Jumped from 26th floor

Today a man jumped down two buildings next to where I am staying. My wife & my son passed the scene when he was already covered by a police blanket. The shoes were still looking out. My son did not recognized the seriousness. Later we heard that this was a mainland father had a dispute with his adult son about money (is there anything else in HK than MONEY ?). The son left & then the father jumped. It was a very bright and nice day today & I just wonder what in the world can be so bad that somebody is that brave (or coward ?)to jump instead just face the problem and get it settled somehow.
This song is dedicated to the unknown jumper - ACROSS THE UNIVERSE.