Depressed Ranger Disappears in the Wilderness | Randy Morgenson Case Analysis

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[@krystaljohnson5908]

I was a seasonal employee with state parks for 7 years. Just as a park aide, but your assessment of the job is very similar to the National Park Ranger job. They are dead end, horrible paying jobs with zero benefits, but the sad thing is we fall in love with the job . I made life very tough for myself during my state employment, I wouldn't get a real job because I didn't want it to interfere with the parks job. So I would bartend part-time, eagerly anticipating the return of the park season every year. Never had any money or security, but man, it was such a fun job at times and I miss it dearly ❤❤

[@lds_drive]

What makes it fun for you, personally?

[@lilsyevasifuentes7628]

I think it helped you to be fit and healthy, and that is a bonus

[@lp9194]

O i know man the ONLY jobs I Love are ones that DON'T pay Any living wage. And I have a career.

[@FettTheWatcher]

I love that you say he led an amazing life. Often times people will look at someone else’s life and see all the value in it but not be able to see it in their own. Just because life doesn’t go how you want or you aren’t where you want to be doesn’t mean what you have experienced doesn’t matter.

[@wintercame]

💯

[@lostagainjessica]

Well said

[@heather4089]

What’s a great life for you, might not be a great life for others. Some having a great life is being rich and live in luxury, others happiness is just the simplicity of life, that’s me I love the simplicity. Something that people surrounding me seems not to understand and call me a looser. My happiness is not based on what others want me to do but what I loved to do.

[@patriotiac572]

The best things in life aren't things.

[@karinhattingh8257]

Thank you for those words ❤

[@tracyking5945]

Hi Dr. Grande. Often people apply for jobs when they are young, and the years slip away faster than they realize. Seeing trash in the wilderness bothers a lot of people. It’s so contradictory to what they expect to see. Here’s another slogan I thought of to add to your fun list: “Seasonal workers need only apply. Seasoned employees apply at your own risk.” ❤️👍😁🌵

[@arsonfly]

Yeah that's a really rough thing. Once I started working it was like boom another birthday, boom another birthday. Time just goes when you don't have time to stop and experience life.

[@bthomson]

Important to smell the 🌹🌹🌹

[@DottieMinerva]

Seeing litter anywhere bothers me too. It’s depressing and infuriating to see people use our planet as a trash can.

[@alfredopampanga9356]

@@DottieMinerva Much of Asia is far worse for trash. Two- fisted greed prevails and tossing trash doesn’t even reach consciousness

[@feefingirl]

@@alfredopampanga9356totally! I have a friend who spent some time living in Indonesia and when he came back the first thing he noticed was how clean this country is in general compared to Asian countries he had seen.

[@shedokoye8314]

"Jobs that are fun don't always pay the bills " -The great Dr Grande

[@bubbabroad9051]

That hit home for me. I sometimes get nostalgic about a high school waitressing job and think now I could do it with a lot more confidence. But alas…

[@navajodoll6320]

@@bubbabroad9051 eeee

[@bubbabroad9051]

@@navajodoll6320 ha ha You are right eeeeee 😂

[@lynncrf]

So true. I absolutely loved my job working in the cinema but it would never have allowed me to buy a house etc.

[@DottieMinerva]

@@bubbabroad9051 my first job was at a ballpark. I loved it. A friend asked if I would ever go back and I said no it was for that season of my life. On to the next

[@bthomson]

For some reason I especially want you to know how much we all appreciate your dedication and knowledge. Randy never got enough recognition and that is sad.

[@vladimirputindreadlockrast812]

Poor Randy. I know how it feels and what it means to lose a family member to an accident in the woods, with the mitigating circumstance of depression. Deliberate? Accident? If it was an accident, it was because he was off his guard, unconcerned because of a heart so burdened that you may not be paying attention to little dangers that you would not normally miss.

