If his death was in the line of duty I'd feel differently.Even if he was in uniform hanging out at the local Dunkin Donuts I'd feel differently.But falling...while fixing a roof? First of all roofing is one of the most dangerous occupations in the country.If I know that he certainly would have.Roofing is a job best left to professionals.But it's the fact that he was off duty...not the fact that he was foolish...that affects my attitude.
On duty...she gets the pension.Off duty...sorry,sweetheart.
His death was pretty much negligent suicide, if such a thing existed.
I understand why his wife was desperate to milk the taxpayers for every last penny - it was not just, but it was understandable.
All of those state employees working - for once - as hard as they could, to help bleed the system is repulsive.
Especially since the revelation of kickbacks in the NYC system.