[rlt]

“My good friend’s dad was brutally murdered”

“My delivery was delayed”

Maybe not the place for it.

[31337Logic]

He said the connection was super trivial.

I think you're mistaken - I think it's precisely the right place for such a comment.

[firecall]

I liked it - it shows how we are all connected.

[xorbax]

It's not that big a transgression

It also makes a map of human affect. We can all pretend such a thing matters, but most horrors never touch our life and would never be known without the news.

The fact that a random guy gave his spare time to help others is notable. The key point is the Christmas tree deliverer being a first responder. It's a hell of a thing.

[ryanisnan]

Be careful, the virtue cops are out in full force these days. Heaven forbid you share an anecdote on the internet and someone disagrees with you.

[bbor]

Not great reading comprehension, friend - they’re not complaining, but reminiscing.