July 9th is the birthday of Lawrence Kermit White Jr.: son of Col. Lawrence Kermit (Red) and Elizabeth Jane (Susan) White; brother of Susan and James; husband of Signe; father of Lawrence III, Abigail and Dagne; grandfather to Matthew and Nathaniel. I met him in the late 1960s and have known him to be our family friend, Whitey, my whole life.
Whitey's professional resume is as impressive as they come, and Jim has shared Whitey's specific accomplishments with us proudly over the years, much to Whitey's embarrassment. I will simply offer that our friend Whitey has given much to our country with inspiring, constant and humble strength.
He and Jim were roommates at West Point and the two have stuck together since those days (1969). In fact, whether he knows it or not, Whitey has stuck in with our family too, as we all have fond memories of his visits and Jim's stories. Aunt Margaret, Aunt Anna Rita, Mom and Dad all got to know him and also loved him. We'll always remember the generosity and kindness he showed to our Aunties, in particular.
Today, Whitey is a loving husband, proud father and grandfather, ham radio operator, kayaker and traveler enjoying life in Georgia. He, Jim, John, Mike and Gary have taken many trips together to explore the Finger Lakes and visit Civil War battlegrounds. Honestly, I think Whitey could give the Dos Equis man a run for the title, Most Interesting Man in the World!
Happy Birthday, Whitey, and may you have 52 more healthy ones, by the Aunt Joannie Sullivan Law of longevity Aspiration of 2008.
God bless us and save us and keep us from harm.
Love, Patty
God bless us and save us and keep us from harm.
Love, Patty
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