As I read through the thirty-three pages of this scrapbook for the first time in nearly half a century (48 years) I am struck at the kindness of adults to me as a boy of 16 and then as a young college student, from taxi drivers and New Yorkers, to Churchill's nurse, Muriel Thompson, to shipping magnate J. Peter Grace, to congressmen and an ambassador.
I hope in my twenty-five years as a teacher in Vermont that I have been able to return that kindness and encouragement to the young people with whom I came in contact---and also to transmit my belief that life is a great and wonderful adventure.
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| Once a boy, now 68. |
Paul D. Keane
M.A., M.Div., M.Ed.
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| Muriel Thompson, Churchill's nurse, gave me not only his cigar, but a note from him on House of Commons stationery, matches from Onassis' ship The Christina, and Churchill's handkerchief (unused!) with his private laundry mark "20." on it. |
FIFTY YEARS LATER
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On Mon, Jul 1, 2013 at 5:03 AM, Allen Packwood <Allen.Packwood@chu.cam.ac.uk> wrote:
Dear Paul,
Sarah and I met this morning and carefully unpacked the cigar. I am delighted to confirm that, apart from a couple of small pieces that had come away from the frayed end, it is intact and looking in good condition. Sarah is now going to think about a safe way of displaying it that will prevent further deterioration or damage during handling. We will send you a receipt shortly. In the meantime, thank you once again for this unique item, and for sharing its fantastic back story.
All best wishes,
Allen
Director
Churchill Archives Centre
Churchill College
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