American seismologist (1899–1968).
Born September 14th, 1899 in Los Angeles.
Died February 29th, 1968 at 68 years old in Los Angeles. [ref]
There is a sacredness in tears. They are not the mark of weakness, but of power. They speak more eloquently than ten thousand tongues. They are the messengers of overwhelming grief, of deep contrition, and of unspeakable love. Washington Irving