Comments on: Unbelievable: Sallie Mae Refuses to Fogive Fallen Marine’s Student Loans – Updated

By: Jeff

Jeff — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 21:28:28 +0000

I’ve lost track of the number replies to this comment I’ve deleted from the moderation que… While I understand and agree with those who find Jerry’s lack of compassion and common human decency detestable, I will not allow comments that threaten him or wish him or members of his family ill.

By: Jerry

Jerry — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 05:05:42 +0000

I don’t have much sympathy for the dad. He’s using his dead son to get out of a debt that he rightfully owes and which would be covered with life insurance and the likely wrongful death suit against the other driver. The only money grubber in all of this seems to be the dad.

By: Jeff

Jeff — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 23:39:58 +0000

To me the issue isn’t the money or whether or not Sallie Mae forgives the loan. It’s the insensitive and ham-fisted way they’ve dealt with Lt. McVey’s father.

There’s a right way and a wrong way to deal with grieving parents… A real live human being had to read Mr. McVey’s letter and could have responded in a more compassionate manner.

By: Jerry

Jerry — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 23:13:30 +0000

The article was very poorly written and leaves out numerous details. For example, the loan was likely cosigned by the parent. No mention of this. Second, as a serviceman, Ian had government provided life insurance (some say approx $200K), which would have been paid to his parents. No mention of this. Third, he was killed while riding his motorcycle by an elderly driver. That driver (and her insurance company) would have been financially liable for causing his death. There was no mention of this either.

It is likely that there were numerous sources of funding to cover any debts after Ian’s death. His parents should tap those sources before they start asking for a handout.