How can the example of public service and dedication to the people of Hamilton to say nothing of the value of the lifelong roll model of Nora Francis Henderson for young people be thrown out for a cash donation, large as it was. This tells me a lot about the members of the board who made the decision and their values. It also explains why staff and patients can get a feeling that they are not important in the delivery of health care when the board values money in hand more than the history of long service honoured.

Robert Wright
Mount Hope