I didn't know Mr. Fraser, but I do want to let the family know that his very distinguished grandfather Alexander MacKay is being inducted into a Hall of Fame in Nova Scotia. I'll append the email I received from them, seeking descendants of Alexander MacKay. Mr. Fraser would have been the obvious choice....
Yours sincerely,
Andy

Good afternoon Dr. Long,

I am writing to you in my capacity as Chair of the Hall of Fame Committee for Nova Scotia’s Science Centre, the Discovery Centre (www.discoverycentre.ns.ca). I am very pleased to inform you that the Discovery Centre is inducting Alexander MacKay into the Hall of Fame based on a nomination inspired by the CBC feature of your use of his botanical data https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/alexander-mackay-climate-change-children-science-1.5063352.

I was wondering if you might have contact information for any of Mackay’s descendants? The Centre will be inducting him into the Hall of Fame at its Gala Awards dinner in November, and we would love to have a family member accept the award in his name.

Many thanks for any help you can provide,

Sherry

I had the absolute honor to have worked with Don over the years and have to say he is amongst Minnesota and national elected officials I respected most. Don was a leader in any issue fighting for those with a lesser voice and in protecting our planet. His support of early childhood education brought us together often in his later years and he was one who was happy to meet for coffee or lunch anytime to discuss options on fixing issues related to kids. He will be remembered as a true and honest leader and one of the kindest people to have graced the lives of so many.

I met Don at a fund raiser in about September1959 when I was a transfer student at the U. Don was intrigued by my southern accent and we had a talk about Huey Long.
When I got involved in student government, Don sent me a congratulatory note. I saw him at DFL and University events as MSA President, including a meeting with Al Lowenstein at the NSA Congress.
Al became the Democratic Study Group Executive Director. Don, Al and I worked on civil rights the Sit-ins and Freedom Rides. Then for years on campaigns, caucuses and conventions. He was the best candidate I ever met; he could find a useful answer for any question he was asked including some mean and gross ones.
What a Legislator. What a Mayor. What a friend. What a Father. What a man (person)!!

My husband Robert Kane and I moved to Minneapolis in 1985. Because of my friendship with a nationally known social work educator, Esther Wattenberg, we were on the regular guest list for small dinner parties that Esther and Lee continued to host on into the 21st century. Don and Arvonne Fraser (as well as Art and Fran Naftalin) were often at those dinners for about 8. For us, born in 1940 and usually the youngest at the table, it was an enormous privilege, an education, and an inspiration to hear about past and present challenges in Minnesota and nationally in that salon-like atmosphere and from the knowledgeable,thoughtful, and empathic voices of Don and Arvonne. Whether thinking about the University, the city, the state, or the nation , they never lost interest, never stopped planning and caring or looking to the future with appreciation of generational change and human need. What a legacy! My condolences to the Fraser family.

I would like add some personal memories from childhood. Don and Arvonne Fraser were very close friends of my parents, Gerry and Uva Dillon. I remember Sunday dinners with lots of children between the two families, boat rides on the St Croix River, all-day long swims in the summer, leafleting for Don’s races during campaign seasons — and always good humor toward the young by Don. Never a raised voice. Don liked to tinker with radios and clocks and machines in general and would be pleased to explain whatever the children wanted to know. 
I truly believe Don was one of the bright stars in the world: honest, intelligent, committed and caring. He will be very much missed.
To all the Fraser children, now adults, I send my love.
Barbara Dillon McMillan

Don Fraser was right every time it counted for the common good. I wish we could clone him. He would be so pleased about the new progressive young Congresspeople elected in 2018! He got things done with a quiet persistance as he brought others to his point of view. He is missed.

I had the privilege and opportunity to meet both Arvone and Don Fraser.
Don was a very gracious individual. His values inspired many human rights activists and human rights movements.
I hold Don Fraser in the highest esteem.
Don and Arvone both will be missed. I extend my deepest condolences to the Fraser family.

