Letter of the Day (June 19): Lois Swenson

Updated: June 18, 2012 - 8:06 PM

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Lois Swenson, 76, was found dead in her bedroom aafter friends called to say they hadn't heard from her. Police said the north Minneapolis woman was a homicide victim.

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It is a very sad time for the peace community due to the identity of a recent homicide victim in Minneapolis, Lois Swenson ("She championed peace but died a homicide victim," June 15). Her work on so many peace and justice issues was tireless.

Even though Lois Swenson was retired as a school teacher, she didn't know the meaning of the word "retire."

We live in a time when sports figures and celebrities are our heroes. But to all the people Lois came in contact with, she was a true hero. Her life journey ended too soon, but her high ideals will live on in others.

I am proud to be counted as one of many who will always say, "Lois Swenson was my hero."

JIM DAHLGREN, CRYSTAL

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