Rich: A friend named Walt

Perhaps I’ll never forget the lilting sound of his beautiful Southern accent.

I hope not. 

Right now, it’s ringing in my ears, forcing tears into my eyes. Walt Ehmer was one of the best friends I ever had. He possessed a quick wit that couldn’t be outrun.

Although he was the chairman of one of the world’s best-known companies, he usually answered my calls by the second ring or texted me to say, …