Bill, I knew you for a long time but not long enough. I enjoyed good times with you but not enough. You gave me good advice (about retirement and then what?) and because of you I tried new things (like rock climbing and opera!). You encouraged me in my running and then you gave me the opportunity to be a volunteer for runs when I could no longer run in them (the best ever hospitality team at the Corporate Challenge!). You had the ability to make people including me feel valued. You had that way about you. You knew how to be a good friend, how to be a mentor, how to have a good time. You were a fitness role model, a following your passions role model and a terrific organizer. You were an inspiration to me and others. I am a member of a large circle of people you helped through your leadership and friendship.
My head says not enough, yet in my heart I know, I know how fortunate I am to have had those times where you shared a bit of you with me. I am happy so many people gained through the knowing of you, through all that made you uniquely you. I celebrate the time we had with you.
Sending a Big Hug you way - Jean Ticen
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