Jumping Jack,
I honestly cannot see how in that case it was a "cowards way" out. More like someone who has reached a point where he feels he cannot go on any longer.
I am certain the family will be more concerned with other current emotions than your claims of "potential shame and ignomony".
We will never know what was going on in that individuals mind that led to him take his own life.
Personally, I think your comments are of a "throwaway" nature merely prompting a response.
I am in agreement with Kitbag............your comments are not only stupid but tasteless to boot.
SJ