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Just hearing of your loss. Condolences on your loss of the person who is your best friend on life's journey.

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✌️💕

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Condolences on your loss. I wish you peace, comfort and loving memories to hold in your heart.

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Connie Bosse’s comments, your continued work, Will Doolittle’s work documenting the progression of his life with Bella, all point to an innate and common decency in nearly all the people we meet in a day, whether we know them or not.

My condolences to you and your son.

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That is high praise Mike and appreciated.

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When I read about Gillian I thought, “What a wonderful woman. She was living her life with grit and determination and didn’t let anything stop her. Truly a woman who when given lemons is making lemonade. This is a role model for all of us.”

I am so sorry for the loss of this beautiful soul. I hope that your love and memories will help to hold you and your son up through your grieving process. Thank you for sharing her with us.

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Nurses are angels. An although no one in the world should have to go through the physical and psychological pain of cancer, I feel it is especially unfair that nurses, who dedicate their lives to taking care of the sick, should suffer in this way. Connie's words ring so true and admire Gillian for so many reasons but her approach to her illness and dedication to her family is a bright light in the darkness. Sending Connie prayers. She is a delightful person and I pray for her during this difficult journey.

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I join you in hoping for the absolute best for Connie. She is one of the good ones.

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Thanks for sharing Ken. I do not subscribe to the Post Star, so, I did not see this. I'm soo glad the City is responding to Will and your articles. This gives me a lot of hope that Glens Falls is on the right track..

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Great commentary still has a place in journalism.

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I am so sad to hear you have lost your dear wife Gillian to a relentless disease. There are few, if any, words of comfort - only time.

In balance, some heartening news is the attention brought to the Glens Falls city zoning scandal - the first we know of so far. Thank you and Will for meeting the high standards of real journalism.

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Will deserves all the credit.

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...saw President Grant's Great-Great-Grandson speak at the Cottage this summer...

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Thanks again for your sharing of these intimate moments. You and Will are an inspiration to so many. May you have peace as you move through the grieving process and readapt to life. Connie Bosse’s reflection's, too, are very helpful (Connie, you are in our thoughts, as well).

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Sounds like it’s time for a revisit to the Grant cottage. Thanks

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Yes, absolutely! It is a great story.

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Just heard about your loss, Ken. So very sorry. Please accept my heartfelt condolences.

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Thank you.

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I remember visiting the cottage years ago and Joseph was our guide. I was so impressed by his knowledge and professional demeanor! I am sure his presentations are still wonderful!

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And he gets paid better now.

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I just learned of your wife's passing, Ken. I am so sorry. What a hole it must cause. The stories of your life together are so special. Gillian was in good, caring, loving hands throughout. And you, too, had the benefit of those gifts. My thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.

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My condolences to you and your family for your loss.

Your posts about Gillian remind me that it’s not just the life we live that tells our story — the lives of those who we leave behind also tell our story. Thank you for telling us some of the personal and tender moments of Gillian’s life. Well-lived and well-told.

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I’d like to extend my sympathy as well. The diagnosis is never easy or the treatment. It’s plain to see that you made the most of your time together.. ah the memories you have . Hold them close.

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