Cameron Dabaghi, Yale: Jumps from Empire State Building?

A 21-year-old man named Cameron Dabaghi from Yale University jumped to his death from the 86th floor of the Empire State Building in New York.

A medic was seen examining the body of Cameron Dabaghi on the wide pavement outside the Empire State Building.

The jumper was then lifted off the sidewalk and placed in a white body-bag.
"We are all deeply distressed by this news," wrote Yale College Dean Mary Miller in a message to students issued this morning.

My brother goes to Yale University. Does anyone know the reason why Cameron Dabaghi jumped from the Empire State Building?

According to the Yale Daily News, the jumper was Austin native Cameron Dabaghi (class of 2011) who was attending Berkeley College as an East Asian studies major. Yale College Dean Mary Miller addressed the incident this morning, saying, "We are all deeply distressed by this news," and noted that counselors would be available for students. Dabaghi's sister, Andrene Dabaghi, also attends the school, and a gathering was planned for 10 a.m.

Thank God that no one was hit in his plunge.

A suicide is always a morally acceptable homicide by a very angry, depressed person. This one obviously more on the angry end.

Police were forced close a block of West 34th Street around the building, as the body of Cameron Dabaghi from Yale lay at the northwest corner of the Empire State Building.

The observation deck was not busy at the time of Cameron Dabaghi's death, which meant he could climb over the 10ft-high fence unchallenged.

Picture of Cameron Dabaghi from Yale University.

Before Cameron Dabaghi, in January 2009, a 54-year-old woman jumped from the 39th-floor window, landing on a balcony on the 25th floor, where she died.

The police say that Cameron Dabaghi from Yale was in his early 20’s.

Empire State Building stands 1,453 feet tall and was designed by William F. Lamb. The observation deck has a glass wall and outdoor walkways. The 86th floor of the building stands 1,050 feet above the ground.

As one of Cameron's friends, I can say that he was NOT ANGRY. He was one of the nicest, relaxed people I've met at Yale. People who did not know him SHOULD NOT comment on his emotions.
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Cameron was one of the nicest guys that I have ever had the pleasure to meet. He always made you feel comfortable, put a smile on your face. Please respect his death and DO NOT post about what you could not possibly understand!

I don't know The Dabahgi family personally, but I do work at a facility where both Dr. Dabahgi and Dr. Lindsey practice. Both of them are wonderful and passionate physicians not to mention very down to earth. My heart goes out to them in this difficult time. Please give The Dabahgi family the respect and time they deserve to mourn the loss of their son and brother. Thanks

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Cameron left a father, a mother, a brother and a sister in grief, and the only morally acceptable reason for this would be his own grief, yet all who know him claim that his was not in despair. Therefore, it seems that this suicide, and the manner in which he chose to do it, was a self-aggrandizing moment. He must have known how his selfish act would affect his family, friends and academic associates. Yeah, a real nice guy!

Usually a suicide note contains a reason for the act. The fact that Cameron didn't mention this, but did mention where and how he would take his own life, says a lot about his intentions to seek some fame. Perhaps, he felt he was at the pinnacle of his life and wanted to go out in a blaze of glory, leaving his friends, and especially his family, wondering why. How unkind of him.

Instead of questioning Cameron's motives, and guessing at his state of mind, let's pray for him, his immortal soul, and his grieving family and friends whose lives are forever changed by his death. "Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let Perpetual Light shine upon him. May his soul, and all the souls of the faithful departed, rest in peace. Amen."