I hold Don Fraser in the highest esteem. As a young kid I was part of a gang rounded up by his friends in the neighborhoood to drop literarture for his Congressional campaigns. I worked on the Fraser camapigns for US Senate and Mayor. My friend and business partner, Chuck Neerland was a close friend and advisor of Don's over many years. From that vantage point and from inside City Hall working for the remarkable Judy Corrao I saw Don's intellect and integrity at work for the greater good. He championed city governance reform, early childhood education and broke the cycle of police union factions appointing the police chief. Quiet yes, but he understood the power of his popularity as well as any mayor. He was often at odds with the council on big philosophical issues but could collaborate effectively when needed. Don and Council President Alice Rainville were the team that successfully championed a new convention center. The small sales tax that supported the convention center will be rolled over as the City's support of US Bank Stadium. Contemporary Minneapolis Mayors would be wise to learn from Fraser's style and step up and out when Council antics call for it. That leadership made Minneapolis a better place and cemented the legacy we celebrate at his passing.

When I was first endorsed by the DFL for library board I didn't know anyone in politics. I went to a meeting for candidates at city hall and asked for a ride to my car since it was raining. A very pleasant man offered me a ride and when I saw that his car was parked right outside the door of city hall I asked how he got such a prime parking spot. He looked at me and said, "I'm the mayor."  That was my first and memorable meeting with the kind, gentle and brilliantly effective man

Don was indeed the most gracious man you could ever meet. By living his values so publicly, he inspired generations of human rights activists and left the world a better place. I have met people from countries around the world who knew him (and Arvonne) and appreciated their many contributions to the human rights movement. We were fortunate to have him in Minnesota. I consider it to be one of the great privileges of my life to have known him.

I worked for Congressman Fraser in the mid 1960's. Joe Robertson, who was working for Secretary of Agriculture Orville Freeman referred me for the job. I remember all these years later that Robertson said that Don was the most moral person I would ever meet. How true.
I want to relate a story that illustrates his integrity and honesty. One time I drove Don to the airport and returning to Capital Hill could not find a parking place. In frustration I parked illegally and got a ticket. I threw the ticket away because it was common practice then for congressional people to ignore parking tickets. When Don heard about this he was upset and insisted that I go to the DC DMV office and pay the ticket. He would not even allow this very small transgression to happen.
His honesty and integrity were only matched by his intelligence, sense of fair play and hard work. A truly great person and public servant.
Gary Rasmussen
Fairfax, VA.

The City of Minneapolis was lucky to have had a mayor like Don Fraser. Don believed in the rights of the citizenry. Burton and I were good friends with Don and Arvonne for many decades. We worked together on many issues that I hope helped improve life in Minneapolis. We miss them both and extend our deepest condolences to the Fraser family.

I will be forever grateful for Don and the incredible leadership he provided in saving the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. Without Don and his enormous stature in Congress, we could have never gotten off the ground in that campaign. Without Don and his unwavering commitment to protect this special place, we could have never passed the 1978 BWCAW Act. He never let personal political considerations get in the way, and remained steadfast in his efforts to protect this incredible wild gem. Thank you, Don!

My Mother Martha was a supporter of Don’s. In 1970 she was volunteering for Don’s re-election to Congress- I helped by addressing and stuffing envelopes. I credit them both for involvement in politics- In 1972 I attended my first caucus which led to a couple decades In many capacities as a DFl party officer or delegate. One summer Don and Arvonne had the entire 5th District DFL central committee to their summer home on the St Croix. I came to know them both, including my time as a board member of the Minnesota chapter of Americans For Democratic Action (when Don was national president). My fondest memory (besides the incredible DFL city convention in 1979 when Don stepped in to run for Mayor at the last minute) was Don - as Mayor- my guest of honor at my house warming in 1980! Truly the most humble, caring and decent public servant I ever met! Condolences to his family and friends - what a life full of contributions

Your light shines on.
--Fraser Person 1978. . .

It was my honor to serve on the Minneapolis City Council during the entire time Don Fraser was our Mayor. As the only endorsed Republican office holder during much of that time, Don and I often had disagreements. Yet, I learned so much from him about working for good government and being respectful and civil. We were both competitive, even on the tennis court, but we always enjoyed working together. Don Fraser was a great official and we all benefitted from his thoughtful leadership. He is missed!