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1. miss kitten
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   please, i mean NO disrespect, but does anyone have information regarding the poor woman who jumped to her death on late friday / early saturday morning from the west seattle bridge? god rest her soul and thank you

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2. cjboffoli
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   miss kitten: There don't seem to be any 911 calls on the log for the West Seattle Bridge during that timeframe.

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3. shed22
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   miss kitten . . . what information do you have? is this something you witnessed?

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4. abstract
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   I saw someone walking across the bridge the other day, pretty late. I am not sure if it was Friday though. There also appeared to be a broken down car about 1/2 mile from the person, so I just assumed their car broke down. I hope this person did not jump. :(

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5. miss kitten
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   i knew her. she has no family in the states. our neighbors are completely freaking out. just wondered if anyone saw anything. dark hair, medium to slender build, she drove a green sedan. just hoping for details. the family will arrive within the next few days, but i want to help all i can. thanks to all who have answered. and if anyone has any info i would be so grateful. thank you
   and rest in peace my kind neighbor

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6. miss kitten
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   shed22
   no thank the lord i did not witness this, but i see it in my mind and it is haunting. i'm just trying to put together some info for her family and friends. thank all of you again for any and all help you may provide.
   be sure to tell everyone you care about that you love them. suicide is so final and so hard on those left behind.
   again my thanks for anything anyone might know

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7. miss kitten
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   abstract,
   did you notice what type of car it was? she drove an older green sedan, toyota, honda or the like 4 door?
   thank you

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8. WSB
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   As I said when I assume the same person brought this up in an unrelated thread - I hadn't heard about this. But, previous bridge suicides we have covered have happened in the middle of the day, and we heard about it from passersby. Consulting the 911 log for early Saturday, there is a med-6 (generally indicates serious injury/illness) call at 2:35 am at 11th/Klickitat, which would be right under the bridge.

   http://www2.seattle.gov/fire/realtime911/getRecsForDatePub.asp?incDate=7%2F9%2F2011&rad1=des

   That area would be fairly deserted at that time, so no surprise we heard nothing. My deepest condolences. I will check with SFD in the morning to verify that was the call.

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9. 2 Much Whine
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   I saw what appeared to be two women standing behind a green car (looked to be an older model Toyota) on the bridge westbound. They seemed out of place and it looked like they were hugging or one was comforting the other which struck me as odd. I almost stopped to see if they needed help but I just didn't. Now I wish I had stopped. It wasn't at the wee hours of the morning, though. Perhaps this drama played out over a longer period? My "encounter" would have been about 5:30 pm. . . . .

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10. WSB
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    SFD confirms the 2:35 am call involved someone who jumped from the bridge. Medical Examiner's hotline has a death that appears to be this case. So, so sorry to hear this; as we would note in any story mentioning suicide, the Crisis Clinic has a 24-hour hotline: 206.461.3222. For family and friends of someone whose life has ended this way, the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention has helpful information here: http://www.afsp.org/index.cfm?page_id=FED822A2-D88D-4DBD-6E1B55D56C229A75

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11. abstract
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    Sorry, I did not notice the make/model/color of the car. It was dark out. I know the car was smaller and dark. Also, this probably wasn't the person. I think it was about 11PM when I drove across, unless she waited a while. How heart breaking. I am so sorry to her family and friends. :( My heart breaks for her and everyone in her life.

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12. shed22
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    sorry for your loss, miss kitten. hopefully your kindness will help the family cope with the tragedy. and hopefully you will find some solace during this difficult time.

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13. miws
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    My condolences, miss kitten, and to the family and other friends of this woman.

    Mike

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14. elikapeka
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    I am so sorry.

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15. charlabob
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    I am so sorry for your loss -- what a strange (and amazing) way to acquite the final news -- and the closure you all need. WSB isn't just for sharing celebration (though it's great for that too.)

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16. ellenater
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    so, so SO sorry...

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17. miss kitten
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    oh much whine thank you so much for the information. i hope level 6 means she went instantly. thank you for all of your kind words and help. this was a tragic loss of a beautiful soul. if you know someone with depression...take it seriously. she did seek help, but it just wasn't enough

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18. miss kitten
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    much whine,
    was that sighting friday or saturday and thank you

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19. WSB
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    miss kitten, I don't want to be morbid about it, but the injuries listed as cause of death made it pretty clear it would have been instant, so please don't worry about any lingering suffering. that is a long fall. And you make an important point. Suicide is a deadly symptom of mental illness - be it depression or something else - and few realize that.

