A lifesaving addition to one of the Bay Area's most recognized landmarks is now complete. On Monday, supporters of the safety net on the Golden Gate Bridge marked an important milestone.The Golden Gate Bridge is iconic, but it has tragic side as well. For too many, this is where they chose to end their lives. Now, the suicide deterrence system has been completed, and is aimed at creating a second chance at life for those who are in despair.
"Gamboa turned her grief into resolve, working to protect others, and advocating for the barrier that may have given her son a chance to reconsider. "I truly feel that if he landed in the net and he was retrieved and everything, he would re-evaluate his whole life," said Gamboa.Gamboa says she and too many other families have worked tirelessly to see that no other families have to suffer the way they have. The net is already showing signs of working.