Newsblog: “I am not tired of apologizing, but I am tired of crying. It kills me that nine people died because of an accident.” – Commander Scott Waddle
Here’s a man to admire as he struggles with his whole career collapsing around him. Bitter Passage: Once a Navy star, Scott Waddle keeps replaying the tragedy that smashed so many lives
If the reporter got it right, then Waddle’s journey of self-discovery is inspiring as it is riveting. It’s a story that’s in stark contrast to what emerged about Ted Turner from the New Yorker article this week. It’s too soon to know, but if Waddle’s deepened relationships with his God and his wife remain steady, he’ll likely remain man of integrity and find new ways to contribute.
As for his crying (see the great photos in the Time mag piece), I wonder if men and women perceive it differently? It appears to be real grief to me, and I’d guess that this kind of vulnerability would be seen as a sign of strength by most women of character.