Tribute to Bill Holm most deserved
To the editor:
Imagine my surprise to open my on-line edition of the Independent today to see my old friend and colleague Bill Holm featured on the front page. Bill was one of the smartest and most colorful men I have ever known. His knowledge of literature and music (and many other areas of expertise) was amazing. He was also extremely generous with his time and help and usually read the works of other writers he admired during his own public readings, such as the poetry of Leo Dangel and Phil Dacey. He was a great teacher, performer, raconteur and friend. The tribute to Bill from Dan Rieppal and Ryan Ross is most fitting and deserved.
Jack Hickerson
East Gull Lake