I sit here tonight in pain... no not physical but emotional pain... a dear friend that lost his job has also been "dismissed" by his owner. Note the use of the small "o"... along with being in pain for him I am angered at the actions of the owner... shall we say it's like kicking a horse when it's down!!! Here is a wonderful, extremely insightful man that lives only to serve that is down on his luck due to the economy.... and without discussion or reason dismisses him... not even formally and in person but through the media (phone or email - whichever it still sucks)...
Crushed, hurt, lost, abandoned... words that I'm sure express his current feelings.... To him... please know that my heartfelt sympathy goes out to you...