Originally Posted by
Lost River
That is not a problem!
I feel for those kids, as well as the wife. It is bad enough losing a spouse, but when you are caring for 4 very young kids, that really decimates a lady's world. I have given that no small amount of thought.
This is just my own perspective.
When I was choosing someone to drive for me overseas, many of the guys (initially)did not give it much thought, and did not consider the role of driving to be that important. I explained to them that being the driver in diplomatic missions was one of the single most important assignments there was.
That person was not only responsible for the vehicle, and making sure it was in top condition, and going over every little detail to make sure, but they had the lives of everyone in the vehicle, in their hands. Being hyper alert, driving smoothly and professionally, as well making smart decisions was paramount. Every person in the vehicle had wives, kids, girlfriends, parents, etc. So the driver had literally dozens of people who counted on him to be at his best. One mistake and a whole bunch of kids could have their entire lives as they knew it destroyed.
When I saw pics of this man, his children and spouse, it just brought all that back. Plus knowing a number of LE over the years that have passed from incidents on the job, suicide, or other reasons, it simply reminded me of the families. We don't have to know the circumstances, to know that the family is hurting, and the spouse will have to deal with her kids by herself both emotionally and financially.