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for William Dart
September 19, 2012
So sorry to see this I worked with w.a. dart from 1969 through 1973 W.f.dart was walking in the plant in mason smoking his pipe, and Tom still in High school work in the plant also.I made drawing from Note book paper w.a. dart sketched up.
Gabby & Miranda
May 16, 2012
William A Dart was my hero. I was so heartbroken to find out that he passed away. Thoughts and Love to the family
Chris Burbank
January 3, 2012
I never had the privilege to meet WA, but I am extremely fortunate to work for such a fine company. My prayers are with the Dart family.
Kerry Napolitano
January 2, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with the Dart family.
Martina Montero
December 21, 2011
I am so honored to share time with a great visionary man, who has been an example of how things can be done regardless of frontiers, beliefs, languages, government or religion, has shown how you can extend a name, an idea or a vision.
Will was a person that beyond building a business, helped and continue helping many people around the wold with a job, with a charity or a memory.
Will Dart is going live in the heart of every Mexican who make us feel part of the great Dart family.
My respect and condolences for the Dart family.
Lauren Dimitri
December 16, 2011
Thinking of the Dart Family in this time of sorrow.
"To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die."
Mabel Urena
December 14, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Angela Cairo
December 13, 2011
I am so honored to work for a company that continues to have the core values instilled by WA so many years ago. He was a good man who made such a difference in the lifes of so many people... more than he will ever know. My thoughts and prayers are with Claire, Bob, Ken, and the rest of the family during this difficult time.
John Mallen
December 12, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with the Dart family at this very difficult time. I feel truly fortunate to have known Mr. Dart and to have had the opportunity to work my entire professional career for the company he and his father started. Just a few of the thoughts that come to mind when I think of Mr. Dart include honesty, integrity, conviction, determination, strong work ethic and a business genius. People of his stature are rare and he will truly be missed.
Lindsey Shaw
December 12, 2011
I would like to extend my condolences to the Dart familiy. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Eleanor Tanaka
December 12, 2011
My sincere condolences to the entire Dart family.
Dan Schab
December 10, 2011
On behalf of the students and staff of the Williamston High School Math and Science Academy, I want to express my sincere condolences to the Dart family. Mr. Dart's support of education has positively impacted the lives and futures of many students.
Frances Tourtellot
December 9, 2011
Please accept my condolences to the Dart family during this difficult time. W A Dart was a true gentleman, always kind and gentle in my experiences with him when I first came to work at the company.
Derrick Vaniskhian
December 9, 2011
My condolences go out to the Dart family. My thoughts and prays are with you during this difficult time.
December 9, 2011
Extending deep and heartfelt sympathy to the Dart family.
Robert Seals, Farmington Hills, MI
Andy Malacaria
December 9, 2011
My sincere condolences to you, the Dart Family. I was sadden to hear of the passing of WA. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of sorrow.
Penny Mosconi
December 9, 2011
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Sally Chenault-Mundie
December 8, 2011
We were so sorry to hear about W A Dart. Our thoughts and prayers are with the famly. I know he will be surely missed. He was a great man and all I have heard about him, has been good. He was a kind and giving man. May God Bless you all. Sally Chenault Mundie.
Ralph MacKenzie
December 8, 2011
We all will miss W A's very special presence. While he clearly was a very intelligent, innovative man with a keen business sense leading to our success, what set him so far apart from others was his warm and gentle manner. Never one to raise his voice, logic and reason guided every discussion. He was a true gentleman, brilliant in his insight, yet humble and respectful of every person and a role model for all of us. My sincere condolences to the family.
Don Pierce
December 8, 2011
My sincere condolences to Clair, Tom, Ken, Bob and your extended families on the loss of WA. So many fond memories of a kind, hard working, humble man who impacted so many lives with his vision and generosity. Thanks for the legacy you have left for friends and loved ones. Somehow I still see you reading the evening paper in the living room just below the big aquarium.
