Bill Iam praying that God in His graciousness will provide a way. But Yes share the great gift of eternal ife through Christ with him, tell of the certanty of the sacrifice. tell you friend that God is right there holding him that nothing is ever hopeless. You are Christ inthe flesh the light on thi hill.
Now has he spoke to lawyers? a good one will listen and advise. I know money doesnt heal but it make the struggle easier.+++

Pray God can change his mind about you visiting. perhaps a letter or email to tell him you are thinking of him miss his friendship and are praying.
You are hurting too so I pray for God to be your comfot as well.

Sorry Bill. These are hard things. Get a message to him, ask to just sit with him. Promise to not talk unless he wants to.
Job's friends in the Bible always get a bad rap.
I say: give me friends like Jobs friends anyday!!
How many friends do we have, that would sit with us in complete silence for a week, without eating a thing??
Maybe their only mistake was "trying" to say something comforting and wise. After all, they were just human.
Good friends are very hard to come by when you are sitting on your ash heap.

Take care Bill, courage and hope for your friend Phil.
You are right. It is a flawed human deduction that suicide is unforgivable. Believing was enough for the thief on the cross...he gave no elaborate confession. Jesus knew his heart. Believing was also enough for John 3.16. I didnt say confession, repentance and faith are not needed...these things need only be seen by God!

So sorry your friend has been harmed in this way. I found the following through Google and thought I'd share some of it with you. Maybe it would help your friend to stop considering suicide.

Ways to cope with suicidal thoughts and feelings

Remember that while it may seem as if these suicidal thoughts and feelings will never end, this is never a permanent condition. You WILL feel better again. In the meantime, there are some ways to help cope with your suicidal thoughts and feelings.

Things to do
Talk with someone every day, preferably face to face. Though you feel like withdrawing, ask trusted friends and acquaintances to spend time with you. Or continue to call a crisis helpline and talk about your feelings.
Make a safety plan. Develop a set of steps that you can follow during a suicidal crisis. It should include contact numbers for your doctor or therapist, as well as friends and family members who will help in an emergency.
Make a written schedule for yourself every day and stick to it, no matter what. Keep a regular routine as much as possible, even when your feelings seem out of control.
Get out in the sun or into nature for at least 30 minutes a day.
Exercise as vigorously as is safe for you. To get the most benefit, aim for 30 minutes of exercise per day. But you can start small. Three 10-minute bursts of activity can have a positive effect on mood.
Make time for things that bring you joy. Even if very few things bring you pleasure at the moment, force yourself to do the things you used to enjoy.
Remember your personal goals. You may have always wanted to travel to a particular place, read a specific book, own a pet, move to another place, learn a new hobby, volunteer, go back to school, or start a family. Write your personal goals down. (Some of these might not be so good for your friend)

Things to avoid:
Being alone. Solitude can make suicidal thoughts even worse. Visit a friend, or family member. If you have no one, pick up the phone and call a crisis helpline.
Alcohol and drugs. Drugs and alcohol can increase depression, hamper your problem-solving ability, and can make you act impulsively.
Doing things that make you feel worse. Listening to sad music, looking at certain photographs, reading old letters, or visiting a loved one’s grave can all increase negative feelings.
Thinking about suicide and other negative thoughts. Try not to become preoccupied with suicidal thoughts as this can make them even stronger. Don’t think and rethink negative thoughts. Find a distraction. Giving yourself a break from suicidal thoughts can help, even if it’s for a short time.

I will pray for you and your friend and his family. God does love him, and I hope he knows that and believes it.

Thanks you guys! This has been particulrly hard for me. This man says he has accepted Jesus and all I can do is hope its true! I don't think he will make it through this! I have watched for the last 3 years as he deteiorates, He is in horrible shape. I do pray he gets it but I believe his mind is going! I watched this happen to my uncle and it's not pretty! In the meantime all i can really do is pray!
Would love to get him to go to the river and catch some little panfish with me but he won't go outside! Thanks for the help folks!
Love and Prayers!
Bill