This heart-wrenching photograph captures the final moments of Phillip Herron’s life. A single father of three, he sat alone in his car, tears streaming down his face. Minutes later, Phillip tragically took his own life.
Phillip was burdened by over $20,000 in debt. A delayed Payday loan pushed him further into despair, leaving him with just $4.61 in his bank account. Feeling hopeless and trapped, he believed his children would be “better off without him.” Like many people, especially men, Phillip kept his struggles hidden. No one knew the extent of his hardships. He had to tell his children that Santa Claus wouldn’t be visiting that year, a moment that broke his heart.
