On the evening of October 9, 2011, Doug Williams, a lifelong resident of Montclair and member of the Essex Running Club, was walking home on Upper Mountain Avenue after grabbing a bite, just blocks of reaching his home he was suddenly and violently struck by a passing vehicle which sped away. Tragically, when Doug was found at the scene, he was pronounced dead shortly thereafter.
To date, the driver of that vehicle has never come forward, nor ever been found.
In that moment, we were robbed of a man known by all for his gentle soul, trademark laugh,
and caring nature.
On October 7, 2012, on the first anniversary of his death, Doug’s family, friends, and runners alike will gather to honor his memory and recognize his enduring spirit. Doug’s affinity for running and taking part in so many world -class marathons will be celebrated with a Memorial 5000 Meter Run on the Montclair Art Museum course. Proceeds will benefit a Scholarship in his name at Montclair State University, School of Business, where he graduated in 1985.
Please join us in this celebration.
- Scholarship Fund
We welcome any and all additional donations benefitting the Doug Williams Memorial Scholarship Fund:
Via Mail:
Montclair State University Foundation
School of Business
... 1 Normal Way
Montclair, NJ 07043
Attn: Anne H. Murray
Please make check out to MSU Foundation & mark in the memo box “In the Name of Doug Williams Scholarship”
Via Internet:
https://montclairconnect.org/makeagift
Important – You must name Douglas Williams in the comments box and School of Business in the Designation box to avoid the donation going in to the “general” MSU fund
Questions (??) Please contact:
Anne Murray – MSU Foundation
murraya@mail.montclair.edu
(973) 655 – 3129
