Wilfred Reese Little passed away at home on October 28, 2008, with his wife, Laura, and sons, Brad, Chris and Robert, by his side. Will had been engaged in a courageous and inspiring fight against "incurable" blood cancer, a battle he undertook with noble humility and fortitude as part of his daily routine during the 28 months following his diagnosis. He never stopped working, found a champion in his cause against leukemia in Merry L. Tetef, M.D., and he continued conducting business and making calls and yet more friends until his passing. Will's unshakeable determination, love of people, discipline, and good will saw his technology company, Informer Computer Systems, become part of the nation's 9-1-1 public safety network. Will was born to Raymond and Elizabeth Little in Pittsburgh, PA, on April 17, 1928. He graduated from Mount Lebanon High School, and went on to play football and boxed for the U.S. Naval Academy. After graduating from Annapolis in 1951, Will honorably served his country in Korea, and finished active duty in 1955. Will then settled in Los Angeles and later Orange County, where he commenced his storied career of 53 years in the electronics and public safety industries, and saw the birth of the 9-1-1 emergency telephone number. Will developed and supported the technology behind 9-1-1. One word captures Will's strong moral character and everlasting spirit: persistence. Will is survived by his wife, Laura; four sons, Brad, Chris, Greg, and Robert; sister, Miriam; and 10 grandchildren.