Man commits suicide off Half Dome
According to yesterday’s report from the Public Information Office at Yosemite, on July 29 a 27-year old man lept to his death off of 8,842 foot Half Dome. The report said it was a “high profile” suicide with no elaboration. I’ve seen no other reports in the press. This was the second suicide this summer. On June 13, a 36-year-old man jumped off El Capitan. Wonder why it took this long for info to be released. No names or other details.
Rick Deutsch -Mr. Half Dome
Author: “One Best Hike: Yosemite’s Half Dome”
http://www.HikeHalfDome.com
For over 30 years now I've enjoyed hiking, backpacking, fishing, photographing and exploring Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. 
August 12th, 2008 20:35
I was on the Ahwahnee Meadow when the remains were returned. It’s amazing how small a package it made.
Firemen carried the bag off the meadow. You can see them at their somber task here:
http://flickr.com/photos/ambitious_wench/2716324014/