‘Last Round-Up’

I must respond to the comment of Phil Marsala, “Armageddon for the last roundup!” (letter, Feb. 2).

My father Billy Hill wrote the song, “The Last Round-Up,” that Marsala referred to. The line from the song is “I’m heading for the last roundup.” While the song refers to an event in the life of a cowboy, it also has implications in each of our lives. My father must be saddened to see his lyrics used in an attempt to foster support for a war, any war. He passed away in 1940 so I’m responding on his behalf. My earliest memories were of living in a home where people of many different beliefs, racial and cultural backgrounds and political ideologies felt secure and safe.

Mr. Marsala, use your own words. Don’t distort my father’s!

LEE HILL TAYLOR, Santa Clarita