William C. Hawkins
December 31, 1969 - December 31, 1969

"My first memory of Hawk was when I was only four years old. While building our future house, he spent his free-time playing with my brother Adam and I. We would always look forward to seeing him each time we came back to visit our new property. My second memory of Hawk came several years later when he took me for a ride on the back of his motorcycle. There have also been many others, which included events such as playing basketball, or going to the fair (where he would win every stuffed animal). Aside from these memories, Hawk was what we all knew of as "

"TO THE FAMILY MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND BE WITH YOU , IN YOUR TIME SADNESS. GOD WILL COME BY AND COMFORT YOU, I LOST MY DAD ON 9 ,3,09 FROM ....SALT LAKE CITY.....UT THINK ABOUT THE GOOD TIME THAT MADE SMILE,,,,,,"

"I'm a Texan but found myself in Indianapolis from 1986-1997 and for those years in my life, Hawk was my absolute, no holds barred best buddy for life. Ironically, I met Hawk thru his wife Betty, the president of the neighborhood association that I worked closely with to come up with a commercial development at 465 and Meridian that her association could support. It was thru my trips to Betty's living room to discuss building heights and parking garages that I came to know Hawk.What didn't we do in the ten yers I knew Hawk! We went to two World Series, to Comiskey's last weekend, countless Pacer and Colts games, NCAA Basketball Championships, the Masters, you name it, we did it. He taught me how to get from my house in Meridian Kessler to the Indy 500 track on Race Day in thirty minutes!!!But the thing we loved to do was play golf. I bet we played 1,000 rounds of golf together...including eight rounds in Ireland!! I was half his size and could out-drive him but the guy could putt lights out! He would just shake his head and smile the Hawk smile when I would knock it tfifteen feet from the hole and three putt and he would hole a ten footer to beat me.We partnered up for the four-ball every year down at South Grove and nearly won the damn thing! Hawk, Bill Chaille and I use to always partner up for any scramble we could find. I loved being on the golf course with Hawk.Betty and Hawk had a big screen in the living room and a pool in the backyard. If there was a big game on the tube and we weren't there in person, I was there eating his griiled ribs and finding my usual spot on the floor in front of the tube. We watched Douglas beat Tyson, the Steelers steal the AFC Championship from Jim Harbaugh's Colts and Greg Norman blow six shot lead Sunday at the Masters.Hawk loved Betty and his boys deeply! He was so proud of Betty's accomplishments when she returned to work and all of his son's progress in work and school. He spoke with so much pride of Corey's leadership at Culver and Andy's law carreer and Eric's entreprenurial knack. He knew he was lucky to have such great in-laws , too!He was a guy's guy with an an incredibly unselfish heart (two of them!!). We laughed out loud so hard when we were together.I was blessed to know him and call him friend. I'll never forget Hawk, ever. "

"Betty: May God rest your husband's soul. My heart is with you."

"To all the family,I am extremely sadened by the news of Hawks passing. I would like to give my condolences to all of his family and to those I personally knew best. Betty, Eric, Andy and Corey .I, for many years, worked with Hawk as a carpenter for his contracting company and, as such, learned many of life's lessons from him. He taught me patience, how to set goals and put in an honest hard days work, but most of all common sense which I apply to this day. Even though my career has taken a different path, I think back and often long for those days of working with my hands, Hawk and his boys creating something out of a pile of wood.He will be missed, but I will remember him always. "

"Butch and I had some great times from football at Pius through golf over the years. What a great guy to be friends with. He will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family."

"Betty & Family,Please accept my deepest sympathy and treasure your memories. You are in my thoughts and prayers...."

"Dear Betty, Corey, Eric and Andy,We extend our deepest sympathy regarding Hawk. He was a very good person. He was always very proud of you all. He and I would talk (joke) about Eric and Andy. We would always say they were the nicest "stepsons" ever!! He beamed whenever he spoke of the kids.He was so courageous in regards to his health. He faced it head on, and seemed to dely so much. I always admired this trait.We loved seeing you both before Andy and Cathy's wedding in your room. I really enjoyed Hawks witty sense of humor!! We really had a good time catching up. Remember the words of Abraham Lincoln, "Live a good life, and in the end, it's not the years in a life, it's the life in the years." These words comforted me after we lost Norman. I hope they help you too. Love,Neal and Marlene Glanzman Jacobs &Brooke Glanzman "

