. >> dave merle was found dead in guy thursday afternoon. >>> greenville police say merle did not leave behind a suicide note. while it's unlikely well know why he took his life many remember how they impacted theirs. >> he moved to the state in the '90s. >> he was inn at the gradual on >> he was an accomplished bmx ride. he medicine dealed every year and winning 1 gold medals. >> he was more than just a sports figure or someone that was recognized across the world for his gifts. he's a loving member of this community. >> the mayor says they were close. they saw each other around 1:30 thursday afternoon. >> and to see the life in his eyes and talking about some exciting things that he wanted to do here in greenville with kids. >> hours later around 4:00 police say he was found in a truck with a self inflicted gunshot wound. now, many asking why. >> that is not a question we will be answering, the truth is we may never know why. suicide is a personal matter and we intend to keep it that way. >> but the mayor reminded people career and a lot of injuries. >> just as we hear about in brain