Obit of William Walsh (d.1906), Dakota Co., MN USGENWEB NOTICE: In keeping with our policy of providing free information on the Internet, material may be freely used by non-commercial entities, as long as this message remains on all copied material, AND permission is obtained from the contributor of the file. These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by other organizations. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material for non-commercial purposes, MUST obtain the written consent of the contributor, OR the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. Made available to The USGenWeb Archives by: Faith M Walsh Obituary in the Dakota County Tribune of April 6, 1906 In Memory of William Walsh On March 30 occurred the saddest event which it has ever been my lot to witness. At that time William Walsh was carried to his last resting place. The shock of his death was most severe coming as it did with but a few hour's warning. Willie had so endeared himself to everyone who knew him that the parting was very hard to bear. Those who knew him best feel that a dear trusted friend is gone, while everyone will miss his bright friendly smile. Nothing but love and kindness shone from his face and whether he was engaged in work or in some social function, his cheering influence was felt. Those who knew him are better for having known such a kind, generous and self-sacrificing heart. In his home he will be missed most sorrowfully for it was there that his true character shone. Loving parents can tell of a kind, helpful and dutiful son while his sister and brothers have only loving remembrances of a brother who ever thought and cared for them rather than for himself. We do not like to think that we shall never meet Willie again in this world and at the very thought the tears start afresh but is not our grief selfish? Are we not thinking more of our own happiness than of his? The knowledge of his good, honest, upright life, and the assurance which his calm face gave to those who gazed upon his countenance in death, form a source of consolation to those who hold him dear. We know that Willie is happier than we are and we should be thankful that he is spared the trials of this world. The esteem in which his memory is held, was shown by the hundreds of friends who went with him to his last resting place. His last moments were happy. There were no harsh unkind words of deeds to be recalled for he lived in the love and fear of God and never a Sunday passed without finding him taking part in devotional exercises to God. Thus he was in his life a worthy example for all.