Phillip Schoeller
December 8, 2011
My deepest and most sincere sympathy to the Dart family. I am fortunate to work for a company whose high values and integrity have been transferred from Bill to Ken and Bob. Many will miss Bill, including those of us who were fortunate enough to interact with him at our annual sales meetings. His kind and optimistic words were always appreciated. He will be fondly remembered.
Mike Jackson
December 8, 2011
I have been fortunate to have known Bill for close to 29 years and can say I have not met a finer gentleman. He was a first class individual in every sense of the word. I have many fond memories of time spent with Bill at NPTA shows and NSM/GSM sales meetings. One time which always comes to mind is riding the trolley and taking in a few sites with Bill and Claire at our Washington DC GSM in 1994. When I think of favorite meeting moments that one always comes to mind. He will most certainly be missed. My prayers are with the Dart family on the loss of a wonderful person.
Robert Steiginga
December 8, 2011
I met Bill for the first time 20 years ago at a meeting when I was brand new with the company. He went out of his way that day to make someone new to the corporation feel at home in his company; all without ever telling me his last name! He just said, "Hi. My name is Bill. How are you?" and then stayed by my side for quite some time, making sure I felt like I belonged.
A quality man, a very geniune human being. We will all miss his guidance and wisdom, and especially his humanity.
John Thompson
December 8, 2011
My condolences for the Dart Family. Rest in peace W.A.
December 7, 2011
Dear Dart Family:
I count myself most fortunate to have worked my entire professional life for an organization with the values, integrity and excellence of Dart Container Corporation. These characteristics don't happen by accident ... they are developed, refined and modeled every day by a respected and beloved leader. This was Bill Dart. My prayers are with your family and my memories are of a business genius and humble, caring man.
Phil Hakim, Naperville, IL
Tyson Petersen
December 7, 2011
I was very sad to hear the news of W.A.'s passing and I am very grateful for everything that he and the Dart family have done for me and my family. The Dart family and Dart Container company mean a great deal to me and I will try my best to represent W.A.'s values on a daily basis. Thank You
George & Monika Chodan
December 7, 2011
We were very sorry to hear the sad news, as we feel greatly indebted to Mr. Dart. It is his Company and his high principles that tremendously improved our livelihood (as they did for thousands of other people). May he rest in peace.
December 7, 2011
Sincere condolences to the Dart family at their time of loss.
December 7, 2011
People with Bill's vision are rare in this world. He has left a legacy that is not only profitable but has continued to generate the "right " moralistic attributes worldwide, that I want my children to follow in their lives.
Thanks W.A God bless Craig (Australia)
Jeff Silverman
December 7, 2011
Dear Dart Family,
I was very privileged to know Bill for quite some time; over 36 years. Whenever we said hello to each other, he always had a smile on his face and a comforting, pleasant demeanor, most probably coming straight from his heart. For those reasons I always felt a closeness that one only gets from being part of a family. That's just exactly how Bill made me feel. While he will be missed greatly he will always be remembered fondly. Thank you for that, Bill, and my condolences to your wonderful family.
Karla Sereno
December 7, 2011
The footsteps of the ones that lead by example never fade away, because many will follow the same path. May God bring comfort to the family.
December 7, 2011
I am thankful every day for the vision W.A. and his father had; their legacies will carry on...
Tara Pingel
December 7, 2011
What sad news to receive last week. Unfortunately I was never able to meet Mr. Dart but I am grateful for the company he built and the legacy he left. You do not always see this level of integrity, humility and respect within a company and it is a great testament to his character. My condolences and prayers are with the Dart family during this time.
mark crum
December 5, 2011
such sad news to ever hear of anyone passing. my thoughts are with you all at the sad time. A very nice person who i had the priveledge to meet. a true gent. R.I.P
Gerardo Pedra
December 5, 2011
You will always live in our hearts and prayers.
December 5, 2011
Missed.
Dick Vogel
December 5, 2011
To know WA is to admire him. Of the values he had, integity is first to come to mind however humility is quite prominent as well. I do not know if there was anyone who work harder or contributed more to Dart Container Corp or the community. He was loved by all who associated with him and will be missed greatly.
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