Thanks to Kincardine council for support of Secord monument, says reader

To the Editor:
RE: “ Dr. Solomon Secord monument to remain on Kincardine's main street”

Liz,

I read your article on Dr. Solomon Secord and want to thank you for the coverage.

Also, I want to thank the members of Kincardine council for their support of the monument.

I am a direct descendant of a Union soldier and feel that Secord's role as a doctor, albeit with the Southern Army, is not a blemish on his make-up.

He treated wounded on both sides and later served his community as its doctor.

Jeroen Thompson's comments and his request for the removal of the marker, are simply misguided.

Kevin Austin
Port Elgin