For those who have not lived in my area in the last 30 years, the name probably means nothing. Indeed, he is one of the thousand points of light that Bush I talked about.  Long before Bush I was president.

He died today.  May the angels take him and keep his widow in peace.

Thomas Cannon was never a rich man.  He worked for the USPS for almost all his life, and never amassed any fortune.  Why?  because he gave it all away.  not to This scam or that scam.  But to people in the area who underwent a bad misfortune.  His money was never solicited. nor was it ever asked for.  he did it out of the love of his heart!

He gave away $150k in 33 years.  Just because people were in worse shape.  10 years ago, his house was falling down, and the citizens of Richmond bought him and his wife a new one.

He was the richest man that Richmond ever knew.  With his passing, a part of the city died as well. He was what made richmond a great place, despite the crime.

I know you have never heard of him.  now you have.  Perhaps your lives are a little richer for hearing a true story of a great man.

Thomas Cannon, Via con Dios.