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David Byrd to VA Employee Complaints, c.1986
David Byrd files a complaint with the V.A. Hospital about a party held in the day room by his co-workers. A table is placed at a doorway to exclude the patients. (This painting relates to the complaint: P145)
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Anyway, he came over to a ward NA station where I was and asked me for a light. After asking him where he was going to smoke it (he said patient’s toilet next to me). I gave it to him.

Last night, Tues. Aug 13, a party was given for a member of the staff. “Don’t turn the TV on, Don’t let the patient in and leave the table there, we are going to use it for food.” The nurse said. So in prime time 8:20-9PM with all the patients up on the many floor many of them going back-and-forth in the hallway, the dayroom was transformed completely for only (staff) pleasure and use. A lot changed in a little over a week. 

Whether one or two were given some food I do not know. I am sure none were to be invited.

—back—

Mr. Graham M. Skea

Enclosed is the check for $150.00, my offer for garage building which I will dismantle and remove from Chas B. Hill farm property over a period of two weeks after approval.

I am willing to sign a waiver of legal right for this project.

                                                                                 Sincerely,

                                                                                David BYRD.

Record last updated January 2, 2026. Please note the catalogue is an evolving project and continually updated with new information that best reflects David Byrd's legacy.
Citation: Isaacson, Jody and Jessica Farrell. "David Byrd to VA Employee Complaints, c.1986 (Letter 90)." In David Byrd Catalogue Raisonné. Sidney Center, NY: David Byrd Estate. www.davidbyrdcatalogue.org/correspondence/entry.php?id=91 (accessed on September 29, 2026).