Earl J. Glade was instrumental in helping push (or pull) Utah into the modern world. His influence extended to broadcasting, government, religion and education. He understood those institutions, and he recognized that they offered a synergy of ecumenism necessary to build cultural and functional bridges across boundaries of communication, politics, economics and social interaction. Glade understood that bridge building was vital for the success of his country, state, city and, especially, his LDS religion. His was a broad and interwoven worldview. He and his cohort of contemporary visionaries interacted amicably and respectfully to achieve Community improvements for the benefit of all. As a result, both the local community and the entire state became century-long beneficiaries of Earl Glades vision. -- G. Donald Gale
