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Letter: Dinner with Governor Ford Comments re article 72703 Judge Stephens orders flags to half staff remembers Sen Ford By: Kathy Phelps Gaskin Very well said Judge Stephens! I too, have many personal and fond memories of Senator Ford being at our house on many occasions. One of the most notable ones was when he came by for supper after several previous visits. He had told me I could call him Wendell, but I never had.....yet! I was dressed in my Sunday best with lots of frills and lace that was itching me to no end. The doorbell rang and I was hoping it was a friend wanting to play and rescue me from this miserable dress. I excitedly ran to answer the door expecting Lee Ann Dohoney, Lisa Smith, or Tommy Corbin. It was Governor Ford. I said "Oh hi Wendell, come on in." I got a stern look from Mama that I really didn't understand. We had our country ham, homemade biscuits with red-eye gravy meal, and Dad and "Wendell" sat down to talk business. After everything was over, if it a severe and unforgettable tongue lashing from Mama about the proper way to address my elders and especially the Governor of our State! Many years later, I had the opportunity to visit and reminisce with Senator Ford at the KY State Fair. As our visit came to an end, I gave him a hug and thanked him for all he had done for our county and state, and for the great memories and friendship. As he hugged me back, with a twinkle in his eye he replied, "You can still call me Wendell." He had remembered that visit from years earlier! Two things about this particular visit I will always remember. My Mom being a school teacher, always thought using proper etiquette in addressing elders, most especially our Governor, was important. More importantly, the legacy that Senator Wendell Ford has left for our county, state, and nation will not ever be forgotten! Sincerely, --Kathy Phelps Gaskin This story was posted on 2015-01-24 15:36:19
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