In Memory of George Shultz

 I am saddened today. America has lost a giant. Actually, it seems we've been losing quite a few these days, most notably (as to those that make the news) from the entertainment industry. That should in no way make any of the many souls we have lost to this epidemic any less important; it is all so very sad, so tragic. And yes, the age at which many who are leaving us is notable also, it is still sad times. 

That being said, the passing of George Shultz has particular meaning for me. I am not going to go through his life, accomplishments and honors. There is plenty to read about this great man around the internet. I just wanted to put in my own two cents worth on what he meant to me. I never met him and didn't know him personally. I wish I had. He was, however, an inspiration to me. When you hear today that the Republican Party has lost direction and needs to get back to its truer principles, some may wonder what they were (those principles). Look at this man's life and you'll find them.

I would have probably joined CCL and started my climate change advocacy anyway, but I can tell you that when I learned this man sat on its Advisory Board, I jumped much faster. Everyone at CCL seemed to me the type of people I wanted to work with, but with Mr. Shultz on the board it totally legitimized it for me.

RIP, Mr. Shultz. My heart and thoughts goes out to your family, friends and others that have known you personally. My fervent wish today is that members of the Grand Old Party, take notes of your service to this country and use them as an example of what the majority of American people expect them to be.