A TRIBUTE TO PAUL HESTERhttps://www.google.com/adsense/new/u/0/pub-3691500166505297/privacymessaging

Today, I am reminiscing about Paul Hester, the drummer from Crowded House, who tragically committed suicide 20 years ago next week, the anniversary being March 26th.

I can’t quite believe that it has been  20 years ago, so much has happened in my life since then. I was deeply shocked by his death and didn’t quite believe that he could commit suicide.  When I am unwell Paul’s death can play on my mind abd I wonder if there was foul play involved, but when I am well  I live very well with the knowledge that he took his own life. I really feel that our mental health services here in Victoria failed Paul somehow and given that I was working in 2 positions in mental health at the time  I felt lament that the services that I worked for were unaware that Paul was suffering.  If I could turn back time, I would  ensure that Paul’s depression was adequately treated and that he got the support from mental health services like what I had during my unwell periods. 

Paul lives on in my heart ❤️ and I see him as an angel who watches over Neil Finn and looks out for Neil from above in heaven.  Paul never aged and watching footage of him he was like an almost  angelic spirit living briefly on earth 🌎 to spread love and goodwill. Anyone who knows Crowded House could see the obvious affection between Neil and Paul. They were like brothers who could finish one another’s sentences. In my heart of hearts 💕 I know Paul is in heaven entertaining all with his musical talent and wit. Rest in peace, dear lovely Paul. Perhaps you were too beautiful a soul for a long period here on earth 🌎,  heaven is your true home.  I know you watch over Neil and look out for him.