An oldtimer I know...
...always says thank God for the people who go back out so he doesn't have to. This is a dude that is knocking on 45 years of sobriety after 20 years of drinking. He's one of the best people I know, and responsible for more sobriety in my city than arguably any other single person.
So, God bless your friend, I'm sorry it was him, but thanks to him for doing it so others don't have to.
Cyranoak