[@jackiegrice714]

What a sad end to a life of service. Thanks for covering this Dr. Grande.

[@artificefount9930]

I often think of myself deceased, and that no one would know or care. But, it brings warmth to my heart to know that you have taken the time to bring Randy's story to life.

[@davidveloske279]

Well said.

[@charlottebronte4233]

All work has value. I understand how Randy would have wanted a higher level job and felt like he had failed. But as Dr. Grande explained, he did a lot of good in the job that he did have. Going back to school in adulthood involves sacrifices of time and money. This does not stop many people from doing so, but it is still challenging and may take away more in family time or resources than a person can live with. I think it’s easier to at least finish your bachelor’s degree (or whatever level of education or certification is needed to start on a career-path type of job) than try to return to school later. Of course, that isn’t always the answer, as you might finish a degree and then once you start using it in the appropriate career, realize that you don’t like that career field. That’s what I did. My point is, life is hard, and I feel bad for Randy. RIP. You did a good job.

[@SuicideDoIl]

I feel like we all got an opportunity to know Randy, it's nice he will be remembered.

[@seascape1016]

I feel sad for Randy, thankless job and his love for the wilderness where things can always go wrong. Another great analysis Dr. Grande. People shouldn’t litter anywhere.

[@Mandrake591]

What a sad story. It drives me crazy when people litter, it just doesn’t need to happen, especially in nature.

[@nmartin5551]

Yes. I think for some it is pure laziness, for others they don’t have enough awareness for it to even be lazy. It is simply self centered existence where that environment doesn’t even reach recognition in their world awareness (because it doesn’t extend outside of themselves).

[@carolyne803]

Yup, I picked up 9 bags this week, both for charity and because I don't like seeing it I didn't move to the mountains to see trash here every day, hopefully people get the memo eventually

[@OSuzieQBabyILuvU]

Thank you 🌏💕

[@dougderubis648]

Lol. You should have much worse concerns😂 littering is about 200 on my worse concerns.

[@OSuzieQBabyILuvU]

@dougderubis648 true, but it is indicative of a bigger problem and that's what's troubling.

[@susansandler8429]

What a tender and thoughtful perspective. You honored this man and I appreciate this.

[@anitaholmes8201]

Backcountry ranger positions were coveted jobs for seasonals, definitely not a great way to get rich. Seasonal work with the NPS was a great hobby, definitely helped if you had someone to support you. Probably still is the case, all these years later. The lack of benefits meant your therapy had to come mostly from the great outdoors. Exercise and sunshine can help combat depression, but only so much.

[@tothesky8799]

"Join the park service - it's all downhill from here" Lol I love you, man.

[@Faythe98]

I didn’t know Park Rangers were so poorly compensated. That’s messed up.

[@farrahfeathers6668]

Such a sad story. I thought maybe Randy was so despondent over his upcoming divorce and knew that it was his fault ,so in a final attempt tried to right his wrong with his wife by leaving her the $100K . Hopefully she got to collect on it anyway as both his parents had passed away & there was no mention of children.

[@ForestAOrmes]

Agree. Good point. No, Randy and Judi did not have children. They did not want any. Per my limited reading.

[@ElSantoLuchador]

May favorite apocryphal misery recruitment ad is the one attributed to Ernest Shackleton for the ill-fated Endurance expedition: "Men wanted for hazardous journey, small wages, bitter cold, long months of complete darkness, constant danger, safe return doubtful, honor and recognition in case of success."

[@sabbottart]

Hysterical slogans at the end. Sad but true. He was a trapped soul like so many of us.

[@TheDramacist]

When depressed, it does cloud your judgement and lead you to take more risks or be sloppy. I think it was a lapse of judgement that caused his death. I think the Park Service and the poor treatment of seasonal staff contributed to his state of mind

[@parsleypalace3272]

This makes me remember that Jack Kerouac was a fire tower ranger for a season I think in WA state. He wrote Dharma Bums while out there in the wilderness. Randy Morgenson obviously didn't have good thoughts to be alone with.

