Paul Williams

A lawyer in Washington state, Williams was an avid hiker and mountain climber. "He was a natural leader who knew the backcountry and the perils people would get into, and he knew how to survive them," said his son, Brian. He realized that self-reliant climbers would sometimes need help, so he organized the Seattle Mountain Rescue team. That was great for his home area, but he realized that other areas would have the same problem. "He recognized they needed a parent organization so there was some uniformity to rescues across the country," Brian said. So, in 1958, Williams used his legal knowledge to draft incorporation papers for what became the Mountain Rescue Association, which has grown to include affiliated mountain rescue teams not just in the United States, but in other countries as well. While he was active in mountain rescue, including stints as the head of Seattle Mountain Rescue and the national organization he created, "He'd answer any call, day or night," his son said. "He'd just about walk out of court to participate in a rescue." Williams retired from mountain climbing when he was 60, and died December 21 at his Washington home from congestive heart failure. He was 80. From This is True for 18 December 2005 Suggestions for further reading: The Rescue by Nicholas Sparks Amazon Price: $7.99 Customer Review: I love the story...I'm a Nicholas Sparks fan and his stories are true to the heart...I work in education and this book hit home... for a mother to give up everything to stay home and fight for her child and finally finding true love...another wonderf...   Touching the Void: The True Story of One Man's Miraculous Survival by Joe Simpson Amazon Price: $10.19 Customer Review: After reading Alive, I was told that I have to read this book. It sounded like something I'd really enjoy. The story is indeed amazing. The writing style however is very technical. Joe Simpson goes on and on describing every little detail to such...   It's Not About Me: Rescue From the Life We Thought Would Make Us Happy by Max Lucado B.A. M.A. Amazon Price: $12.91 Customer Review: THIS CD AND BOOK CAME TO ME AT SUCH A PERFECT TIME. I WAS STRESSED OUT AND JUST PLAYING THE CD AND READING THE BOOK ALONG WITH MAX LUCADO WAS A BLESSING TO ME. OH WHAT A MESSAGE RELAYED TO ME. I LOVE MAX ANYWAY. GOD HAS BLESSED HIM WITH SUCH WORD...   The Sneaky Chef to the Rescue: 101 All-New Recipes and ""Sneaky"" Tricks for ... by Missy Chase Lapine Amazon Price: $13.57 Customer Review: I make recipes out of her cookbooks all the time. I have a couple of them. I am thrilled when I see my kids eating healthy foods- it makes me feel great. I do not have kids that sit and eat their vegetables willingly at meals- so happy for the rest o...   Number the Stars (Yearling Newbery) by Lois Lowry Amazon Price: $6.99 Customer Review: I am 10 years old, and I read this book because my sister read it and loved it. I didn't think I would like it, but I read it anyway. After I read the first chapter I couldn't put it down! That's how good it is. Usally it takes me at least 2 weeks to...   Newsfeed display by CaRP

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