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WILLIAM BASIL CAPTAIN USN HIRST

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WILLIAM HIRST Memoriam

In Loving Memory of WILLIAM BASIL CAPTAIN USN (RET) HIRST who passed away October 2, 2012.

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Published by San Diego Union-Tribune on Oct. 2, 2013.

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November 8, 2012

To honor Bill Hirst and his devoted leadership to San Diego Recovery International, our area is sending Recovery headquarters in Chicago a donation.
Lisa Garcia, SD Area Leader

Moti Shalom

November 5, 2012

B"H
Thank you Bill for touching our lives deeply. We will never forget you. With love, Moti and Diane Shalom

Moti and Diane Shalom

November 5, 2012

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May the family be comforted in your loss of your beloved Bill. My husband Moti and I also loved him very much and learned much from his leadership as a Recovery-International leader. We always appreciated his kindness, wisdom, supportive and good natured leadership. He changed our lives forever and we will forever be grateful to him. Love to Mat who was his assistant leader who also inspired and encouraged us. With love, Moti and Diane Shalom

November 3, 2012

In remembrance of Bill Hirst and his devoted service as a group leader for Recovery International, a generous donation has been given to the San Diego Area in his name.
San Diego Area Recovery Intl. Treasurer

October 29, 2012

Your Dad was a lovely,charming gentleman,
our sympathy,
from Carol Tunney and all the midwives at Kaiser

Richard Levine

October 21, 2012

What an amazing Veteran and scholar, who was a leader in mental health community. I sympathize with the family.

October 17, 2012

Hello My name is Lisa Garcia I am the area leader for Recovey-international San Diego. I loved your father brother grandpa with all my heart.He used to call me Lizza The Sunday meeting is still going strong at the church that he opened and belonged too. I will pass this on to our area and to our main office in Chicago Please let Matt know that I am thinking of him and if he needs support to call me 619-368-4055 I am so sorry to hear the news. He was a true gentleman. I will miss him RIP dear Bill

October 15, 2012

Dear Patty and Family,
My sympathy to each of you in the loss of your Dad and Grandfather. Having lost my Dad 4 yrs ago, I sort of understand your feelings.
Love, Vicki Sticka

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