Frank Wielga's "Tribute to Artemenko" (CU Times, Nov. 7) sure struck a chord. Gene Artemenko was truly a great man – great charm, great intellect, great presence, great passion, great purpose, great gift for life and living. A credit union legend, a persona extraordinaire – in action a wonder to behold! Frank, as usual, is right on the mark. He should know; he's another. Jim Blaine President State Employees' Credit Union Raleigh, N.C.

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