Brighter day is indeed possible

To the editor:

This past Memorial Day weekend, as the airwaves and the internet news feeds were filled with news of barbecues, visits to the beach, and the nascent presidential campaigns, came the jarring news that Grayson Murray — a 30-year-old golf champion — had taken his own life. 

I caught part of the golf broadcast on Sunday afternoon and heard his fellow golf professionals eloquently express their condolences to Mr. Murray’s family and friends. None of this was easy to take in.

It is hard to comprehend how a young man seemingly on top of his game, with his whole life seemingly before him, could just so suddenly be gone. One of his golfing colleagues went so far as to point out had solid Grayson Murray had seemed just days before his tragic passing. 

The news reports did follow up by mentioning depression and anxiety, but how empty these words seem in the face of such a stark reality.

At times like this, my thoughts turn to those who might be facing their own demons. 

Help does exist. With a solid sense of perseverance and a willingness to reach out both to professionals and to others similarly encumbered, a brighter day is possible. And it can be reached in small increments.

Rest in peace, Grayson Murray.

Josh Greenfield