I didn’t read it as smack talk. Though I agree most will probably see it that way, so it is poor taste by definition. I never knew the man, but personally I fe

I didn’t read it as smack talk. Though I agree most will probably see it that way, so it is poor taste by definition. I never knew the man, but personally I feel like I have a greater appreciation for who he was than if the In Memoriam had only mentioned positive contributions. It makes him feel more real and human to me. It‘s certainly bad form for someone in leadership, but in the same way that I appreciate leaders who break from PR spin to acknowledge and explain the nuance, I also appreciate a more balanced remembrance.