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Letter to the editor: Reaching out to Ron
2017-03-22
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This article shared 507 times since Wed Mar 22, 2017
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I am both amazed and humbled by Ron Clewer's letter to the editor in Windy City Times ( the March 15 issue ) concerning his late brother's murder.
Ron. my prayers are with you and your family. You honor your brother's memory by this act.
In this age of unbridled ego, as is shown by the me generation, you gave me pause for thought in this season of Lent. You spoke not so much to my head as you did to both my heart and soul.
Thank you for the journey you have taken and even more for sharing it in this letter to the editor. I am sure you have touched many More importantly, your compassion is a sign of hope for many in this community.
In my opinion, your act of love will be a pebble dropped in the many ponds of our community—and whose ripple effect will touch many.
Thank you,
Joe Murray |
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