Willie Reckert: In Memorium, In Gratitude


From the Ski for Light Bulletin - Fall 2005

A former blind participant and a long-time Friend of Ski for Light, William (Willie) F. Reckert died on April 1, 2005 of congestive heart failure. Willie was 77 years old at the time of his death, and last attended Ski for Light about 15 years ago. He was a closed microphone transcriber for the U.S. Department of Justice in Washington, DC, and was the person who discovered the infamous 18-minute gap in the Watergate tapes back in the seventies. He died one year and one day after retiring from a fifty three year career.

Willie's will included a $40,000 bequest to Ski for Light, earmarked for the Endowment Fund. When he informed us of his plans several years ago, Willie stated that SFL had been one of the most meaningful experiences of his life. He included Ski for Light in his will as his way of thanking the organization for all that it had done for him. He earmarked his bequest to the Endowment Fund to help ensure that the program remains available for future generations.

Willie, you are missed by all who knew you, and we thank you for your generosity and thoughtfulness.

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