Bill W. There are no words that I can express after learning of your husband of 32 years Bill’s passing! All I can say is that in the years that I have known both of you out of all the people that I’ve met when I lived in Florida you both have to be at the top of the list of my favorite people! 💐

You both were always so kind and pleasant and generous to be around. You opened your home on several occasions for get together with friends, and it was always easy to be with both of you. I even remember at least one of the dogs a boxer that you had that made both you and Bill a little crazy at times. But when speaking with you and Bill, you would laugh at what next could this dog do to get your attention? 🐶

We all knew Bill as a gentle giant with a great big smile and generous hugs. He always had an open ear to listen to anything we might have been going through and was more than I could ever ask for in a close friend. Overtime, I know we have lost touch to some degree but never in my heart did I ever stop thinking about both of you.🥰

I wish I had learned about Bill’s health condition earlier than this as I was living in Florida just about three years ago and would certainly have made more of an effort to spend some time with both of you. But that just seems to be the way life is. We get caught up with our day to day chores and there never seems to be enough time to be in contact with some of the most important people that we should be. And for this, I will always feel sad. So just know that my heart is with you and Bill and he will always be an angel looking over you. Please take care of yourself as that is what Bill would want.

With much love, Conrad ❤️

Bill, this one still hurts really bad. I wish I can wake up, and it all just be a dream. It's not, and as much as it hurts to lose you; I'm happy you're no longer in pain. Other bill, I, and so many others would selfishly want you here. Oh how I'm going to miss having my sounding board when things didn't go right. You had a heart of gold. You were my biggest supporter, and loved me unconditionally. Your love was genuine, you didn't expect anything in return. I am so glad that you and other Bill showed me how to be a light for people, even when sometimes we may feel like they don't deserve it. I'll miss you selflessness, your sense of humor, and how upbeat and happy you were even in the midst of this horrible disease. You loved everyone, whether they loved back or not. That is such a rare quality. I've always looked at you and other Bill as the best set of parents I can ask for. You guys complimented each other so well. I'm going to miss our conversations, the life lessons, and everything in between. Bill, I want you to know how much I loved you, thank you for being my dad. I will do what I need to do to carry your legacy on. I want to love how you loved, unconditionally whether somebody loves me back or not. You truly were a blessing to everyone you touched. I'm going to miss you beyond anything I can say. I long for the day that I could see you again and hug you one more time. I love you so much. Please continue to watch after me, and my family. I will never let my daughter, or future children not know who you were, and the great legacy you left for my family to follow. You will always be on my heart.

I am really sorry  for your lost. He was the most amazing person. He will be in my memory always, my mentor, my guide for long time. He is your Guardian Angel. Receibe a big hug and my condolences 

Bill brightened everyone’s day!  He brought joy, laughter & wisdom . Those inside jokes, warm feelings, and lessons learned along the way will always live on- as his spirit will too. My heart hurts & share my deepest condolences and love to his family & friends. 💙 

Bill was a very kind and compassionate person. Though I hadn’t seen him since childhood, we spoke on the phone and connected on FB sometimes. He was always optimistic and funny. May his memory be a blessing to all who knew him and especially to his partner and family. Xxxooo

Even though I did not work directly with Bill, he always was kind, polite, and friendly. He always had a smile and was willing to help. He will be missed.

This is something I read many years ago  Wanted to share it after the passing of our wonderful friend BK!

Death is nothing at all.

It does not count.

I have only slipped away into the next room.

Nothing has happened.

Everything remains exactly as it was.

I am I, and you are you,

and the old life that we lived so fondly together is untouched, unchanged.

Whatever we were to each other, that we are still.

Call me by the old familiar name.

Speak of me in the easy way which you always used.

Put no difference into your tone.

Wear no forced air of solemnity or sorrow.

Laugh as we always laughed at the little jokes that we enjoyed together.

Play, smile, think of me, pray for me.

Let my name be ever the household word that it always was.

Let it be spoken without an effort, without the ghost of a shadow upon it.

Life means all that it ever meant.

It is the same as it ever was.

There is absolute and unbroken continuity.

What is this death but a negligible accident?

Why should I be out of mind because I am out of sight?

I am but waiting for you, for an interval,

somewhere very near,

just round the corner.

All is well.

Nothing is hurt; nothing is lost.

One brief moment and all will be as it was before.

