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There are 4 comments on William H. Hayling to Baccalaureate Celebrants: “Become a Mentor.”

  1. YOUR ARE LEAVING A REMARKABLE LEGACY FOR ALL THE YOUNG ONES IN OUR FAMILY. YOUR NAME WILL BE SPOKEN AT THE DINNER TABLE FOR MANY YEARS TO COME.
    I AM SO PROUD TO HAVE YOU AS A BROTHER-IN-LAW AND TO BE ABLE TO PASS YOUR WORDS OF WISDOM ON TO MY GRANDSON.
    THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTRIBUTION TO OUR FAMILY.

    LOVE,
    LILA

  2. I wish there were more stories on the internet and the new media in general of wonderful life experiences such as this gentleman has had. My sister sent me this email and I thank her for sharing with me. Sure would be a wonderful experience to have a cup of decaf with Dr. Hayling. He truly is a great example of a wonderful human being.

  3. Boy, Now that’s what I call a REAL MAN , great father, husband ,Grandfather an mentor to so many…

    Bill we are so proud of you ..for passing the message
    of leadership and purpose on to the youth of our country……..Keep speaking the truth and they will listen…

    Pam says your handicap in golf ..is off the chart!
    You go Bill. and still looking good……….

    Love Ya,

    Sonjia & Walter

  4. Vicki, thanks for writing a good article about a great man. it’s great to give graduating seniors a wonderful role model to emulate. And it’s especially worthwhile to show seniors successful African-American individuals. Too often, the only heroes available to people of color are NBA players. And while they make significant amounts of dollars, often their social contribution is nil.

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