Bad News about bill - Badly Hurt

Rest in peace Bill. You were always one of the first people to respond to my posts and always with helpful info. you'll deffinately be missed.

 

If I do make it to Heaven, one day we will be working on our bikes up there. R.I.P Bill.

 

Rest in Peace Bill.

 

Barely know of the words to convey how horrible it is to have one of our fellow brothers go like this.
Best wishes to family and friends, rest peacefully Bill.

 

There are no words.

Our world has lost a truly kind and generous soul.

Peace be with you, Brother.

Fitz, out.

 

If Bill's family is following this thread, I will continue to pray for you to the God of all grace. My deepest sympathy to you all. May you find comfort in God and in each other in this extremely trying time. I am so very sorry for your loss.

 

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I dont know what to think right now, i'm choking back tears as I write this I never knew him personally, but he was always there. This forum was a comfort to me while working on my bike, and jsut a part of daily life. Bill was a major piece of this forum, and with his departure, this forum has lost a major piece of what it was.

From what i hear about him, he was a major factor n many peoples lives, and also a member of several groups like ours, apparently a wood carving group, and amerature radio group.
The fact that he had around 30 people in the hospital for him is awe-inspiring.

William Schmitt, may God take your soul to his wonderful kingdom, rest in piece, and please watch over us.

Also, The minivan driver should know about this, and she must feel aweful, I hope she shows sincere concern and respect for bill and his family.

Are we going to do any type of memorial? I was thinking something along the lines of a major restoration of his wrecked bike, where we could all donate parts, money, time, etc, to get the bike in tip-top shape, and then put the bike in some significant spot. i would be willing to donate for it

R.I.P., the good really do die young

 

Like most of you,I've never met him but since he was such a constant,helpful,and cheerful presence on this board, I feel like a lost a friend.Bill,you will be missed.

 

Rest In Piece Bill, we'll tackle that 400 in the next life brother.

May the good lord watch over your family during this tough time!

Kev

 

Rest in Peace Bill. The world is a little dimmer now with out your light.

 

My heart dropped today as I read the post of Bill's decline and demise.My heart goes out to his family and friends and all those who knew him well. I pray the peace of God that surpasses all understanding is bestowed on those hurting at this difficult time. Rest in peace Bill...

 

Rest in peace Bill, His avatar should be retired and placed in an honorable spot in this great forum.

 

Thats a nice Idea.

 

I've onlyn been here a few months but I remember Bill as one of the first to offer me adivce. I needed a lot of advice and Bill (along with others) never witheld any part of their knowledge nor have any of you expected anything in return.
What a waste.

 

Like many others here, I only knew Bill through forum postings. The fact that so many people are so affected by someone they never met in person speaks volumes about the kind of person he must have been. All of my condolences and sympathy go out to his family and friends.

"Are we going to do any type of memorial? I was thinking something along the lines of a major restoration of his wrecked bike, where we could all donate parts, money, time, etc, to get the bike in tip-top shape, and then put the bike in some significant spot. i would be willing to donate for it" Schooter

I like this idea, not sure about using his bike though. I too am willing to donate for it.

Be careful out there friends.

Rest in Peace Bill and Godspeed.

 

Rest in Peace Bill, may the Lord grant your family and loved ones the strength needed to get through these trying times.

 

May the good Lord have a special place in heaven for our friend Bill, & special comforts for his family. I am really at a loss, I/we were so hoping there would be a miracle. We/the forum have lost a great friend & brother.
Gregg

 

Rest in Peace Bill

 

This is truly awful news. I just don't know what to say. I never met Bill, but I always respected what he had to say. My heart breaks for his family as I can only imagine what they have gone through. I pray that they find peace that even at his end of time with us here, he is still helping others.

I couldn't agree with lostboy more. There should be a place of honor for those that have contributed greatly to be recognized for their efforts while with us her on earth. While Bill may be gone from us now, he should not be forgotten.

 

Rest in peace Bill, may the Lord provide for the needs of your family in your absence, Amen.

 

I'm heartbroken and speechless.

A lot of people affected, and my sympathies to all of them. Seems unreal. It should be unreal.

 

I only had a chance to talk to him a few times, but I can honestly say that his kindness was sincere and his belief in helping others is something we should all try to do in life.
There are very few times in our journey of life that we get the chance to meet a soul that was placed here to do for others knowing his reward was doing right for others. bill was that man.

Godspeed, Bill. may your next journey be peaceful and full of love like you gave all of us.

