Thomas Kier attended several different schools while young, leaving friends behind each time.  He had a close family relationship, but had trouble keeping in contact with others.  Being alone was familiar and not always lonely.

Thomas did well in school, but left after three semesters of community college to seek his fortune elsewhere.  This was not his best decision, and his future life paid the price.  Still, he found his wife where he worked and has been in love with her since, as well as their two children.