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Letters to the Editor, Jan. 23, 2008 |
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Letter targeting Kirby was personal, unfair Dear Editor, I was saddened to read William “Bill” T. Sweigert’s comments in the Letters to the Editor section of the Sentinel (Jan. 11, 2008 edition). Saddened because the Sentinel would even consider publishing such a personal affront based upon one writer’s opinion, and saddened too because I can only image how his letter impacted my friend Bill Kirby. You see, I too know Dr. Bill Kirby “up close and personal.” Bill’s the guy you see at virtually every Rotary function cooking, cleaning or pouring. Bill’s the guy you find flying humanitarian missions to Mexico with the Auburn chapter of the Flying Doctors. Bill’s the guy who makes certain that his many family and friends, most of whom are not even his patients, are always afforded the best of care should they find themselves at Auburn Faith. Bill’s the guy who every holiday season hosts a Christmas party for “Peace for Families (the battered women’s shelter) and Bill’s the guy who often digs deep into his own pocket in order to improve the quality of life of others – many of whom he’s never met. When I go to meet my maker, I’d much rather be remembered as a great humanitarian than a person with political savvy. I too knew Bill Sweigert “up close and personal” and always enjoyed his warmth and charm. He was a good man and a good lawyer. May he rest in peace. Denny Freidig, Auburn
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