[@artawhirler]

Excellent video! I once read a book about this case, but it was a horrible book - your video is way better! Thanks! One thing that has occurred to me is that Randy was, in some ways, a lot like Chris McCandless ("Into the Wild"). That is, it's sad that they died, but at least they were doing something they wanted to do in places that they loved.

[@lenkacfk7155]

Did the book say who he had the affair with? I guess they weren't potential new relationship material?

[@artawhirler]

@@gary795 That wasn't the one I read, but maybe there was more than one book about this.

[@lenkacfk7155]

@@gary795 , no "I heard the owl call my name" is a completely different story - it's about a young priest/ missionary who comes to a tribe, and gets immersed in their life, beliefs and the treatment they get from white people - it's really well-written and touching and humorous and moral - an excellent book, if you haven't read it yet, it's definitely worth the read!

[@margiewinslow872]

​@@gary795 that book was about a pastor who eventually died of cancer at his posting in Canada. Maybe British Columbia.

[@ForestAOrmes]

Good point. One huge difference between Randy and Bhris McCandless. Randy was the most experienced, skilled backcountry ranger working the park. Chris was young, inexperienced and perhaps careless at going out into the wilderness without even proper footwear. I deeply love what Chris sought, but this big difference stands out. All the more tragic then how Randy died. Thanks for comment.

[@frankieoz8350]

This one hit hard. I always wondered about this guy. Totally agree with your analysis. Thank you for giving his situation your time.

[@SSH0LE.]

the most shocking part of this story is that his parents weren't satisfied with his career choice as a park ranger, so he got them off his back by going to college for philosophy.

[@daskawicz]

Unbeknownst to most people, Philosophy is a very difficult major. I don't know about other characteristics, but it tends to draw very intelligent people.

[@SSH0LE.]

@@daskawicz exactly. if you want to be miserable, major in philosophy. plus the degree itself lacks utility, but then so do most degrees these days.

[@johndoe5432]

To me the most shocking thing about this story is that a part time ranger and an artist were able to afford a 700 sq foot home in California back in the 80s...

[@NeutralUnderstanding]

I literally had this experience you described about jobs.. Got a manager job again, the same one I did 9 years ago as an 18 year old because I liked it so much back then.. didn't like it now. Totally accurate.

[@marlinfisher2529]

Dear Dr G, another excellent analysis. I have been keeping track of the various cacti in your studio. I have acquired a cactus that has the choice of battery operation. We watch your you tube channel together. It is a very nice cactus but struggles with your dry humor, which is perplexing as it comes from a totally dry environment. Many Thanks.

[@sallytoussaint7915]

Hilarious 😂 cactus has eyes? Maybe add googly ones 🌵

[@rayross997]

There are people who say Dr. Grande once diagnosed someone but others say that's speculation. Thanks for all your work Dr. Grande.

[@RealmCenter40]

Totally a closet Cannibal Corpse fan.

[@mortalclown3812]

It's also disingenuous to say his speculation isn't encroaching on diagnosis.

[@LaniLanilei]

Dr Grande's disclaimer states that he does not diagnosed anyone only speculates.

[@R_C420]

I'm sure it was just a similar event.

[@bthomson]

It is a fine line but he is careful NOT to cross it!

[@robgrey6183]

I live adjacent to Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks, so, over the years, I've known a lot of seasonal backcountry, climbing, and river Rangers. I've also known several men and women who packed horses and mules for the Park Service and Forest Service. Many of those who do it long term fit this profile, juggling part time work in the winter like ski instructor or ski patrol to make a living. A lot of them have trouble keeping a marriage together. I worked myself as a climbing guide for some years, but realized that it didn't pay. Starting and running a business here enabled me to spend much, much more time in the wilderness climbing and running rivers than I ever would have working for the Park Service or Forest Service (they also hire backcountry rangers). I've also managed to have a stable home on 20 acres adjacent to the wilderness I love in Teton County, while a lot of these folks are still trying to find a place to rent. I've seen people who chose Morgenson's path struggle, and know a number of them who are still doing it, and are quite happy. The ones who are happiest are the ones who continue to really enjoy working with people in the outdoors. Knowing this demographic I'm willing to bet this guy smoked his share of weed, which seems to dampen the mood of these middle aged guys.

