John Kennedy Jr.

I believe many people my age, late 50s and older, feel we had an obligation to take care of the little boy who saluted his fallen dad. We watched him grow under the love and guidance of his mother; and after she died, we saw a young man begin to blossom. I had high hopes for John F. Kennedy Jr. I observed with great excitement his development as a mature young man.

I felt he brought so much calm and dignity to the Kennedys. He appeared so serene. I had no preconceived notion as to who he would become. I just felt he would become an admirable person. Today, I can say that his legacy will be just that.

MARIANA LENNON

Granada Hills