What I question is that meeting him in person made me feel quiet. He spoke softly, paid attention, and acted with respect. There was nothing about him that felt forced. It made me stop and think about how well he must have been raised.
Even though I was unfamiliar with his story, his mother sprang to mind immediately. A mother's upbringing is shown in small things such as kindness, patience, and humility. These characteristics do not manifest themselves all at once. They grow in size as you constantly love, guide, and care for them. Watching how he acted reminded me that a mother's work is often overlooked, but it has a significant impact on a person.
You really realize how important a mother's role is in making good people when things like this happen.
