R.I.P. Jamie Rodgers (thegodfather)

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I apologize for reopening this post but I am still learning how to use this platform. This post is related to Jamie (aka the godfather), my Mom - both departed - and tonight’s Bruins/Leafs game. Today you see is my Mom’s birthday; she would have been 92. She was an ardent Leaf fan - fitting as her first cousin was none other than George Armstrong. I don’t have to tell anyone hear where Jamie’s allegiances lay. So, if there is a little extra noise from the heavens tonight we will know why. As kids, anytime the Bruins played either the Habs or the Leafs, Saturday nights were quite lively. I would normally say Rest In Peace but not too sure there will be much resting or peace, at least until the game is over. I am sure my Mom, Dad and Jamie are having one hell of a time in heaven this evening.

Nice of you to come by Harold. I’ll hold them all in my thoughts tonight
 

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Thank you Gee Wally.
You are always welcome here. (Even though you are a Habs fan).

The Hab's board has some good posters. @Whitesnake is one of my favorites . Also @Lshap . It is fun to post on a game day thread. Of course you are welcome to post on the B's....maybe we can change you and have you become a B's fan :D
 
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I just wanted to say I remember interacting with Jamie on our sim league message board about a year ago. I think I was talking about how good Krejci is and how he needs some help on the wing and he replied with a pretty long post about how awesome Krejci is. Jamie was a great guy, he loved the Bruins and talking hockey with other crazy fans.
 

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There were fireworks over my house from a nearby benefit during the game. Or maybe it was Jamie & your Mom watching the game.
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I would like to think they had something to do with those fireworks ♥️
I just wanted to say I remember interacting with Jamie on our sim league message board about a year ago. I think I was talking about how good Krejci is and how he needs some help on the wing and he replied with a pretty long post about how awesome Krejci is. Jamie was a great guy, he loved the Bruins and talking hockey with other crazy fans.
He was a great guy and loved his Bruins to a fault. He could and would talk hockey forever. Thank you.
 
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It is so much more prevalent than most people think, and the stigma, like what Jamie experienced, prevents many from seeking help, or even opening up about the struggle as a precursor to getting help. Times are slowly changing and it is my hope that we can arrive at a place where mental illness is seen as just another condition like diabetes, or arthritis, that can be treated and managed without engendering fear and suspicion.
As one who studied Mental Health in college, I have my own thoughts on this. First, those who work in that profession have an amazing amount of compassion for the person who struggles daily with it. There are so many different illnesses out there and varying degrees of it. From someone who used to work in this profession, I can say with absolutely compassion- I have no idea how tough life is for them daily, or weekly, or monthly. PTSD can be debilitating. Some suffer year long with it, others certain anniversaries or events can bring on an awful episode, without warning.

In my opinion, and it's just that, ok? I don't think anyone mentally ill wants to take their own life- they want the God awful feelings of emotional pain, negativity, depression, anxiety that they have no control over, to die. They can't fix those symptoms- some medications work for a long time, while some folks go from medication to medication because they don't work or feel worse on it. Some try all these diets recommended by doctors, nurses, nutritionists. They try vitamin supplements, increase Vitamin D levels- these people TRY to live! But when the pain, anxiety, trauma, depression just gets deeper and deeper into your mind, and you can't pull yourself out of it no matter how much you try- that's what a person wants to end.

It's anguish and hell for loved ones and friends. They do try to understand and many do have the love and support of those close to them. Still, in their minds, those loved ones and friends would be better off without them. They feel they will never get better. They feel like a burden on others. They feel like no one understands them- to be honest, not many can say that they do understand them. Voices in their heads tell them to die. Some don't want to get out of bed in the morning. Just the thoughts of going to work and driving there might bring on a panic attack.

All my love to Jamie and his wonderful family and friends. Jamie was a lot of fun to talk to and was a very good online friend during a tough time in my life when my daughter was sick. I will always be grateful to Jamie (and MANY of my HF friends) for being there for me during a dark time. Jamie was always willing to listen, always asking how I was doing, how my daughter was doing.

I know he loved his family very much. Always talked about his wife being a strong and great lady. His daughters, the reason why he got up all of those mornings, when he emotionally probably didn't want to. I did hear a couple of times about that certain brother who was his rival- the Habs fan- fun conversations about the two of you, @IrishTwins .

Fly high, Jamie, and watch over your beautiful wife and daughters, your brother and other loved ones and friends. You will always be missed by many, near and far.
 

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As one who studied Mental Health in college, I have my own thoughts on this. First, those who work in that profession have an amazing amount of compassion for the person who struggles daily with it. There are so many different illnesses out there and varying degrees of it. From someone who used to work in this profession, I can say with absolutely compassion- I have no idea how tough life is for them daily, or weekly, or monthly. PTSD can be debilitating. Some suffer year long with it, others certain anniversaries or events can bring on an awful episode, without warning.

In my opinion, and it's just that, ok? I don't think anyone mentally ill wants to take their own life- they want the God awful feelings of emotional pain, negativity, depression, anxiety that they have no control over, to die. They can't fix those symptoms- some medications work for a long time, while some folks go from medication to medication because they don't work or feel worse on it. Some try all these diets recommended by doctors, nurses, nutritionists. They try vitamin supplements, increase Vitamin D levels- these people TRY to live! But when the pain, anxiety, trauma, depression just gets deeper and deeper into your mind, and you can't pull yourself out of it no matter how much you try- that's what a person wants to end.

