Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-12-11
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term implies. We studied together,
we visited together, we recreated TO-
gether, discussed our future hopes
and ambitions, and were closely assoc
ciated and co-Operated in all class and
college politics. We were inseparable
and each rejocied in the others hon
! ors and preferments almost like they
were personal triumphs.
How we'll do recall those halcyon
college days, so bright. so Joyous, made
doubiy so by dear Hal" as we all
| lovingly called him. The chivalric
I feelings of friendship and admiration
then formed continued through life
and gathered strength with each re-
ced;ng wear. How sweet and insplr-
inc are the days of early youth, spark
J Inc with unselfish friendship, gleam-
ING with lofty aspirations and high
| ideals. unfettered by cares and res
possibilities, young blood eo9ursing
! through the veins, we look through
life as through a gilded veil, and
everything appears so bright, SO
pleasing! The poet has we'll expressed
We are stronger and better under
manhood's sterner reign,
Rut still we feel that something
sweet,
Followed youth with flying feet,
And will never come again.
Something beautiful has vanished and
we sigh for it in vain,
| We behold it everywhere,
/ On the earth and in the air,
But it never comes again.
All, the ties OF love andlriendshlp
then formed never break. Like hooks
thew grip and hold through all the
storm and stress of life. Thus it was
with Hal Flood and myself. The ties
of friendship then pledged and form
ed continued and increased to his
death. In the many conflicts which
beset our political lives we were to
each other supporting and sustaining
friend. Where one was seen on the
field of conflict the other was lnva-
riably found. When his untimely
death came, upon none did the blow
fall more heavily than upon me. None
miss more than his cherry smile;
his cordial greeting, his genial ana
kind consideration and the pulsations
of as loyal and manly heart as ever
throbbed in human breast.
Hal Flood has an unusually attrac-
tive and pleasing personality, ms
clear, open, frank grey eyes looked
YOU straight in the face, bespeaklng
honesty. integrity and truth. He
oatbed q lie and falsehood never
so;led his lips. He had CHEEKY,
hopeful disposition which radiated
sunshine and happiness. His pres
ence dispelled gloom and doubt. HIS
manner was cordial and hearty, easily
winning good will and friendship his
society was universally sought ana en-
loved beyond expression. lie was the
sonl of chivalric honor and integrity.
His word given was never Withdrawn
mr. broken. No personal dangers, no
allurements or prOmptlngs OF sell am
bition or prefsrments ever induced
MIN to break or plight a promise
Those who knew him trusted nm I'M
plicity.
He had a heart as courageous as
lion. declining no conflicts ana learn
no danger. The fiercer tht conflict the
more determined he became. HIS NOR
al courage was equal to his physical
courage. He never evaded an issue
he never shirked responsibility, at
times carrying this splendid virtue
to a point almost beyond the limits Oh
nrndence and discretion. No man OF
nv acquaintance surpassed MN Al
the manly virtue of courage poth
moral and physical. In all fierce po-
litical contests his clear voice rang
ont with inspiring and encouraging
hone II was great rallying force IN
hours of rout and. confusion,
This quality marked him as an ag,
an enthusiastic following. he he"eu
his way to the front with the pattie
axe Of the warrior. He desplsed pre-
terments obtained by the insinuating
arts Of the demagogue. His chosen
nIace nj action was on the field OF bat
,Io and not in the cloister of intrigue
and dinlomacy. He was the Rupert
If the Virginia democracy, bold, cour,
soaons and daring. He cheerfuliy ana
proudly wore Stai . 80,
delity to friendship or Tor cause
espoused. ;o,, .rd ner-
severance of purpose which would nave e
STAINED distinction in any Vocatlon VI
life life selected. When he reached
conclusion in the course OF lie no Cd
stacles would deter him in continuous
effort to reach the attainment he
was the personification OF tireIeSs en-
ergv and determined effort. He nam,
,,ered hammered and hammered until
success came. His industry was as
much an eleme in his success aSW er
his moral and intellectual quailtll:efs .
From early youth to death MS ~, NE
was Si' one of ceaseless activity. THIS
so nned the foundations Of constltu,
t;nn nbenomenal in its robustness ana
str. strength, and occasioned his early
death. .:o, aoed
IN public life know its heavy exac-
lions. its ceaseless wear and tear its
Continuous mental and physical strain
al Of which must finally end IN a
shattered constitution unable to sus-
tain the heavy burdens. Hal Flood !, 5
Death bears testimony to his uhseiistt