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On the morning of November 7, the long life of one of the 5chool's greatest friends came to a close, when Mr. Lama r, nearly ninety-two years of age, joined the "In numer- able Caravan."
Mr. Lamar's close association with V. E. S. began in 1925 when he sent his nephew, Howell Arthur Lamar here to school. Through the years he was instrumental in having a number of boys attend V. E. S., some through financial aid and others by reason of his recommendation. He said one time in the late 1920's to a member of the faculty, "When I retire, I am coming here to live." This he did in 1940 after living in England, Spain, Italy and one of the Scandinavian countries.
He immediately became identified with the boys of the school. It would be impossible to enumerate the things he did for the school as well
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as individual boys, especially the younger boys. One day he said to the Athletic Director, "Those J.V. boys do not have very nice looking uniforms, go down town and buy them some new ones and I'II pay for them." It wus done. On another occasion, he said, "You need some transportation for the little teams." In a few days a new station wagon appeared on the campus.
One day he boarded a crowded bus, and a little boy got up and gave him a seat. He asked the boy his name and where he lived. In the mail the next day the boy received two tickets to theW. and L.-V. P. I. game to be played in Lynchburg.
They were friends until November 7. For a number of years he sent each new boy in school a cake with the following piece of advice printed on a card, "To welcome a newcomer to V. E. S. and to wish him success, re-
minding him that effort and sacrif'r are the key to the success of eve· honorable endeavor."
Another reminder of this man a row of trees back of Jett Hall. Ne to boys. trees and flowers were r greatest interest. This whole public, +ion could be filled with his goo: deeds to the school and not menfo what he has done for other instit, tions and personal friends all over th world.
His chair with "SIEGE PERILOUS on it is one of our treasures.
Two days before he died a frienc whom he had known as a little bo in Spain, flew down from New Yo with his wife to see him in the hosp tal.
It is fitting that his ashes rest · the little area known as Lama Garden on the campus of the schoo he loved.
To know him was to love him.
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