LETTER: Attending memorial was a special privilege

Attending Jerry Hendricks’ memorial Aug. 5 was a special privilege for the standing-room-only crowd.

Many accolades were presented about this dedicated man and his contributions to our society.

Wherever he has gone, we know he’s engaged in fixing things, whether they move or not.

Having suffered a stroke, he lingered here for almost two years, yet those who were there said he was — even then — engaged.

Helping others is a well-known creed, and in this he is revered and remembered.

Glenn Wiggins,

Port Angeles

EDITOR’S NOTE: Jerry Hendricks was a former Port of Port Angeles executive director.

Glenn Wiggins is a former mayor of Port Angeles.