How we shall laugh at the trouble of parting when we meet again!

Everyone loves Bill and always will.   If you met him, you loved him immediately.  He was an anomaly: a civil servant who cared and who made a difference.  He was a colleague,  a mentor (even if you didn't think you needed one) and a friend to all.   He exercised his authority professionally with both strength and humility at the same time.  That is not an easy feat to accomplish, but he did it to perfection.  He made the world a better place and left it far too soon.   He will be missed by so many, and his memory will be a blessing to all of us.

This video is the Jewish Mourner's Prayer that I hope will help send his soul on to a higher spiritual plane.  

Wedding day April 2016- Howie's Top Dog

As I struggle to write this, and find the words to say:

First off Bill, I want to say thank you. Thank you for being the favorite part of my first job. It truly was an honor. From being that skinny young and naive kid that would come into your office and question you about everything. Whether it was the fact that you were 50 and still needing to share a room ( I know we always laugh about that) to times where I needed lessons about life. You were always an ear to listen and a shoulder to cry on. I am beyond blessed to have not only gotten to know you and other Bill, but also have got to experience the wonderful life that you guys have helped me with. Thank you for being my biggest support, thank you for not giving up on me when they were times I wanted to I wanted to give up on myself. I've always said to both you and other bill that if I could choose my parents, you guys would be the perfect example. Thank you for teaching me that you can get through a resolution without screaming and yelling at someone. (There was a time that I made a mistake and you said to me I'm going to yell at you and after you were done I just cried with happiness because you didn't in a way that didn't even resemble yelling) I want to be able to emulate that with my daughter when things get tough. I'm very excited that you got to meet her and love on her. A lot of memories are also going through my head, One time I had went to the beach with the bills and the tides were kicking up I think this was a little staycation that they planned. Anyway, the tides were picking up and Bill was trying to save both me and my brother he ended up kicking my brother right in the head and telling them swim You're on your own we can laugh at it now even though back then it wasn't too funny. I will cherish this memories forever. Bill, The impact you made on my life is an understandment I will continue to do my best take care of your legacy and continue to make you proud. Thank you and other Bill for being the best examples of what fathers are supposed to be to their children. I love you and miss you, and I'll see you again. 

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HOPI PRAYER OF THE SOUL’S GRADUATION

Do not stand at my grave and weep

I am not there, I do not sleep.

I am a thousand winds that blow.  I am the diamond glints on snow.

I am the sunlight, on the ripened grain.  I am the gentle autumn’s rain.

When you awaken in the morning hush,

I am the swift uplifting rush of quiet birds in circled flight.

I am the soft stars that shine at night. Do not stand at my grave and cry.

I am not there. I did not die.

My Spirit is still alive…

I have always used this Hopi prayer  to explain to children the last part of the circle of  life.  Then I saw this video today for the first time and realized it was meant for you, from all the children's lives you touched.  

My friend, your compassion was immeasurable.  Your humility, an example to us all. Your goodness, a gift to all of us.  How deeply we all will miss you!    Save a seat for me at the next meeting we attend together, I will bring the tiramisu! 

Billiam is the Best!

My 25th Employee Ceremony-Memorable Moment! — with Bill Karp

Bill had an exuberance for life that was unmatched.  His many kindnesses, laughter, caring for friends and colleagues, and love for his husband, are much admired and will never be forgotten.  May peace settle onto the lives of all who knew and loved Bill as he begins his next journey throughout eternity.

I met Bill in 1988. I never forgot him, his smile, his humor, his energy.  He was the guy in the room that you wanted to get to know. He made that easy. He was a friend, a boss , an advocate, a cheerleader for others and someone who was loyal. When he met the love of his life, Bill W., we were introduced and knew he was now the luckiest person on the planet. It was an automatic connection that is only in books and movies. He stated he had no regrets when his time was limited due to his illness. One can say this easily, when they have lived their life to the fullest and gave as much as they took from their time on earth. Bill did that and he did it well. - Nancy Eisele

My condolences to Bill's family and especially to his lovely love of his life Bill. I met Bill through my school and we immediately became great colleagues. His positive attitude was always an inspiration to me. Since his retirement we became great friends and I got to meet his partner who I love. I was blessed to have been able to give my dear friend a goodbye kiss and hug a couple of weeks ago. An angel has been born. Until we see each other again my darling, I love you and don’t worry I’ll be checking up on Bill.