"The first time I met Butch we guarded each other at Butler Fieldhouse on a Saturday afternoon highschool sectional basketball game . We became very close friends after that. He and Al had the mnost unique and wonderful friendship of any men I ever knew. I got a big kick out of both of them. Butch was one of the most amazing athletes I ever saw and he looked like a movie star, better than most. He and I spent countless times double dating, playing golf and other sports, laughing and joking with his wonderful mom Hazel at their home off of Keystone ave. We both battled the same serious heart issues and we lost touch over the recent years. That is something I will regret for the rest of my days. I wish I could have had one more chance to see him to tell him how much I loved him. He had friends from all walks of life and a heart big enough to love them all. I will always consider him one of my very best pals. My thoughts are with you Betty and your family. You and Butch were lucky to have found each other. "

"I met Butch through his wife Betty, whom I've known since we were in college. She is the smartest, funniest person I've ever known and when she married Butch she became the happiest person! What a pair they made, both so stunningly good-looking! Butch had the wittiest, quietest sense of humor and could just "nail it on the head" as they say. He was always calm and could always put a situation into perspective. He had such great common sense, such a wonderful attitude about life. He never complained, never lost his sense of humor, and loved Betty and the boys and all of his extended family so much. I'm so glad they found each other, and that the boys had such a great, participating dad. With his sports prowess, and his great patience, he was a great role-model for the boys. Everyone loved to be around both Betty and Butch, separately, or together. Butch lit up the room and I'm sure he's lighting up heaven right now."

"Hawk was such a wonderful and courageous man who I admired very much. He was like a second father to me. He and his bright smile were there for the major events in my life from pictures with me on prom night to a dance at my wedding. He also took me on my first (and only) mortorcycle ride and hosted my sweet 16 birthday party at his pool. I later learned that he and Betty would also peek out the window to watch over me when dates would drop me off. I am so blessed to have been a small part of such a wonderful family. Betty, Corey, Andy & Eric - my thoughts and prayers are with all of you."

"There is only one word to describe Hawk-unforgettable! I always thought of him as just about the most amazing athlete I had ever known. Everything seemed so easy to him. Even though we were high school classmates, I never really got to know Hawk until a bunch of us went to the 1999 Ryder Cup in Boston. I probably hadn't seen Hawk for many years at that point, but, just in case my memory of his athletic prowess was a little hazy, he managed to record an 'ace' while playing golf in Boston. This was only a few short months before his heart transplant. He was just so cool about it.As I started making more frequent trips back to Indy, I had many more opportunities to lose to Hawk, but also to get to know him better. He was a man's man and a great guy! I last saw Hawk this summer at the Senior Open at Crooked Stick. Since I was a marshal at the tournament, it was the only time in my life I could tell Hawk to shut up and get away with it. I also had the opportunity to meet Corey for the first time. Along with Joe O'Connell, what fun the four of us had at the tournament!I'm a sentimental old fool and as I sit here in Arizona, tearing up, I realize that a veritable icon in my life is gone. I'll miss you Hawk. Indy will never seem the same."

"So sad. Corey, sorry I'll be out of town this weekend. Butch was a great guy and one of the best natural athletes I have ever known. A Cathedral legend. God Bless the Hawkins family!"

"I never saw you without a smile, without a laugh to share.Your big, rough hands could swing a hammer or hold a tiny baby with care.I'll never forget you, I'll keep you in my heart and I'll speak of you with love.Hawk, wait for us and watch for us till we meet again in our new home up above.Betty and boys: I love you and I am thinking of you during this difficult time. God bless you all, Janet"

"The last time I saw Butch was at the American Legion Post in Broad Ripple. We sat next to each other during lunch. This was about two maybe two and a half years ago. Prior to that I had not seen or talked to Butch since the day he was being released from the hospital after having heart surgery. We spoke for quite a while as I remember. During our lunch it was as though we had conversed every day of our lives. No seperation or distance from previous conversations. Butch was always very warm and kind to me and I would like to think I was his friend because he certainly was mine. He has a very rare quality still because he still touches us in a way that only few do. I'll miss you Butch."

"I am saddened to learn of the loss of Butch to his family and friends. Betty, I don't know if you remember me from the Signature Inns days. I enjoyed working with you and seeing Butch, Corey and the rest of your family for little gatherings you held for our group at your home. Best wishes to you as you cope with the loss of your husband and dear friend."

