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Kernan Manion, MD's avatar

Such a rich reflection, and deep tribute. Loved that you not only honored him by relating aspects of his life, but internalized his thinking in reflecting whether to attend. He valued family connection, no matter how scattered and remote. He valued the details of history and their connection with the present. And by taking the risk and showing up, you honored his spirit of connection.

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Brianne Alcala's avatar

Mary Chris, I love this post. Thank you for sharing John's story and USNA Out. He sounds like a wonderful uncle and human. I wish we could have all known him!

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