City of Fayetteville issued the following announcement on Jul. 26.
The City flag outside City Hall is at half-staff to commemorate the life of Council Member William Joseph Leon Crisp. Mayor Mitch Colvin issued the declaration to lower the flag this morning. Crisp, known as “Bill”, passed away yesterday at age 81. Crisp was first elected to the Fayetteville City Council as representative for District 6 on November 6, 2007. Crisp served six consecutive terms and became affectionately known as the “Dean” of the City Council.
Crisp recently attended the groundbreaking ceremony for the “Bill Crisp Senior Center” in West Fayetteville. The Senior Center construction is in progress beside 7572 Raeford Road.
“We are deeply saddened to hear about the passing of former Councilman Bill Crisp,” Mayor Mitch Colvin said. “He was a true role model and a servant to his country and his community. Mr. Crisp was a U.S. Army Veteran who protected our freedoms both here and abroad. He was a true example of a servant leader. I would like the story of his impact on my life and the lives of others to be a story that’s shared throughout our community forever.”
City flags will remain lowered through Friday at 5 p.m.
Original source can be found here.
Source: City of Fayetteville
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