Cartoonist CroweJam pens a tribute to Dr. Barry Lee Booth: 'Dr. Booth cheerfully walks among us doing good things in big ways while taking little credit. For over half a century, he has been a joyful, passionate and relentless advocate for veterans.'
- the highest honor given by the University Of Alabama School Of Dentistry Alumni Association. The Fuller Award was established to recognize great effort and the “giving back above and beyond” the practice of dentistry. The award is given only on the occasion of such achievement.In his introduction of the “mystery recipient,” Booth’s friend and fellow Auburn College of Science and Mathematics alumnus, Dr.
“Most notably, ladies and gentlemen, our hold-over hippie is believed to be the largest individual donor in the HISTORY of the dental school. I’m going to say that again - the largest individual donor in the HISTORY of the dental school.”Deserted by their father, three young Booth boys and their resilient mother left Mississippi and were rolling around the country in various states of homelessness for about 15 years.
“Barry and his brothers walked five miles from their residence on the other side of town to play ball. 10 miles round trip. And he made sure his younger brothers went with him. Barry, at age 11, was the man of the family and was taking care of his younger brothers and instilling values in them. He’s always had the core values we were taught in the Marine Corps and Navy, and he personifies that in everything he’s ever done - from before the age of 11 to present day.
Barry’s plan was to join the Navy, like some of his buddies were doing. But his mama had another plan. “No, you need to go to college.” She told Barry to attend dental school.Booth packed a bag, and his mom drove him to the city limits of Aiken. “Here’s where you start.” Booth recalled, “Mom insisted I get out of that ‘49 Ford, pointed down the highway and said, ‘Auburn, Alabama, is that way. Call me when you get there.’“You don’t have any money,” Mama said.
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