A beautiful and thought-provoking piece John. Thank goodness your son is safe. You never know what's going to happen next. As my children's teacher would say, "Be prepared for all things at all times."

It's easy for us to judge those who behave in ways we don't understand or, as you said to forget there are people among us "hanging by a tread."

I love the quote, "Be kinder than necessary because everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle."