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To our Readers:
We have lost so many public figures this year that I have found myself falling prey to wondering and fearing who will be next. This somewhat sad practice did not leave me in shock when I learned of the June 3rd passing of Muhammad Ali at the age of 74. I have never been a huge fan of boxing. Yes, I am pretty well-versed in its history and respect the preparation that practitioners put themselves through, but many aspects of the sport have always hit below my reason’s belt. Regardless of that and no matter what one’s stance is on Ali’s legacy as a fighter, pioneer, activist, or any other applicable term, I feel we should see his life and every existence, for that matter, as calls to craft convictions that will leave our mourners simultaneously happy and sad when we pass from this life to the next. If we can forge days whose conclusions leave us believing we have fought a good fight, nothing will ever truly vanquish us.
Joseph Myers South Philly Review editor
