Dear editor,
I have been wanting to write this letter for some time, but Susan Lynn’s editorial in Saturday’s newspaper concerning the graveness of her father’s medical condition moved me so much that I felt I had to express my feelings.
I did not know Mr. Lynn up close and personal, but had met him through my late wife, Ennis (formerly Mrs. Ray Blohm), and had occasion to visit with him frequently at Walmart, where he was shopping.
Having lived in several southeast Kansas cities, including Pittsburg, El Dorado, Fredonia and Coffeyville, I always enjoyed the editorials written by strong owners-editors. Having said this, Emerson Lynn’s editorials were always among my favorites. I didn’t always agree, but his writings always made me consider “the other side” and most often I came to agree with him.
I already miss his writing, as I am sure plenty of others do also.
So, in closing, Mr. Lynn, I thank you for your insightful writing and wish you God speed and God bless.
Jim Seigel,
Iola, Kan.
Letter to the editor — April 16, 2013
