Monday, August 25, 2014
I first met Tom in the early 80's working for Werner's neighborhood pharmacy. I was probably 16 or 17 at the time, delivering prescriptions and working as a clerk. These were difficult economic times and Tom had recently lost his job in ihis professional career. He accepted a job at the pharmacy doing the same work as I was doing for probably less than $3 an hour. Not because he wasn't qualified to do more important work, but rather because he was such a devoted father and husband and it was the best he could do at the time. He never complained, always had a smile on his face and a pleasant demeanor in spite of the difficult times he was facing, He worked hard and gave this job his best effort.
I will long remember being in the store and hearing the news that he had found a better opportunity to take care of his family and how gracious and appreciative he was to Mr.Werner for the opportunity.
I only ran into Tom a handful of times since those days, but regret not having told him how much I respected him for the man he was and thanking him for a wonderful life lesson.
Now I know he knows.
