Ode to a good friend, Consul Ernest Weidul
I read from the Internet that my good friend from the U.S. Embassy in New Delhi, Consul Ernest C. Weidul, passed away.
Mr. Wedul was instrumental in encouraging me and in facilitating my taking the entrance examinations for postgraduate course in the United States when I was assigned in New Delhi in 1962-63. Thus, my being able to take an M.A. in International Relations at Syracuse University, Syracuse, New York.
In honor of his memory and as my humble tribute to him, wonder if the lines below could find space in the MIF website. It is a way of expressing gratitude and appreciation to people who have crossed my path and in one way or another bestowed acts of kindness.
Thank you and regards.
Rudy
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ODE TO ERNEST C. WEIDUL
By Rudy A. Arizala
Santiago, Chile 29 October 2007
E - xemplary diplomat, poet and father
R - emembered by his family and by all
N - ever wavering in his faith and love
E - ver helpful, inspiring, friendly to all
S - incerity and faithfulness his trademarks
T - rue gentlemen and diplomat to the core.
C - andid, courteous, courageous, compassionate
W - e now pray for your joyful rebirth in heaven
E - ternal rest in the bosom of the Lord
I - nvoking the blessings of the Creator
D - esiring nothing but your eternal rest
U - nending love, legacy you left on earth
L-et them be continued by those left behind.