Forgotten individuals

In this case, it's namely 1 specific individual.
Him. I thought it was a dead topic, buried six feet and beyond. But I was wrong. When she mentioned the situation that he was in, my heart went out to him.
Had I been at the place there and then, I would not be able to take it. I remember all the hurt and tears that he caused. But now, I just cannot bear to picture him in the situation that she described.

Was it me escaping when I told them I did not want to go? I must confess I was just lazy and couldn't be bothered.

Right now, I just feel sorry for him.

Can blood ties ever be severed? Can I ever be cold-blooded? Could I and would I?