"Betty and Family:I am very saddened by Butch's passing. From the time I first met Butch in 8th grade football to playing football and basketball with him at Cathedral, I was totally amazed at the extraordinary athletic talent this gifted man had. Truly there has never been anyone quite like the "hawk" when it came to total athletic prowess. Above all, though, he was always a warm, giving and generous individual who made everyone around him feel a little bit better about themselves. Betty, I don't believe I have had the privilege of meeting you but be assured my thought and prayers are with you this day. Your "Butch" was quite an extraordinary man. He will be missed by many, many dear friends. Dave Dezelan, Class of 64'"

"Betty, I am sorry to hear of your husband's passing. he always seemed ready to attach any sport. He loved his family. I do remember seeing him at our golf outings at Signature. We tried to reach you this summer to attend our 1st Annual Signature Inn Reunion. Maybe next year. You were always so much fun to have working at our office. Miss your smile and laughter.Hope to see you one day and once again my sincere condolences to you and your family. God Bless "

"To the Hawkins Family:Please accept my deepest sympathy to I a man I idolized both at St Pius X and Cathedral.Fifty yearsago (1959) as a football teammate he led us to the CYO Grade School Football Championship.Something I truly remember.At Cathedral not enough words can be said for such a great athlete and individual.As Bill is a year older than me it was always fun to look up to those in the classes ahead of us let be in athletics or the classroom.God bless your family at this most difficult time"

"To the Hawkins Family:If Corey is any indication of the man his father was, then William Hawkins was indeed a great man. All of Corey's friends and co-workers at Indianapolis ARTCC extend our deepest sympathies and wish for your family the comfort and healing that dear memories bring."

"I will be out of town on Saturday, but I wanted you to know that you and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers during this sad time. May God bless you."

"Betty-- Please accept my condolences on the passing of Hawk. Dick kept me informed of his courageous batle. I will not be able to attend the service tomorrow. I will be at DePauw watching my son's football game. I have a feeling Hawk will understand. Brian"

"To his family, please accept my heartfelt sympathy and condolences, although I only knew him for little more than a year, he made a lasting impression. In 1964, as a sophomore playing on Cathedral"

"Betty and Family,Please accept our sincere condolences. May God be with you and your memories last forever and ever. We will keep you all close to our hearts. The world has lost a wonderful man! "

"Dear Betty & family. My deepest prayers go out to you at this time in your life. Betty you were an inspriation to me always while I worked under your supervision at ATA. Let your strengths guide & help you as I know what a true blessing you must be to your family. Keep that bright smile you always had going even now. Best wishes from Arizona."

"Betty, to you and your family, good thoughts and good memories. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Remember you are not alone.In loving memory,Denise "

"To a kid growing up in the Catholic athletic circles in Indianapolis in the late 50s and early 60s the name Butch Hawkins was magical like no other. We always wondered how someone could be so good at so many sports."

"I am so sad I can't be there to honor my friend and teammate, and talk to his famiy about what a great guyButch was to those who grew up with him.I just got off the phone with Alfred, Griff, Timmy M and Mag, and they asked me to write something because, ofall Butch's high school buddies, I was the only dependable speller (Butch and Andy Gaus didn't hang out that much).I was planning on drinking heavily tonight simply out of general tendencies, but now, after the phone call, I at least now have a special purpose.Butch was like all of the crowd, but more so in many good ways. We were all innocent, naughty of course, but Butch was in his way very innocent, very pure, and very bad of course at the same time. He was always young, always in the moment, and had a real good sense that maybe none of our fun would last, and he should enjoy it and soak it up when he could. He was always ready to laugh, and understood instinctively that life was a bucket of slop with a few candy bars in there somewhere and he always went after them.He was of course the best natural athlete I've ever seen, better than Joe Montana (who played three sports) as a pure athlete. I first met Butch in CYO Camp in sixth greade of so when he won about 20 different events in the track and field meet for the camp. He high jumpedlike he had done it his whole life.You are tempted to say that Butch had feline grace (Alfred, that's a cat), but really he had equine grace. He had the greatest athletic legs you could have, which helped him run throw, hit a golf ball, high jump, name it.Someone that gifted almost HAD to die young, sadly, but this also means that Bob Griffin, by the same reasoning, should live to 111. But he also had grace, period. It was natural, and it was God's light shining through him like an incandescent glow. He was graceful and in the moment, and too bad all of us weren't more like Butch"

