2021 is upon us and 2020 is a most sad time in history. This year has been laced with much loss and is one year most of us would rather forget. We had the COVID-19 pandemic, which has caused the deaths of over 300,000 men and women and young and old and the toll is still rising. We have a number of vaccines that may end this virus in 2021.
In 2020 we had political unrest and racial disharmony not to mention attacks on our Finest. In the past year due to the pandemic millions of Americans are out of work. Added to all this many of my fellow Americans are hungry and that means their children as well. My New Year’s resolution suggestions for those who can is to extend acts of kindness and love by giving to food pantries and food kitchens and donating blood. You can also check on your elderly neighbors and see if they need anything.
Now how about saving lives by wearing masks, social distancing and testing for COVID-19? I know these resolutions are doable. I know this for a fact because my wife and I have done it. I myself as grand knight of St. Anastasia Knights of Columbus in Douglaston. My council has donated funds to Common Point in Little Neck which has a food pantry. We have truly walked the talk. Please do what you can to make 2021 a better year for all concerned.
In closing let me extend best wishes to President-elect Joseph Biden in hopes he will do right for all Americans in 2021.
Sincerely Yours;
Frederick R. Bedell Jr.
Bellerose, N.Y.
