A note from a passer-by

The following was left as a comment to the post, "Timm's heart troubles, part one"

Tim was a kind and gentle human being, a good soul, and a great conversationalist. We spent many an hour working out at Gold's Gym.

We spoke of politics, faith, and the future. Sometimes we sat and talked instead of lifted weights because we wanted to solve the world's problems.

We spoke of the great failures of the Bush/Cheney White House, and the hope for the future we both saw in the candidacy of Barack Obama. Most of all we spoke of the shame we felt for an occupation that was begun in our name. The many many people who were now maimed, dead or fleeing the country of Iraq.

For that we felt that the leaders of the country should be held accountable. We were troubled that those in Washington were afraid to attempt that.

Due to work obligations I was not in Salem during April of 2008, and I never knew what had happened to Tim until one of my legal clients informed me.

I was saddened to hear of Tim's passing. I would have loved to say goodbye formally.

Tim, I bid you farewell. You made this earth a better place. You are free.

-- Eric