William Laird

I just saw the notice on Bill's passing on the Acalanes High page. Even though I have not seen or talked to him since high school days, it brought to mind the day I met him. It was the first day of Kindergarten in our classroom in the basement of the Lafayette Town Hall. Our teacher, Mrs. Brannan, asked each of us where we were born. Probably half the class said Alta Bates Hospital in Berkeley. Bill said "Canada" and we were all in amazed that someone from such an unknown, exotic place was among us. Bill was a very nice classmate and person and I am sure he will be missed by his family and friends.

John Gueldner, Oakland