I adored Babe Gabriel. He was my fathers best friend and we visited him in prison, when I was growing up. I have many letters saved, from when I was a kid, that he wrote me in prison. He didn't die as the bad man, so many know him as. But, because of the things he did, before I was even born,I know his legacy as the "bad guy" will live on. But, I loved him as much as my parents did. He was good to you, if you were good to him.
Welcome to OCDO Laina.
You make a good point that coincides with something I said recently regarding the death of a national anti-self defense leader - most everyone (99.9%), no matter how misdirected, have family (maybe children and grandchildren) and friends that care about them, love them. Their relationship with these individuals is not what the public sees or for the most part cares about - people will categorize or pigeon hole others according to certain criteria.
Your post is slightly off topic for this thread, as is my reply, but acceptable considering the relevance.
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Don't be too surprised if you hear/see negative reactions though - most often after a bad guy is caught/stopped someone will paint a kinder, gentler portrait of them. I comprehend familial ties and try to exhibit somewhat more understanding I think; however, the caring for someone who did harm to others doesn't excuse them if they were wrong/illegal in those actions. You may need some thick skin to get past some responses. Try to set the stage, make some parameters known as to why you are posting some of Babe's history.
I would find it interesting - I'm still a student of psychology and what motivates people - it was my major in school a lifetime ago.