Dec 10 Local News Merton Remembered On Death Anniversary It was 40 years ago this week that Thomas Merton died suddenly during a visit to Thailand. Merton, the Kentucky-based Trappist monk who became a best-selling author and social activist, was remembered Wednesday during a brief ceremony in downtown Louisville. Among the participants was Ann Walter from St. William Church, who says Merton would probably […] By Rick Howlett Dec 10 Local News Merton Remembered On Death Anniversary Rick Howlett