I’m not naive. I know there’s no such thing as a perfect parent or a perfect marriage. But it’s important to give credit for trying.
And so, among the many thoughts I have about Bill Fitzgerald on the day of his memorial service, there is this:
Bill and Martha raised 11 kids to be strong individuals. Among them you can count 11 different ways of thinking and viewing the world. Bill and Martha did this during some difficult times in the 60’s and 70’s. As if that weren’t enough work for them, they also taught and inspired so many others of us along the way.
Bill truly meant it when he greeted you or said farewell with “Peace” and I do too. Sending out lots of love to all the Fitzgeralds. Thanks for sharing Bill and Martha with the rest of us.
Peace.
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| (With apologies for the slightly awkward photo that includes my brother and a few Fitzgeralds at awkward ages. Bill, center with glasses. Martha, kneeling right front) |
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| Me, with Bill at Andrew and Leah's wedding |
