When You Reach Me Forgiveness and Compassion Quotes

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Quote #10

We pass Belle's. We cross the last street, to your old corner, where the mailbox is still scratched up with your words.

And when we are safely across, Sal always gives a little salute. And sometimes I look up, and shake my fist at the sky. (54.4)

Miranda and Sal pay respect to the Laughing Man's memory. Was the Laughing Man's sacrifice a tragedy? Why or why not?