Uncle's example hits home.

• Author: Shing, Mary Ann
• Position: READERS [respond]

I just read your article about visiting your Uncle Gil when you were 10 ("My uncle and the essence of leadership," Pat Wiesner, May). It reminded me of something I want to share with you.

My son is a Lt. Col. in the Air Force. On May 16, he will become the commander of the 77th Weapons Squadron at Dyess Air Force Base in Abilene, Texas. This is a big deal. My husband and I will be there. We are very proud of him. He would agree with the end of...