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04/05/17 at 08:26:09

Posted with David's permission:
I removed the last name to protect the family's privacy.

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Hello everyone, this is David, Bill's son.
It is with a heavy heart that I bring this news. This morning, at 1:55am, we lost a loving husband, a fantastic Father, and an amazing friend. I lack the words to describe what a wonderful person my Father was, and the impact he had on not only my life, but his Wife Diana and so many others. I will keep him in my thoughts, and in my heart, and it is my hope that he will remain in the hearts and minds of everyone else that he touched over the years. You will be greatly missed Bill. Thank you, and may you rest in peace.
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I am.. :'(

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"We are here to laugh at the odds and live our lives so well that Death will tremble to take us."

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Dave YaBB Moderator ModSquad Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 18100 Camp Springs, Kentucky Gender:	Re: old_rider .. is riding in a new place. Reply #1 - 04/05/17 at 08:28:54 I am shocked! I had no idea that his diagnosis with his balance problems was potentially fatal. He will be sorely missed........
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oldNslow Serious Thumper Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 2683 Rochester, NY Gender:	Re: old_rider .. is riding in a new place. Reply #2 - 04/05/17 at 08:51:58 I'm sorry and saddened to hear that news. I've been hoping for the best ever since old-rider first posted about his diagnoses. Thank you David for letting us know. My condolences and best wishes for you and your entire family.
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MMRanch Serious Thumper Offline Evil flourishes if Good Men do Nothing. Posts: 5837 LYNCHBURG TN Gender:	Re: old_rider .. is riding in a new place. Reply #3 - 04/05/17 at 08:56:32 David , your dad Bill was a Great Guy to hang out with --- I'm truely sorry that he is gone. Please keep us up-to-date with the funeral service arrangements , (MMRanch, Springman, Youzguyz, old_rider, Verslagen, ArtWebb)
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Papa Bear Senior Member Offline Posts: 476 Canada ... near the Motor City Gender:	Re: old_rider .. is riding in a new place. Reply #4 - 04/05/17 at 08:57:07 RIP Bill. Thank you David.
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stewmills Serious Thumper Offline Imagination is more important than knowledge Posts: 2641 Auburn, AL Gender:	Re: old_rider .. is riding in a new place. Reply #5 - 04/05/17 at 09:01:28 Thoughts and prayers for the family. Never met him, but always appreciated his great advice here on the forum. If anyone is coordinating sending something for the services (personally or from the group here) I'd be happy to chip in.
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verslagen1 YaBB Moderator ModSquad Offline Where there's a will, I want to be in it. Posts: 28886 L.A. California Gender:	Re: old_rider .. is riding in a new place. Reply #6 - 04/05/17 at 09:07:47 stewmills wrote on 04/05/17 at 09:01:28: If anyone is coordinating sending something for the services (personally or from the group here) I'd be happy to chip in. +1 I was fortunate to share the road with him on a couple of ralleys and will miss him. Bill... til we ride again.
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Ruttly Serious Thumper Offline Thumpers Rule Posts: 5109 Manteca , CA Gender:	Re: old_rider .. is riding in a new place. Reply #7 - 04/05/17 at 10:14:09 It's a sad day , RIP Oldrider
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Serowbot YaBB Moderator ModSquad Offline OK.... so what's the speed of dark? Posts: 28663 Tucson Az Gender:	Re: old_rider .. is riding in a new place. Reply #8 - 04/05/17 at 10:33:33 A sad day for all of us here... Wishing comfort to the family. Peace, Serow
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Reply #9 - 04/05/17 at 11:03:36

I am very saddened. David, please accept my condolences. I first met Bill in Columbus, Texas where Bill, Art, MM and I met up to ride to Kerville where we had a great time riding the hill country and the 3 twisted sisters for a few days. I latter met up with Bill when he joined the group at the tail of the dragon for one day just so he could ride with us all. I cannot impress upon you how hard this news has hit me considering how little time I spent with Bill. I really liked Bill and had hoped to ride with him more often. Bill, you will be missed. May God have you in his Glory. As Versy said. til we ride together again my friend.

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Reply #10 - 04/05/17 at 11:21:53

David,

Your father was a joyful rider and he did like a joke or two at camp and he laughed a lot.

I am most reminded how much love was shared between your dad and your mom on the last trip they took together to Simple Life with the group.

We are not promised endless time together, so it is good that we seize what time we do have and use it to the fullest. Your dad certainly did.

There isn't enough words to say how much he will be missed by the list and the riding group.

I will miss him .... he was a good companion and a good loving husband.

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Reply #12 - 04/05/17 at 14:33:29

Yes, indeed, Old-Rider will be missed. We first met a few years ago when he came to the Blue Ridge Motorcycle campground to ride with some of us on the Black Line roads. We were roomies that week and I found him to be a kind, considerate and thoughtful man.
I trust he is with Jesus now, and has a completely new ride built just for him.
Until we meet and ride together again Bill.
God Bless you my friend.

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engineer Serious Thumper Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 872 Gender:	Re: old_rider .. is riding in a new place. Reply #13 - 04/05/17 at 17:28:41 I am very sorry to hear of old_rider's passing. Like many here I only knew him through his posts but I always enjoyed reading what he had to say. The forum suddenly seems a little empty without him being here.
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