An article was in the
Lake City Reporter this
past Sunday -- June 16, 2013 -- which happened to
be Father's Day. My father died almost 26 years ago, and yet, he is
still being remembered. Not just by me, my sisters and my
mother. But others it seems. Thank you Mr. Williams, whoever you
are, for your special gift of words. Mostly though, thank you for
remembering.
GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN by Morris Williams
Dr. Lou Landrum: Both a general practitioner and a general surgeon, he
practiced in a time when physicians made home visits. He was known as
being excellent at quickly and expertly diagnosing the cause of an illness and
helping people get well. He delivered countless babies and had
"special pricing" for those unable to afford medical care.
He was still doctoring full time at 65 and gave this explanation:
"I keep working because a person has to have a goal to justify his
existence on this planet."
I only hope I can live up to his mantra......
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