"Dear Betty, Corey, Eric and Andy, We were saddened to learn of Hawk's passing and send our sincere sympathy to you at this difficult time. "

"Ok, where was I when the Leppert website said, "Enough already, jerko! You are supposed to make COMMENTS,not a damn novel!" Look, Leppert website, I hear you, butmust overrule your objection. So I continue.Butch played on the left side, where the Spectacular guys-Westphal, Butch, Alfred played. The Reliables-Dave Dezelan, Jumbo Hiatt, and Mike Harrison played on the right. So if we really needed yards, I had to give it to Butchto run from left to right, with the Reliables blocking for Butch, rather than have reliable Harrison run and worry about the Spectaculars. So Butch always got his yards, and when we wanted a big gain we'd pitch to Butch and have Alfred lead him left and hope Alfred creamed somevictim and Butch would get a big one. We were literally about six inches from the goal line against Wood, with Butch almost over when the horm sounded. We came that close to a State championship, but we knew we were the best. The last time I saw Butch at our Reunion,Butch, Dave Dezelan, Alfred, a few others, just stoppedtalking after someone of us said how cool it was to have those moments together that season, and then, no onesaid a thing for what ws likely a minute but seemed longer, as we basked in a glow 40 years after the fact. Butch and I had great talks that reunion, and I will neverforget them.I will mercifully end this bombast by repeating that Butch had grace that God gave him, and as proof I note not only that by all accounts Betty loved him tremendously, and that he has wonderful kids, but also that he went out as a young man with Mary Beth and Susie, who, as Timmy Micheli and I have long noted, are indeed gifts from God.We are all children, but most of us try to act like adults. Butch never tried to adult you. He was young always.Butch was special to all of us who grew up with him, and I hope you all will raise some glasses to Butch-I wish I could be there-and remember him well. "

"Betty.I'm very saddened to hear of your husband's passing, Take comfort in knowing he's now with his heavenly Father. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your loved ones.Brenda Robbins"

"Betty, I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.Christine Hance"

"Betty i am so sorry of the passing of your husband. I regret that iam unable to attend the services. I will miss your husband a first class and unbleivable muti talent person that always enjoyed the freindeship of so many including myself in the few times that we got together living out here in boston. At later time I would like to send to you a picture of butch at the helm of my sail boat during thr ryder cup .he truly will be rember as the best captain on my boat always CONNY"

"I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. "

"Betty....my deepest symphathies to you and your family....your husband and I are the same age....sounds like he had a productive and full life..."

"Butch,Go with God. You were one of the best.Gary Kennedy Tech High Class of 64"

"Dear Betty and Family, you are in my thoughts and prayers "

"I had the pleasure of meeting Butch through my father during our annual trips to the 500. I was lucky enough to play golf with him on a number of occasions and every time he made me laugh...a lot! His quick wit and caring personality always made for a good time. God Speed, Butch."

"I am married to Connie and met Butch and Betty through her. I immediately found them to be the most fun-loving couple to be around. They were so easy to visit with and to go to social events with---always the "life of the party", as they say. His marvelous, uplifting personality just drew you into his positive outlook on life and made onefeel better for just being in his presense. But my specialmemory of Butch will always be what he did for my son,Kevin (see Kevin's memory on this page). He patiently taught my son a trade and a skill that he carries with himfor the rest of his life. He gave my son a purpose anda maturity for which I am eternally grateful. We will bothmiss him very much."

"Betty if John O,Connor gets a second message so do I the most outstanding memory I have of Butch as a skilled atlete is the final round of golf on 1999 Ryder Cup trip ,a trip plan to spend some quality time with Butch. The last round was a match between Christ the King vs St Pious Al Cerulli and Steve Conrad vs Butch"

"Betty, I'm very sorry to hear about the loss of your husband it sounds as if you two had a terrific life together! You were so thoughtful and reassuring during the time of my fathers passing, I just want you to know you and your family are in my prayers. God Bless."

