Category: In Memoriam
posted for a friend!
Hello, I am not a zone member but through Bill I feel like I know a lot of you. Bill has had some health problems lately and I am not sure what he has
shared with everyone. My name is Bridget and I am a very close friend of his. His father called me this morning and told me that Bill passed away last
night. Bill was 30 years old, an only child. He was a funny and twisted guy who loved to talk to animals and to himself. He has been blind for 7 years
now due to diabetes. He got diabetes when he was 2 years old. Within the last year or so he has had kidney problems. He has been on dialysis and has
had a handful of problems. But through testing they found out that his dad was a match for donating a kidney. All of Bill’s tests were turning out great.
He had plans for the future. Things were looking good. He went to bed about midnight Friday night saying that his stomach was bothering him. But then
with all he ate on new years day no one was surprised. His dad went to check in on him around 7am Saturday morning and found him passed away on the floor.
He worked on him until the ambulance got there but they said they couldn’t bring him back. Bil had a heart attack a few years ago. They are assuming
it was another heart attack. I am not sure what his family plans to do in regards to a service. I will include my email and I will pass on any words
anyone has to say to his family. I talked to bill everyday for the past 5 years. I don’t know what I am going to do without my Bill. I feel secure in
the fact that I gave him pure love that he never got in any other relationship and he knew this. I have been blind for 5 years but he got me out of the
darkness of it all. I love him so much and will miss him everyday for the rest of my life. They havent made the words to express my pain. Bill, you
will be missed but never forgotten . Bridge
o god! I can't believe that.
omg, taht's sad! I'm surely going to miss bill.
He would always say hi to anyone who loged in, he was like dave, in a way. most of the time allways there.
wow, it's hard to believe.
RIP Bill you'll be seriously missed mate.
My heart goes out to his friends and family.
aww'ww, o wow, bill, RIP, always, huggarettes to you! We'll surely miss you on here! huggarettes always!
R.I.P, bill
i don't believe it, wow, omg, heart goes out to all family and friends
r.i.p bill <3
I only knew Bill for a few months, but we had gotten really close in that time. He was an amazing guy with an awesome sense of humor, and he would do anything for anybody. I will miss him more than I can even begin to express here.
I send out my prayers to his family.
That is just so scary. I can't believe this. I wasn't as close to Bill as some others on here, but I talked quite a lot to him in publics. This is just so shocking. I was talking to him just last night, complaining about my injured arm and the cold I have, now that seems so insignificant. He was telling me about his good news about his dad being able to be a doner. This is so unfair. My thoughts are with all Bill's family and friends. You will be missed man.
May prayers to Bill's friends and family. his spirit will be there to guide you in more ways than you can imagine. We will all miss him, however little we knew him.
Bill will be remembered as one of the few zoners who never argued, complained, or put others down while on this site. And considering all the health problems he had to deal with, he was remarkably positive. He was always the first to greet you if he was logged in. He would always be there with a sarcastic remark or two, and a cheeky one for the girls.
I wasn't particularly close to Bill, but I thought of him as a genuinely nice guy with a big heart, that i enjoyed the company of. He will certainly be missed not only here, but by those who knew him elsewhere.
My thoughts go out to his family and friends at this time.
RIP Bill.
omg totally agreed cam
agrees with cam and janelle
R.I.P Bill.
Just two days ago I was sending pqn's to bill just talking about random stuff.
everytime I came on and if he was on, he was the first person to say hi to me, and I never missed or ignored it.
I still can't believe it happened, we'll miss you very much.
we lost two very generous zoners in les than a year.
R.I.P Bill.
Yvonne
Wow, i just can't believe this. Bill, i'll miss you more than words can say. I was always verry close to him, and we always talked. Even if i was down, he could always make me smile, and also the other way around. When ever i'd login here, he'd always strate up say hi to me, and would always be that awesome funny bill that we always new. I'll never forget what you did for me bill, and how you wer always there. Thankyou for touching my heart, you will always be remembered.
R.I.P bill. and as always, huuuuge hugs, for the awesome sexy Bill!
RIP Bill. you'll be missed, and my heart goes out to his family and friends. i wasn't as close to Bill as some were, but i did like and respect him as a human being. he was always there for people, even though he had problems of his own, and he would try and help if he could. it's scary to just think life can just be suddenly taken from you, just in a split second like that, specially if things were starting to look up for him. sorry, i'll just leave this post as is, cause i don't even kno if any of it makes sense or not. again, RIP Bill, and we'll all miss you.
wow this just shocked me. i can't say that bill and i were close but i did consider him a friend and i will miss him a lot. his family and friends will be in my prayers. i'm still having trouble getting my head around this, things happen so fast sometimes
Well, what can I say that hasn't been said already. R.I.P. Bill.
I just heard about this, and like I was telling liz, he seemed so upbeat. we talked on here sometimes, and on MSN. R.I.P. Billy, you will be missed.
I honestly can't believe this. I really didn't know him well, but all of what was said is so damn true. My thoughts and prayers ar with him and his family. God, I can't imagine how bad this has to be for his family and close friends. I mean, it's impossible enough for me to believe, and I only knew him a few months, but I can't lie to you, it's hard to type this because I'm shaking so hard and crying. I'll miss you so much Bill, hugs...Rest in peace<3
rIP bill. that's all i can say.
r i p bill have fun up there with dave
Your family and friends are in my thoughts and prayers, Bill. Wish I could have known you longer, but I just joined a few days ago.
as everyone said, R.I.P Bill. You were one fo the first people i met on this site, and I'll forever miss you.
