Slapshock frontman Vladimir "Jamir" Garcia commits suicide

Wazzup Pilipinas!

Rest in peace, Jamir. 

The frontman of Filipino heavy metal band Slapshock Vladimir "Jamir" Garcia has died at the age of 42. 

A report from the Quezon City Police District read that Garcia was found lifeless in his home. Cause of death: Suicide by hanging?

From Chester Benington (Linkin Park) 2017

Down to Jamir Garcia (Slapshock) 2020

Two composers and vox who always saves us from depression but can’t even save themselves. They took their own lives.

To be honest, I don't know how I can go on with life.

It ain't funny how people who gave us the energy to keep on going are the ones who doesn't have enough energy to keep on going.

To say that I'm heartbroken is an understatement.

Tough to face reality.

We need to appreciate our musicians now more than ever, especially this time where live music doesn't exist and can't guide our hearts to find the right beat.

Live forever in memories, Jamir.

This line hits differently now: Ako'y di na magbabalik, paalam na sayo!

Rest in paradise, Jamir Garcia of Slapshock

Gone but never forgotten. Magmomosh tayo ulit kung nasan ka man ngayon :( 

Rest in peace, Jamir.

I'm in shock. And even more so their family. Jamir Garcia's sister has a plea. Sana naman pakinggan. 

He has family living abroad. Imagine niyo na lang gaano kasakit mabalitaan yung nangyari habang malayo sila. Tapos yung photos na yun pa ang bubungad sa kanila on social media out of the blue.

Respeto naman. Hindi kailangan pagpiyestahan yung nangyari.

Fuck suicide. Let's all face 2021 strong.

Let's have more stress-relieving activities, conversations with friends, planting or gardening as a hobby, taking care of pets, morning walks and night strolls often. They're not much but it helps.

Hirap kasi magpa checkup sa psychologist o therapist dahil may bayad ehh.. I mean. I know naman na may bayad magpagamot at magpa ospital pero isa pa yan sa problema, may bayad magpa consult.

I know how life can give us countless problems but what I know for sure is that you cant eat that ice cream of your favorite flavor, or sip that coffee in the morning, or appreciate that small tattoo, or laugh when you're already crying with your friends in the afterlife. Keep breathing. There is not enough valid reasons to end our lives. Consult an expert if friends are not around much to understand, or we are too ashamed to reach out.

I. National Institute for Mental Health

0917-899-USAP (8727) 

0917-989-8727

II. In Touch Philippines 

Call Crisis Line, any time

+63 2  893 7603 (Landline)

+63 917 800 1123 (Globe)

+63 922 893 8944  (Sun) 

III. Philippine Red Cross

24/7 suicide prevention hotline, toll-free HOPELINE 2919 (for Globe & TM Subscribers)

091 7558 4673  or  8044673

IV. Manila Lifeline Centre 

Contact by: - Phone 

Hotline: (02) 8969191

Hotline: Mobile phone: 0917 854 9191

This is a very sad day for our local music scene.

Rest in peace to one of our musical heroes, 

We are humbly asking everyone to stop sharing his death photos Please have some decency and respect to his family.

His light and legacy will never be extinguished. Rock in Paradise Vladimir "Jamir" Garcia of Slapshock.

We would like to extend our sincerest condolences & prayers to his family, friends & supporters. 

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