He was generous in both heart and spirit, unable to say no to any opportunity to help people and animals. Howard was a wise man, whose advice was always spot on, and whose assistance was always a solution. ![]() Howard and Amy were married for 25 years, and he never faltered in his role of her knight in shining armor for even a second. Howard’s sons, Tim and James, served as his groomsmen, carrying his sword and shield. The couple married at that same location exactly one year later, Howard in a full suit of armor, and Amy in a golden 15th century gown. Knowing Howy’s love for swords, for their first date, at Amy’s suggestion, they went to Medieval Times in Chicago. Again, he earned awards for his work, including the coveted Hammer Award from Vice President Gore. Working under the Clinton Administration, Howard handled the external relations activities for Secretary Robert Reich, and Secretary Alexis Herman. Right before founding Albion Swords, Howard was the Deputy Assistant Secretary at the Department of Labor in Washington DC. When something was to be done, it was always to the best of his ability. In mere hours, Howard arranged for the best hotels in the city to set up tables on the platform, and provide a full coffee service, complete with linen table cloths, silver coffee urns, china cups and saucers, and an assortment of delectable pastries for the more than 10,000 commuters that morning. The night before Back Bay subway station was reopened, Howard was asked to “pull together some coffee and donuts” for the commuters. He also collected any belongings found on the train, and personally returned them to the commuters. Over 450 people were injured, and Howard visited them all at the hospital. One of the most prolific was his handling of the 1990 Back Bay train derailment. His brilliant and tireless efforts earned him awards and accolades over the years, including mentions in several management textbooks and publications. His natural creativity later lured him to a marketing position for the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority in Boston, MA. He went on to do social work, where he learned the harsh lesson that not every family was as happy as his. Howard graduated magna cum laude from Marlboro College in Vermont, with a double major in History and Anthropology. An avid writer, reader, historian, political activist, and horseman, Howard co-founded with his wife, Amy, what is known as one of the greatest sword manufacturers in the world – Albion Swords – located in New Glarus. ![]() His mere existence made those around him better and stronger. ![]() Howard was a truly magnificent man, husband, father, and business owner. Howard (Howy) Livingston Keith Waddell III passed away unexpectedly, but peacefully, in his sleep on April 14, 2022.
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