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John's avatar

Fascinating!

Darryl Noyer's avatar

Thanks for post this article. I have lived in the Spokane area for 23 years now and never heard of him. I also a member of Kaniksu Nudist Ranch at Deer Lake.

Olaf Danielson's avatar

except for the city council discussions dec decades ago about naming the rock in the Spokane River after him, like many, he was forgotten about. 1956 does not seem that long ago but it has been almost 70 years. Thanks for reading.

Mark Pavelchak's avatar

Such a unique and inspiring story about a true nonconformist. May Willie rest in peace, with shorts on, of course. Thanks Olaf and Happy Holidays!

Olaf Danielson's avatar

We should all be able to live like we believe, sadly, Willie spent so much time in jail and ten years trying to get his property back, I hope he had some enjoyment out of it