You were always a good friend to me, and we will all miss you.
Love,
Karrie
I am so heartbroken to hear of this. Bill was a nice guy.
Rest in Peace, BB Bill; you will be missed.
Love,
Becky
wow. i honestly don't know what else to say here. i can remember bill as being a very funy person that was alwasy careing and upbeat. r i p bill.
ok. i'm not going to repeat everything that has been said here. RIP Bill. i'm vary sorry to hear of your health problems. it is amazing. one minute you could be alive and the next you can be passed on. that is why you all should live your life everyday to the fullest. i have heard of both dave's and bill's passing. this is making me think real hard what i want to do with my life. my prayers are with bill and his family. but bill no longer has to suffer anymore. god will take care of him now :). i hope this makes you all think and consider the importants of life. i know this has defanatly made me think. again, rip to bill. he was a nice guy. i did not know him well but he just put out a good vive. rest in peace man. i'll dump some beer on the ground for you on my birthday :).
I can honestly say that Bill fought a good fight and he kept the faith. I know of few times that Bill ever seems what you would say mad. I can remember when he would come on the zone and i would say now blind bandit give me back my wallet you took (just in teasing of course) and bill would have some wise crack to come off with like okay if i have too.
I am sending a prayer of warmthness for the family as this has to be a painful hting. I have gave up a dad i have gave up grandparents but i have never had to give up a child. It has to be bad.
Dear God of the universe which I choose to lord of all. I ask a special blessing down on the heisler family tonight in their hour of grief. Hold them in your loving arms and shelter them in the lonely nights ahead. Until they met bBill once again. In your sons name i pray. AMEN
amen
Amen
amen.
Wow. I am very sad to hear of your passing, Bill. You were always one of those zoners I could count on to always greet me whenever I logged in. Your presence on the zone will definitely be missed. Rest in peace. *hugs*
Anyone ever join up with a huge group of people, and only get to know 2 or 3 of them? And then learn someone apart of the community just died, and then feel guilty because he wasn't one of your 2 or 3? That's where I am right now.
And I want to say something eloquent and meaningful and not seem, or feel, like an insensative dolt. But since that's impossible...
Bill, I may not've known you, but it's apparent that you were, and still are very popular and well liked. So you must've been a real upstanding guy. And I'll never forget your audio profile.
Wish I had more to say. I always get this weird empty feeling every time I hear someone's passed on. I can only hope that you feel no more pain, and the wounds of loss will heal in time.
R.I.P man,
Leele
I'm gonna live my life
Like every day's the last
Without a simple good-bye
It all goes by so fast
And now that you're gone
I can't cry hard enough
No I can't cry hard enough
For you to hear me now
I'm gonna open my eyes
And see for the first time
I've let go of few like
A child letting go of his kite
There it goes up in the sky
There it goes beyond the clouds
For no reason why
I can't cry hard enough
No I can't cry hard enough
For you to hear me now
I'm gonna look back in vain
And see you standing there
When all that remains
Is just an empty chair
And now that you're gone
I can't cry hard enough
No I can't cry hard enough
For you to hear me now
There it goes, up in the sky
There it goes, beyond the clouds
For no reason why
I can't cry hard enough
No I can't cry hard enough
For you to hear me now
R.I.P, Bill
Wow, perfect way to say it Ray...
I really miss you Bill.
it is a shocking news to know that our friend Bill pass away. its something that is hard to believe. i got to know few minutes ago when i log in. just, hard to believe that and can't really take it in... Bill, you will be miss.
aww, this is really sad. omg, this is just so shocking. we're really going to miss you bill. I didn't relaly know bill for that long, but he was always so nice and everything. He even sent me a vm for my birthday, that really meant a ot. RI.p bill. My prayers go out to his family and friends. <3 billbill
I can't express how sad I am to hear this news. I used to joke with Bill when his health first started really going south that he couldn't die young because I wanted to end up in the same old folks home as him in about 50 years so we could drive all the other old people there nuts. We got some good laughs over that. I knew he was waiting to hear if his dad's kidney would be a match, and I was so hopeful that it would be and that once the operation was over he could get back to a more normal life. I'm so sad he didn't make it that far. It so sad we've lost two very active and friendly zoners who were only around 30 in a year now. I still miss Dave and will now miss Bill even more because I knew him better than I did Dave.
Bill, rest in peace my friend, and some day I'll see you in that old folks home in the sky.
wow. I came home tonight and signed into msn, and yankee g garret messages me and goes, so did you hear about bill? and I'm like no? and he's like, well he died. and I honestly sat back in my chair in shock. I took a deep breath, and the first thing that went through my mind was, holey christ I just talked to him with a few others on zbp in conference on new years day! i wished him a happy new year and he did the same. I asked him how it was going with his kidney transplant date and he said that he was looking forward to getting it done, and that all they were waiting ffor was his dad to be done with a case of pnemonia in order to do the transplant. he seemed really happy and positive about the whole thing. and I remember thinking. How the hell can someone who had as many health problems sprung on him as bill be so positive? and then I thought, wow. it takes someone really special, with a mind and a heart like that, to still be positive despite their condition. And even though I didn't know bill well, he always made it a point to say hi to me when I came on here, and the fact that he always seemed so positive, will always stick out in my mind when ever I remember him.
