The best man I ever knew

[Guest]

has passed away today around noon. While I take comfort in the fact he went peacefully surrounded by family, it doesn't make it suck any less.

He was a man's man and a soldier's soldier.

 

[DrEntropy]

Saddened for you, Bill.

 

[Basil]

Very sorry to hear that.

 

[elrey]

It's a tough program, and happens to the best of them.

 

[judow]

I am so very sorry for what you are feeling.

 

[Banjo]

I remember when my Grampa passed. It was much the same. At home, with family. it was how I hope it will be for me. He was an exceptional man as well. Still stinks to this day.But I have a lot of really great memories.
I hope the grief passes for you soon and allows the memories to be sweet.

 

[Guest]

He was 93 and lived a full, yet sometimes difficult life.

He was still cutting trees down ( w/ what felt like a 80 pound chainsaw) at age 86. He'd often work a man half his age in the shade. ( I was tired from just handing him the saw.)

As simple as they come yet had three degrees. He was a teacher and county school board superintendent for a while.

Proud yet EXTREMELY humble.


A VERY likable guy. I don't think he ever met a stranger.


He was both the toughest and most gentle man I ever met.

He was an extraordinary man. The Grandfather I never had; gave me his old truck. He was the best there is.

The truest of old timer. He will be deeply, deeply missed.

Thanks for listening. It helps. Tomorrow's gonna suck!

 

[AngliaGT]

Billy,

We (or I)need more people like that in the world -
those are the Men that made America a Great nation,but
didn't want recognition.
If you look in any dictionary under "hero",a story
of a man like that should be in the definition.

- Doug

 

[AN5Sprite]

Sorry for your loss. I've got a friend/mentor in his late 80's who matches, nearly word for word the description you wrote. The mere thought of losing him is too much for me. Thats a generation the likes of which we'll never see again...