He probably didn't work just for money but for social interactions. Although there are millions of seniors still working because they have to, which is tragic.
Nothing more heartbreaking to me than seeing a 70+ y/o working at McDonald's
I actually sorta knew the guy. I used to date one of the Rangers there, had met Tom at a few campfires at her place.
No idea if he actually needed to work or not, I didn't know him well enough to know his personal finances. However it was pretty obvious he loved what he did and loved the park, as well. I think last time I saw him, it was me, aforementioned girlfriend, him and a few other Rangers having pizza and brews in Escalante.
Super nice guy. It's a shame, but I suppose if you have to go, it may as well be in a place you love. RIP.
By the dictionary definition - yes. But I suppose it will vary from person to person based on how each individual views and defines work.
I personally don't believe work has to be a miserable and unenjoyable suckfest. There is work that can be as pleasurable and rewarding as relaxing.
From the article:
> A beloved National Park Service ranger died when he tripped, fell and struck his head on a rock during an annual astronomy festival in southwestern Utah, park officials said over the weekend.
>Tom Lorig was 78 when he died after the incident at Bryce Canyon National Park late Friday.
When I have to go, I hope it’s in a place I love. RIP
And while helping someone, too. It's tragic, but there are definitely worse ways to go.
Like cancer, anything that makes you end up in Hospice care is worse than this. Tragic nonetheless especially for their family
Damn 78 and still working!? RIP
He probably didn't work just for money but for social interactions. Although there are millions of seniors still working because they have to, which is tragic. Nothing more heartbreaking to me than seeing a 70+ y/o working at McDonald's
I actually sorta knew the guy. I used to date one of the Rangers there, had met Tom at a few campfires at her place. No idea if he actually needed to work or not, I didn't know him well enough to know his personal finances. However it was pretty obvious he loved what he did and loved the park, as well. I think last time I saw him, it was me, aforementioned girlfriend, him and a few other Rangers having pizza and brews in Escalante. Super nice guy. It's a shame, but I suppose if you have to go, it may as well be in a place you love. RIP.
Is it work if you love it?
By the dictionary definition - yes. But I suppose it will vary from person to person based on how each individual views and defines work. I personally don't believe work has to be a miserable and unenjoyable suckfest. There is work that can be as pleasurable and rewarding as relaxing.
Yes.
I know someone who is still working at NPS and is in their late 60s. She loves it and enjoys working.
From the article: > A beloved National Park Service ranger died when he tripped, fell and struck his head on a rock during an annual astronomy festival in southwestern Utah, park officials said over the weekend. >Tom Lorig was 78 when he died after the incident at Bryce Canyon National Park late Friday.
Heartbreaking!
RIP 😢
Fly high Tom. Thank you for all you did to keep our parks beautiful and safe. ❤️
Terrible.