It's very nice that you wish them well. As for the rest of your post, I have a few questions. What makes you think Dave's widow can not run the business? She has been running since he got sick. Why do you think his machines are over used and maybe on deaths door? Maybe for sale cheap??? They have spare parts and one machine in reserve. Niether Dave nor his widow are morons. They know without a machine they have no business. Give them some credit. Much of your mussing sounds like speculation. If you come by your information from the intellectuals at the Red Table I can tell you most of their ideas come out the bottom of a glass. Are you sure you truly wish them well? Are you just hoping to get an ice cream machine for cheap. Maybe you could offer "thoughts and prayers" or some other hollow platitude. Dave's widow and kids actually do have real friends that will help them if required.
I also found the post and speculation in bad taste and disrespectful. Let's keep these types of posts respectful and free from rumor and speculation. Paying respects is the only thing this section of the form is intended for, let's keep it that way. Edit: Reply ban given. Completely unacceptable behavior. This is not a place for debates or arguments. Let this one go or it will be an immediate ban from the entire forum.
If Dave was a disabled (30% or more) US veteran, his surviving spouse can claim survivors benefits that are substantial here. If there are children under age 18, that will escalate the benefit. Google “benefits for surviving spouse of disabled US veteran”. or go directly to the VA website. Social security may also provide benefits for children under age 18
