Emily Culbertson Hardner
As his younger cousin I was sure he knew everything about everything. I often sat on the bank while he patiently fished in our fishless pond and answered my endless questions about the flora and fauna there. I never questioned his wisdom, then or later. I suspect he enjoyed his joke. Although I shall miss him, as I know we all will, I think the memories will make us smile. That's not a bad legacy at all.