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Richard Swiderski
Joined: 30 May 2006
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Location: Ocala FL
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 Posted: Thu Sep 07, 2006 6:40 pm Post subject: Kolb-List Re: Bill Herren -Friend |
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Good Evening Listers,
I’ve not had much time to monitor the List lately, I see you have wonderfully noted the passing of Bill Herren. Out of friendship to him, I would like to share some thoughts and feelings. Bill was on his way to see me on his last flight. Earlier when he called to see if I was going to be around that afternoon, my wife Katy answered the phone & was greeted with the question “Are you baking any brownies?” It was a long standing joke we had about a box of brownies he took home from a Sun & Fun hanger flying session 6 or 7 years ago. He always would lament how sad that day was when that box of stale brownies finally went dry. As usual, he got us to laughing. He was excited to check on my project & I was excited to pick his brain. He mentioned he was going to make a quick visit to his daughter before he flew in. When he never showed, we figured he got distracted with family. Our hearts sank & we cried when we saw the morning paper.
Though I have known Bill for many years now, I can’t say I had the privilege of being his friend until this year. When Katy asked me what was my highlight of Sun & Fun, as she was helping me unload my trailer, I was surprised by my immediate answer. I said, “My visit with Bill Herren”. He would sit like he was invisible, just taking in the talk, then pipe in with a quip that would just crack me up, and while I was laughing, I would be thinking, “ Wow, that’s really profound!” He truly was a joy to be with. He returned the next day & watched the airshow from my trailer & talked about a wide variety of things from Kolbs to creation.
I dearly miss my new friend, Bill. He was brilliant yet humble, profound yet funny, a jokester yet a man of deep conviction and faith. He was a committed Christian & deeply involved in service. The footprint he has left in my life is a treasure. I am sure I speak for many. I know he intended his trip to my place as a short one, but I also know it was the greatest trip of his life.
Beholding to Bill,
Richard Swiderski
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Bob Dalton
Joined: 09 Jan 2006
Posts: 68
Location: Manteca, Ca
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| Posted: Thu Sep 07, 2006 6:58 pm Post subject: Kolb-List Re: Bill Herren -Friend |
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Richard,
Well said, that was very kind.
Bob D.
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David.Lehman
Joined: 10 Jan 2006
Posts: 265
Location: "Lovely" Fresno CA
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| Posted: Thu Sep 07, 2006 7:12 pm Post subject: Kolb-List Re: Bill Herren -Friend |
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Richard...
Sounds like Bill was the fortunate one to have you and your wife for friends...
David
On 9/7/06, Richard Swideski <rswiderski(at)earthlink.net (rswiderski(at)earthlink.net)> wrote: | Quote: | --> Kolb-List message posted by: Richard Swideski <rswiderski(at)earthlink.net (rswiderski(at)earthlink.net)>
Good Evening Listers,
I've not had much time to monitor the List lately, I see you have wonderfully noted the passing of Bill Herren. Out of friendship to him, I would like to share some thoughts and feelings. Bill was on his way to see me on his last flight. Earlier when he called to see if I was going to be around that afternoon, my wife Katy answered the phone & was greeted with the question "Are you baking any brownies?" It was a long standing joke we had about a box of brownies he took home from a Sun & Fun hanger flying session 6 or 7 years ago. He always would lament how sad that day was when that box of stale brownies finally went dry. As usual, he got us to laughing. He was excited to check on my project & I was excited to pick his brain. He mentioned he was going to make a quick visit to his daughter before he flew in. When he never showed, we figured he got distracted with family. Our hearts sank & we cried when we saw the morning paper.
Though I have known Bill for many years now, I can't say I had the privilege of being his friend until this year. When Katy asked me what was my highlight of Sun & Fun, as she was helping me unload my trailer, I was surprised by my immediate answer. I said, "My visit with Bill Herren". He would sit like he was invisible, just taking in the talk, then pipe in with a quip that would just crack me up, and while I was laughing, I would be thinking, " Wow, that's really profound!" He truly was a joy to be with. He returned the next day & watched the airshow from my trailer & talked about a wide variety of things from Kolbs to creation.
I dearly miss my new friend, Bill. He was brilliant yet humble, profound yet funny, a jokester yet a man of deep conviction and faith. He was a committed Christian & deeply involved in service. The footprint he has left in my life is a treasure. I am sure I speak for many. I know he intended his trip to my place as a short one, but I also know it was the greatest trip of his life.
Beholding to Bill,
Richard Swiderski
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