Martin Murie answered the question. The late son of Olaus and Mardy Murie penned this piece only a few months before he died in 2012.
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Martin Murie, a son of Olaus and Margaret Murie, and nephew of Adolph and Louise Murie, grew up in Jackson Hole with his sister Joanne and brother, Don. He served in World War II with the Army's legendary 10th Mountain Division—a special combat unit known for skiing. During his service, he lost an eye and was awarded a Purple Heart and Silver Star. He received degrees from Reed College and a PhD in zoology from the University of California-Berkeley. Later, he was a college professor, anti-war protestor during the Vietnam era and advocate for student rights and affordable education. He also was a talented, fiery writer. With wife, Alison, he was the father of three daughters. Martin died in 2012.