Floppy Link, I suggest you check your FACTS before you put your foot in your mouth. The Winchman was stranded on a sinking tanker after the winch cable got caught and was cut. He was a hero and payed the ultimate price for saving others' lives.There was nothing he could do about it.
So, when you're sitting comfortably in your 757 sipping coffe with your brain in neutral (as it obviously is most of the time) just think of the sort of selfless people who risk their own lives rescuing those who are in peril. Then, think introspectively about why you are so selfish and would grudge the widow of a hero a decent settlement to support her for the rest of here life. Then, find out from Bristows how you can help by contributing a small part of your large pay cheque to help the fund set up to help her.
When you have assuaged your guilt for being so crass, then you can come back and join the rest of the human race.
Skycop, YOU should know better. You have no money because you fly hlicopters so a simple apology should be sufficient with a promise not to be such a blockhead in future.