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'I do not even know my own child' | Parents tell story of son's depression, suicide in hopes of saving lives

For the first time, Nathan Kocmond's mom and dad open up about their 16-year-old son's struggles and his decision to end his life.

Mitzi Morris, Sarah French

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Published: 11:10 PM EDT May 21, 2019
Updated: 11:26 PM EDT May 21, 2019

When Nathan Kocmond disappeared in the fall of 2017, his parents were desperate to know what happened to their son.

“We were determined to do anything we could to find him, and we were convinced,” Dr. Jon Kocmond began, “That we’d find him,” Sarah Kocmond finished.

At first, they thought the 16-year-old had run away, just like he did just six months before.

“He was only gone for three hours; we found him immediately,” Kocmond’s dad said. He answered his phone. He was tearful.”

But this time, there was no note, no clue as to where he might have gone.

“We really had no idea what his intentions were,” said his mom. “I guess he was really determined to make his own decision.”

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