Posted by Hardy Parkerson, Atty. - Lake Charles, LA on 12/06/06

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Dear Bill,
Read this for laughs. Miss your dad. He was a very
great judge, and I learned a lot from him. I could tell
you a story that would probably entertain you and make you
laugh about one time when I was handling a murder case and
he asked me if I was ready for trial, and I said "no"; and
he ordered me into chambers and tore into me; and before
it was all over, I had him agreeing to give the defendant
a suspended sentence, when Charlie Richard offered to
amend the charge to negligent homicide. There was a real
heated back-and-fourth between your father and me, but it
was a classic lawyer-judge encounter. Somewhere I think I
have written about it; and, if I find it, I will send you
a copy of what I wrote. In spite of the fact that he was
quick to jump on me about something (most of the time for
something I deserved), I still think he liked me; and I
know I liked him. I am sure you miss him too. Why don't
you run for judge when a judgeship comes up? I know you
would win, and your father's memory would certainly help
you. It is traditional in America to elect the sons and
daughters of public officials who have served well. Look
at Greg Lyons! People liked Tubby Lyons.

Sincerely,

Hardy

Judge G. William Swift, 14th JDC; Calcasieu-Cameron, LA, 12/06/06, by Hardy Parkerson, Atty. - Lake Charles, LA.

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