So bill, where ever you might be, in that huge spot in the sky we call heaven, may you be at peace, feel no more pain, and have the ability to drink and party as much as you want now. You touched a lot of zoners in a really good and positive way.
Cam
What can I say that hasn't already been said here. I never knew you, but rest in peace. He's with god on high now, and free of all suffering and all the bullshit in this god forsaken fucked up world. To all others reading this, please be there for those close to you, and treasure them, because you never know just how special they are until it's too late and you've lost that chance to let him or her know, because we can be called like that.
Wow. I can't say anything that hasn't already been said. I didn't know Bill, but he seemed like a really good person, always possitive about everything. It's really sad how life is so short sometimes. This situation just brings up the fact that you can never tell what will happen, and that you should always spend as much time with family and friends, and never take anything for granted.
Rest in peace, Bill
Ray, nicely well put. i'm just so sad that Bill is dead, and still can't take it all in. he and i were only months apart in age, (he was older), and this just shocked me more than Dave's death, probablly cause i talked to Bill more, but the zone is never going to be the same again without either of them. Bill will be forever missed, by all of us in our own special ways...he tuched all our hearts individually and as a group. so, i just want to say, Bill, i hope your having fun where ever you are, and even though i'm not relidgous, we'll all meet again someday, in that zone in the sky, or where ever it is we all end up.
peace, Bill, (L) Liz.
and, jaws messed that up....sorry, it was meant to be a heart, or a simble of one anyway, to show that he tuched mine.
Rest in peace my brother! Even though I didn't know you, I still mourn your death, but know that we'll all see you someday. May God hold you in his loving arms and never let you go! May he have a place for you in Heaven and hold your family in his hands. I'd like to dedicat "The Dead Will Rise" to Bill and anyone else who has or wil die.
Hoestly I do not know what to say. This is such a shock to me. Bill was such a great friend to me. He was always so up beat and possitive. Words can not express how much I will miss you Bil Bill! Huge Huge huggles to you and pokes! My prers go out to all of his friends and family.
rest in peace! Can't wait to see you again in that great place man!
love you,
Kayla
wow, i don't really know what to say here. so much has already been said. and i echo the sentiments of everyone. like cam, i to spoke to bill just a couple of days ago. and he was laughing and joking along with the rest of us. but then again he always was. he never let his helth problems get him down. and he always had a greeting and a kind word for people.
bill you will be missed mate.
R.I.P.
dan.
RIP Bill.
i've spent the morning trying to think of some thing to say, but its all been put down on hear all ready, bill was kind,caring,funny,gentle,an observer of every thing,so positive and a person to be proud of. i'm still in shock, i was one of those on zbp on new years day, i was drinking and laughing, i'm so glad i had that time to speak to him.
as a parent i can't begin to imagine what his parents are going through, but my heart goes out to them.
thanks you bill for being you and thank you for nearly four years of kind words,smiles, sarcastic comments and friendship. love you bill. enjoy your peace.
echo most sentaments on this board. wasn't over close but had some very amusing jokes with him. great laugh.
R.I.P Bill.
Joe
Every ones messages are so heart warming to read about bill. A few years back Me, Pipi, bill, Bridget (the person who's message I posted) and Dave were on this little private e-mail list.
We used to write daily and just chatter among ourselves.
I've talked to Bill on the phone a few times and shared a bunch of messages with him over the years. I wouldn't say we were ever real close but I knew he had a love for the computer and when ever I found out something new I would pass it along to him. Off the zone I know he was a technology trainer and I found him knowledgeable in that area.
Bill you were a funny and unusual guy, You allways said Hi to me when I signed in, even if it was another log in from a few hours back. I can't remember ever seeing you openly angry around here. You seemed to have a pretty calm personality. I hope your at peace now and no longer in pain, I'll miss seeing you at the top of the users list!
Like another person said, have a beer with Dave while your up there! You were a good man!!
Shawn Keen
my prayers go out to Bill's family and friends. I remeber Bill was one of the few people who said hi to me when i first got on the zone. Back then he went by blind bastard. we had some things in common. both of us have kidney problems. we would chat about all the meds we would take. laff, and joke around. Bill, you will be missed. R.I.P. The zone will not be the same with out you!
i too wasn't as close to him as others were but we would always talk and joke in publics, he would always say hi to me whenever i logged in and to everyone else impartially. like cam said i've never seen him causing drama or fighting or putting anyone down. i didn't know him so well but i really liked him as a person, he was amazing. always positive and so funny and lately he was happy cause he got the news that his dad could donate and we were all happy for him...
r.i.p. bill. we love you.
you and dave have a deserved good time wherever you are.
Wow, this is a shock indeed! My heart, and thoughts go out to his family and friends as well. Bill was one of the first people I talked to when I first came out here, and he made me feel welcome here. He was sweet, funny, and could always make me smile on the worst day. I've never heard him speak an unkind word out here, and he never got involved with the drama, and talked to everyone. Bill will be greatly missed. Hugs to you bill, as always my friend.
