I understand why a loving son would feel as Zachary did and does. I still wish his mother or some other adviser who viewed the eulogy could have talked him out of saying it in that way. It almost sounds like what used to be called a Blood Oath.
My family life was nothing like the Ailes, but I can only recall how I felt a few years back during my father’s funeral. I was a complete mess, an overweight, bearded, middle aged man, in my new tailored suit from Men’s Warehouse, bawling like a helpless baby. The whole memorial service was a blur, punctuated by lots of forced smiling and handshakes as I greeted the guests, the many old friends of my father’s. All I can say is in a moment of profound grief, people speak straight from the heart, if they can speak clearly at all. Maybe this 17 y/o young man could have found a better forum to make these remarks. Then again, maybe no one will take his vow as anything of great consequence.
The kid watches westerns. The line is from Tombstone as Wyatt Earp begins the Vengeance Ride.