Sir: I just wanted to extend my heartfelt thanks to you for the amazing article you wrote in regards to my Grandpa’s library, “Lacina’s literary legacy,” in the July 30 Chatham Voice. I am also speaking on my sister’s and my mother’s behalf.
I was stunned by the extent of the article! I expected just a small picture and a few words on a back page. Wow. I must say my eyes were full of tears as I was reading it.
You have no idea how much it meant to me to have you honour my grandfather in such a way. He was very dear to us, as is our Czech heritage.
Again, many, many thanks for telling the story. I hope it is just the start to my dream of a Czech heritage “museum,” and cultural awareness of all kinds in this area. Chatham-Kent is rich with many cultures, and I think it is so important to recognize this and make people, especially the younger generations, aware of our history.
Keep up the good work. The Voice is an excellent paper, and has become a very important and valuable part of our community.
Joanne Bartosek on behalf of Nancy Gagnon and Mary McDonnell
Chatham-Kent