"this is the second half the computer just stopped hawkins and steve bowman . we just finished the 16 hole al made a par we arenow one down going in to the 17th. The 17th is a par three 189 yds.straigt up the hill and if you hit a ball on the green you can"t see its position.I hit first a seven wood right on the green Al pull out his rescue club and hit also on the green Steve Bowman managed to put his 5 wood on the green another great shot. Butch smiles nice shot guys pulls out a 4 iron(not enough club) and hits his ball straight at the pin. We all rush into the carts and whennext to the green I see three balls. Where is the fourth ball , the fourth ball is in the hole and you guess it is Butch ball.. I never forget that day. Now Butch you are at God"s home course and if you play Christ the King again please give him some strokes CONNY"

"Dear Betty:I am very sorry to hear about the loss of your husband. You will always be in my thoughts and prayers."

"After reading O'Connor's entry he presents an interestiing concept but when you do the math I would have to live 48 years in world with no Hawk.I'd rather not.All my love to Betty and the boys"

"Betty, I am so very sorry for your loss, and saddness of being without your husband. Peacefully know there are many of our ATA family to assist him with his flight to the heavens and many of us to embrace you from across the miles to get you through this time."

"BettyI am so sorry for your loss. I wish I was there to give you a big hug. I know Al (or Alfred as you all call him) was thrilled to be back in Indianapolis over the last few months which allowed him to spend time with Butch. Although Al shared many things with me about their friendship over the years there is one thing that I am sure, Butch was and will always be one of Al's dearest best friends. Please take care of yourself and always remember that you are not alone."

"Dear Betty, My heart goes out to you and your family. You are in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless you and your family."

"Butch Hawkins was the heartthrob of St. Agnes Academy"

"Dear Betty, We learned of Butch's passing on the day of his funeral in an unusual way. Immaculate Heart of Mary 's 6th graders (Joseph's team) had just won the CYO City Championship game that day. After the game, we went to Pat Flynn's to celebrate with the players and parents. I was standing away from the group talking to another parent when a man walked up to us asking if we were friends from the funeral. We explained why we were there and he went on to say that he was meeting some of Butch Hawkins friends there. This was the first I'd heard of Butch's passing. I was obviously shocked and so saddened by the news! Although it's been years since we've seen either of you, we'll never forget all the great times we shared. (Topics days, house sitting for you & baby sitting for Corey, and all you did for our wedding. I'll have to find the great wedding photo of the three of us) You and Butch were so good to Joe and me. Butch was such a sweetheart and always made us feel so special and welcomed at your home! I will be in touch. Until we talk, just know we are thinking of you! With deep sympathy and much love, Karen, Joe, and Joseph Leone"

"I would also like to offer my condolences to you, Betty, and to you Corey, Andy, Eric and Marianna and I would like to tell you a story. It was a fact that Butch had been blessed with both good looks and great athletic skills. But he was more than just those things. He was, well, let me explain. I first met Butch back in 1960 when I had the good fortune to be his teammate on the Cathedral freshman basketball team. One week, early in the season, we travelled to the southside to play Manual. When we arrived, Coach O"

"I'm so glad I had the pleasure to meet him. The great stories during golf I will always remember. God bless."

"The 1960's, what a great time to have been a teenager . . .the parties, dances, drive-in movies, drive-in resturants and just hangin out!Thanks for all the great times and fond memories ButchAlways,Steve Walsmith"

"I did not know Hawk but had the pleasure of working with his wife Betty! I am so sad for your loss and want you to know if I can be of help please let me know! WE miss you and wish you well in this time of hurt! You are truly loved and you are in my thoughts along with your family! please take care!Chris"

"Dear Betty, family and friends, My deepest sympathies to you all. I am very sadden at your loss. Butch will be greatly missed, but not forgotten."

"Having just heard of Hawk"

"Dear Betty: My deepest sympathy to you and your family on your lost., I am keeping you in my prayers. Sad to hear the news about your husband. God bless youAna(ATA F/A)"

"Betty - Bo Hagood just emailed me with the sad news of Butch's death. I am so sorry for you and your family. I remember Butch's engaging personality and golf prowess from his participation in Signature Inn outings. He was a good man, and you and your family must miss him terribly. You have my deep sympathy for your loss.Tom"

