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Personal note from Gabrielle (Brie)

Thank you for your support and love of Dana during this very difficult time.

As I consider the many things Dana had yet to accomplish, I also mourn that we do not have his final wishes. We have little information as to how he might have wanted us to commemorate him. The closest thing we have is brief five-year plan he wrote around five years ago that highlighted his desire to become a successful writer and to have the resources to support his friends, family, and community.

Looking into the future, we are considering compiling and publishing some of his unpublished work or creating bound copies of work he had already self-published. We've talked about creating a physical library for his large collection of books, so that family and friends can come read and remember him. And we've also talked about something like an annual table at Bakuretsu Con.

I would love to hear more feedback from all of you. In addition to any memories, stories, and pictures you might have of Dana, please feel free to share:

1. What are the projects that you have worked with Dana on? What projects were still pending?
2. How do you think we should commemorate this truly singular person?

I hope to see you all on August 17. We're going to paint the town orange.

Obituary

Dana Arnold Bills, born December 17, 1986 in Burlington, VT, passed away at Massachusetts General Hospital on July 20, 2023 after enduring a long struggle with a rare genetic blood disorder.

The kind of person you meet once and never forget, Dana was always ready for an extended conversation, always quick with a joke or a smile, and always, always wearing orange.

Nearly as soon as Dana could talk, he was reading, and he could …

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What were Dana's favorite local spots?
Dana loved...loved...Barnes and Noble. He loved libraries, too. Old church rummage/y…
Dana loved...loved...Barnes and Noble. He loved libraries, too. Old church rummage/yard sales …
Dana loved...loved...Barnes and Noble. He loved libraries, too. Old church rummage/yard sales were great enjoyment to f…
What were Dana's favorite games to play?
Settler's of Catan, Risk and Ticket to Ride were three board games played at family …
Settler's of Catan, Risk and Ticket to Ride were three board games played at family nights. Ho…
Settler's of Catan, Risk and Ticket to Ride were three board games played at family nights. However, those that know Da…
What were Dana's favorite drinks?
Dana enjoyed orange soda and also Moxie, which was offered at the Memorial celebrati…
Dana enjoyed orange soda and also Moxie, which was offered at the Memorial celebration.
Dana enjoyed orange soda and also Moxie, which was offered at the Memorial celebration.
What were Dana's favorite books?
I remember Dana reading and enjoying C.S. Lewis books, the Chronicles of Narnia were…
I remember Dana reading and enjoying C.S. Lewis books, the Chronicles of Narnia were favorites…
I remember Dana reading and enjoying C.S. Lewis books, the Chronicles of Narnia were favorites when he was young. In hi…

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Born

December 17th, 1986
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Graduated from high school

2005
Essex High School, Educational Drive, Essex Junction, VT
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Passed away

July 20th, 2023
Colchester, VT

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Cause of death

Organ failure

Method of disposition

Cremation

Casper Funeral & Cremation Services
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