Thanks, Sam, for making us think

Sam Bradley’s obituary in The Olympian on June 9 failed to give him credit for identifying “the Darth Vader Building” on the east side hill. It was only a casual observation perhaps, but one that made many of us blink and realize that an era of ugly architecture was threatening to overwhelm Olympia — with rifle-slit windows and dark, moody, brooding office buildings that discouraged visitors and contributed to a negative local culture.

Sam’s observation was timely, effective and uplifting. The town deserved better, and since then has gotten it. Thanks, Sam!

This story was originally published June 16, 2016 at 10:23 AM with the headline "Thanks, Sam, for making us think."