I ran into Fred Whitted most often in the Headquarters Library on Maiden Lane in downtown Fayetteville. He was never without a satchel or a bag or books or something else that denoted serious research. The public library was one of his offices — as it has become one of mine.
Fred had a quiet and unassuming demeanor. He was the kind of guy who was not the loudest in the room, but when he spoke, he had something to say. I am not necessarily quiet at all, but Fred was patiently affirming of all I had to say, which can be a lot.
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