Smith Hasn’t Forgotten His Louisiana Roots

Thanks for getting my day off to a great start with your article “Smith Saves the Easy Way” (April 17). As one who grew up in the same Castor/Ringgold, La., area as Lee Smith did, and as one who returns there several times annually, it’s great to see Lee wear the mantle of success so gracefully.

His commitment to the Castor community has lifted the spirits of all its citizens and can serve as an example of all of us who have attained a degree of success.

REGINALD A. POPE, Pastor

Bethel Missionary Baptist

Church of South Los Angeles