Bridgette.
Wow all of this is so shocking! I did not know Bill that well either, but I would see him pretty active in publics, and i think I just saw him on here at least two days ago or something like that, which is why this is so shocking to me! I do remember that a few days ago, I was on publics, and I wanted to take the opportunity to get to know him as well, but for whatever reason, it did not happen, and well, that's life sometimes! It just goes to prove what I said in another post, you have to enjoy the time you have with someone, as simple as it may seem, because you never know when it'll be the last time you get to talk to that person. i just found out about this less than a half hour ago, and wow! Only thing I really remember about Bill would be his audio profile, which I remember as being pretty funny! Bill, i didn't know you well, but I know that you were a positive person, and role model for people, both on and off the zone! RIP and hopefully you're having a good time up there!
Ashley
We have lost a remarkable person in so many ways.
I can't remember one time when Bill were involved with the drama and/or the bs that so often goes around on here.
What a sad day this is indeed.
To Bill's family:
May God hold you all in the palm of His hand, may He carry you through this hard time.
R.I.P Bill.
Oh my god! I just saw him on here not more than three days ago. This just underscores how precious life is and how fast things can change. I didn't know you well, Bill, but I will surely miss your friendliness and cheerfullness. and I send hugs to all your frienda and family. This is just so very sad.
Billie Jack Heisler
Billie Jack "Bill" Heisler, 30, of Effort, passed away Saturday, Jan. 3, at
home.
He was born April 22, 1978, at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton,
Ohio, the son of Herman and Elaine (Burger) Heisler.
Since the age of 3, Bill faced many physical challenges due to his diabetes,
going blind at 21, but he never complained and always brought laughter
wherever
he went. He had a joyous spirit and a wonderful sense of humor. He touched
the lives of everyone who knew him, and he will be deeply missed.
He was a 1996 graduate of Pleasant Valley High School and a 1999 graduate of
Allentown Business School. He taught computer training at Delco Blind Center
in Philadelphia for the past eight years.
In addition to his parents, Herman and Elaine, he is survived by two
sisters, Lisa Green and her husband, Meril, of Kunkletown and Beverly Green
and her
husband, Lee, of Lehighton; his grandmother, Shirley S. Heisler of
Lehighton; an aunt, Rosie Pinto of Lehighton; five nephews, Ben, Evan,
Nathan, Lucas
and Logan; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 10, at the Donald
N. Gower Funeral Home, Route 209, Gilbert, with the Rev. Michael Eckroth
officiating.
Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 10, at the funeral
home.
&dateline;Route 209
There is a guest book at
http://www.legacy.com/PoconoRecord/GB/GuestbookView.aspx?PersonId=122164854
Wow...I never knew him, but like everyone else, I saw him logged in a lot. Still so sad to hear, though. Rip Bill. :(
Rest in peace, dear friend and Zone Member. We will see you again at the other end of the rainbow. And to his family: Keep his memory alive within your home and your heart; don't let the fire of his love and kindness ever go out in you, keep it burning and alive. He will be missed by us all, but he's also in a much better place.
wow, I didn't know who BB was until doug's message. I remember him; didn't speak to him too much, but I did have a few yarns with him about work and such!
R.I.P. mate! thoughts and prayers go out to his family.
As many of you said, it sure does bring home how suddenly one can be gone; one minute they're there, the next, gone from this world for life!
Wow. I heard about this this morning and didn't no what to think. I went out soon after to shop but you were still on my mind. You always said hi and hugs to me, and like a previous poster said its like when your in a big community and have 2 or 3 really close friends. This really makes me wish we could have been closer. I didn't want to cry because I no you always wanted to see everyone smiling and happy but as I read these posts and write this one I can't help but do so. I no that your friends and family will never let your memory die. We'll always think of you.
Have a good time with Dave and tell him I miss him.
R. I. P.
Shawn, thanks for posting the obit with the link for the online guest book. I went there and signed it.
Well, I've been off the sight sense friday night and came back on here to this. actually talked to him friday. Though we were never really that close, I could always count on Bill for a laugh, joke or kind harted smart ass comment. He always seemed to avoid the drama, at times makeing jokes or doing something else to break it up even. and I remember my first day here, dave and him made that first day great because they both reached out with a hand of friendship rather than a hand of judgemental critisism. I'll always remember bill this way, and hope that his memory is never smeered or tarnished.
Rip man, I guess I'll have to leave sarah the alphabet messages in your honor.
I can't believe you're gone. Thank you for being you and reaching out and saying hi like you use to do. You told me you were ill and that the end had almost came for you one day and I told you No man you got a life time. I didn't want to accept that another one would be lost to this place, another friendly face gone from the croud. So I kept telling you no man you'll be okay. I logged on today and find out that your not. I'll miss you, I could of known you better but what I do know of you I am truly blessed for the chance I got. R.I.P BB
WOW, you truly never know when your time is up. I was friends with this beautiful man whom I met on here a couple years ago. He was one of the first people I talked to. He was a great person, I enjoyed talking to him so much and I will miss him until I meet him in Heaven. Im so shocked I knew he had health problems but wow I didn't think he'd die so young :( my heart goes out to his family and friends.
omg! I can't believe it. When I loged In yesterday, I saw the bulletin about Bill, and I was so Shocked to here that he past away. I met Bill on here, and we would talk alot. I would ask him every day when I was on here how he was, and how he is feeling. I also talked to him on msn, and Skype. I can't believe that he is gone. I am going to miss him. He was a great friend. RIP Bill.
