Fernandes’ social media presence showed a
tender-hearted young man with a passion for online gaming, “Warzone” in particular, a penchant for “Rick and Morty” T-shirts, and a deep loving bond with his family, especially his curly headed 3-year-old niece and nephew.
There was also a glimpse of a pained inner struggle scattered amid the Sponge Bob memes he had posted. Fernandes made light of the effects of
untreated anxiety and depression. He expressed dissatisfaction with military service that feels like “pointless busywork.”
In May, Fernandes explained one of his coping mechanisms in a meme. It said: “I
isolate myself when I go through [expletive]. My misery don’t like company.”
“That’s how people kill themselves,” a friend commented. Fernandes didn’t respond.
Among his many references to diminished morale, Fernandes posted an advertisement for an Army green T-shirt that said: “Can’t lower morale if there isn’t any.”
Among his many references to diminished morale, Fernandes posted an advertisement for an Army green T-shirt that said: “Can’t lower morale if there isn’t any.”
Oh no... He struggled for a while, no treatment, didn’t tell family...
And then add sexual assault on top of that.
Source:
Brockton soldier missing from Fort Hood found dead, family says - The Boston Globe