"Mr. Hoess was a loving husband and father, and a devout member of his church. His five children respected and adored him. He was also a business leader. He had grown prosperous as a farmer, largely because of his administrative skills. One of his acquaintances in the government took note of how he managed his farming business. He was offered a post in the government, where he proved himself very capable. This led to a series of promotions, and Mr. Hoess rose rapidly in a series of government offices. 

"Mr. Hoess had a regular routine every day: breakfast with his wife and children, then off to work--sometimes pausing to enjoy the fragrance of the flowers in his well-tended garden. Mr. Hoess worked diligently at his job, conducting staff meetings, making important decisions, reading repor…