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Beloved Best Friend

I read Steve Vest’s tribute to his beloved Toby (November issue, page 64). As an animal lover, I can appreciate his love for the little fella. Toby sounds special. Erv Klein, Louisville

Honoring Women

How pleased and pleasantly surprised I was to open my November issue of Kentucky Monthly and find Abby Laub’s article and photos about the all-female Kentucky Honor Flight visit to the nation’s capital (page 12). I am a retired navy commander (22 years) and currently work at the Women in Military Service for America Memorial, also known as the Military Women’s Memorial (MWM), which was one of the stops by this Honor Flight. We were honored to have this all-female veterans group from Kentucky visit us. Their stories are profound, moving. Some are sweet and funny; all are important. Our mission at the memorial is threefold: 1) to recognize, acknowledge and honor all women who have ever served in the United States Armed Forces from the American Revolution to those currently on active duty; 2) to collect the stories from every female veteran and add their stories to our database register; and 3) to educate the general public about the collective history of military women’s contribution, service and sacrifice. Women tend to downplay their military service, and we make a point to emphasize that their service and stories are important and deserve recognition and acknowledgment. That is why the Military Women’s Memorial is so important. To find out more information on how to register a story (by the servicewoman or by family/friends of a servicewoman) please visit the website: womensmemorial.org. Help us to fulfill our mission to honor all women who have served or are currently serving. And we look forward to many more Honor Flight visits from Kentucky! Jan Fitzsimmons, MWM Volunteer Coordinator, Arlington, Virginia

At the Movies

I am impressed with the talent of actors from Kentucky (Past Tense/ Present Tense, November issue, page 58). I was never a fan of Victor Mature, but I did see The Robe and Samson and Delilah. Both were good movies. I have seen a bunch of George Clooney movies and enjoyed them, but I think Patricia Neal is way up there on my list. I think Johnny Depp does a good job, but he creeps me out! Patricia Neal wins. Ann Cohen, via email

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