To the editor: I’ve recognized two vital individuals in my life. Ok.W. Lee is one (“K.W. Lee, known as the ‘godfather of Asian American journalism,’ dies,” March 15). Since assembly him within the late Seventies, his larger-than-life presence affected me deeply. He was on the identical time a mentor, an affiliate, a associate and a good friend. He dressed the a part of these he liked and labored day-after-day to assist the stricken, the downtrodden, victims of all races and colours. He lived to research — and expose — injustice all through society and authorities. He actually saved a person’s life. In my opinion, Ok.W. was essentially the most unknown big in journalism.
A fancy man, the world was his household and he taught a lot to so many. And together with his boisterous habits, bawdy language and humorousness, he was beloved by all. His information of historical past and tradition was unparalleled. I knew each the general public Ok.W. and his non-public facet. I’ll without end miss him.
Steve Chanecka, Sacramento
The author is co-founder of the Koreatown Weekly.
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To the editor: I had by no means heard of this pioneering Korean American journalist, however I used to be very impressed with the obituary you wrote about him. Right now in historical past, when factual journalism itself is being threatened, we want extra Ok.W. Lees!
He was a real advocate for human rights who used journalism for the underdogs, and who, as you wrote, “emphasised and understood different individuals who didn’t have entry to energy or means.”
Patty Shenker, Los Angeles