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20. Harmonic
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    miss kitten - I am so very sorry for your loss. Thank you WSB for pointing out the dangers of mental illness. It's an issue that hits so close to home. I've lost way too many loved ones to suicide and it breaks my heart to see the suffering it causes. The only good thing becomes suicide awareness programs and hopefully the prevention of others.

    If you have a chance, read postsecret.com, a glimmer of hope is out there.

    Harmonic

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21. 2 Much Whine
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    Missy Kitty, There are two things I am sure of. First, I did see two people (as I described) on the bridge that seemed a bit out of place - enough to make me make note of it. I also thought back to when on Saturday (7/9) I would have been coming westbound on the bridge and it would have to be about 5:20 pm. I can not be 100% sure that I saw these two beople next to a late model Toyota a bit east of the high point of the bridge (right about where the speed limit changes to 45) on that particular trip across the bridge but it sure seems to fit. It seemed like maybe they had car problems or something but the way they were talking and body language told me it wasn't just a flat tire or out of gas situation. It's hard to get a "vibe" at 45 mph but the vibe I got wasn't car problems. . . . . .It looked like they were having a conversation at the back of the car and there appeared to be some consoling (hugging?) going on - that's just the feeling I got. I am so sorry this whole situation didn't end better.

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22. miss kitten
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    thank you all for your help and understanding in this terrible tragedy. "much whine" that sounds like the scenario. as the report came in at 2:29am saturday morning, this had to be her friends. her car was an older model dark green toyota. again, i cannot thank you enough for all of your input. i will "respectfully" and "discretely" pass along this information to the family as i see fit. i am sorry if i have troubled anyone with horrible thoughts or images.
    i am very so very thankful for the information you have provided. AGAIN~ please realize that she was in patient for awhile and seeing doctors and prescribed multiple meds...it did not work. my whole intent of starting the whole thread was to gain any info i could to help her family and to help me understand. Please realize how horrific mental illness can be and that the loss of this beautiful life is so very tragic and seems unnecessary. bless all of you and remember to let your loved ones know how much you care about them. most sincerely,
    miss kitten
    .

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23. Harmonic
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    internet hugs to you....

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24. Bonnie
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    I am so sorry for the loss of your friend miss kitten.

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25. miss kitten
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    to WSB
    i thank you so very much for the info you provided. the pieces are falling into place and you people have a lot to do with that. again, my most sincere thanks for any and all info you have provided or might provide in the future.
    life is short and we never know when it's "our time" rather it be accident, illness, or God forbid something else.
    please be kind to one another and let your peeps know you love them. DON'T hesitate to call for help if you feel someone may not be able to help themselves. again, thank you all for your time, energy and kindness in this difficult time.
    peace*love*and happiness to you all
    ~miss kitten

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26. wondering
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    Miss Kitten, I knew her too. She was a bright lovely woman. Thank you for starting this thread. It was hard to read the blog and see no information on this tragedy that shook the lives of people who cared about her. My heart aches at the loss of her life. Peace and healing to you

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27. abstract
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    As someone who has tried to commit suicide, came very close to succeeding, and really should not be here, I also appreciate that you started this thread. I feel horrible for her family. There is always a better solution than suicide. I am so sorry. :(

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28. miss kitten
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    oh dear abstract! i, too am so glad you are here too! i must assume that you are glad you were not successful? thank you for sharing such a personal thing with me. i am so glad that you were not successful. i would love to chat with you, if appropriate perhaps we may exchange "real" email address' and chat. totally your call. i'd never wish to be intrusive. i suffer from extreme depression, ptsd, childhood abuse of ALL forms and am currently a cancer patient. no! i'm not looking for whaa whaa, poor me. i just would love to say or do anything beneficial to anyone suffering. i am honest and anonymous. so feel free. if not, i am so glad your trials did not take you from this earth. my best to you.
    mk

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29. miss kitten
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    wondering...
    dear God i'm sorry. perhaps we met...yard art? please forgive me if i have intruded on such a personal, intimate thing. i meant no harm. i loved her. her goofy sense of humor. the beautiful flowers. always a kind word and smile. i never thought she'd do it. please dear Lord forgive me if this thread is out of place or invasive. that was so not my intent. and if i crossed a line...i beg your forgiveness. God rest her soul. i'm sure she's in a better place.
    she gave me her poppy seeds to start this spring. in her honor i shall...with pride.
    my heart goes out to you. everyone did all they could. this thing was bigger than her. rip dear friend

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30. abstract
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    Yes, definitely, feel free to contact me. You can email me at Picasso_Guernica@hotmail.com . I am very thankful I was not successful, it took a long time to feel that way, but after seeing the aftermath of those left behind after a suicide, I truly am thankful.

