Leave him alone

Dear Editor:

RE: “Not his fault,” Dec. 4.

I agree with Christy Doraty’s letter about Thomas King.

Everyone who delves into their family history is bound to find something that surprises and shocks them. “Who am I?” and “Where did I come from?” are the questions that drive every genealogist.

Unfortunately, Mr. King discovered facts that surprised everyone. However, these revelations should not negate his contribution to the arts. I have read many of his books, laughed out loud at his Dead Dog Cafe on CBC Radio One, and thoroughly enjoyed his portrayal of the elder Mohawk chief in the movie adaptation of the epic series Outlander.

I have even met Thomas King! A few years ago, our family was celebrating our grandson’s fourth birthday at The Cellar Restaurant in Elora. Mr. King was having lunch at a nearby table. He came over and wished our grandson a “Happy Birthday.”

Mr. King didn’t know our family, and I thought it was a very kind, impromptu gesture. He shook everyone’s hand around our table, and then went back and enjoyed his lunch.

To quote Christy Doraty, “Get over it, leave the poor man alone, and read one of his books.”

Kit Scott,
Fergus