what a perfect summation o tf t journey his life represented.gth in difficult times. i acknowledge that such a statement may sound trite, the kind of thing any parent says to a child, that quote i just read exemplifies for me how true it is that his spirit continues to endure. not a day goes by when i don't draw on a lesson he taught me directly or by his example whether as a parent, husband, professional or as a hman generally. his voice, presence and infectious laugh are consistently in my mind and heart. i know my sisters and the rest of our family feel the same way. you see, for whatever basaccola vance received for being a trail blazing journalist, an iconic fixture in the culture of d.c., he was an even the meticulousness he demonstrated in his professional career for over 45 years, he also applied to what he regarded as his most significant responsibility, raising family. he would be the first to tell you that his characters and values were cultivated in him by the family that raise him. while unfortunate li his father died when he was on