Schneiderman resigns

Guess it goes to show you never really know what demons people are fighting in their lives.

I worked for a man back in the m1980s who was a prince of guy. He had 5 daughters and was the nicest, most honest and forthright and genuine person you'd ever want to meet. He was thoughtful and caring to everyone and never spoke a cross word to anyone. He was loved by all. I knew him and his daughters for 20 years.

One day I got the news that he had committed suicide. Cranked the car up in the garage, fell asleep and never woke up. I went to his funeral and was just in shock. I asked his window if they knew why he committed suicide and she said, "Oh yeah, we know why he did it. Someday drop by the house for coffee and I'll tell you about it."

Well, I knew him well but did not know her very well so I never did make that coffee date. About a year later I talked to a co-worker who was also a close friend with my old boss and he told me the story. He said Tom (not his real name) had been sexually molesting his infant granddaughter. Had done it on multiple occasion and since he was unable to stop, he killed himself".

Dear lord! You know have knocked me over with a feather! This gentle, kind, thoughtful man....even now, years later, I have a hard time wrapping my head around it. I supposed it's like when someone goes postal and kills a bunch of people and they talk to friends and neighbors and they are shocked.