[trm82r]

Brian Velasco, the drummer for the Filipino rock band Razorback, tragically took his own life on January 16, 2019, by jumping from the 34th floor of a building in Manila. This distressing event was live-streamed on Facebook, making it a particularly shocking and public incident.

Velasco, aged 41 at the time, was known for his work with Razorback, a band he joined in 1996. Before his fatal leap, he was seen in the live stream saying goodbye to his friends and family with a final message, "I'm going to go now," followed by, "Here I go." His body was later found on a safety canopy on the ground floor of the condominium building in Malate, Manila.

The incident brought to light the serious issue of mental health and depression. In the wake of this tragic event, there was a public outcry against the sharing of the video, with many considering it disrespectful and harmful, especially for the family and friends of Velasco. The Philippines Department of Health and other individuals and groups emphasized the importance of respecting the privacy of those involved and not sharing such distressing content.

[mintycbo]

Great view of what the last moments of your life falling are like.
My advice for the next person?
Use a gopro.

[DaBigNob]

nice!

[Pink_spyder]

WoW!
That was really wild!
I'm actually kinda surprised that we haven't seen more of these what with the way everyone seems to like to film their suicides.
This will undoubtedly start a new trend...

[Dr Thrumpkinz]

That was rad.
A little sad right at first, but rad.

[Pink_spyder]

Razorback drummer falls to death
Published January 16, 2019 5:53pm
By LLANESCA T. PANTI, GMA News
Razorback drummer Brian Velasco died on Wednesday after falling off a condominium building, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said.

The PNP, citing an incident report from the Malate Police Station, said that the remains of Velasco were discovered by the guard on duty around 9:45 am of Wednesday, January 16, in City Land Tower 1, Malate, Manila.

The guard then sought assistance from the Manila police who found Velasco in white polo shirt and maong pants with multiple wounds on his legs and body.

Velasco, 41, was a resident of of the condominium building.

The same police report also said that Velasco's brother and La Salle student, Gabriel Angelo, told the police that the musician was suffering from depression.

In addition, the PNP said that Velasco's mother, Elizabeth, executed an affidavit of waiver wherein she requested that the remains of her son be turned over to her and that further investigation need not be conducted by the police anymore.

"Today we lost our brother....and our hearts are broken.....we love you and we will always miss you Bri," Razorback posted on Facebook Wednesday afternoon.

Brian joined Razorback shortly after Miguel Ortigas left the band in 1996. Razorback would release eight albums with Brian on the drums. The band's hit songs include: Payaso, Ikot ng Mundo, Diwata, Wakasan, Star, among others. He will be missed. — LA, GMA News

[Pink_spyder]

These guys were pretty damn good...what a total shame.

[AnonymousPH]

R.I.P.

His last words before he jumped are: "Here I go."

[Pink_spyder]

Originally Posted by AnonymousPH ↗

R.I.P.

His last words before he jumped are: "Here I go."

...And there he went!

[ajgeastwood]

Remarkably composed on the way down. Clearly no regrets in seeing it through.
R.I.P God Bless