It's sad - I'm a close friend of his and I had to find this out on the web. I found the obituary on google. It matches the one thats posted above. I've known Bill since 2004, met him at VVT - my pacmate instructor Angie at the time introduced me to him. I remember telling her I was single and looking for a single guy and she recommended him. And the next session, I bumped into him. Just sitting there relaxing before clocking in. I remember him wearing a long white shirt, slacks and decent looking dress shoes. We introduced each other and it was a quick one as my dad had came early to pick me up.
I remember days later talking to him - getting to know him more on MSN and then I learned he'd be observing my next pacmate session and he he was there for the remander of my time. I learned he had diabetes on the first class he sat in. He didn't state directly - but when we went on break well, I observed him. He was quickly looking for sugar to dump in his coffee and he was doing it in a nervous fashion. That night I asked if he had it and he confirmed it. We dated on and off for 3 years and it couldn't work for us. We were too far away, and him working two jobs and trying to make everyone in his circle of friends happy - it was too hard for us to put time for each other.
I remember while living in California in 2006 he had his first heart attack. I had this not so good feeling his health was slowly declining and all I could do was just be a good friend for him. So we started being friends and when I needed him the most for a shoulder to cry on, he was always there. Especially when my exboyfriend James was arrested - I remember calling him and crying - he stayed with me until I calmed down. Most men would run the other direction when a woman cries, or gets annoyed and uncomfortable. No, he sat there on the phone with me listening to me wail about my ex being arrested for various things I wont go into here. After a few days of calming down I asked him if we could be more then friends - not a couple - more like second family. I loved him more like a brother then a boyfriend or friend. He's the sweetest guy with a warm heart.
I remember coming back to the east coast in 2007 and I remember the long chats we'd have at night. Those were the momments I'll think of. Especailly times when he got me to laugh when I was in such a bitter mood. And people know here when I get bitter theres little anyone can do to make me smile or change my mood. When I moved here back to Pennsylvania, one thing I wanted to do was to see him at least once. Because in 2008 he had kidney failure - both drowning. He's a remarkable guy I will say that much. It's a shame God took him from me, he was the one person I trusted in when it came to diabetes stuff. He never got upset when I tested and shared my results. He gave me pointers in being a diabetic. He was the one who got me to go to the classes and start testing. We'd talk about all of my classes - he would tell me stories about his diabetes. I just wish him passing didn't have to be now, for his father was going to donate a kidney to him. He was strong, he fought and in the end he couldn't hold on much longer.
The last time I spoke was January 2nd, both on the phone and on messenger. He was complaining to me that he was always tired, and weak. I wish I could go to his service on the 10th but I doubt I'll be able to. But I sent a message to his parents via his cell number offering a hand if they needed anything for his viewing and resting day. RIP Bill...
Heres a poem like song that always comforts me when I'm grieving over the loss of a friend or loved one.
And since Bill loved music so much, I wanted to share this.
Fly, fly little wing
Fly beyond imagining
The softest cloud, the whitest dove
Upon the wind of heaven's love
Past the planets and the stars
Leave this lonely world of ours
Escape the sorrow and the pain
And fly again
Fly, fly precious one
Your endless journey has begun
Take your gentle happiness
Far too beautiful for this
Cross over to the other shore
There is peace forevermore
But hold this mem'ry bittersweet
Until we meet
Fly, fly do not fear
Don't waste a breath, don't shed a tear
Your heart is pure, your soul is free
Be on your way, don't wait for me
Above the universe you'll climb
On beyond the hands of time
The moon will rise, the sun will set
But I won't forget
Fly, fly little wing
Fly where only angels sing
Fly away, the time is right
Go now, find the light
Artist: Celine Dion lyrics
Album: Falling Into You
Year: 1996
Title: Fly
Gosh. Sudden death always shocks me. death is so final. I wasn't close to Bill, but I did chat with him some on the zone and I enjoyed his sense of humor. rIP Bill.
Why is it, I wonder, we lose the ones who seem like things are finally looking up for them? Poor Bill, and poor Bill's family, I send my condolences. I liked Bill. I never had a problem with him and he was always cool, and I know my words are not much, but I mean them. He seemed like the kind of guy who would be an awesome best friend and he really was quite funny. I think we will all miss him.
I never really spoke to Bill, but it's evident that he was a well-liked and a very much loved person. I would like to send my condolences to his family and friends, and may each and every one of you find some peace and comfort in knowing that he is with God now, and he is healthy and safe.
The lyrics to that Celine Dion song are so pretty. I don't think i've ever heard the song, but I like the words.
R.I.P, Bill.
I heard these lyrics (to the Celine Dion song I posted) on one of her CDs, I placed the song info incase anyone wanted to find the song and download it. It reads more like a poem in text, but she sings it like a song - Its about one of her loved ones passing away at a young age to CF (Cystic Fibrosis sp?). The lyrics are soothing it's as if the artist is telling her loved one in song to cross over without fear.
