Bad News about bill - Badly Hurt

I've been away for a while and opened this thread first. I was certainly surprised to read the news.
Saying prayers for you Bill and your family as well. This must be a difficult time for them.
Just another reminder for us to over vigilant when we ride as I'm sure is. Sometimes there is no way to avoid impact.
Such devastating news.

 

Update on Bill #6

For those of you who have been following this thread I have the saddest of news to report. I dread every keystroke.

Bill's situation is such that long term survival is not possible. The family will be meeting soon with the doctors but the news is a foregone conclusion. There will be an opportunity to say final goodbyes. Bill will be taken to harvest his organs (he is a donor...you can't be surprised) and then he will be taken for cremation as was his wish.

I will post more when I know more and I am up to it. Leaving work for the hospital.....

Artie(RT)

 

Rest in peace Bill, you will be missed by us all.

 

That...that just sucks more than I can express. My deepest condolences to his family, to you, and to all his other (numerous) friends.

 

Bill, I wil see you on the other side my friend, someday.
God bless and may The Great I Am pour out His comfort and peace on the whole family.

 

That is just the worst news, all else just fades into oblivion, there will be a special place up there for 'BILL' R.I.P. Wiz.

 

Bill, you will be missed.
RIP

 

Rest in peace Bill.

 

It is impossible to express the sadness I feel, but I would like to extend my deepest sympathy to Bill's family.

 

Rest in peace Bill, you'll be missed here by so many people you've reached out to in your kindness. You & your family will be in my prayers.

Ken

 

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.