[@nmartin5551]

Congrats on your finding a way to have it all!! Your life sounds awesome!

[@antoniobranch]

The key word you said was "people." Being able to interact with people and nature, will give you balance.

[@BigZebraCom]

Just a reminder , I'm not diagnosing anybody in this video; only speculating if any of the cacti behind me are real or not.

[@texanfournow]

The cacti seem to be multiplying, so it is possible they are alive, or perhaps just animated. But I am spec-a-lating.

[@BigZebraCom]

@@texanfournow Maybe the Artificial Cactus has developed AI? Artificial Intelligenced for Artificial Cacti ? It's skynet all over again .

[@feefingirl]

😂

[@cassandraespinosa2223]

😆🌵🌵🌵🌵👍

[@DesertRanger1]

Well I guess I’ll finally read my copy of the book! The hardest part of working and living in solitude is steering your mind. You get a lot of time to think naturally in between tasks and being in nature really does something to your mind. It’s crazy how sensitive your vision comes to the smallest movements or signs. You can start figuring out things that took place while you were gone from impressions and various people and vehicle tracks on the ground. Any sound that isn’t natural is suspect. Smells can scare me as much as sight, smelling big cat scat when your hiking in dense brush like I was yesterday gave me chills. Then you have to drive into a real city area and everything is flipped. Nothing is natural, the plants around you are more exotic than native, the smells of burned rubber, hearing a bunch of cars drive by as your waiting at the stoplight, surrounded by 8 people in the toothpaste aisle. If you didn’t like that before you’re gonna hate it now 😂. It’s not too bad but you gotta check yourself. Especially if you have an s/o or family that doesn’t live like this which most don’t. My s/o has said it’s made me a little quirky in some ways but helped me a lot more.

[@elliedaniels2245]

I love these videos. Dr. Grande has a dry humor that never fails to deliver.

[@Silent-Moon]

I wish things of value, like nature jobs and working with animals, paid better.

[@unowen9668]

And working with children.

[@bryanzvolanek8129]

Such a sad story. I mean a lot of these videos are sad, but this one uniquely so. RIP man

[@Blissfulnessence]

Randy sounded like a decent person and perhaps somewhat altruistic (affair aside). Maybe $ just wasn't his thing. Thank you Dr.Grande, i don't always comment but look forward to and watch all of your uploads. Have a good night!

[@louise2467]

I’ve never understood why partners stray and then regret it almost immediately, then hope/beg to come back. She obviously had more self respect than he had for her. I hope she doesn’t blame herself for his depression and subsequent death. It’s shameful how seasonal rangers are treated by the park service. They deserve much more. I would NEVER leave trash anywhere, let alone the wilderness! Disgusting drty sloppy people!! Stay in your trash ridden homes and leave the beautiful places for people who are respectful of nature. Every year, after a small local festival, I have to remove someone’s small tent, just abandoned, in woods near my house. EVERY YEAR! I kinda know how Randy may have felt……anger, disgust, vengeful……disappointment…….take your trash to a bin at the VERY least. You carried it there!!

[@ForestAOrmes]

Agree. I've hiked into marsh wilderness area, carrying out as much as my knapsack can hold of beer cans, bottles, fishing lines. A ranger once stopped me when I was cutting through quarry company property. Instead of a warning or ticket, he said he had been watching me through his binoculars and much appreciated my picking up that discarded fishing line, as well as garbage. Deeply sad that Randy made the mistake of having an affair and hurting his wife so deeply in doing so. They had been together many years.

