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Thanksgiving…… is a day that makes me think of Bill each year. I will always be grateful for you letting me be your guest for my first Thanksgiving dinner ever. I had just moved to San Francisco from Germany, did barely know anyone and really appreciated that friendly gesture. You’ll always be missed. Barbara
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¡Sigue a La Roja!
‘Viva la France’ was what I texted Bill as France advanced to the finals in the 2006 World Cup. I got a witty and thoughtful message in reply that put a smile on my face, as most of my interactions with Bill did. Those would be our last words exchanged and France would lose the…
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Thoughts of Bill
Only few days ago we knew about Bill’s death. My name is Massimo, I am from Cagli (Italy). I knew Bill and Joey White in 1997 with my wife Federica, during their first vacation in Italy. It was a big and healthy friendship immediately. They have been our dear friends. We kept in contact, and…
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Old Mill
My Brother,Missing sitting by the fire with you.Missing seeing your reflection in the creak.Missing your arm around me.I miss you with my heart and soul. Jack
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Some recent remembrances
For those who haven’t yet seen it, Josh Davis penned a feature story for last month’s issue of Men’s Health magazine, exploring the undiagnosed heart condition that led to Bill’s death. The piece is both a great tribute to Bill and a fantastic work of investigative medical reporting. You can find it online here. Josh…
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I would like to make this short and sweet. Bill was part of my family. I lost touch with Bill when my sister Mary Jo and he broke up. I always remembered his birthday but I was lazy with making that call. Today I think of Bill and I am so proud of what he…
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A Tribute to You, Billy
It has taken me eight months to commit pen to paper…not that I am still in denial about your death. More a suspended state of disbelief. I can’t believe that someone with such presence is gone. I miss you so much. In many ways, I can still feel your presence. Your wise words and warm…
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Bill’s presence
Although I didn’t know Bill well, he made an impression on me. My angle of intersection with Bill was Cathy, Bill’s sister, who has been a close friend since college. Over the years, I would see Bill periodically, and there was always something quirkily memorable about those occasions. I first met both Bill and Cathy…