Taking his own life: On Sunday, the parents of Grayson Murray, a famous PGA Tour golfer, had to disclose to their fellow countrymen that their son had killed himself. The young 30-year-old golfer Murray passed on Saturday and his family and all the people related to the game were surprised and distressed about it.
The parents of the deceased, Eric and Terry Murray, released a statement expressing their grief. “We have spent the last 24 hours trying to understand why our son is no longer with us,” they stated. “It is so shocking that not only we accept it but also inform the world about it – it is a nightmare. ”
Grayson Murray had shared information about his depression and alcohol problems in the past. Nevertheless, he was witnessing a revival in his career trajectory. This year, he triumphed at the Sony Open in January and spoke publicly about the fact that he had been an alcoholic for eight months. He was engaged to Christiana Ritchie, and both were living together in Florida.
“We have so many questions that have no answers,” the Murray family said in the statement. “But one. Was Grayson loved? The answer is yes. By us, his brother Cameron, his sister Erica, all of his extended family, his friends, his fellow players and many of you who are reading this now. He was loved and will be missed.
Murray Grayson, a golfer from Raleigh, North Carolina, had pulled out of the Charles Schwab Challenge on the Friday prior to his death. Many members of the PGA Tour were shocked by his death. PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan says he asked Murray’s family if they wanted to stop the event, but they said no.
The Murray family was thankful for the words of encouragement they received from various people within the golfing fraternity. In their message, they said, “We would like to thank the PGA Tour and the entire world of golf for the kind support.” “Life wasn’t so good for Grayson and yes despite taking his own life he is now at peace. As a family it’s our humble request to all have some respect for our privacy during this time while coming to terms with such an inconceivable loss. In honor of Grayson, let this be the message we get to take forward – be kind and love one another.”
When Murray won at Sony Open in January, he also took time to discuss of the changes that have happened in his life. “I wouldn’t trade anything,” is how he expressed himself about such matters. “I have a beautiful fiancée, beautiful parents, beautiful nephews, siblings, everyone in my life right now close to me that has gone through the struggle with me its all team effort, I am not alone they are all in this.”
The sudden demise of Grayson Murray is a wake-up call that many people may be struggling in secretly. His family shares his journey to raise awareness of mental health issues and the treatment they demand. The message that Murray’s family would like to convey is to spread love and quotient of compassion to all those who knew Murray and society in general.
As the family of four Murray’s mourn the loss of their loved one, they urge everyone to respect their privacy in this sad time. Golf has lost one of its gentle, talented players; a family has lost a beloved son, and friends have lost a dear companion. That is why, everyone will always remember Grayson Murray: for his incredible progress on the golf field and for the love that he is sending to people.
