May longtime letter contributor rest well
For many years, you have printed letters by my dad. Perhaps you even considered giving him his own byline because of his thought-provoking content. He enjoyed being able to share his point of view and felt if he could only change one mind at a time, it would be worth it.
My dad was an advocate. He believed in diplomacy and justice. He believed love conquers hate and everyone should be treated equally and fairly. And he believed in the power of voting.
For as long as he was able, he attended rallies and protests directed at the current administration. When he spoke to young people at these events, he would ask why they were there. After they responded, he asked them to repeat the question to him.
His response: “I’m here for you.”