I am remembering Uncle Myron today. Capt. Myron Eckhart Jr., was an inspiration to me. A proud Navy man. Intelligent. Hardworking. Loved his country. A prolific writer, published in scientific & engineering journals as well as national editorial columns regarding politics and policy issues. A brilliant scientist, committed to designing Nimitz aircraft carriers, Trident strategic submarines and Los Angeles class submarines, as well as radar to shipboard displays and landing controls for aircraft and communications systems for submarines. Upon visits with he and my Aunt Joan in their DC-area home, I felt at home and embraced with such love and a sense of the rich history of my family. As an adult, I was truly blessed to have had the privilege to get to know them, listen to the many stories of our family; just soaking up as much knowledge as I possibly could. I knew I had much to learn, and I was so grateful to have him my life. And I'm so thankful for his influence in my Mom's life, and the inspiration he was to me to learn and study and question, to have an opinion, and to love & serve my country with an unwavering, passionate commitment.
A wonderful remembrance and tribute to Uncle Myron. You had times, like none other of your cousins, to spend time getting to know him and what made his life tick. I'm so glad that you've gotten to know Aunt Joan as well; she served "with him" while she raised their children and kept his "home" comfortable & warm, and filled with LOVE.
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