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Widow Shares Viral Story of Husband’s Suicide After Honeymoon to Promote Mental Health Awareness

Isabel Coles, whose husband Christopher died by suicide the day after their honeymoon, is preparing to run the Chicago Marathon to honor his memory and raise funds for suicide prevention.

Isabel Coles, 32, and Christopher, 28, tied the knot in September 2024 after meeting on a dating app nearly two years earlier.
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Overview

  • Christopher Coles, a 28-year-old army veteran, took his own life in September 2024, the day after returning from a honeymoon with his wife Isabel at a music festival in New Jersey.
  • Despite being described as driven and successful, Christopher showed no outward signs of mental health struggles, leaving Isabel and others shocked by his sudden death.
  • Months after his passing, Isabel received a bouquet of Valentine’s Day flowers Christopher had pre-ordered before his death, underscoring his ongoing love and thoughtfulness.
  • Isabel’s personal account of her husband’s death and the events that followed has gone viral online, amassing nearly 40 million views and sparking conversations about hidden mental health struggles.
  • She is now training to run the Chicago Marathon in October 2025 to raise awareness for mental health and funds for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.