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Our View
Werner Krebser Mentor
We want to share with our readers one of the moving presentations given at the memorial service celebrating the life of Dr. Werner Krebser last Saturday. It is from county resident Alan Zuschlag, who said Dr. Krebser was a bit of a father figure to him, a mentor: “What I learned most from Werner was simply, how best to live my life. Werner taught me to embrace life with gusto. He never tired of telling me, right up to the end of his life: we only have one chance at this game—when it’s over, it’s over—so make the most of it. Don’t deny the hereand-now in exchange for vague promises of the hereafter. Werner also taught me the value of having the courage of my own convictions. If you believe in something strongly, if you are convinced that something is the “right thing to do,” follow that path. Do not be dissuaded by the unpopularity of your views, or the potential for making enemies. Life is not a popularity contest, it is a struggle to be true to certain moral precepts—to do good. Be tolerant of he views of others—try to understand their point of view, but above all, “do the right thing.” Werner set a high standard for me to live up to. I’ll give it my best, but his is a tough act to follow. In the six short years that I knew him, I cherished his friendship and guidance and will miss him greatly.” Letters to the editor The Rappahannock News welcomes Letters to the Editor from its readers as a forum for discussion of local public affairs subjects. WRITE: Letters to the Editor, RO. Box 59, Washington, Va. 22747 EMAIL: makuhn@timespapers.com
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