ABSTRACT
Nick was known to his friends as "Rooster.' With his frizzy red hair extending in every direction from his head, it was easy to see why. Nick especially liked heavy metal songs with serious social commentary. For Nick, however, there was one occasion when listening to a heavy metal song fortified his resolve to feign a suicide attempt. He had joined the Marine Corps in the expectation of becoming an officer and a helicopter pilot. However, during boot camp marijuana was discovered in his blood, evidently the residue of smoking the drug just before he entered service. At the time of the interview Nick was employed using his artistic abilities, drawing graphic art for an automobile parts company. However, he had hopes of owning his own business doing artwork for heavy metal bands and other pop music performers. Nick seemed bright, talented, and energetic.
