Tuesday, September 26, 2006

Poetic Obituaries: Letters from children

were his favorites, like the one who wrote, "Mr. Jackson we know you got cancer. We know you are going to die. You did a good job while you were here."

"I especially like this one," Jackson said one morning. "He says he's writing me just because I'm a good person. Now, what sweeter compliment is there than that?"

For [Lonnie] Jackson, 77, none.

from The Columbus Ledger-Enquirer: Lonnie Jackson: Proud champion of south Columbus, diversity

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