He married an attempted assassin. It tore his family apart.

A retired widower fell in love with Sara Jane Moore, who shot at President Ford in 1975.

View in browser|nytimes.com January 6, 2026 When the widower Philip Chase started falling in love again at 85, he did not tell his children much about the woman he was falling for. But they figured it out. via Suzy Chase-Motzkin She was Sara Jane Moore, who had shot at President Ford in 1975. → MORE TOP STORIES Her brother pleaded guilty to the Idaho murders. Now she's ready to talk. → Here's what it's like when your wife goes on testosterone. → "It's just us": The firefighter, his son and a treacherous choice. → Sign Up for The Great Read On weekdays and Sundays, we recommend one piece of exceptional writing from The Times — a narrative or essay that takes you someplace you might not expect to go. Get it in your inbox If you received this newsletter from someone else, subscribe here. Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this message because you signed up for updates from The New York Times. To stop receiving From The Times, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018