Has anyone heard of suicide in children who have had a sibling kill themselves?

Question

My 14 year old nephew tragically took his own life 2 months ago, very unexpectedly. He was very popular, sports star, and class clown. His 13 year old brother has had a very difficult time with losing his brother, and I just wanted to know if suicide was common among siblings? I know his parents (and all of our extended family) are doing all they can to help him (counciling,supporting him) but I just worry. Any one who has heard of anything like that, please let me know.

Answer 1

A friend of mine was a heavy drinker and drug user, and he had two boys who he loved very much.

One day, a strong 8-Ball put him away (I think that's what it's called. Some kind of cocaine mix drug with a killer high. Get it? "Killer" high?).

His boys seemed alright. I mean, they were rough kids, but they had a rough childhood with a rough dad (I never knew their mother).

Shortly after the eldest boy's 21st birthday, on the anniversary of his father's death, he overdosed.

His younger brother waited two years, and we all tried to work him through everything and we did the best for him, but sure as h**l, when he was 21, same day as his dad and bro, he OD'd.

One of the saddest things I've ever witnessed.