Lincoln-Knox-Kennebec County ME Archives News.....DEATH OF COL O C GRAY December 11, 1905
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The Arkansas Democrat December 11, 1905

(transcribed: 02/13/06) 

Copy courtesy of Colby College, Waterville, Maine 

 

   The Arkansas Democrat 

          Editorial
         (12/11/1905) 


        DEATH OF COL O C GRAY 


   In the death of Col O C Gray, superintendent of the Blind School, Arkansas
suffers a severe loss. 

  His long and useful career constitutes one of the most interesting pages in the
history of the state. He had lived through more than three score and ten years and
there was not a blemish on his life. As a young man he was a close student and a
hard worker; he was brave soldier and able educator, a good citizen and a christian
gentleman. As a public officer he won the confidence and esteem of the people and
was never criticised for a dereliction of duty. He lived indeed an exemplary life
and passed to his final reward honored and loved by every one. The great deeds of
his life will live for generations and the principles he has instilled into the
hearts of the young men who have come within the scope of his influence will never
perish. The world is the better for his having lived in it and thousands are
stronger and worthier of life for having met and associated with him. Generations
yet to come will pay tribute to his memory and there will be cherished for him a
tender feeling among all who were honored with his friendship. A grand and noble
character has laid down the burdens of life. God rest his soul in peace.



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