[@DrDemented9885]

Some people make mistakes it’s very human. Some people make mistakes. It’s very human. Sorry you’re perfect and never make mistakes and you like to go pick up trash in the wilderness. Proud of you.

[@ForestAOrmes]

I reported "Dr.Demented' for harassment. Troll.

[@DrDemented9885]

Did my opinion upset you? 😂😂😂

[@mariocondello2353]

If only Ranger Randy had a therapist like Dr Grande.

[@kentuckyboy541]

He did but the therapist refused to diagnose him. He would only speculate.

[@kentuckyboy541]

He did but the therapist refused to diagnose him. The therapist only speculated.

[@RMR1]

I love the idea of being a ranger. The reality? Probably not as much.

[@anitaholmes8201]

It's a great hobby, especially if you have somebody else to support you. Mostly, you get paid in good vibes (from the resource and some people).

[@Flamsterette]

Thank you for your Easter Monday 2023 upload. I got back from a taco lunch and can watch this before I listen to the hockey pregame show since the game is at 7:30 PM instead of 7 PM.

[@haileenowacki5202]

Wonder why he had an affair and then was sad about getting a divorce. Like what did he think was gonna happen

[@gracewhitefeather1474]

Very witty right to the end. You never fail to make us chuckle.

[@juliestrom412]

Please don't be a litterbug! Randy sounded very idealistic. It does hurt when you lose your parents, this was a sad one. 🙏

[@lindanash5577]

You are informative, very clever and have a wonderful sense of humor. I look forward to your videos.

[@Panos__]

The slogans 😂 Notwithstanding the light hearted humour, this was a special analysis and speaks volumes about you Dr Grande. You are a compassionate and important person. Wishing you continual success. With respect from Athens Greece

[@thelocalmaladroit8873]

Interesting info about the park rangers I wasn’t aware of. Thanks Doc, nice shirt.

[@perpetualmaker]

“The Last Season” about him is an excellent read. Very educational about the back country.

[@amischair]

Excellent video Dr. Grande. As always, your uncanny sense of humor is greatly appreciated! 🌵

[@JosephChecke]

Not everyone has kids cut out to be entrepreneurs, bankers or other well-rewarded work. It is too bad parents in America have to feel so much worry when their children seem naturally inclined to work that is so poorly rewarded.

[@robgrey6183]

They don't want them living in their basements. Maybe they don't even HAVE a basement!

[@nishottara777]

Kind of harsh. Not everyone has a lot of job security in their life, even people that go to college or have multiple degrees. The job market for many jobs is so different nowadays. If a company can get away with hiring someone as a contractor they'll do it

[@TheGiacchina]

It's sad that Randy wasn't able to bite the bullet to finish college and then apply for a permanent position. In my own career (college teaching), I saw many part-timers who would re-apply for their position. Of course, for some of them, part-time was all they wanted, as it enabled them to raise children and to avoid the stress of a full-time career. However, others developed resentment and anger.

[@powlperc]

I recommend the completion of your Bachelors degree. Hang in there if you are academically inclined. Many careers just require a degree in anything.

[@robk7129]

"Analysis is not diagnosis, but the first step towards it." "An analysis is just the beginning of the diagnostic journey." "An analysis is a tool for understanding, not a diagnosis." "An analysis is a roadmap to diagnosis, not the destination." "Analysis is important, but it's not a diagnosis." "An analysis is a preliminary evaluation, not a diagnosis." "An analysis is a starting point, not a definitive diagnosis." "Analysis is a key component of diagnosis, but not the final word." "An analysis is like a compass, guiding the way to a diagnosis." "An analysis is a diagnostic tool, but it's not a diagnosis in itself."

