July 8, 1944

(Early in January of this year, many A.A.s in the New York area were saddened by the death of one of the older members after a long and gallant struggle against an even more deadly malady than alcoholism. His contributions to A.A. had been so outstanding that perhaps the story of his over four and one-half years of sobriety and his abiding faith in the A.A. program, as evidenced by letters to fellow members, during a two year period of living apart from any group, may prove an inspiration to others who did not have the privilege of knowing him.)