LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Gratitude for care and compassion

Dear Editor,

The end of life was happening to my husband Walter Walker during the month of December 2019, although I was not aware it was so imminent. He died December 31, 2019. During this time, I called on our EMS three times. Twice for a home emergency and one ambulance to Munson during a snowstorm. Walter finally was cared for in home by Hospice of Michigan. As I look back on the month of December, I can’t say enough good things about the people that I came in contact with – so compassionate. I have such gratitude for the people that attended my husband and myself. We are so fortunate to have these services in this little village.

Charlette Walker
Elk Rapids 

Thank you 

Dear Editor,

A big thank you to all of the people that helped me in 2019! All of the gardeners, drivers, seamstress, laundry lady, people that cleaned the house, thank you. To all who brought over cookies, thank you. 

Rodger Gehrt

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