

Thankyou

Posted by Anonymous at 21:46

1 comment:

  1. Anonymous26 September 2011 at 21:19

    G'day Gavin

    You are an amazing man, you are a gift to the world. I too did not know you but I am beginning to. lj

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