I understand it was never made clear how Tom died. Just that Michael mentioned he wished Tom had lived to see his son become a priest.

(Another dopey fabrication).

Apple

PS - you're right, Camillus, I'm all over the place today!!!

A wise and frugal government, which shall leave men free to regulate their own pursuits of industry and improvement, and shall not take from the mouth of labor the bread it has earned - this is the sum of good government.

- THOMAS JEFFERSON