[@amylincolnrealagebeauty]

I love the park service slogans! Spot on! Thanks Dr. Grande:)

[@elizabethwarman9028]

Good evening Dr Grande, interesting analysis. Despite Randy doing what he supposedly loved, without a college degree, Randy was stuck in a low paying job. I feel for Randy. As always I learn something new from your videos. Have a wonderful Tuesday.

[@mitzi66]

Aw a sad story. It's a shame appreciation isn't distributed more equally in life. Make tons of money, leave a massive trail of destruction of the environment along the way, and you are so appreciated! We have such an illogical system guiding and encouraging us through life! I see things so differently through older and wiser eyes. Things should be done so differently, but I don't have the answers, I just know the goal shouldn't be a to have material riches. Sounds like he had the best life, but got depressed, could have done with some counselling to realign his thoughts, and maybe people should have to pay the actual price for Rangers and up keep of these wonderful places, instead of buying plastic crap!

[@behindthespotlight7983]

“The Last Season” by Eric Blehm is an excellent deep dive into this case. I read it cover-to-cover in a single night.

[@grantmarx5320]

Leaving the NPS is one of the toughest decisions for those who wear the green and gray. Being a ranger defines us and is an identity we carry wherever our boots touch the ground. But we are only allowed to work our 1039 hours to avoid medical insurance, wages start at $15 per hour, our winters unpredictable, government housing dilapidated, and we are led on to believe that our permanent position is just beyond the next seasonal sunset. I’ve seen wonderful rangers with 15+ years under their sequoia-laced belts passed over for permanent positions due to park politics and disproportionate veteran hiring rights. Nine years after leaving my position in Yellowstone, I still fondly cherish these memories and camaraderie of my fellow rangers.

[@ceilconstante640]

In David Paulides Missing 411 cases, finding just one shoe with bones and the hikers items scattered seems to be common. The Missing 411 movie is now FREE on YT. David Paulides discusses many topics on his channel.

[@nancysmith8626]

Sure wish this job had afforded the stability, appreciation, and pay to Randy that he deserved for his dedication. No reason why it shouldn't have been a well-paid, good position with benefits, other than skewed priorities in the American employment market.

[@BurntWeeny435]

Those slogans were hilarious, but devastating. I love your sharp wit Dr Grande!

[@crocadoodle7101]

Either way, RIP Randy. You were a valuable person.

[@sallygarlick4293]

Dr. Grande the best of the best. Hands down.

[@philaufan6]

Good stuff Dr Grande!

[@renee1961]

Disappearances are so Heartbreaking, No Answers!💔💔💔🙏🙏🙏

[@annalisegiovanni7032]

They truly are.

[@rejaneoliveira5019]

I love the slogans, those are just too funny! 🤣🤣😂😅 Thank you for the analysis and the laughter, Dr. Grande.❤

[@thelionsam]

Jobs that involve lots of solitude ... appeals to me as a city-dweller but I know it takes psychological strength.

[@thelionsam]

@uhh good to read that. I'm a pretty extreme introvert living in a city of 7 million. When I retire I'll follow you into the mountains and get some thinking done too 👍

[@flaccidego4291]

@uhh- These people who don't understand the benefits of solitude, especially in nature, do so because they don't distinguish the difference between "being alone" & "being lonely"-- There is a BIG difference. Study after study (of adults, not people under 18) shows the benefits of "being alone" & how it helps develope self confidence, awareness, concrete logic, problem solving skills & solutions & how it makes one better at handling one's own personal problems or how to handle them when life's problems arise & studies confirm that people who take these voluntary personal retreats are happier & have less stress. People who spend time alone in nature, or in meditation/contemplation or at home or on a retreat, know the meaning of "know thyself" - which is essential for everyone. Many studies have been done on the religious orders of monks & cloistered nuns who are very solitary & some take vows of silence & all studies show them to be very healthy psychologically. If people are uneasy or anxious about being alone for periods of a time, it's a good indicator that they have underlying psychological/personal issues that the spending of time in solitude will certainly bring up to the surface if one has underlying issues.