Bill had no fear he knew he was going to go at some point. I always asked if he was scared of death and he always brushed it off. He held on the best he could, he knew his father was going to help him. Yet he lost his grip and fell, leaving us. I'm still in shock, sad - people don't understand how much he ment to me. My parents said it was his time, I feel it wasn't. He had a promising future, and a potential kidney donar not to mention falling in love. You can't ask for a better life then that. I just wish I could've seen him one last time. My heart goes out ot his family - especially his father. May Bill rest in peace for all eternity.
bill was really awsome, he always baught a smile to my face (not to mention teach me some really cool stuff along the way!). we used to just talk on msn, about his job at the dormitory, sharing jokes and just making each other laugh. i think the saddest thing is, last i heard was he was trying to get his job back, and now he'll never have the chance. he was always so lively and from what i remember, hardly complained about anything. i just wish i could have said goodbye. rest in peace bill, i'll miss you terribly
bill was an incredably rich man, not in the way of money, not in the way of possessions, but peurly in the way that who ever you were, what ever the time
of day and what ever was rong, or going on for you, and him self, he was always reddy to make you smile and laff.
i remember the chats we had when i was regular on the zonebbs, a long time ago now.
bill your a trew figgerhead on the ship of humanity, your pashon for life was so clear for all to see.
may your soel rest in peace, and your memeary live on.
and may god hold all who were ever dear and close to you in his lovving arms, espeshally your family and close friends.
finally. Amen doug only you could have posted such a wonderfull prair.
god bless you bill.
may you live eternally on high with the father and all who have gone ahead of us.
andy bailey
I've known bill for 4 or 5 years as a quiet but funny polite person Like many say, he never involved himself in the drama but I believe gained much amusement from it. We were never that close until the last few months when he'd started to frequent ZBP a bit. He kept me company on at least 2 occasions over the last few weeks when I got a little drunk, and again gained much amusement from that, though he obviously didn't drink himself, he seemed to be enthusiastic about others doing so.
We were brought closer as friends by people we both cared about, and it is that in some ways which makes this time difficult, sharing their grief and pain, but it is in sharing that we will all come to terms with your loss.
I also find it very difficult to accept because like another friend of mine years ago who battled long term illness, though in her case Leukimea also died of a heart attack which to me seemed unrelated and very unfair. You battle the demons you know for so long and another creeps up and takes you instead. I know that the long terms battles in both case are what would weaken the heart and make you both vulnerable, but it still makes it a very difficult pill to swallow.
You faught the good fight my friend, and sadly you weren't strong enough, but the pain and the suffering for you which you always did in a quite graceful fashion is now over. It is time for your friends and family to feel the pain you rather we didn't, many of us will remember you and celebrate your friendship and your life, but it's your family that my heart goes out to, your family who faught with you, who were trying to give the most precious thing in life to you, the very gift of life itself, who now suffer. Know that you were loved by many, and that the thoughts and prayors of those true friends go out as one, to try and help your family learn to live without you.
Rest in peace. I'm honoured to have known you and call you my friend.
Kevin.
I'm still not sure who he was, since the name and username doesn't ring a bell. But, of course, I offer you all my condolences. How sad for him to die so young.
Only Bill could fully appreciate the oddity that when I received the phone call about his death that I was just heading down Rt. 202, following a visit to my folks in PA, and had just picked up a Wawa hoagie. He and I had discussed getting together when I was up in PA to hang out a bit and to properly pay our respects to our dearly departed Dave. Part of our plans would have certainly included hoagies from Wawa and no doubt a tastykake. Bill had said that he just wasn't sure he was up to a visit this trip as he was still feeling so sick, and the challenge of him being far away at his folks and the threat of icy weather...but Bill asserted that when I came up to PA this summer we'd definitely get together. Sweet Bill, our first meeting shall not be this summer alas, but rather in glory at a time of God's design. How honored I am to have Bill and Dave as part of my greeting party when I get to heaven. How I hated that Bill was so sick. I often told him that I'd give him a kidney to make him well. He'd joked with me about it at first, but I do think I'd finally convinced him that I was 100% serious. He spoke so fondly of his dad and was so grateful for the gift of life through a kidney donation his dad was willing to give him. He was hopeful and excited for the transplant and the healing it could bring. Though we yearned for an earthly healing, it was not to be. While I'll miss Bill and I grieve knowing that his family and dearest friends ache to hold him close, I can rejoice to know that Bill no longer hurts and I smile to think how cool it is that the first thing his opened eyes saw on the other side was the beautiful face of Jesus.
When we went through Virginia on our way home, I asked my husband to drive to the beach. He told me it was freezing and that I was crazy. I pleaded and he relented. Even in the chilling wind, the beach is a place that can soothe my soul. I ran and cried on the beach and grieved for Bill, and yes, again for Dave. Then I wrote in huge letters on the wet sand, "Go Eagles, Go!" To some, perhaps a silly tribute, but to me it was the perfect way to memorialize Bill.
May God pour out His comfort and blessings on Bill's family.
Save me a seat, Bill Love, you owe me a tight, bone-crushing, slide-tackle hug.
