Alleged suicide note of Boeing whistleblower John Barnett released

John Barnett reportedly wrote several thoughts in his notebook while sitting in the front seat of his Dodge truck before taking his own life.

“America,” he began in the suicide note obtained by the New York Post. “Come together or die!! I pray the motherf*cker that destroyed my life pay!!! I pray Boeing pays!!! Bury me face down so Boeing and their lying-ass leaders can kiss my ass.”

“To my family and friends, I found my purpose,” the note states. “I’m at peace. I love you more.”

Barnett worked for Boeing for over three decades, retiring in 2017 as a quality control engineer. During his time at the company, he reportedly raised concerns about the safety of Boeing planes, but his warnings were ignored by company leaders.

Barnett was found dead on March 9 after failing to appear for a deposition regarding Boeing’s safety practices. His death, ruled a suicide, has been questioned by many, including his family members.

The Charleston Police Department, which released the note, has concluded its investigation into his death, determining it was a suicide. Barnett was noted to have been suffering from PTSD and anxiety from a "hostile work environment."

Barnett most notably revealed to the BBC in 2019 that the assembly process at Boeing was being rushed and workers were deliberately using sub-standard parts. Barnett also claimed that he had discovered issues with the emergency oxygen system, a claim that Boeing later denied.

Boeing has recently faced significant scrutiny following a series of safety incidents involving its planes. The Federal Aviation Administration conducted an audit of Boeing earlier this year, describing the company’s quality control issues as “unacceptable.”