Hearsay, perhaps. But it was made by a poster/friend who was asked by Herb's wife to post it. You are correct, I don't have his paystubs so I don't have proof what he was paid. But if I recall, it was only a few hundred a month. I have no reason to doubt the information that was posted.
"... I have no reason to doubt the information that was posted ..."
Nor any reason to believe it, either ... especially since you choose to disbelieve what I've told you. You'd merely rather castigate someone who isn't around to kick your (err) teakettle ... as you richly deserve.