I had the good fortune of serving in the same Alaska Senate district with Vic. Just being with Vic was always a learning experience.
One of my favorite personal experiences with Vic that demonstrated his fearlessness in tackling any obstacle was a time when my daughter and I were going to an ophthalmology clinic.
As we saw Vic leaving the clinic I yelled out, “Hi Vic!” He said, “Who is it? My eyes are dilated and I can’t see anything.”to submit via any web browser. Letters under 200 words have the best chance of being published. Writers should disclose any personal or professional connections with the subjects of their letters. Letters are edited for accuracy, clarity and length.
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