Letters to the Editor
Editor:
There were two obituaries of note in the Feb. 23 edition of the LW Weekly. The first, about Nathan Nemnich, contained a loving poem that he had written to his family in 2007 that described beautifully what he would do and say if he had one more day to live. It is great reminder to us all not to put off those final goobyes. We offer our sympathies to his family for their loss, and note that they say “his heart will go on.” True enough!
The other obituary was for 100-year-old Lew Parker. Nancy Goldstein and I had the honor of visiting him on his birthday and presented him with a birthday cake and flowers on behalf of the Peace Club. Lew and his late wife, Alma, were some on the founding members of the Peace Club, and I would also often talk with him at Democratic Club meetings. He was always in good humor, and aware and interested in the world and social justice causes.
In September, he was no longer attending meetings but kept busy with Zoom classes and lectures, which seemed quite impressive as we hear our younger cohorts agonize over modern technology. He was looking forward to his big birthday party that was to be held in Clubhouse 3.
His life values were an inspiration to many, and we extend our sympathies to his family for their loss of a life well-lived.
Pat Kruger Mutual 9
