Sir, – I was so touched to see the wonderful article written by Eoin Burke-Kennedy on my late father, Jim Hanlon, “The Doc” (HEALTHplus, January 24th).
Dad was am amazing character, an inspiration of courage in the face of misfortune. He was the centre of our lives growing up and much loved by all who had the good fortune to cross his path.
I often thought if some journalist were to write a small book for the school curriculum of Irish people with profiles of courage, people like Dad could be included as an inspiration to all. We all need heroes, and he was indeed mine. Thank you once again. – Yours, etc,