Sadly, today I join Secretary Hillary Clinton and other leaders in expressing sorrow and regret for the loss of my constituent and Montclair resident, Eric Bohelert who died earlier this week after being struck by a train while on his bicycle. Eric’s work, defending truth and defeating bias, has never been as important as it is today in this era of relentless misinformation. My heart breaks knowing how devastating a loss this is for Eric’s family and friends and the entire Township of Montclair. But also the loss this is for America and protecting the integrity of the first amendment. His death remains under investigation by the NJ Transit Police and I look forward to seeing the results of the investigation when they are made public, to see if there is something to learn, something to do to perhaps prevent another tragedy like this from happening in the future. I’m certain I speak for the people of this town in sending light and love to Eric’s friends and family in this very difficult time.