Tragic Hero left to Cope alone

I was sad to hear that in this week’s paper that one of the heroes’ whose enthusiasm and infectious humour overcame the torment and ordeal of his job had in fact not been dealing with it as well as portrayed.

Tragically PC David Rathband, was found hanged on Wednesday the 29^th of February in his home, the nation was heartbroken to find that Tortured PC Rathband had described that he woke up every morning as the precise time he was shot in the face by the crazed Raoul Moat. PC Rathband described being haunted by the face of Raoul Moat; “I have no recollection of how my wife or children look whatsoever… and that’s what hurts the most.”

However my concern here lies with the lack of support available for PC Davis Rathband that he found it necessary to take his own life. Surely there should have been more help for him in the earlier stages of his ordeal? The family of David Rathband have said that they will “never forgive” Raoul Moat’s disgusting actions, but surely there should be more fault placed on helping him in the aftermath?

Prime Minister David Cameron led tributes saying that, “he did an enormous amount for charities and for other injured police officers.” But all that comes to my mind is why he had to personally raise money and raise awareness shouldn’t the support be there for these heroes who personally contribute to make our society better are then let down by the system of which they are trying to protect?

In accordance with argument PC Rathband told BBC Radio 4's In Touch programme that he felt neglected. "Very early on there was no involvement from social services. I waited 10 months for them to speak to me." Why should our country be persistently let down and let down by its social services? In the case of Baby P, in which two of Baby Peter's social workers are said to have committed a "serious error of judgement" during an incident which saw him "disappear" for 12 days. Why should the everyday people of society have their lives put in jeopardy by social services? Billions of pounds a year are put into this industry, as a fellow tax payer, I cannot help but wonder where our money is going?

The sheer lack of support available in this country is sickening and something needs to be done before more people find themselves lost in this sad situation where they see no light at the end of the tunnel and can't bear to carry on.