Bernie deserves better than he got in life and story

Opinion: July 26, 2009 at 12:00a.m.

EDITOR:

I feel compelled to comment on The Vindicator’s recent story concerning one of our Valley’s favorite son’s, Bernie Kosar. I attended one of our local parochial schools with Bernie for eight years. Even as a young boy, he stood out. He was not only a straight-A student, but a kind and polite boy who we all looked up to as the leader of our class. He possessed something you don’t see very often in children that age — a drive and determination that obviously brought him great success in life until his most recent troubles.

Let’s not forget that success in reaction to The Vindicator’s unflattering story that portrayed Bernie as an eccentric, physically deteriorated, ex-NFL quarterback. When I read that he grew up to be a generous, giving man who willingly gave away large amounts of money, I was not surprised.

I hope that he is able to find the inner strength to overcome all of the challenges he is currently facing and wish him the best.

SUZANNE FISHER GREENAWAY

Youngstown