Most people knew my brother to be tough...he got into fights because of that...sometimes he would not know the person...but, that also helped me out...guys did not mess with me because they were scared of Billy...he made me be tough too..most people did not know how smart my brother was....he was very smart....he loved the outdoors....he taught me how to survive on next to nothing....and how to prepare for world disasters....

He always listened to me when I talked...not just listen...he heard me....he always tried to solve my problems...and tried to keep me in line and focused...that was a hard job...

We loved to go fishing together...he could fish all day and never tire of it...and get up and go the next day....he said "you have to take a picture of every catch...there are no stories about the one that got away"...he was a catch and release fisherman.. although we would go to the lake together...I was a bottom fisher and he fished for bass so he would walk the lake....

There is so much to say about my big brother....so many stories....so many memories....i could write a book....

The most important thing is that I love my brother and he will always be in my heart and on my mind....I will miss everyday....and he will be with me when I am fishing....

I love you Billy   that is not what I called him  we had names for each other but they are probable not appropriate to put on here....Rest in peace....you left behind a lot of people that love you and have wonderful memories of you....I think he would be surprised at how many peoples lives he touched...

I am going to try to catch a bass with jerk bait (on your birthday March 1)....I will take a picture and release it...I love you Billy