 

Rest in peace, Bill.

73's
N0PWD

 

can anyone check to see if there are any memorials setup for the family?

 

Rest in peace Bill, my prayers go out to you and your family. You are truly missed by many. Thank you for everything have done to help so many of us!

 

I'll be riding with my pegs down in your honor, Bill.

 

My heart goes out to the family, if Bill could make such a difference in people's lives through an online forum just imagine him in real life. It's hard to find the words... we'll miss you Bill.

 

He will never be gone or forgotten as long as the ones that know him and love keep his memory alive in their heart. My condolences to his family and to everybody that called him Friend. RIP

 

Rest in peace Bill, my prayers go out to you and your family. You are truly missed by many. Thank you for everything have done to help so many of us!

 

This is unbelievable. This just happened on another forum as well. My most sincere condolences and sympathy to Bill's family and friends. You will be missed here, but are truly in a better place. May God take you under his wing.

 

Ride on, brother. We will miss you.


73's

KD5WUB

 

Man...............................................

 

I am deeply saddened. I never corresponded with Bill directly,but I feel as though I knew him from reading his posts and what other members have said about their interactions with him. The earthly world is minus a prince,but heaven has just acquired a model resident! I wish to extend my heartfelt condolences to his family;I simply can't imagine how difficult this must be for them. I had a great day until I read this thread... Really kind of puts the trials and tribulations of everday life into perspective. Perhaps I am wrong to refer to Bill in the past tense,as I am sure he is one of our guardian angels,and will forever continue to be in our thoughts,hearts,and prayers. GOD BLESS,Bill!

 

This is a sad day indeed. I found myself thinking about my Dad when reading some of Bill's post. My father has been gone just over a year and there isn"t a day that goes by that I don"t think of him one way or another. It seems to me, at least, that he isn't gone because he is always with me.

Bill's family has all of my prayers and heartfelt sympathies.

I think my Uncle Perk said it best when he spoke of my Dad after his passing:

"Do not weep in grief that he is gone, but rejoice that he was!"

We are all better people for having known Bill.

Godspeed my friend!! You will be missed.

 

I feel sick to my stomach. Last post I had read his prognosis was looking up. I even had a dream the other day he woke up. I guess I'll have to wait a long time to finally meet him. I'm at a complete loss for words... it's just not fair.

 

I read this post earlier, and then took my bike out. about 10 minutes into my ride, I put a smile on my face and put the back pegs down.
gave me goosebumps on a 95 degree night.
thanks for the inspiration to do it.

 

this update was posted a few hours ago on the carepages.com site.

 

Farewell Bill

If I didn't sell my XJ, I might have had the pleasure of knowing you better. The imprint that you made on this forum alone proves a life that was filled with good deeds and good will to others. Follow the light my friend....

I live real close to Bills house and am available to support the family in any way that I can. Feel free to message me if there is something that I can be involved in to help out. Bill helped people...so what goes around-----> comes around!

 

Rest in peace, Bill.

73's VE3MTT

 

I'm sorry to hear that Bill's fight has ended.
I just wish I could do more to make riding motorcycles safe on public roads. Let's all try to inform the drivers we know, to be aware of motorcycles on the road.

 

Bill we will miss you and may you walk with the lord to a better place.

My Prayers and thoughts go out the family.

MN

 

Rest in Peace Bill....................Ronnie

 

I cant think of anything to say... I'll miss you bill.. I wish we had a chance to meet face to face. His quote on my Sig is the last thing he said to me. And I'll continue to have fun Bill. All day every day
-David Christopher Allen

 

Bill,I only knew you from this forum, you were always helpful. I`m sorry it ended this way for you and your family.

 

May his Spirit ride free and at peace.

 

Man, I'd been hoping for a good turn around on Bill's situation. This is an incalculable loss, both to his family and to the world in general. I'll be one more with my pegs down.

 

Bill, your contributions will be missed. You are in my prayers and may you rest in peace.

 

Sad to hear. Thoughts and prayers to all his friends and family.
Cool.
Srinath.

 

I am sure that Bill is doing well where he is now. I hope the family feels comfort in that.

I am very grateful for the help and friendship he extended me in the time that I talked with him. I felt like I got to know him when he said that he worked on bikes to stay out of trouble, spending time to help noobs like myself wrench their machines.

 

Rest in peace Bill, you were a great friend, and will be missed by all who met you and a loss to those who hadn't had the pleasure yet, my thoughts and prayers to you for your new journey, and to your family in their time of mourning.