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Marilyn Melville-Irvine's avatar

It was so good to read about Don Bonker again. In 1978, my husband and I adopted a Korean baby. We had expected her to be delivered to us, but, at the last minute, the agency changed its mind and said that we would have to go to Korea to pick her up. Trying to get my passport prepared was frustrating and time-consuming. Feeling frantic, I contacted my Congressman, Don Bonker, and he intervened immediately. In record time, I had the passport and was able to go. He could not have been more gracious and accommodating. I will always be grateful for his kindness and efficiency and ability to make things happen for his constituents.

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Andre Stepankowsky's avatar

What a great story. Thanks for sharing it!

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John Gotshall's avatar

A most beautiful and thoughtful obituary of an excellent public servant. Thank you, Andre.

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Janice's avatar

My very first steps on a campaign trail were for Don. I’d never met him but his ideas alligned with my thinking. Remarkable man.

Thanks Andre.

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Roberto Castro's avatar

Andre, this is a nice tribute to a man that appears to have put service above self. The ego is something that is so destructive and it seems he figured out there was a need to serve without it. I recently finished Seneca's letter's to Lucelius. Seneca began a correspondence towards the end of his life and the 123 letters are one's that politicians and us can benefit from. The themes touched on remain relevant today. Anyway, the tribute paid to Don Bonker reminded me of this book. Both, Don Bonker and Seneca, in their own way left us a little better off, we can do that too.

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