Love,
Diane (Lis)
And if you see me losing ground, don't be afraid to lie.
I know the pain inside my heart can't break the fear inside of yours.
And if you see me losing faith in what it means to die, then let me lead before I know what lies beyond the stain glass doors.
Save sorrow for the souls in doubt, bleed every care out.
Will you carry me down the isle that final day? With your tears and cold hands shaking from the weight.
When you lower me down beneath that sky of gray, let the rain fall down and wash away your pain.
For every word we never spoke, we have a tear to cry.
or every silence that go on between a better you and I.
So if you see me losing sight, from all the death and life, you'll find the peace that is inside and fail to see the death in myne.
Let all the fear inside you drown, tare out the blade and lay it down.
Save sorrow for the souls in doubt, bleed every care out.
Will you carry me down the isle that final day?
With your tears and cold hands shaking from the weight.
When you lower me down beneath that sky of gray,
let the rain fall down and wash away your pain.
Oh, the blood is rushing out, oh, I'm better off without.
Oh, the walls are closing in, oh, sing for me again!
Will you carry me down the isle that final day?
With your tears and cold hands shaking from the weight.
When you lower me down beneath that sky of gray,
let the rain fall down and wash away your pain. (Repeat)
Song:Carry me down. Artist:Demon Hunter. album:Storm the gates of Hell! Year:2008.
omg! you have to b kidding me! Bill was one of the nicest zoners around, i'm so going to miss him.
I have the song by Celine dion, if anyone wants me to send it over to them. bill, we'll miss you, and the day we meet on the other side will be a happy one indeed. *smile*
Trust me, I couldn't get through that Celine Dion song Fly without crying. Especially the last verse. But it's weird, I wont get as emotional when I read the lyrics. Funny how the mind works.
Oh if Bill were here now, he'd be in shock to see how many people responded to this - and how many people signed his Legacy guestbook. He always told me he never had many friends - he only had a select small group. He was worried that no one would like him because of his personality, and this proves him wrong! I bet he's got a crazy smile on his face knowing he was loved.
This board (and of course the many people who private quick noted me or sent me emails.) with their kind words has made me feel more at ease and calm. And I'm sure when his parents get a copy of this board, and the guestbook entries on Legacy and of course the Zone By Phone audio clips - this would probally make the parents smile even more knowing that their son touched so many lives and that so many people loved him for the way he was.
I've got so many wonderful memories of the guy. It's so hard to believe he's gone. I wish I could go to his service but unfortunately I can't do it. So hopefully all these board posts I'm doing, and guest book entries I'm leaving will be more then enough to know that I have something to remember him by.
People come, people go
sometimes they stop and say hello.
Some are fake some are angels with wings that can't be seen.
They help spend the lime life brings.
At times they come when you least expect.
then they have to go and your left with memories and time well spent
miss you bill.
i hope he rest in peace and that hes not hurting anymore. i didnt really know bill that well but i know i would say hi to him when i would sign on to zone. he would great me with a good hello. its hard to think of someone go. my prayers are with the family. rest in peace. alicia
I have to say that I did not know the guy but my heart goes out to his family.
Bill, I will miss you, and thanks for all the hugs the many tiems that I've logged in!
My heart goes out to his family and friends. RIP
Madness, sad horrible madness. R.I.P.
Today is the 10th - Bill's service.
Though I can't be there, I did write a final goodbye that I wanted to share with those who frequented this area. This is rather long, part poem part passage. I've only written one other about him back in 2006 when he and I agreed to become second family instead of giving a relationship a 3rd chance.
A Final Goodbye for Bill
Today is your visitation
Today is your final rest
I didn't know you passed
Your father and obituary told me so
But I know the way you went was best
You never had fear
Never complained
For you weren't suffering, peaceful and relaxed
The memories I have you will forever last
You wanted to leave us this way
Sitting as if you were in your recliner
Your hands in your lap
Peaceful and relaxed
But you were strong
You held on the best you could
For as long as you did I am proud
I have memories of you
Of our time together
Good and bad
Even bitter
But always managed to find a way to love
Love each other like brother and sister
Relationships come and go
Friends will not
Close friends consider you family
Who will never leave your side
That’s how I felt about you - You never left my side
For I will always love you like a brother
One who always picked on me
Tormented and teased me
Laughed and cried with me
Loved me for who I am, who I was
Protected me when you felt I was threatened
Gave me advice on certain things
But never left my side
But I'll always think of you when I'm lonely
For I know you've never left
Your spirit is alive and awake watching over
Soothing my pain you never wept
I know where to go when I need you
Listening to my meditation tracks
I remember you loved the ocean
Loved hearing it for the first time
Regardless if it was a meditation track
You smiled and hugged me back
For you felt close to me
Even felt closer to the ocean
Though the sounds were from a CD
You were happy
I remember you also liked thunder storms
The power of thunder
The grace and beauty of lightening
The soothing sound of falling rain
I too love the sound of rain and thunder
I too have those on a CD
I know when I need to sleep I listen to it
That or the ocean
I'll know that you are with me
I shouldn't shed a tear and I did
I know you are in a better place
Sitting on a beach listening to waves crashing
Or in a room listening to the sound of rain and thunder
I know for now this is goodbye
But I know deep within me
That this is never goodbye
I'll see you on the other side
I know that death is scary
Knowing that you are already there assures me
That death can be a peaceful thing
Not to worry, not to fear - just wait for me
I know that you'll escort me to that better place
Soothing my fear in eternal light
At least I now have closure
That I'll see you again
Go ahead - go through
Have no fear
In eternal peace
In eternal light
I know you're not alone
For you have a friend and some family
Keeping you company
Helping you make that final transition
Your spirit is awake and set free
I know you are near
Looking over with that smile
Telling me not to shed a tear
I'll miss you always
Dark brown hair
Brown eyes mostly closed
Those dark blue sunglasses
You smacking my ankle with your cane
Most importantly - your smile and confidence
You left behind friends and family
Even your love
Rest assure I'll keep her and your parents in my heart
In my thoughts and prayers
I'll be strong, thats what you want of me
I wanted to say thanks
For being a friend
And a big brother
30 years is along time
Even though I only knew you for 4
When I met you in August 2004
I'm just glad I got to know you
Even for a short while
To care and love you
I smile and look back at this
I'm glad we did this
I'm glad you're no longer suffering
In a better place smiling and relaxing
May your soul rest in peace and for all eternity
4/22/78 - 1/3/09
Posted for Bridget:
Hi everyone. I want to thank everyone for their posts and kind words.