[@ilovemydad1416]

Truck driver is a good one, byyoself and see parts of country, u neva thot u would. Although it’s not a vacation where u can explore the country, more like see parts and enjoy knowing you seent em

[@thelionsam]

@@ilovemydad1416 as an English teacher I absolutely love your spelling. Much better than dictionary standard 👏🏻👍 Very expressive. Keep on truckin' mate 👍

[@vict6131]

Omg you're right... I'd love to take jobs like this but isolation is not good for me even though it's my favorite thing. I think I'd go down fast and my mind would deteriorate.... Never thought about this until I read your comment... 😘

[@mikerizos510]

According to Abbey park visitors favorite questions are: 1. Where is the bathroom? 2 Where is the Coke machine?

[@charleendavis8171]

I saw this case on the show Disappeared on ID.

[@andreasrau2161]

Good evening, Dr. Grande! Perhaps Randy was simply a romantic and found a job that he liked and had an accident. While he might have been depressed, I don't think he intended to commit suicide. Well, his soon-to-be ex-wife benefitted from his death. Thanks for sharing.

[@purplerain2314]

Yep, I think he died from misadventure and intended to return.

[@tod3msn]

I mean no disrespect for Randy the Ranger. In the remake of the movie “National Lampoon’s Vacation” there was this love struck tour guide who took the Griswold Family on a raft ride and decided to take them over a Niagara Falls type drop and there was hilarious theme music as they all went off the Falls and tour guide at the last moment realized it was dumb. Funny clip in the movie.

[@robgrey6183]

In my experience the seasonal Rangers and Ski patrollers do best if they find a teacher or a nurse to partner up with- steady job with family benefits. I could tell some stories about what those women put up with.

[@renee1961]

Dr. Grande, your sense of humor is the best!

[@LaniLanilei]

Greetings Dr Grande. Glad you are here. ❤

[@Newwave12]

I'm gonna keep watching Dr Grande until I see someone I knows 😂😂😂 great content

[@blinkie1114]

Idk why but this one was exceptionally difficult to listen to. I don’t mean to say any of The other cases aren’t tragic but this one especially feels relatable in every single way. I sympathize with both him and his wife. Wish he would’ve explored agriculture/horticulture. Maybe that would’ve made for at least not having to pickup the trash of visitors, and the possibility of working for himself. Super sad. Watched my parents go bankrupt and divorce when they were older, and I was young and get to watch them both get older and they’re both alone still and I help out how I can financially. It just sucks when things don’t workout how you wanted them to or how you planned. Even if you do things right the stock market might crash and you’re left with little money and your spouse might leave. Ofc there’s more to life than money or relationships but still, this one really resonated with me. Thanks for the great videos and hilarious commentary Dr. Grande!

[@suggashayne7505]

I gotta agree with everyone else I’m reading…I appreciate your knowledge and your ability to share said knowledge with common people like me. You’re hilariously dry and I love it. Thank you for the content and I wish nothing but success and happiness.

[@jenanne31]

Thank you for what you do, Dr. Grande! I enjoy watching your content every day.

[@djchaiwallah]

To be fair, the only thing in the news summer of 1996 was the Olympics and the Olympic terrorist attack.

[@m.f.richardson1602]

I'm from NorCal, born and grew up,✌💕

[@azulgaia7782]

It's hard to understand why someone would want to be a seasonal more than once. But, I didn't realize seasonals could do law enforcement too. Seems like too much training and certification for a temp worker position.

[@zenawarrior7442]

Great points & I agree with your analysis. It can be hard to get full time work in certain fields, probably an accident🌿🐿. Thanks Dr G😊💙💙

[@barbedwire_lace2160]

Good one Dr. Grande, thank you. It seems the spouse is always sorry after being caught.

[@powlperc]

They’re sorry they got caught.

