Family
Spencer was married and had three sons. Tragically two died during the First World War and the third was killed in a mountaineering accident in Canada.
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Famous quotes containing the word family:
“Our children need to be able to see us take a stand for a value and against injustices, be those values and injustices in the family room, the boardroom, the classroom, or on the city streets.”
—Barbara Coloroso (20th century)
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