NOW WE ARE ORPHANS
A STORY OF HORROR, HOPE AND FAMILY LOVE
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November 21, 1992. Joseph walks toward the lectern on the altar. He makes the sign of the cross and takes a deep breath as his eyes look upward. "This eulogy will be very difficult for me and maybe the hardest thing I have ever done. Our family thanks you for being with us today to say goodbye to my father, Marcel Whiteford. We were hoping that Dad would enjoy a long retirement, but the Lord had other plans "Dad believed that life is a journey of joy, hope, love and sadness. He not only told us what matters in life, he showed us what matters. He said to me, Son there is this line that runs between your birth date and death date. That line is what matters. Its the line that shows the direction of your life. Dad's life line is my inspiration. It has guided my life's journey. His life will be my beacon and a beacon to many others who knew him and loved him.
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Now We Are Orphans tells the story of how the savagery of war impacted a family living in Lourdes, France during World War II. A young French boy and his sister become orphans at the hands of the Nazis after the deaths of their parents. The story follows the boy Marcel, on his meandering path to adoption, which takes him from France across the Pyrenees Mountains to orphanages in England and the United States. The story captures the essence of family love, lost and rediscovered.
About the Author
J.R. Miller was born in Baltimore, Maryland, where he attended the University of Baltimore and received a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance. He also holds a Master’s degree in Governmental Administration from the Fels School at the University of Pennsylvania. He held executive positions in governmental procurement and was an instructor and consultant for NIGP: The Institute for Public Procurement. He has authored textbooks and taught procurement, management and leadership classes throughout the United States and Canada. Additionally, he was an adjunct professor at Harford Community College in Maryland and the University of Virginia.