
In memory of Jamie Kull
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This week, we're all shocked by the sudden passing of my cousin, Jamie Kull.
For those who didn't know Jamie, the guy was a great husband, a loving father, a fantastic police officer, and one heck of a goofball. He was a gem! The guy could light up the room with his sense of humour, with the dumb things he'd say or do, and just his overall demeanor.
Jamie loved his family so very much. His wife Erika, and his 12 year old twin daughters Helena and Abigail. They meant the world to him.
In February 2012, Jamie joined the Winnipeg Police, following in the footsteps of his father, Murray. Policing is what Jamie loved to do, what he always wanted to do, and he did it extremely well. I had the opportunity to work closely with him a handful of times and you were quick to realize that everybody he worked with loved him. And after talking with his peers over the last few days and even throughout the years, it's clear that Jamie was one of the good ones.
Sadly, over the last few years, Jamie had a very tough battle with mental illness. The sickness took its toll on him and his family, and he was unable to do the things he loved to do and support his family the way he once did. Jamie was getting help, trying to get back to the person he knew he had inside him and get back to doing what he loved to do, but on Wednesday, March 15, Jamie's illness got the better of him and took his life.
I kindly ask family, friends, colleagues and the like to come together and help support Erika, Helena, and Abigail in these trying times, and relieve Erika of the worries of the financial burden of funeral costs. Any additional funds raised will be put towards an education fund for his daughters.
Love you forever, Brother
For those who are interested, I've included a link from the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health that talks about the stigma in mental health, and explains the effects of stigma. This plays a very strong role in how those suffering from mental health issues can cope with their illness and function within society. It's safe to say that the stigma exists, and we as a collective need to do a better job of understanding the effects.
Organizer and beneficiary
Jeff Kull
Organizer
Winnipeg, MB
Erika Kull
Beneficiary