Death notice as reported by Dusty's sister: Dusty Ray McMullin 3/30/66 - 7/25/22 56 Years Dusty was at his home in Costa Rica, when he made the tragic decision to surrender his life. Although never having been properly diagnosed or treated, the disorder in his head coupled with his attempt to cope with the torment he felt, by turning to alcohol, complicated his life in many ways, and contributed to his ongoing struggle, since early adolescence. My heart is heavy at this time, not only for the sorrow the news of my big brothers passing has brought to our family, but for the gratitude I feel for the opportunity I had to be "Dusty's little sister". It didn't occur to me as I began to mourn, that I would be so overwhelmed by the outpouring of love, comfort & support I received from my family, loved ones & close friends. I am, however, not at all surprised at the great many people that have been touched by knowing him. The light he shared & his gift to make an impact on everyone who crossed his path was far reaching. I would like to think he would be pleased with the words to follow. I would like to credit my siblings & our parents specifically, as well as from other sources I found, while going through the few, precious possessions he kept, for providing me with the materials I used to create this tribute. Their written words & memories were a great help to me. I would very much like to share a worthy account of his life & all he accomplished. The life he seemed to be so good at living. Dusty? These words are my gift to you. I very much hope that the gesture won't be qualified as the "least I could do", but rather the very best I could do, to honor the life you lived. I really wish I could have done the thing or said the words that could have made the difference for you. I really wish you would have stayed. I will love you always & for an ever, Love your little sista, Vinnie. It is my hope that the details of his death will not overshadow the huge difference his presence had in all the lives he deeply touched. My desire to share how much I love him & how much I admire so many of his qualities has been a tearful journey. I pray these words will memorialize his life in such a way that could possibly save another that may be suffering like he suffered. Years ago our Mom graciously wrote how grateful she had been, for the flood of precious memories of Dusty to pour out of her memory bank. She expressed her feelings for him perfectly. "Dusty, thank you for sharing with this very blessed & proud mama the little league football, your rat-pack of buddies, your awesome writing & acting skills, your tender heart & Olda, he the underdogs of this world & your desire to always help them some way.