Gwen Macsai remains one of publis radio's great storytellers. Here she gives light to the life of Arthur Earl Hutchinson, her high school friend who died as a homeless man at the hand of police a few years ago. Her story's wordy beginning quickly evolves into a piece of investigative journailism that never forgets that at the heart of the story is a man who touched Gwen'slife as well as the life of many others. The "Mayor" of Nichols Middle School was no saint, but Macsai's tribute/ investigation/ personal essay / documentary portarit of a friend certain makes clear what a blessing his life was to those he touched.

At an odd length of 35:00 will make this program hard to air, but find the time, during a literary block of programming or other spoken word shows.