Pamela Willeford

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On February 11, 2006, she was the only witness when Dick Cheney accidentally shot Texas attorney Harry Whittington during a quail hunt. [1]

Personal life

She is married to Dr. George "Boots" Willeford III, an Austin physician. They have two grown children.[ citation needed ]

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References

  1. 1 2 New York Times article: "From Arrival to Errant Shot, a Timeline of Cheney's Hunting Accident".
  2. Time Magazine article: "The Sheriff's Report: How Cheney Shot His Pal".
  3. Official website for The Laura Bush Foundation for America's Libraries. Accessed March 21, 2024.
  4. Leahy, Cory (2013-03-05). "University of Texas at Austin Names Four to Receive Presidential Citations". UT News. Retrieved 2024-05-09.
Pamela Willeford
Pamela Pitzer Willeford.jpg
United States Ambassador to Switzerland and Liechtenstein
In office
October 27, 2003 September 2006
Diplomatic posts
Preceded by United States Ambassador to Switzerland and Liechtenstein
2003–2006
Succeeded by