Asheville made national news. Captain Jeff Bowen of the Asheville Fire Department died in the line of duty. A four-alarm fire broke out in an office building in the exhausting heat this afternoon. 200 people were evacuated. Bowen was the only casualty. In contrast to all the eye-rolling that goes on on this blog for absurdities and power grabs in over-extended government, I salute Captain Bowen for making the ultimate sacrifice in a justifiable and honorable role of government. May the family accept the very rare praise from this harsh critic as condolences.