[@manewland1]

Thanks as always, Dr. Grande!

[@pepelemoko01]

leaving the 357 Smith and Wesson behind showed Ranger Randy was not any smarter than the average bear! Hey Hey Hey!

[@loiskondo8349]

Love your slogans! Thanks for another interesting video Dr. Grande!

[@robertthefilmmaker2590]

Those slogans I lost it and busted a gut!!!!! Sort of a tribute to Randy, also it is sad what happened to Randy.

[@maryfrancesbeckerhaggerty5353]

Ahh yes! Been waiting all day and now at 25 minutes old - from the Poconos Pa.

[@sydneyfairbairn3773]

I read the book. It was so sad.

[@robinb2211]

Oh Dr. Grande, you never disappoint 😂

[@katim2644]

It sounds like he wanted to make it look like it was an accident so that his wife could collect his 100,000$ death benefit. Something for her as a sorry for cheating on her, as well as a "spend this with a clear conscious" darling. He knew that if it was even a hint that it was a suicide, she wouldn't receive the death benefit. I guess he wanted to be sure that it was deemed an accident without question. Given those facts, there isn't any question in my mind that this was a planned suicide carefully designed to look like an accident. He likely was punishing himself for cheating.

[@crystalwater505]

Very interesting, I never thought of that but it'd make the most sense.

[@przejebanalaska]

That could be right. His depression abou life, gulit for cheating, frustration with a job. It all could make him suicidal. He said he won't bother his coworkers any more, could be a kind of good bye. This note on a tent could serve as a guarantee for insurance company that he did not plan to commit suicide. He was sorry for cheating, so it could be his way to say he was sorry. He also could be fed up with a job and life he had chosen but had not seen option to change it.

[@davidveloske279]

Thanks Dr.

[@terrystokes2948]

Those Slogans are epic!

[@paulvoorhies8821]

Into the wild!

[@rd-tb1uw]

Kinda makes sense that he wrote June instead of July. He was distracted and made a mistake. Sometimes you only get one chance even if your experienced.

[@glendasully]

I loved this video. It was like listening to a great storyteller! Thank you for your hard work

[@nononever3592]

I don't think it was regret at not having a "career" so much. He was perhaps struggling with the notion he had nothing to show for the choices he had made or situations that were put upon him--no family, few real friends, advancing age, a failed marriage, no money). Self-doubt hits like a brick at any age, title, or salary, but as you enter your 50s, and especially your 60s, there's a new urgency to the self-reflection. Some things in life you can work your way out of; some not so much. And the big question always looms: Will it really matter to anyone that I passed this way? I think that was on our ranger's mind as he spent all his years in mostly solitary pursuits. I feel for his sadness, but he did make a difference to everyone he may have saved, or assisted, or even simply made happy for a time. I have faith he has no doubts of that now and is resting in beauty and peace.

[@davhot4107]

Back then you could sit and watch the Golden Gate bridge and see the suicide jumpers fallling to the sea. Most of them were teenagers and 50s/60s years olds.

[@m.f.richardson1602]

That part of California is beautiful. Always interesting Thank you Peace 💕🇺🇲

[@spazmonkey3815]

Wonderful take on a sad tale.

[@erockfreedom6399]

I had no idea that park rangers could be treated in such a way. I have considered it, tho' this would be a bigger city. And like you said it seems fun. Yet, i would not want to do it in the dark

[@AshesAshes44]

I'm flabbergasted! The rangers were always the coolest people, helping in all sorts of ways we couldn't even begin to imagine. They might bag up the trash, but that's because they're *cool* and we kids (some adults) would mess it up. Next you'll be telling me Santa isnt real.

[@helpyourcattodrive]

I love it up there in Yosemite. It’s truly amazing.

[@joshuadavid2534]

I wonder if that book that he had was “Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance.” Great book.

[@nmartin5551]

Absolutely LOVE your possible slogans!!!!!!!!!!!!