I joined the Oven Door Runners about 17 years ago and that's when I first met Bill. I thought that ODR was this group of super fast, super competitive marathoners. So one Saturday morning I timidly showed up and was welcomed to the group.
Bill really didn't do that much when he started ODR 30 years ago. It was simply getting some guys together to train for marathons and enjoy the company of other runners. No dues, no rules, just go out and enjoy running. But by doing so little he did so much. Every Saturday we're greeted by the familiar phrase; "Good Morning, Let's talk about the route " As many as 50 or 60 of us take off and break off into little pods according to our pace. Then after the run comes the best part, coffee and conversation for 30 or 40 minutes.
I've often said there's no other place I'd rather be on a Saturday morning and that's because I meet and greet the best friends I've ever had. And this all comes back to Bill. He's been so much a part of the best years of my life. I'm forever greatful to have known Bill and to have counted him as a very dear friend.
Dave Sek
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