Rep. Vincent A. Lofink, R-Caravel Farms, issued the following statement about his son Anthony J. Lofink ‘s sentencing today in federal court on embezzlement charges:
“As the father of four sons, one of whom is autistic, I know that each child presents their own unique joys and challenges.
“Tony has always been a study in extremes. He’s very smart, but he’s also shown a distressing lack of integrity, always ready to blame others for his bad behavior.
“I’ve repeatedly seen him put his desire for drugs ahead of everything in his life, hurting and lying to the people closest to him, despite our efforts to help.
“I’ll always love Tony, but I’m deeply troubled by his crimes and his willingness to deceive. If there is any good to come out of this, it’s that prison will give him a chance to reassess who he is.
“Tony can either deal with his drug problem and emerge with a new resolve to lead a productive life, or he can continue down the path he’s on and end up a lost and broken man. With all my heart, I want him to make the right choice.” – WNJ
That is some statement. If you are a parent, you’d have to be made out of stone for your heart not to go out to the guy.
Update: The article is online.