Dear "Uncle" Martin, you are my mother's favorite cousin, my great aunt Frieda's favorite nephew and my devoted relative and friend since my childhood. I am privileged to have seen the evolution of your art and poetry, your public speaking and writing during the last 25 years, and take great pleasure now in using this opportunity to express my appreciation and love. The impact you've had on family, friends and recently on the wider world around you is profound and I am so proud to be one of those few who can say I've known you since... It is wonderful that your book has finally come out as well and that its influence will continue indefinitely. I promise you to do as your book asks -- "Remember Us" and to keep you in my heart always. With much love! |
