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Ep#29 - Simon Wills - Legacy, and Blast Radius

  • Writer: Allan Wills
    Allan Wills
  • Jun 2
  • 2 min read

Updated: Jun 7


Episode #26 cover - AreYouMyWife.com

This might be stupid or this might be brave….


Simon was my brother, delivered the day after my third birthday and tragically leaving us on the 2nd of June 2014. This episode lands on the 11th year mark since that shock event.


There is an expression that when the suicide of someone close to you happens, it doesn’t end the pain of the person who took their life, it transfers the pain to everyone around and leaves a blast radius.


This episode will be very emotional, weaving between comedy and tragedy and with many voices from around the world chiming in. It is my hope that in telling this story of a great spark named Simon you might find laughter, hope and a cautionary tale.


The image used on the cover art has a much deeper meaning - revealed as you listen to the story unfold.


And if you are in a dark place yourself (or know someone who is), please seek love, help and inspiration from those around you. It could make a world of difference.



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Notes from the episode:


This is a photo of Simon and I atop a mountain in Banff, Alberta, taken after a near-death experience, and related to the cover art, as explained in the episode:



A note Simon wrote on his computer six months before the tragic event. If you ever notice pattern changes in those you love, never be afraid to talk to them.


The Coroner's report (en Français). I hope that anyone seeing this considers how valuable their life is, and the blast radius it can have if a permanent decision is taken.


Please also talk to someone if you are feeling down or in the gloom. Give it one more moment.


Here is a tribute video to Simon's life, created shortly after his passing in 2014:



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