Titled Letter No. 200 because Gary Megaffin had written exactly 199 letters to the editor, he just never made it there as he passed away on Oct. 25 before he had the chance to write it, so I thought it appropriate to try my hand at it and get him to 200. Dad was an amazing man. He was a well-known radio personality and school teacher whose quick wit and infectious laugh filled every room he entered. Beyond his humour, he was an outspoken, passionate man who cared deeply about his family, his students, and his community. His appreciation for the media and free speech was profound. Gary often reminded me that “freedom of speech is the heartbeat of a free nation.” He taught me to respect differing viewpoints and to value honest journalism, even when it challenges our own beliefs. Those lesson

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