My DEAR FRIEND BILL, it is with a heavy, sad heart that I finally have the courage to write.It feels as if it was only a while ago that you, Margaret and Jim and I met. It also feels like writing this will mean you are really gone .... gone too early! You are one of the BEST human beings I have ever known Bill and you will forever leave a void in my heart that only YOU could fill. You didn't keep your promise that I could be the first one to go, and I told you I wouldn't be good if I had to watch any of the three of you go first. I know you are smiling down from heaven saying "I never said that Judi, you said you needed to be the first one to go". Even now you bring a smile to my face thinking about that conversation we had so many times.I can't believe that you will not be joined to Margaret at the hip like you have the 23yrs I've known you.You were a big man with an even bigger heart and smile!!It brings tears to my eyes every time I think about you being gone ... you brought smiles and laughter to everyone you were around and now we will all miss that personality that made you such a great friend.The memories we have from all our times together we will CHERISH until we see each other again, and your passing will never take those away.I know the Lord was waiting with open arms at the Gates of Heaven to welcome you home and say "WELCOME HOME GOOD AND FAITHFUL SERVANT". You didn't just talk the talk YOU walked the walk, and set a high example for all who knew you. You were a great husband, father, grandfather, and friend to so many people. All of our hearts are missing a piece we will never be able to fill.We do have all our memories and pictures that will always keep you alive in our hearts. I truly miss you Dear Friend and hope you will be there to open the Gates for me. In the meantime I expect you will be putting in a Good Word with the LORD for me, since you didn't keep your promise. Just tell the Lord how you put up with me all those years and it will get you an extra jewel in your crown up there in heaven, (smile) ... With much love Bill, I will truly miss you, Judi