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William Thomas Hays, Jr. , 65, passed away on January 18th, 2024, just 12 days after being diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer.

We talked about all his accomplishments and he said he had no regrets, he'd done most everything he'd wanted to do. It was just ending way too soon.

He was an instrument rated private pilot, owned the boat Triton for 20+ years, Scuba Diver, Off Road Racer, Skilled Drone Pilot and Photographer, Musician (and recently a singer on his last album) as well as being a Personal Injury Attorney primarily for OC Firemen and Policemen for 20+ years. I think he may have had a photographic memory.

We started 34 North Solutions together 3 years ago and he helped me learn aviation maps, FAA rules & regulations and pass my FAA Part 107 license. We teamed up with his 34 North Drones e-commerce store and I’m going to do my best to keep both of those alive.

Love you Billy ❤️ RIP xoxo 3/13/58 -1/18/24 💔❤️‍🩹❤️

He texted me the day after his diagnosis …

“I guess I am really not going anywhere. Just somewhere you can’t see me”

He’s got his angel wings now and in a better place, wherever he is.

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I worked with Bill Jr. (Billy then) in the 1970s in Bill Sr.'s law office "near Hollywood and Vine".   "Billy" was alwa…
I worked with Bill Jr. (Billy then) in the 1970s in Bill Sr.'s law office "near Hollywood and Vine"…
I worked with Bill Jr. (Billy then) in the 1970s in Bill Sr.'s l…

It’s Monday morning and you’re on my mind again.  Like a revolving door, you’re still coming and going.  Always on the …

It’s Monday morning and you’re on my mind again.  Like a revolving door, you’re still coming and go…

It’s Monday morning and you’re on my mind again.  Like a revolvi…

I hope you are flying the airplanes , captaining the boats, scuba diving & fixing all the things that need fixing on yo…
I hope you are flying the airplanes , captaining the boats, scuba diving & fixing all the things th…
I hope you are flying the airplanes , captaining the boats, scub…
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It'll be an honor to attend. I plan on speaking. 
It'll be an honor to attend. I plan on speaking. 

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William "Bill" Hays, Jr.