Barbara Sharp: Gazette columnist showed humanity

Bob Flaherty shows Kathie Glime, right, his arm at the Norwottuck Rail Trail on Feb. 7 in Hadley. Last month, Glime and Kelli Hurlburt helped Flaherty after he fell on his bike, breaking his arm.

Bob Flaherty shows Kathie Glime, right, his arm at the Norwottuck Rail Trail on Feb. 7 in Hadley. Last month, Glime and Kelli Hurlburt helped Flaherty after he fell on his bike, breaking his arm. STAFF PHOTO / DANIEL JACOBI II

Published: 02-18-2025 1:09 PM

First of all, sincere wishes to Gazette columnist Bob Flaherty for a quick and full recovery from the very serious injury he incurred on the bike path, and kudos to the two walkers who came to his aid, and to the Hadley police, Acton EMS, and the staff at Baystate Hospital.

That Bob was willing and able (despite his broken arm) to tell his story in his Feb. 10 column — mixing horrific details with gratitude and even humor — is a testament to both his talent for writing and his humanity.

And his message at the end of the story is something to be remembered, now more than ever.

Barbara Sharp

Northampton

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