Letter: Orr can't be called dishonorable

Dear Editor:

A friend’s honor has been publicly attacked, so I feel compelled to publicly come to his defense.  Specifically, Mayor Doug Roll called D.C. Orr “a dishonorable individual” in a recent letter to the editor, and I must respectfully disagree.

Now, to be clear, I have no knowledge of the details regarding who did what to whom, nor do I have issues with any of the parties involved. My familiarity with Mayor Roll and Ms. Hook is minimal, and I have personally had no problems with Tony Berget during the few times we have been involved in projects together.

Regarding the matter of D.C.’s honor, however, I have some experience. He has been a good friend for close to 50 years. As kids, we spent countless hours riding our bicycles up and down the streets of Libby, perhaps long before some of the people reading this letter even knew the city existed.

In fact, our families knew each other and worked together since before we were born. Our fathers each had excavation businesses here, and they would routinely assist each other and share clients in the spirit of professionalism. I learned at an early age that the Orr family is honorable.

So, why would I stick my neck out and write a letter?  I can’t verify any accusations, because I wasn’t there. And D.C. certainly doesn’t need my help making an argument, because I’m sure he would gladly explain his position to anyone who asks. I’m writing this because he would do the same for me.

Is it possible for D.C. to reach faulty conclusions or make mistakes? Of course it is. I have even delighted in pointing them out to him over the years.

But is he dishonorable? Nope. That term just doesn’t apply.

Scott Slauson

Libby