"The good do die young, it seems. I had the pleasure of being Hawk's teammate on Cathedral's baseball team in the early 60's. We weren't just good, we were great--and that's not "The older I get, the better I was." No, the record shows that our club won 32 straight games over two seasons, and, of course, Hawk played an important role in all that as we made contributions to the Cathedral City Championship Trophy collection. As gifted as he was on the athletic field, I never heard or saw any evidence of it going to his head; he pulled for everyone on the team, and they pulled for him. Although we were never close friends (I'm older!), conversation with him was easy and nearly always included a smile and a laugh or two.Our family moved to Chicago in 1963 after I graduated from Cathedral, and fate brought us back in '97. In '98, I played in the CHS Alumni Golf Outing with some of my classmates. Sure enough, there was Hawk, having a great time with everyone--many of them were the friends mentioned in these tributes, whom I remember well. Hawk and I exchanged hellos and a hearty handshake, and he said it was good to see me. The thing is, I could tell he meant it. It was good to see him again, too.To all Hawk's family and friends, I know you have a hole in your heart right now, but Hawk's spirit will make it seem like a hole-in-one. I'm sure that God will attest! May you celebrate his life, and may his memory bring a smile to your face."

"I'm really saddened by Butch's passing. While I haven't had the opportunity to see him much over years, I carry wth me fond memories of Butch as a close high school friend. As Walke said, it is easy for us to remember Butch as a supremely gifted athlete, but his warmth, kindness, easy smile and laugh, and his enjoyment of life will always be my overriding memories."

"Betty and family,I am so sorry to hear of your loss. May God comfort you and give you peace at this time."

"So sad we lost a great friend and team mate from the wonderful years we spent @ Cathedral and @ John and Mary Harts premises. Butch and I were both employees of Gateway west in high school and always will remember Butch chasing (and catching) Susie while I was chasing her best friend from St Agnes. we were many times on the run out the door before Big John showed up at their house on Meridian and some stories are not repeatable in this time of sadness but they were damn good clean fun. Saw Butch @ our local Keoger the day after he went to see the cardiologist the first attack he had, He described how the Doctor asked him his medical history including the question of "Do You smoke?' Butch always direct answered" no, I just quit" When asked the Doctor? About thirty minutes ago! Amazingly that cardiologist was Dr Hallam who happened to be married to the girl he chased around the Gateway West pool in high school. We love Butch and all his family. we will miss him and all the Tales both current and decades old. So glad i was one of his friends and team mates @ Cathedral High. "

"Dear Betty and boys,I just received a call from Alfred (Buddy) telling me of Butch's passing. Please accept my deepest sympathy. Having grown up with both of them I have very fond and "funny" memories of all their antics. The best one was Butch telling the story of Mr. Cerulli catching them crawling into the house (I believe alcohol was involved) and asking if they were "goda dama insects".I think he was one of the most handsome young men in that whole group and as he got older what made him even more special was his love of family and friends. I don't think I've ever known anyone who loved his Mother, his wife and his boys more than Butch. They were his life and I know he will be deeply missed. I feel honored that I knew him.It seems that the hardest thing about getting older is losing such special people."

"Dear Betty and Family,My God surround you and your family with his love.Michele (Gulley) Lawson"

"Dear Betty and Family,Please accept my deep sympathy on the loss of your husband and father. May you find some consolation in the thoughts and prayers that surround you.God bless you!"

"I am so sorry for your loss. You are all in my heart, and I will prey for you.Alex"

"I have such great memories of Hawk & Betty too. I can't look at a hot air balloon without remember our "crash." He held me in the basket of that air balloon as we thumped and bumped across corn fields trying to land over and over again. We joked about having to pick corn husks out of our teeth! Wow,...that was a wild experience. We couldn't even talk about it without busting out in laughter until we cried. He was always ready for a good time. - Last time we saw him,.. he was bubbling over about the success of all the boys and Betty too. Please know we are thinking about you all right now and in the future. Love you!"

"Butch, it was a pleasure and a privlege to know you. May you rest in peace, until we meet again."

"Dear Betty,My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this very difficult time."

"Into my heart's treasury, I slipped a coinWhich time cannot rust, not thief purloinOh, better than the minting of a gold-crowned KingIs the safe kept memory of a lovely thing.Teasdale"

"Betty, my thoughts and prayer are with you and your family."

"Dear Betty and family,I am so sory to hear about your loss. My prayers and thoughts go out to your family."

"I worked for Furrow Buildling Materials for 9 years in Nora. I have wonderful memories of Hawk ordering his deck packages. He also built our deck displays. He was always kind and considerate to everyone. He always had a smile and would stop to say hello. After Furrow went out of business I worked at Bank One in Nora and I was very lucky wait on Hawk and Corey a few times.I just want to say Heaven is lucky to have Hawk as an ANGEL. I know he is watching over his freinds and family. I feel so lucky to have met such a wonderful man."