… the world has been blessed by Ralph Wetmore. And in that time, he’s seen plenty of it. From the corners of the globe to the remote recesses of the hearts of men, his force of character sometimes failed the ears, but never the heart. His calming presence and his presence of mind have been assets to his family, his military commanders, his fellow collegians, his students, his co-workers, his subordinates, his church community, his family, the local academic world, and his wife.<\/p>\n
Were I a man half steady as Ralph Wetmore, I’d be proud. Were I to live as long in half his shape, I’d be the same. To bear his lineage is to walk straight and to inherit the earth.<\/p>\n
Grandpa, Happy Birthday, and I love you!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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