RIP Dr. Bill

[rhwestfall]

Yes, I know there is a petition... but I don't know that the petition carries any interest from the City [Council?].... Especially from an online source vs. handing them a significant paper signed document (I work in local government, been there, seen that) Something like plaquing a bench can be accomplished even without as much action as renaming a site..... That photo of him at the bench is a true representation of what happened there, and seems fitting.

I'd love to see the "park" renamed, but don't know if the petition/request carries enough weight....

Are local Shops and Stores involved? How large of a base (number) of signatures will be obtained?

Has there been any comment from the City in regard to his passing?

Plan "B" if it looses momentum?

 

[rhwestfall]

@drbill liked one of my posts once.

It made my day.

Can you explain why you just "tagged" him?

 

[Dish]

Rest in peace, Lorax of the Kelp Forest.

 

[Lorenzoid]

Can you explain why you just "tagged" him?

Didn't you know it reaches the afterlife?

 

[archman]

I have always enjoyed reading Bill's nature posts. And his many writings on scuba equipment (especially XTek stuff) were really useful. I don't know anyone who managed to get as much lifetime use out of personal gear.

 

[annasea]

I don't know, didn't really think about it, just seemed like the natural thing to do.

You're very kind for even answering such a question.

 

[Barracuda22]

What a fighter. RIP Bill. Such a unique, kind person. Brilliant mind and a great sense of humor. I was fortunate to dive with Bill on a Red Sea trip. Will not forget this man. My deepest condolences to his family and friends. This is very sad news.

Dr. Bill at the pyramids of Giza.

 

[CT-Rich]

Bill was just a cyber acquaintance, but I always felt his posts provided a grounding for all discussion. A Dr. Bill like meant you were on the side of the rational diver.

My condolences to the family

 

[clownfishsydney]

Terribly sad news. Back in 2012 Bill contacted me when I was in Alabama for the Gabe Watson murder trial and we had some discussions about the case. I really loved reading all his posts. Will be missed by huge numbers on this forum.

 

[Akimbo]

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