Never met him in person, but talked on the phone w/him back in the days before the big unwellness...read him here when he could post. I choose to remeember his as the prolific poster he was when he had his strength! He could outpost any of the top 3 posters. Heineken and Camel in hand, he made the Cantina, and HI from nothing. from only a dream.
All:
Take this to heart as proof of what may come from dreams and hard work, and love. I'll drink for me and you, Bill, and a few Camels I'll smoke 4 you, at least until I can quit.
In my system of belief, too much grieving for one who has crossed over is a burden to their spirit, so I will wipe my eyes, pour out a beer for Uncle Bill, and wrap up:
From the Havamal:
76.
Cattle die, kindred die,
Every man is mortal:
But the good name never dies
Of one who has done well.
77.
Cattle die, kindred die,
Every man is mortal:
But I know one thing that never dies,
The glory of the great dead.