BILL
W.A. Chalfant Memoriam

Here passed a man who was a staunch contender
For all that he believed was just and right;
Within him beat a heart for man most tender
And fortune of his friends was his delight.

His voice was seldom raised in anger ever
His mildness was a charm he always bore, 
Yet from his purpose one could turn him never
His fairness was a pride forever more.

His thoughts toward his fellowmen were kindly, 
And never word of his could cause one pain;
He was not one who followed others blindly, 
But studied always, "what shall mankind gain."

His life shall stand a monument to virtue 
In all this desert land that was his home
His ways shall be a goal for us to strive to
And though he's gone he left us not alone.

Because the memory of him shall guide us
Along the path of kindly justice still;
We need not fear whatever may betide us
If we can just falk in the steps of Bill.

--  D.S. Bromley


The Inyo Register
Bishop, Inyo County, California
Friday, November 12, 1943 - Page 2

Transcribed by Pat Houser for Inyo County GenWeb, August 28, 2004