Yancey Served as Educator for Manic Depression
Golfer Bert Yancey, who died last week, had the courage to help educate the public about manic depression, which provided a much-needed service and awareness.
Because Yancey’s heart attack and the symptoms that preceded it were not taken seriously, it is obvious there needs to be more public awareness about heart disease and the specific warning signs of a heart attack.
SUSAN LESLIE SMITH
San Marino
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