“First in war, first in peace, and first in the hearts of his countrymen, he was second to none in humble and enduring scenes of private life. Pious, just humane, temperate, and sincere; uniform dignified, and commanding; his example was as edifying to all around him as were the effects of that example lasting correct throughout, vice shuddered in his presence and virtue always felt his fostering hand. The purity of his private charter gave effulgence to his public virtues. Such was the man for whom the nation mourns.

John Marshall, official eulogy of George Washington
Delivered by Richard Henry Lee/ December 26th, 1799

My grandmother was a Lee. She used to tell us about the days when the English language was used to elevate and bring forth the best in all. Hard to imagine that in this day of in-your-face editorial and talk radio snippets.
This eulogy almost seems like fiction to the modern citizen soldier. Who might we emulate today that is both humble, virtuous, and a courageous leader combined?