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Thank you to all who attended the Celebration of Life for Willie J. Young, Sr. Please utilize the link below to access the event powerpoint.

Remembering Willie Young, Sr.

Willie Young, Sr. was a Buckeye legend, a trusted friend, advisor to many and an advocate for all Ohio State students. Having been with the university since 1990, Willie leaves a legacy that will never be forgotten.

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Willie always asked where I was traveling next, and was always interested. He could find common ground with everyone I ever saw him interact with. He was the kindest soul I've had the pleasure of knowing. He would be happy to know that I've decided to sell my house upon retirement so I can travel this great country for a few years. The thought of him always has, and always will, make me smile.

I worked with Willie for 4 years during my time at Ohio State. He was one of the most positive, optimistic, amazing leaders that I’ve ever met. His smile, instantly cheered my day up. He was full of so much wisdom and light, he really made an impact on my career. Willie gave me so many nicknames throughout the years I can’t remember them all ??. “Hot pants” was the most memorable because he saw me on high street one night, clearly after hours with my friends and I was wearing ...I guess some hot pants! His jokes, his nicknames, his laugh was so contagious. He was so full of joy and life. Willie will be missed dearly. Thank you for all that you’ve done!

Thank you for mentoring and caring for Dr. Patty and giving her the resilience and encouragement to create the Department of Social Change. Thank you for the conversations about local sports heroes and the candid discussions about Social Change. You are already missed. I am so glad your bench will have a home at the Social Change house. So appropriate! We stand on big shoulders! Again, thank you. The legacy will live on because of you.

I will never forget the day that Willie got an iPhone. The 1980s were suddenly fast forwarded to 2010. As soon as Willie figured out texting, he never stopped.

He was a boss, a golf partner, and for lack of a better description, my college dad. I had the privilege of introducing Willie to my hometown in amish country: to this day, I still don’t know which side was more shocked.

To Willie’s family: thank you for sharing him with us. We didn’t deserve him. He was the kindest, most genuine man I’ve ever met. Fly high mighty falcon!

As a code enforcement officer (retired) for the area, Willie would call me frequently with a problem of some sort. Not only would he have a solution, but would assist me with a decision that worked for all parties involved. Willie was a great advocate for the students, and a stand tall general for the university. Well done, Mr. Willie.

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For more information about how we are honoring Willie Young, Sr.'s legacy, please visit go.osu.edu/rememberingwillieyoungsr