Ambassador Samuel R. Gammon III

"Uncle" Sam and "Aunt" Mary lived in Milan at the same time as my parents and older siblings. He and my father Parker Wyman worked together in the US Consulate in Milan. The Gammons became my godparents after I was born there in 1956. I remember both as being very kind and dedicated to making our world a better place. Uncle Sam always had an interesting story, usually reflecting his passion for history and how events are connected, with his wry humor always in evidence. For example, he...