Jesse Tetterton – Legacy Letter Interviews

Interviewer’s Note: It’s truly admirable the passion that Janet has for her work. That kind of dedication is hard to find. But that’s really all it takes. Love the problems you solve. Love the people around you. Love life. You can tell from the way she talks, Janet is very intelligent. She knows what she…

Interviewer’s Note James “Mike” Aaron is a kind-hearted realist. As a former journalist, he committed himself to uplifting the perspectives of marginalized communities in Maryland, advocating for different people in society to treat each other as equals. When I talked with Mike about creating his own written legacy, I learned that he is unafraid to…

Interviewer’s Note Patricia Orlando showed her resilience from the very beginning of our conversation. She was determined to share her story with me despite struggling with severe back pain that repeatedly caused her visible discomfort during our interview. Several times during our conversation, she fought through pain, refusing to let her physical challenges hold her…

Patient: Eleanor Mae Thompson Residence: Bristol Hospice, Greater Saint Louis Area Volunteer’s Note I met Eleanor during one of my afternoon visits to Bristol Hospice. You can immediately spot her room, it’s the one with the small stack of books next to her bed and a vase of hand-picked flowers that one of the nurses…