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Rusty

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My friend, my beloved brother of the heart, my mentor and guide is failing.

Bill said I answered a question better than he could. I've been learning from him for six years on this forum, and another year on a previous forum. It's only right that a good teacher should help his student to acheive greater things than he did. But in this case it's because his powers are failing, not because he's finished teaching me.

Bill began the process of changing me, profoundly, and for the better I don't want him to go, but I can't ask him to stay in the condition he's in either.

Whatever happens, I want Uncle Bill to know I have and continue to cherish him. Go or stay knowing you are loved. There are others who will try to carry what your heart has taught us forward. But know our love follows you.

To the rest of the forum, let's continue to cherish what Bill has left to give us and keep reminding him of our gratitude for his presence.

To my other brothers of the heart, I will be needing your support and will support you in your loss as well. Rejoice we've had Bill, that we continued to have him with us.

In love, Rusty
 
For my own sake, as well as Uncle Bill's, I've worked hard at focusing on the positive. I will cherish UB for as long as he is here--every moment! And when he is gone, I will cherish his memory in my heart. Bill and this place have helped me through some really dark times. Great post, Rusty.
 
Smoke will be sent tonight.

Is there anything we can do? Seems like this group comes together pretty quickly when the word is dropped and something's needed.

~ B
 
I haven't been checking in as much as I used to--I didn't realize he was doing so poorly :(

Add my name to the list of those who have benefited greatly from Uncle Bill's stellar example in life, and generous giving spirit. I found Buddhism because of him and while I'm not a buddhist, its wisdoms helps me when I need it to. Btw, it was his idea that one should "keep what works and toss out the rest" that helped me be able to make use of buddhist ideas in the first place.

This place has also helped me more than I can say when things were bad, and this place, and those who call it home, are shaped by his spirit and guidance. Many of us are here first because of the kind and gentle manner that HI forum has, and second for khukuris.

Uncle Bill your great kindness and great works for the people of Nepal have certainly earned you a place in our hearts, and good karma I'm sure at the least.

I hope I get the chance to meet you in person, but if not, somewhere else.

Rob
 
:( Oh no. I was hoping not to hear this for awhile. I feel like I am losing a friend even though I never met UB. Smoke and prayers will be going up. I have no more to say.
 
Uncle Bill and Yangdu will be in my thoughts and prayers. Wish there was something I could do to help.

Ice
 
Excellent post, Rusty. Like Josh, i remain very positive when it comes to an ailing loved one. Uncle Bill has built so much and given back so much that everyone that has ever been associated with HI is better for it. I talk about HI where ever i go. I tell people of this great, but sick, man that lives out in reno and sells some of the most magical blades ever created. Not magical because they have dragons and spells carved on them, but magical because they improve everyone who allows them to pass through their hands. They lift up a caste of untouchables so that they may live like normal everyday men through their hard work and beauty, and they act as the catalyst that brings men together from all over the world to laugh and live and disagree and weep. The example Uncle Bill has shown us is the glue. Have a good time and respect one another. Say it outloud once. Isn't that what life is all about? Doing the best with what ya got, enjoying it, and just being a good person to those around you. This is what the Cantina that Uncle Bill built has taught me.
Uncle Bill may be fading. We all are from the time we take our first breath and scream out at the sky in terror and confusion. Our lifespans are nothing more than a buring wick, but how we live our lives decided on how bright our flame will be. I cherish Uncle Bill and this place more with each passing day and year. As a place to meet some of the finest guys on the planet this place is a goldmine. As an up and coming businessman this place is a wonderful classroom to teach me the value of a handshake. This is just common practice in the Cantina that Uncle Bill built.
Rusty, you lead us well. Thank you for what you do. Thank you for leading by example. Never heavy handed and always as fair as anyone could ask for you do a great job keeping us in line. We're all lucky to have a friend like you.

Very heartfelt smoke and prayers to Uncle Bill and Yangdu.

Jake
 
Rusty, Mauirob, and Jake- your posts... have stopped me in my tracks. Beautiful words on a subject I can't- won't- even begin to think about.

I hope there is no news- no news is good news in this.

Smoke & prayers first chance.


Ad Astra :( :( :(
 
There is no timeline I know of - Maybe tomorrow, maybe next year. But he seems to be needing the morphine more often.

I just knew I couldn't wait to tell him how I feel, felt about him.
 
Rusty said:
There is no timeline I know of - Maybe tomorrow, maybe next year. But he seems to be needing the morphine more often.

I just knew I couldn't wait to tell him how I feel, felt about him.
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Yup, when it comes too matters of the heart my little Bro says it best.
 
Those are great thoughts and words. I've never met any of you guys, but I feel like you are all friends or maybe extended family and that Uncle Bill and Yangdu are the patriarch and matriarch of this extended, caring family.
 
It's hard to find the words.

Uncle Bill is a very good man, and he has lived a very interesting life. We would all be lucky to have half as much goodness in us as he has in him.
 
I have more now than when I arrived...thanks to Bill, Yvsa, Rusty, Semper Fi, Bruise, munk (believe it or not) and others...

It's a gift I would not and cannot give back...so I will try to give it away. Bill would probably be satisfied with that...

Until then...smoke, song and prayers...as always.

.
 
khukuri in hand, screaming at the top of my lungs.

i ain't giving up,

are you?

Fight on.
 
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