Originally published: . Volume 12, No. 4. Source pages: 3.
Tom Hannie
Dr. Nelson,
I just wanted to drop you a brief note to let you know that I, along with numerous others I suspect, truly enjoyed your editorial piece remembering Tom Hannie.
I knew Tom as an acquaintance through the Baton Rouge Freethinkers. One of the highlights of every meeting was hearing Tom's input, even when it had absolutely nothing to do with that meeting's particular subject. I knew enough to understand that he rarely said anything without merit, and it was genuinely gratifying to hear him enthusiastically tell me, upon completion of presenting findings of my thesis research related to international security and religious faith, that I should present to the group whenever I want. However, he never acted on my continually trying to get him to give us an expanded presentation…on anything. I suspect by that point he was enjoying retirement too much and was more than content adding commentary here and there. LOL. No exaggeration here, but the ENTIRE time I was reading your editorial on Tom, I could not help but smile. Though I knew him nowhere close to as well as you knew him, as I read your piece I found myself easily recognizing various aspects of his personality and character that he so wonderfully exhibited. He truly was a man for all to emulate. Thank you for your wonderful editorial, and honoring Tom so appropriately.
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