A Life Well Used

A LIFE WELL USED Many people believe that each person has a purpose in life, something that will make his life worthwhile and helpful to others. Billy Graham summarized C. Everett Koop the best when he said, “He was determined, no matter what the personal cost, to do the right thing for the health of the American People (Koop, Back Cover). ” C. Everett Koop realized his purpose in life and accomplished the task of making …

…to 1976 (Authors and Experts, 1). Then Koop was sworn in as the U.S. Surgeon on November 17, 1981. As Surgeon General, Koop advised the public on a variety of health matters: smoking and health hazards, and the importance of immunization and disease protection and prevention. In Koop’s life he influenced and helped many people. C. Everett Koop is definitely a great medical hero who will be remembered forever for the accomplishments he made during his lifetime.