It is hard to say good bye to a friend, no matter how old or how sick they are. Bill had a zest for life that was contagious. In is 80s he was doing things many don't do in their 40s (biking, kayaking, hiking, dancing at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame). He reminded me of the line from the musical Fame --- I'm gonna live forever.... but he didn't and I will miss him terribly.
1 posted on
11/19/2012 8:38:55 AM PST by
DollyCali
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To: DollyCali
Awwwwwww.... I met him a few times at some freeper events on GI
Nice man- I am sure he will be missed
3 posted on
11/19/2012 8:42:24 AM PST by
Mr. K
(some days even my lucky rocketship underpants don't help...)
To: DollyCali
God Bless this fine patriot
Prayers-across-the-miles
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6 posted on
11/19/2012 8:44:39 AM PST by
OneWingedShark
(Q: Why am I here? A: To do Justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with my God.)
To: DollyCali
God Bless him and you; and thank you for telling us.
7 posted on
11/19/2012 8:50:44 AM PST by
First_Salute
(May God save our democratic-republican government, from a government by judiciary.)
To: DollyCali
8 posted on
11/19/2012 8:51:45 AM PST by
bgill
(We've passed the point of no return. Welcome to Al Amerika.)
To: DollyCali
Looks like Bill set an example for us in so many ways.
A long life, fully lived, in the service of His King and to others, should not mourned, but should be celebrated.
God bless Bill Barrows!
9 posted on
11/19/2012 8:57:16 AM PST by
exit82
("The Taliban is on the inside of the building" E. Nordstrom 10-10-12)
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saying good-bye to Bill.. Please ping your lists... Canteen particularly.
He was born in 1925 & raised in New England. He had undergraduate & graduate degrees from schools in NE. His work was in sales but his spirit was in fun! He never made a lot of money in this life & died a pauper of sorts but he was rich in the things that matter. I am honored to have called him friend and thank God that we met years ago
With FReeper AFPhys in Grand Island NY (at home of The Mayor) showing off the Wheelbarrow skills~!
10 posted on
11/19/2012 9:00:29 AM PST by
DollyCali
(Don't tell God how big your storm is... tell your storm how BIG your God is!)
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12 posted on
11/19/2012 9:07:27 AM PST by
Vigilantcitizen
(Dave Mustaine for president.)
To: DollyCali
God Bless, and may this hero rest in peace.
13 posted on
11/19/2012 9:08:29 AM PST by
mass55th
(Courage is being scared to death - but saddling up anyway...John Wayne)
To: DollyCali
Hand Salute......................two
14 posted on
11/19/2012 9:09:36 AM PST by
bmwcyle
(Women reelected Obama)
To: DollyCali
Sweet Dolly. Such a wonderful tribute to your close friend. He was a dear, sweet man. I know you’ll forever miss him. God will forever hold him close and dear.
My prayers for his beautiful soul.
15 posted on
11/19/2012 9:12:54 AM PST by
onyx
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To: DollyCali
WE are losing them one by one. Tom Brokau wrote a book about the Greatest Generation—but Brokau has no idea what those people were fighting for.
God Bless him. And may we some day deserve what he did for us.
16 posted on
11/19/2012 9:31:15 AM PST by
SC_Pete
To: DollyCali
(((Dolly)))
With great fondness I remember you posting great stories about your friendship with Bill.
My condolences to you and his family.
17 posted on
11/19/2012 9:32:40 AM PST by
lysie
To: DollyCali
Great American! RIP Bill!
18 posted on
11/19/2012 9:35:43 AM PST by
tallyhoe
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20 posted on
11/19/2012 9:44:21 AM PST by
RedMDer
(May we always be happy and may our enemies always know it. - Sarah Palin, 10-18-2010)
To: DollyCali
/salute
To: DollyCali
We were blessed with his presence and friendship for a while. What a gift we were given!
22 posted on
11/19/2012 10:04:19 AM PST by
IronJack
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To: DollyCali
A hero proved in liberating strife. Rest in peace, Bill.
23 posted on
11/19/2012 10:20:00 AM PST by
Mr. Silverback
(There is no tagline. You must seek your answers elsewhere.)
To: DollyCali
Now he goes on to the new great adventure.....
Have fun in heaven....see you soon!
24 posted on
11/19/2012 10:21:09 AM PST by
astratt7
(obama,muslim,politics)
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