[Yorick]

Originally posted by Diogenes Of Pumpkintown: About me . . . hmmm . . . okay, here is a brief snapshot into my world: I received a phone call at the office today from the surviving husband of the deceased victim of an automobile hit and run case that is assigned to me. I have not yet met the gentleman in person, as he lives far away in New Jersey, but have spoken to him several times on the phone over the past few months. He and his wife had been in this area of the country (Pickens County, SC), just passing through the area, when she was struck and killed by a van while crossing the road in the town of Clemson, SC (home of Clemson University -- some of you may have heard of it). Her body was drug/carried several hundred feet by the van before it came to rest by the side of the road. The van did not stop, but continued on down the road for some distance before mechanical problems forced it to stop, where police later found it and the two men inside who claimed that they did not realize they had hit a person, but thought it was a deer. The driver has been charged with the offense of Leaving the Scene Of an Accident with Death involved, an offense punishable by up to 25 years in prison. This case is currently pending and hopefully will be resolved at the next court term of October 29th. As I said, I have not met the victim's surviving husband, but have talked with him several times by phone. It is obvious to me, from his words, attitude, and voice, that this man is one of the kindest souls I have ever encountered in this world. He cared very deeply for his wife, and is very concerned with keeping up to date on developments in the case. However, unlike what is typical in cases of this sort, he displays a generosity of spirit which I can only admire in wonderment. He has not spoken one word of revenge, of hate, of malice. I have not detected any such feeling in his voice. His only concern genuinely seems to be to make himself available to our office for the proper resolution of this case. He has not said one word about any punishment for the defendant, not one hint or whisper of "lock him up for life" or anything of the sort. He trusts me completely to resolve this case appropriately, and sees his role only as providing whatever assistance I need to do it. He trusts that justice will be done. At the end of every single one of our conversations he has apologized for calling to check on the status of the case, and asked if it would be alright if he called again in the future. No matter how much I assure him that of course that is okay, any time he wants to talk, he still goes out of his way to ask again. He did it again today, with that kind, gentle sad voice of his. When I put down the phone I just wanted to cry, so moved by the kindness and generosity of this man's soul. I am crying now as I search for the words to describe this man.

I don't know how you managed to write this Dio. Take it easy mate. Be strong.

Hugh



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