There’s a thread over on HN right now about the untimely death of a young startup co-founder.    It was suicide.  There were no warning signs.   I’m not sure why, but I found this particular story quite moving.  I didn’t know the deceased nor anybody connected to him, but it touched my heart all the same.

We all go through ups and downs in life.  If you, my friend, are ever suffering through a low point and need somebody to talk to, I will be there for you and will gladly lend you my ear.  I care about you.  Call me.  I would rather be woken up in the middle of the night with your voice on the line than by a mutual acquaintance in the morning.