JAMES KILPATRICK

I feel as if I have lost a member of my family. I called Prof K once to get advice about a dictionary for my husband and he was so nice on the phone, as if he knew me. I told him that every Saturday I couldn't wait to get the paper so I could read his eye candy and that I would like to marry his mind. He said not to tell his wife. He always answered his email as if he were a friend. We were lucky to have shared his life.

Thank you for all you did for our country. Indeed, you were a great American.
Frank Sarratt

On behalf of the family, thank you for your kind and gracious comments. It helps.

My mother was a Radcliff (Harvard) grad having majored in English. She was the best grammarian I ever met. She loved Mr. Kilpatrick's articles on grammar and agreed with him most of the time. (haha)She admired his work as did I. May he rest in peace.
Pat Hanolt

We grew up just up the street from the Kilpatricks. Our parents were friends and we often played with Chris and Kevin (Michael was a little older). When I was about to go to VMI, my folks asked "Kilpo" what magazine subscription they should get me. He suggested USN&WR, for its balanced coverage. Now, with the loss of both William Safire and Jack Kilpatrick, those of us who value correct English usage have lost two beacons.

Our condolences to the Kilpatrick family. I remember at U.Va. when Michael would pick up the newspaper to see "what the old man had to say." After entering a military career, my wife and I looked forward to Mr. Kilpatrick's postings from the Shenandoah Valley -- they gave us a touch of home. We will miss his grammar lessons, too. Our sincere sympathies,

My condolences to the Kilpatrick family. May the wonderful promises found in the Scriptures bring you comfort. (John 5:28 & 29)

As a reader of "The Writer's Art" I often wrote to him. I have kept the replies I received from him, and they are very special to me. I send my sympathy to all in the family. God bless each of you with His Love.