Kennedy, Malcolm X, MLK, Kennedy -- and Reuther?

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8. My dad, who knew Walter, believed he was murdered.

I wish I could remember what all my dad said, but I do remember Walter was critical of Nixon, against the Vietnam war, and was horrified about Kent State. I'm not inferring these could be the reason for murder, but only what I remember dad talking about.

My dad, a quiet, calm and patient man was beaten and left for dead by GM corporate goons (that's what dad called them) during what started out as a peaceful demonstration. This was in the 1930s, I think; long before I was born. Walter saved my dad's life and help pay off his medical bills.

Anyway, when Walter's plane went down, my dad was beside himself with grief, and he believed Walter, along with his wife and others were murdered.

How I wish I could talk to dad today. He'd be 115, though - an age that is too hard to believe when I think of it.