McCroskey
Wow, thats a sad story but I think also an important reminder to those who set out to become Commercial Pilots. While I wouldn't want to put anyone off its important to be aware of the risks. Like I said before there are people who won't make it for one reason or another and before you sign your life away make sure your really prepared to take the risk.
Cements my position that a degree is a great thing to have if time is on your side. I'm learning that aviation is very unstable. It must be a great reassurance to have something to fall back on if it all goes wrong.