Can someone tell me how to reconcile the loathing and sickness I feel towards Chris Benoit and what he did to his wife and especially his child, while still respecting his work in helping younger wrestlers, the validity of his handshake, his work in the ring?

Can someone tell me this was some messed up, drug-induced, out-of-character occurence for him, that he was sick, and that on those grounds I can still love who he seemed to be, what he stood for in the business, minus the last 3-4 days?

Disgusted someone almost 6' tall and 200+ pounds resorted to killing a woman and a VERY young child ... angry at this man for letting down his fans, his colleagues, but most importantly his family and friends ... sad we've lost a great performer ... disappointed a hero can fall so damn far.

Can someome tell me this is just a bad dream? Can I wake up yet?

Hold your loved ones close - make sure they feel safe. It is all our responsibility.