Monday, April 20, 2009
Dear Ann, I am very sorry for your loss. It is obvious from the information provided in the newpaper where you got your initial baptism into politics. I would be remiss if I did not take this opportunity to let you know that my dad - Harold David Hargan - was your #1 fan (although, I am sure he has lots of company). He died in August, 2008, a month after his 77th birthday. He was active in politics from my earliest memories - either running for office, trying to get others elected (or defeated) or discussing (or cussing!!!) them. He loved to read your books and you DELIGHTED him everytime you appeared on TV. I can yet see his broad grin and hear his laugh as he watched you rip up yet another interviewer. He would repeat your remarks and quote from one of your books often. You were such a beautiful, bright spot in his life, I feel that I owe you a deep debt of gratitude. You lit up his life, especially when his health prevented him from being as active as he had been in the past. Thank you for your wit, wisdom and intellectual prowess - on behalf of my beloved father, H.D. Hargan.
