Pride in Putting the Family First

I so enjoyed reading about the judge (“Family Man,” May 23). The article was uplifting, but, more important, the man was inspiring. I am a teacher in Los Angeles and strive each day to reach children and give them a sense of the future. I felt such pride reading about this man who cares and has such a connection to the family.

Reading about this man and being able to introduce him to the students as a real role model really made my evening.

Please convey my gratitude to the Montes family for allowing you to do the article.

REBECCA HEDGEPATH

Inglewood

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