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William Irwin
In Memory of
William Howard
Irwin
1940 - 2014
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The lighting of a Memorial Candle not only provides a gesture of sympathy and support to the immediate family during their time of need but also provides the gift of extending the Book of Memories for future generations.

I have Bill to thank for getting me my dream job!

I called Bill up after reading his book just before my 1994 Thru-Hike. At first his road manager started to screen the call but as soon as Bill found out I was planning my hike, he took the call and he was nice enough to talk to a complete stranger for almost an hour. We stayed in touch during my hike and met when I was finished and enjoyed a day hike together. When he returned to NJ to get another guide he called me from class and said he had heard they were getting ready to hire 2 apprentices and he would put a good word in for me if I would be willing to get myself from Virginia to New Jersey for an interview. Long story short, he opened up a door to a job that I would never been able to get on my own. After 16 years training dog guides and working in all but one state (Hawaii) I became Director of Client Services of Leader Dogs for the Blind in Michigan. When I moved into my office November 1 of last year, the first thing I did was hang the signed print of Bill and Orient that Bill had given me so many years ago. I am able to tell his story often and could never repay his kindness. Bill helped me find God's purpose for my life and I can truly say this great man of faith changed the course of my life.
Posted by Will Henry
Friday March 7, 2014 at 9:50 pm
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