I am writing to you today about a very important matter. Another person who
had a dream. A person who pulled himself up from his boot straps when his
dad died when he was 9, and together with his mom and 3 siblings struggled
to make the American Dream a reality for himself.

A person who talks to waitresses, and farmers, and construction workers. To
Doctors and Judges... all are treated equally, with a smile, some shared
small talk, and genuine loving concern.

A man who can surgically repair an ankle, but who has trouble potty training
his daughter.

A man who has the grit to stand tall and fight an injustice, where everyone
else would turn tail and run. This is a giant of a man, a born leader, who
is respected by all who come in contact with him...

I speak of Brian Gale.

I have known Brian for all of 6 weeks. He E-mailed me via the Podiatry On
Line E-mag. I responded back not believing a word he said. After all, the
"Board" is always right.

I read his Briefs. I re-read them. I did not believe what I read. I asked for supporting documents. I asked for more information.  I kept on digging for more information to find inconsistencies in Gales story.  I have interviewed him. Truthfully, I must admit that I "grilled" him.  I was brutal.  After all, he made his mess public and I felt justified to dig and get the Truth.

He mailed to me 500 patient letters. Hand typed. Hand written. This is absolutely amazing. I bet there is no doctor in America that has a larger collection of such passionate letters.  Gale received a 4 year surgical residency in Foot and Ankle surgery. In a profession where the average is NO residency or ONE year of residency. As such he is the BEST TRAINED FOOT/ANKLE SURGEON IN AMERICA!! And North Dakota Podiatry Board had found him to be incompetent!! Go figure.

Brian Gale or any other Doctor is greatly outgunned by an errant Board. His
courage in standing tall against unbelievable odds is an inspiration to us
all.  Brian's website www.briangale.com has attracted nationwide attention from Podiatrists, Podiatry students and their parents, relatives, friends, Physicians, Nurses, as well as thousands of laypersons.

The Great Britain Podiatry Maillist has given this international exposure in every country in the World that has Foot Specialists. Brian has literally thousands of active passionate supporters, not including the 2,000 podiatry students. This number grows each day as friends Email this information to their electronic contacts.

Richard Willner, DPM