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31. miss kitten
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    thank you abstract i will contact you soon.i am beat and really need to sleep but i thank you for the info and rest assured i look forward to chatting with you...my new friend! thank you God that you are still here to talk to

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32. wondering
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    Miss Kitten
    I don't think you and I have met. I've known her for many years. We met in another place and time. I don't think you intruded on personal things. Having this information gives me somewhere to start understanding too. I wanted to respect her wishes for anonymity but I also found I had a need to see that other people cared, that her tragic death was noticed.

    I'm up for a walk if you need to talk to someone. Don't walk these days? Coffee is fine too.

    Abstract--I too am glad you're here and glad that you've found ways to live.

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33. miss kitten
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    wondering,
    thank you for the kind response. and again, i am so glad i have not crossed any boundaries
    do you perhaps make garden art?

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34. WSB
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    wondering - We didn't know about it. As I noted earlier. No calls, no texts, no police reports, no e-mail, nothing obvious on the 911 log, until this turned up on the forum two days later. The ones we've covered before have been in the middle of the day and somebody witnessed it. And frankly, anything I put on the main page now couldn't live up to the thread started here by someone who DID know about it, although I am hoping to link to it with a story I commissioned a while back about the Crisis Clinic, knowing I would sadly have another chance to use such a story sometime. This *is* coverage in its own way. And thousands read the forum, so it's being seen - even though participation isn't huge, believe me, we see the stats and the usage logs. - TR

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35. miss kitten
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    TR
    i hope this doesn't mean i have breached a confidence? certainly not my intent. just trying to make sense of horrible situation. and help anyone else who may be suffering.
    most sincerely
    MK

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36. miss kitten
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    im sorry i have occupied so much of everyone's time with this. i will close the subject. i send out a most sincere thanks to all for the info and the kind words. and again, please realize that depression is a serious metal condition that should not be taken lightly.
    goodbye to my dear friend.
    i hope you are in a better place.
    i wish we could have helped you more.
    you were a kind, wonderful, gentle soul and you will be missed by many, many people.
    may you rest in peace.
    thank you all on the blog.
    good night,
    miss kitten

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37. WSB
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    Miss Kitten, I appreciate you starting the thread. No confidence breached. I am regretful we didn't hear about it in time for a news story but I was just trying to explain, because it sounded like "wondering" was disappointed there was no news coverage. Thank you for your sensitivity and your openness in talking with folks here. We need more kindness in these pages (as well as elsewhere) and this was an example of it.

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38. miss kitten
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    WSB
    thank you so much for your response. i was beginning to feel i may have "opened a can of worms" and i was feeling really bad about it.
    i appreciate the time you took to re-assure me. i am so emotional right now, the last thing i want to do is say something i should not. i have passed along some of the info provided here to neighbors and loved ones and they are all very thankful and, in a weird way, slightly consoled. so as i said, i will lay this to rest and hope the best for everyone here and everywhere. but i must reiterate the fact that depression is an ILLNESS and needs to be recognized. and if anyone out there needs help or wonders if they need help...ask! please do not suffer in silence.
    you are not alone and tomorrow is another day. please think before you do something irreversible.
    again...many, many thanks to all of you for the wonderfully kind support and information.
    MK

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39. Harmonic
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    miss kitten -
    I debated on sharing this but I will, I just found out this evening that I have met this woman and have friends that are grieving. Please share with the family that she was loved and will be missed. I suppose thank you is not the right words, but thank you for posting this regardless.

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40. miss kitten
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    oh harmonic,
    thank you for sharing that. i will pass it along. she so wanted this to be a private matter, but all who knew and loved her want her to be remembered. so, i thank you for the footnote. it was very kind of you. and to you and those you know that knew her, please accept my deepest sympathy and thanks for acknowledging a kind, beautiful soul.
    again...
    rest in peace our dear, sweet friend.
    mk

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