No witnesses, at least none willing to come forward. No surveillance footage. I recall hearing a ‘thwump!’ but not knowing what to make of it. The tragic injuries were discovered the next day. Forensics found no fingerprints, no shell casings. No known enemies, no motive.

Talk about blown away. He’d stood since April. This was late December. I can’t guess if he saw it coming. We are fortunate here, however, having really first class emergency services. Brick man down!

Not for long.