Everything that was said had the same ring to it and that was that Bill was
a fun, kind person who enjoyed himself where ever he was. I had said that
he helped me during the worse time of my life. The thing is he didn't do
anything but be himself. When my family talks about that time of my life he
always comes up. When my family met his, we traded many stories of our
times together and how we met and how much he helped me at that time of my
life is always mentioned. We were joined at the hip when I went to the
blind school and we stayed very close when I left. He would come to my
house once a month for a long weekend and I would take him around town. He
always went to the outlets to go shopping, I sent him out on a crazy
corvette ride, I put him on a horse and he almost fell off, we went swimming
even though he couldn't swim, I took him to a club and made him come out and
dance, the drinking stories I will leave out, he had many conversations with
my animals, he ate anything that was put in front of him, his laugh was
great to hear because it was a real laugh. He met some of my friends and
they quickly became his. We celebrated his birthday one year and I am
pretty sure he remembers most of it. we did some physical damage to him but
he survived it all. And of course he did tech work for my computer. He was
very agreeable and easy going. Like many have said, he never was in the
drama but enjoyed watching it. it gives me and his family some comfort to
know that he was happy when he passed. He had hopes for the transplant, he
planned on moving back to the city, he wanted to go back to school, he also
wanted to get another seeing eye dog. His diabetes was doing really well.
A family member of his had said that at Christmas she thought he looked
better then he had in a long time. the dialysis made him tired and was a
pain in the ass but he didn't have any real pain. It does take a lot out of
you and it is hard on the body. He endured a lot and didn't complain to
much. He tried to keep his life as it always was. There was so many nice
things said about him by so many people. I hope he knew how much he will be
missed. It is such a shame that these types of things are said when a
person passes away and not said when they are still here. I am use to my
daily emails from Bill. I have sent him an email everyday since he has
passed. I don't know when I will stop. He was my Bill. He was part of my
life. He was Uncle Bill to my twins. And even though he knew nothing of
babies he would ask and listen. His family would joke to him and ask if
there was anything he wanted to tell them because he had a photo album of
them and his stepmom and Pop referred to my twins as BJ's twins and it
always made him laugh. I would tell him of being spit up on or pooped on
and he always got a kick out of it. he loved a good story. He just enjoyed
so much. A friend said he heard in a movie the line of why does god take
the flowers; why can't he take the weeds? Isn't that the truth? He was so
young. I could go on and on. He was a dear friend who I loved with all of
my heart and I told him often. I will miss him everyday. Thank you again
for all of your kind, true words. I will pass all of this on to his family
this week. If anyone wants to add anything you can private email me at:
laotab@msn.com, Regards, Bridget
...and the Eagles won last weekend. Yes they did. What a fitting tribute. smile
Well, it has been a long time now since Bill passed away, but I still would like to mak a contribution. I personally did not talk to Bill a lot, but I can tell from other people that he was a very generous person. There's nothing more disturbing than someone passing away, but we all should remember that he is now in the hands of our Creator, the one and only Jesus Christ himself. Previously, people on here told me that he did not pass away, but I now know that he did. The family will definitely be in my prayers, as this is a very sad situation. May God bless you all, and we will all miss you, Bill.
I am still very much missed Bill!
It's hard to believe - his 31st birthday is a few weeks away! I miss him so much. Right now, I'm finding he's irreplacable. I say this because well, I needed to vent about a current exboyfriend and I haven't found anyone with Bill's gift of listening/not lecturing type personality.
i didn't really know or speak to bill a lot, but i've seen his profile and some of his board posts. it's sad to read his profile and posts knowing that he's gone! i know this is very late but my heart goes out to his family and friends! and the fact that he only had a few months until his birthday (which is today) is also very sad! today must be one of the hardest days of all for his family and people close to him!!!
rest in peace bill!
ok I guess it's way time i post here... But I'm just now seeing this board... RIP Bill
the zone hasn't and never will be the same again.