Guys, I got some really sad news yesterday.

A guy that I swam with, who's also the guy that my friend, Alaina, liked, was suffering from a severe bout of depression. He killed himself.

His name was Jake.

He was a IHSA State Champion in 4 events last year (500 FR, 200 IM, and 2 relays), setting a state record in the 200 IM. He qualified at the NCSA Long Course Junior Nationals in the 400 IM for the 2016 Olympic Trials. He was an Illinois State Champion.

If you want to know more about what an amazing guy he was, Swimming World Magazine did an article about him earlier today, and so did SwimSwam. His name was Jake Miller, and he swam for Redbird Swim Club.

Please keep Jake's family and friends in your prayers as they go through this difficult time.

For at least the next week, I will most likely not be writing at all. I know some of my stories I have on temporary hiatus, but for those that are not on said hiatus, do not expect a new chapter for around the next 1-2 weeks.

Thank you for understanding. Once again, please keep Jake's family in your thoughts and prayers. And if you think someone near you is contemplating suicide, please talk to them or tell someone so they can get help.

RIP Jake. I know you're up in heaven with the best of them, looking down on all of us now with a smile on your face.