A parent's nightmare

A parent's agony


Today in my print column, I talk about what is easily one of the worst things that can possibly happen to a parent.


You can read it here.


In my case, it had a happy ending.


I was reminded of this incident, as I often am, by a recent event that made the paper that did not have a happy ending.


There is almost nothing as unnatural as a parent burying a child. And when it involves a young child, that pain must be absolutely overwhelming.


It is our job to report the news. I hope that we do that in a way that does not add to the heartache. That is not always the case.

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