It's anguish and hell for loved ones and friends. They do try to understand and many do have the love and support of those close to them. Still, in their minds, those loved ones and friends would be better off without them. They feel they will never get better. They feel like a burden on others. They feel like no one understands them- to be honest, not many can say that they do understand them. Voices in their heads tell them to die. Some don't want to get out of bed in the morning. Just the thoughts of going to work and driving there might bring on a panic attack.

All my love to Jamie and his wonderful family and friends. Jamie was a lot of fun to talk to and was a very good online friend during a tough time in my life when my daughter was sick. I will always be grateful to Jamie (and MANY of my HF friends) for being there for me during a dark time. Jamie was always willing to listen, always asking how I was doing, how my daughter was doing.

I know he loved his family very much. Always talked about his wife being a strong and great lady. His daughters, the reason why he got up all of those mornings, when he emotionally probably didn't want to. I did hear a couple of times about that certain brother who was his rival- the Habs fan- fun conversations about the two of you, @IrishTwins .

Fly high, Jamie, and watch over your beautiful wife and daughters, your brother and other loved ones and friends. You will always be missed by many, near and far.
Thank you for sharing @Lady Rhian. God bless.
 

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Happy Birthday Jamie.

I miss your posts and I miss our facebook chats about everything from why I liked Chris Kelly so much to family and life in general.

Hope you're up there with my dad watching the Bruins and watching over us.
 

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I wish his family the best and peace.. I really hope they have found some peace from this. And may Jamie Rest In Peace as well. Bruins bring this one home for him this time!

After reading more of the posts and I got up to Wallys. And it hit home a lot harder. My ex had borderline personality disorder, we were together 8 years. I suffer from major depression, ptsd and addiction. BPD is pretty rare and different than what most people think. It’s a severe disease and affects your life and relationships a lot. It is not easy to live with, or to be with someone who has it. I wish I got to know him better personally now. People who suffer from such things can relate to others that do, and it’s easier to talk to and understand how someone’s feeling. I truly feel for his family and daughters. If he did take his own life, then that’s truly sad, but on some levels I understand it as well. When you don’t have that kind of headspace or afflictions it’s hard to relate or understand, but for the ones who do, it’s easily understood and most days it’s truly a battle to not do it. Sometimes life just, becomes too much and sadly that is the outcome. Mental health seriously needs to become more understood and supported in society all around. People say “I get it” or “ I get sad too” but, it’s not the same. People who suffer from these things, that’s every minute for them. It’s a constant battle to not want to just give up. That isn’t normal. It’s hard to talk about or reach out because most people don’t understand or they judge you or cast you away or just say some shit like it’s alright it’ll get better. Mental health, addiction and other things are so overlooked but affect so many people and so many suffer in silence. I truly hope he found some peace somehow. I wish I could have had a real conversation with him about it.

Sorry for the rant. But anyone who suffers from mental health issues, addiction issues etc. please feel free to reach out to me anytime. I’m always open to talk to anyone and help in anyway I can. There’s some here I have talked to about that type of stuff. I’d never say who or out that information. Just know your not alone.
 
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I wish his family the best and peace.. I really hope they have found some peace from this. And may Jamie Rest In Peace as well. Bruins bring this one home for him this time!

After reading more of the posts and I got up to Wallys. And it hit home a lot harder. My ex had borderline personality disorder, we were together 8 years. I suffer from major depression, ptsd and addiction. BPD is pretty rare and different than what most people think. It’s a severe disease and affects your life and relationships a lot. It is not easy to live with, or to be with someone who has it. I wish I got to know him better personally now. People who suffer from such things can relate to others that do, and it’s easier to talk to and understand how someone’s feeling. I truly feel for his family and daughters. If he did take his own life, then that’s truly sad, but on some levels I understand it as well. When you don’t have that kind of headspace or afflictions it’s hard to relate or understand, but for the ones who do, it’s easily understood and most days it’s truly a battle to not do it. Sometimes life just, becomes too much and sadly that is the outcome. Mental health seriously needs to become more understood and supported in society all around. People say “I get it” or “ I get sad too” but, it’s not the same. People who suffer from these things, that’s every minute for them. It’s a constant battle to not want to just give up. That isn’t normal. It’s hard to talk about or reach out because most people don’t understand or they judge you or cast you away or just say some shit like it’s alright it’ll get better. Mental health, addiction and other things are so overlooked but affect so many people and so many suffer in silence. I truly hope he found some peace somehow. I wish I could have had a real conversation with him about it.

Sorry for the rant. But anyone who suffers from mental health issues, addiction issues etc. please feel free to reach out to me anytime. I’m always open to talk to anyone and help in anyway I can. There’s some here I have talked to about that type of stuff. I’d never say who or out that information. Just know your not alone.
Not a rant ...just being honest. Many here knew Jamie was dealing with these issues .

I think opening up may help as you may find someone who knows just what you are talking about and can relate.

There are many caring folks here who will offer what they can even if I is just an ear to listen..

I wish Jamie had been able to find what he needed to stay with us but it was too much for him. I miss him.
 

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Not a rant ...just being honest. Many here knew Jamie was dealing with these issues .

I think opening up may help as you may find someone who knows just what you are talking about and can relate.

There are many caring folks here who will offer what they can even if I is just an ear to listen..

I wish Jamie had been able to find what he needed to stay with us but it was too much for him. I miss him.

I have a friend....great person, but suffers from a few mental health issues.

We chat a lot and she’s always honest about how she’s doing and exactly how much of a struggle it is for her.

I’ve had to call her ex a time or two to have him step up and take the kids off her hands because she was getting overwhelmed and she said things that scared me.

I truly worry at times that she’ll hurt herself. I can’t imagine going through life like she and others do.

So sad and scary.
 

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