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In Memoriam
Liddell Eric E. Liddell, 22, of Powell, Ohio, passed away on
October 25, 2015. He was the son of Sherman P. Liddell, Jr. and
Margaret Grace Lesueur. Born in Columbus, Ohio on May 12,
1993, he spent his younger years in Central Ohio and on the
beaches of the Atlantic coast in South Carolina. He moved with
his family to Bakersfeld, California where he played football for
4 years at Stockdale High School, graduating in 2012.

Eric attended Bakersfeld College and graduated from Hobart
Institute of Welding Technology in Troy, Ohio. He was a
welder at Suburban Steel Supply. He loved the outdoors and
spent time fshing, surfng, snowboarding, camping, kayaking,
playing rugby, and practicing target shooting. He was always
happy, and shared his love for life with those around him. He
was happiest when he was able to lift someones spirits by
making them laugh, smile, or fnding a way to help. He warmed
the hearts of his family and friends with his kind words,
compassionate gestures, funny playful antics, or a practical
joke. He naturally made people feel comfortable, and was
everyones best friend.

He is leaving a large footprint for someone whose time was
much too short.

Hobart Institute of Welding Technology Named Military Friendly School for 2016

November 19, 2015 -- TROY, Ohio Hobart as an institution that is making an effort to embrace
Institute of Welding Technology (HIWT), and accommodate them.
dedicated to welding training and
education excellence, has been Now in its seventh year, the 2016
named a Military Friendly School® list of Military Friendly Schools®
for 2016 by Victory Media Inc., was compiled through extensive
the premier media entity for research and a data-driven
military personnel transitioning survey of more than 10,000
into civilian life, ranking HIWT schools nationwide approved
in the top 20% of all colleges, for VA tuition funding.
universities, and trade schools The survey results that
nationwide that are doing the comprise the 2016 list were
most to embrace Americas independently tested by Ernst
military service members, & Young LLP based upon the
veterans, and spouses as weightings and methodology
students and ensure their established by Victory Media.
success on campus. This is the
second year in a row that HIWT The Hobart Institute, which has
has been awarded this honor. accepted students under the G.I. Bill
since 1950, is a nonproft educational
We are very proud of this honor, facility best-known for its hands-on skill
said Brenda Scott, Director of Compliance training programs and for offering technical
& Student Services. It refects our efforts in training. The Institute also assists companies
working with members of the military and veterans who have made and individuals with welder certifcation and qualifcation and
sacrifces in defense of our nation. Were proud to be recognized customized in-plant and specialized training

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